JP6793540B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If this is done, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a game machine, there is one that is configured to be able to display a specific display corresponding to the variable display, and is configured to be able to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display. For example, in Patent Document 1, a success pattern in which a white arrow flies is changed to a special mode when a white arrow is stabbed in a specific display, and a failure that does not change unless a white arrow is stabbed in a specific display. It is stated that there is a pattern.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-168556 (Paragraph 0365-0368, FIG. 43)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the change effect becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest when the change effect is executed cannot be sufficiently improved.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest when a change effect is executed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and is a specific display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display or an active display). After displaying the specific display by means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b) and the first aspect (for example, special hold, which may be normal hold), the display of the specific display. An effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the mode changes and a change effect (for example, a hold notice effect accompanied by an action effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display. The computer 100 includes steps S800A, S8004 to S8010, and S8106 to S8114), and the display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having a high advantage (for example, blue hold, etc.). The specific display means can display the specific display by a plurality of types of display modes as the first aspect, and the effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects (for example, red hold) . Action effects A to C can be executed in the hold notice effect), and even after executing any kind of suggestive effect , the change effect may or may not be executed. As the change effect, the first aspect is used. after displaying a specific display, Ri executable der the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a second aspect (e.g., FIG. 40 (D), variation patterns 33-36 and 41 shown in (E) ( When the hold notice effect is executed based on the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in G) to (I), the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold) , and the suggestion effect is executed to display the specific display mode. If but does not change, depending on whether the type of the suggested effect Guys, different proportions of either run suggested effect of any kind when suggested directing again after its is performed (e.g., action effect When B is executed, the ratio of the special hold that does not change is high, and if the action effect is executed after the special hold does not change, it may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Since the number is large, the ratio of the action effect A and the action effect C is high), and as the first aspect, which type of suggestion is given depending on which of the plurality of types of display modes the specific display is displayed. The ratio of whether to execute the effect is different, and the second aspect includes a predetermined mode having a high advantage and a specific mode having a higher advantage than the predetermined mode. As a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed by the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is less advantageous than the second mode. It is possible to execute the effect of changing to three modes, and the first pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode to the specific mode and the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode are continued as they are. The effect of the second pattern and the effect of the first pattern can be executed at a higher rate than the effect of the first pattern, and the specific display displayed by the third aspect is the third. It is characterized in that the rate of change to a predetermined mode is lower than that of the specific display displayed by one mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.
Further, the specific display means can display the specific display by the display mode including the special mode suggesting the effect content, and includes the predetermined effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the special aspect. , The specific display means is configured so that the display mode of the specific display can be changed when the predetermined effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the special mode is executed after the specific display is displayed by the special mode. You may be.

In (unit 2) means 1, Starring out execution means as a change effect, the first embodiment (e.g., a special hold) after displaying a specific display by the display mode of the specific display second aspect (for example, blue pending It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) when it is not changed to (or red hold) (for example, change patterns 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 40 (C)). And the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 41 (F) can be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In (unit 3) means 2, Starring out executing means, usually embodiment as the first embodiment (e.g., usually hold) may be configured to display a particular display (see FIG. 52) by. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In (unit 4) means 2, Starring output execution unit is different special embodiments the usual manner as the first embodiment (e.g., special hold) to display a specified display by (e.g., in FIG. 40 (C) ~ (E) When the hold notice effect is executed based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in FIG. 41, the special hold may be displayed once). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

(Unit 5) according to any of the means 2 means 4, Starring out executing means acting effect performed by the manner that operate on specific display displayed by the first embodiment (e.g., Ya FIG. 50 (5) It is possible to execute a change effect including the effect effect of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 50 (8), 51 (5), and 51 (8) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the process selected in step S8010). By executing steps S8013 and S8105 according to the table, the action effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first aspect of 1 (for example, the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect). In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in 41 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the change remains as the special hold. Instead, the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

(Means 6) In any of the means 2 to the means 5, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third aspect changes to the second aspect, the display of the specific display displayed by the first aspect is displayed. It has a higher advantage than the case where the mode changes to the second mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 41, a change pattern in which a red hold is finally displayed even after returning from the special hold to the normal hold (change pattern 411, 414) is provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when the super reach jackpot is achieved). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect.

(Means 7) In any of the means 2 to the means 6, the limiting means for limiting the number of specific displays displayed by the third aspect (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 It may be configured to include (a portion that executes steps S6005X, S6007X, S6009, S6010). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to the means 7, the specific display means has at least a normal mode (for example, "white") and a first specific mode (for example, "for example") having a higher expectation than the normal mode. "Red") and a second specific mode that suggests the content of the effect (for example, an effect suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)). A specific display can be displayed depending on the display mode (for example, in the third embodiment, steps S3713, S3717, S3721, S3725, S3726, S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, S4714 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are displayed. (Part to be executed), the effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S8010, S8011 and A special zone effect, a pseudo-ream, and a super reach effect) are provided by executing the same process as in steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in the same process), and the specific display means is provided. After displaying the specific display by the second specific aspect, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect is executed (for example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed), the said. The display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, S4714. By executing, when any one of P02 to P05 is selected as the hold change pattern, the hold display or the active display displayed in the effect suggestion display mode, which is the second display mode, is first specified. It may be configured to change to the aspect "red"). According to such a configuration, the expectation for a specific aspect can be increased.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of the effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the CPU in the main board. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the hold notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the action production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the action production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the hold notice effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the hold display control processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the hold display control processing in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a hold change pattern determination table, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a selection ratio of red hold. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing determination lottery table. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table. (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the production symbol change in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the case of displaying the hold display in the 2nd special suggestion mode in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the case of displaying the hold display in the 2nd special suggestion mode in 3rd Embodiment.

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

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

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. 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 constituting 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 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 121 or the like. 3) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

The member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation by a player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "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 display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the jackpot symbol, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying the fourth symbol following the effect symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described later are provided. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second symbol display area 9c for which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, respectively.

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

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

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. 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 is 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 win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 may be further narrowed, or the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. By arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the 1st starting winning opening 13, the winning rate of the 2nd starting winning opening 14 It may be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number. .. Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, instead of the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is used. An area (total hold storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) may be provided.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the production symbol as the symbol of. 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 with each other. 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 with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot 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 forming a large winning opening 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 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

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 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through 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 lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased even in the time saving state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened although it is not the probabilistic state.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hit ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to 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 incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the second special symbol is displayed. (2), 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 starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, special symbol displays 8a, 8b and the effect. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily satisfied (in this embodiment, it shifts to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state, it is also changed to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a starting prize.

In addition, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as an open extension state), the state shifts to a normal symbol probability variation state in which the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased. By doing so, it may shift to a high base state. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability change state, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning is easy (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probabilistic symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started more frequently, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol is higher. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 increases, and the starting prize is easily won (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to the time saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. It can be done more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, a valid start prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

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

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

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) will execute (or process) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining 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 starts at a random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is the time when the numerical data is read (extracted), it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

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

An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the 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 display control of the effect display device 9 that receives the effect control command and variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70. Controls the sound output of.

As will be described later, the effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 125 included in the stick controller 122, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the vibrator motor 126, and the push sensor 124 included in the push button 120. However (see FIG. 3), the illustration is omitted in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 80 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to the effect such as an effect symbol process flag. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. 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 a capture signal (capture signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 (not shown). The effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed 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 regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on the signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM 704. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined effect period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the value of the variable time timer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the saved fluctuation time timer is restarted, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is restarted, and the data is saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer that has been set timed out, the symbol confirmation specification command described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the value of the special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process processing is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the saved special symbol process flag.

The CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of always transmitting the display result specification command when the power failure is restored. .. Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, the fluctuation time occurs during the power failure. It may be determined that the state is not present and the display result specification command may not be sent.

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. It may be determined that it was not inside and the display result specification command may not be sent.

In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity to execute the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized to. Further, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 sets the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random number R, for example, by executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt prohibition state is set (step S16), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enable state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when it is not a big hit, and it is displayed. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for display. Further, the initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to determine. Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also called the game device control process), the count value of the random number for normal symbol hit determination is one round (taking the random number for normal symbol hit determination). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“○” and “×”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. 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 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by 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 the main process. It may be executed in.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". A variation pattern of reach PA1-2 is prepared. Of these, the non-reach PA1-1 is a fluctuation pattern that is not accompanied by reach and is not accompanied by pseudo-ream or sliding effect, and is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation that is not shortened fluctuation (in this example, the fluctuation time is 12.50 seconds). Is. Further, the non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-ream or sliding effect, and is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal fluctuation (variation time 2 in this example). .00 seconds).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the non-reach is lost, the case where the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream or the sliding effect is not included is shown, but when the non-reach is lost. May be configured to provide a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect.

Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol are normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden change is not a big hit or a small hit and accompanied by the effect of a pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

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

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

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a time saving state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, 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 random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a 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 this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is entered and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "small hit" is high.

8 (D) and 8 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start 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 of the case. Further, FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "normal jackpot" or "normal jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining either "probability change jackpot" or "sudden change jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned five determination values for the “sudden probability variation jackpot” (40 minutes). In contrast to the jackpot type judgment table 131b, one judgment value is assigned to the "sudden probability change jackpot" (1/40 percentage). (Suddenly determined to be a probabilistic jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is entered and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the fluctuation display is executed, the rate of being determined as "sudden probability change jackpot" is high. It should be noted that the "sudden probability change jackpot" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and the "sudden probability variation jackpot" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , "Sudden probability change jackpot" may be determined only when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), the jackpot types include "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to the ones. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the big hit types are three types of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" and "sudden change big hit" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two types may be provided as jackpot types.

The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to only a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The "probability change jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability change state and also in the time saving state. Migrate. See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Further, the "sudden change jackpot" is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened less than the "normal jackpot" and the "probability change jackpot" (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit to be done. That is, in the case of "sudden probability change big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal jackpot" and "probability jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is long. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win a prize at the big prize opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden end of the probabilistic jackpot gaming state, the probabilistic state is shifted (in this embodiment, the probabilistic state is shifted and the time is shortened as well. Step S169, which will be described later, See S170). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The mode of the sudden change jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be extremely short, 0.1 seconds.

In this embodiment, even when a "small hit" is obtained, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as in the big hit game state by the "sudden probability change big hit" is performed. Will be. Then, in the case of a "small hit", the gaming state does not change after the two opening of the large winning opening is completed, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved. If all the big hit types are configured to be probabilistic big hits, it is not necessary to provide small hits. In addition, when a small hit is provided when all the jackpot types are probability variable jackpots, the sudden probability variable jackpot is only shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide the above (the opening pattern of the big winning opening is also the same for the sudden change big hit and the small hit).

The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and are judgment values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (big hit type judgment value). ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

9 (A) to 9 (C) are explanatory views showing fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for big hits. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is set to a random number for the variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on (random number 2).

In each of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for big hits, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of random numbers (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type are shown in normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of Super CA3-3, Special CA4-1, and Special CA4-2 are set.

For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132A for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 (A) used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 9 (B) used when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot". The allocation of judgment values for the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from that of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132B shown in.

As described above, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the assignment of the determination value for each variation pattern type is different depending on the jackpot type. In addition, judgment values are assigned to different fluctuation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used, and the ratios determined for the same variation pattern type can be different.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the value of a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. If is 150 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, the fluctuation pattern type with pseudo-ream (variation pattern type including fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the fluctuation pattern type without pseudo-ream (super PB3-3, super). It may be divided into the fluctuation pattern type) including the fluctuation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and the super-reach and pseudo-ream are displayed. The fluctuation pattern type that does not accompany it will be assigned.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation jackpot", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation jackpot". A judgment value is assigned to a fluctuation pattern type to which a judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "sudden probability change big hit" and the sudden probability change big hit state is controlled, it is different from the case of controlling to the normal big hit or the big hit state by the probability change big hit. It can be determined according to the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits. The variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determination of variation pattern types when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small hit symbol. A table referenced to determine one of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is decided to make a small hit, a case where special CA4-1 is determined as a fluctuation pattern type is shown. ..

10 (A) to 10 (C) are explanatory views showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Of these, FIG. 10 (A) shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is less than 3. Further, FIG. 10B shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows a variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation, which is used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state. The deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is to be an outlier symbol. A table referenced to determine one of the above.

In each of the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of random numbers (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type are shown in non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 2. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-4 and super CA2-5 are set.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game is out of alignment and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If is 1 to 89, the fluctuation display of normal fluctuation is executed at least without reach (without effects such as pseudo-ream or slip effect) regardless of the total number of reserved memories (non-reach CA2-1). As shown in FIG. 12, which will be described later, it is a non-reach normal variation non-reach PA1-1 variation pattern). With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (variable pattern type determination table 135A, 135B for loss) is at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variable pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights to be stored by the hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) (first hold storage number, second hold storage number, total hold storage number). It is configured so that a common determination value (1 to 89 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) is assigned. As shown in this embodiment, the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" means that, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, and is not accompanied by an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect. It is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when it does not become a big hit.

11 (A) and 11 (B) are explanatory views showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type and the variation pattern type when the determination to set the variable display result to "big hit" or "small hit" is made. It is a table referred to for determining a fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random number 3). The fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B for each are selected as the tables to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is set to either normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. The fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B for each hit are numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit".

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the determination to make the variable display result "out of order" is made. It is a table referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types. The out-of-order variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

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

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol 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.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). 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.

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

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

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

The commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden change big hit" or "small hit". / Sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot start designation when it is a sudden big hit, it may be configured not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Further, A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot end designation when it is a sudden probability change jackpot, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. May be good.

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

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) that specifies that the first hold storage number has increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by 1. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

In this embodiment, as the reserved storage information, the effect control command (first reserved storage number addition designation) indicating that the reserved storage number has increased or decreased for the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively. A command, a second hold storage number addition designation command, a first hold storage number subtraction designation command, and a second hold storage number subtraction designation command) are transmitted, but the form of the hold storage information is the embodiment of this embodiment. Not limited to the one shown in the above, for example, the reserved storage information in the following aspects may be transmitted.

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

(2) As the hold storage information, only one command is transmitted, and in that one command, which of the first hold memory and the second hold memory is increased is specified, and the total number of hold memories is EXT data. It may be set as and sent.

(3) As the reserved memory information, it is specified which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has started winning (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased). In addition to sending the effect control command (1st start winning prize designation command, 2nd start winning designation command), a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold memory number is sent separately, and the hold memory number designation command is used. The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, it is specified which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has started winning (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased). In addition to sending the effect control command (1st start winning prize designation command, 2nd start winning designation command), a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold memory number is sent separately, and the hold memory number designation command is used. The increased number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of big hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. is there. Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a judgment result (judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type) of which judgment value range the value of the random number for the fluctuation pattern type judgment falls within the judgment result at the time of winning. (Variable category command).

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

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

For example, in the prize-winning effect processing described later, when it is determined that the result is "out of place", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "normal jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "sudden probability change jackpot" occurs, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is a "small hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, the data to be read can be shared between when the symbol specification command is set and when the display result specification command is set.

16 and 17 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in this embodiment, which game state is used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variable pattern type at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data and a variable category command is transmitted according to the determination that the value of is in the range of which determination value.

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

The thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories belong to are specifically for deviations shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. It is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of judgment values assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type judgment table. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 8 to 9, 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to 9 (D) and FIG. 10 (C). The threshold value used for the category judgment is derived by picking up the value that can be the boundary of the range of the determined judgment values.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the game state is in a probabilistic state or a time saving state and is out of order at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not it becomes ~ 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-2), the CPU 56 sets "07 (H)" in the EXT data. Send a category 8 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "08 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA2-5). Send a variable category 9 command.

Even when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-5 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-5 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when the process of step S232 of the process of the winning effect, which will be described later, is executed, if it is out of order, a common determination process may be performed regardless of the game state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can also be omitted.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets "10 (H)" in the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "11 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). The variable category 22 command is sent. Next, the CPU 56 sets "12 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is used). The variable category 23 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "probability variation jackpot" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of the normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets "13 (H)" in the EXT data. 24 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "14 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variable category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "15 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is used). Send a variable category 26 command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden change in jackpot occurs at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. To judge. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when it is the fluctuation pattern type of the special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets "16 (H)" in the EXT data. 27 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "17 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2). 28 Send a command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variable category 29 command in which "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

It should be noted that the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the winning judgment is made at the start winning and when the variable display is actually started. Therefore, the fluctuation indicated by the winning judgment result specification command. It is possible that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, and super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of reserved storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a hold notice effect, which is a kind of look-ahead notice effect, is executed based on a winning determination result that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, or super CA3-3. To. Note that the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, the variation category 1 command, are specified only when it is determined that the variation pattern types are non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, and super CA3-3. The variable category 7 command, the variable category 23 command, and the variable category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variable category command may not be transmitted in the case of a winning determination result of other variation pattern types. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that the command is other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

The "look-ahead notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the execution of the hold notice effect, which is a kind of look-ahead notice effect, is determined when the start prize is generated, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode (in this example, the white circle display). A hold notice effect that is finally changed to a special display mode (in this example, a blue or red round display) different from the above is executed. In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display does not directly change from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the hold display is a special display mode (in this example, a triangle display or a rectangular display). There is a case where the action effect is executed at the timing of the subsequent hold shift and the hold display of the advance notice is changed to one of the special display modes. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as "normal hold", and the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as "special hold". Further, the hold display displayed by the blue display color in the special display mode is also referred to as "blue hold", and the hold display displayed by the red display color is also referred to as "red hold".

The production mode of the look-ahead notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and in addition to the hold notice effect, for example, as a look-ahead notice effect, a special display result such as a chance pattern symbol is continuously generated over a plurality of fluctuations. Various modes such as executing an effect of stopping and displaying, performing an effect of counting down over a plurality of fluctuations, executing an effect of changing the effect mode in a manner of changing the background screen, and the like. Can be considered.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the hold notice effect is executed so that only the display mode of the hold display can be changed is shown. For example, the variable display currently being executed depends on the display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display. In a game machine that is configured to be able to display the active display corresponding to, even if the hold display is digested and the variable display of the notice target is being executed, the display mode of the active display can also be changed. It may be configured.

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

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

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (total number of hold storage). The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage 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. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol changing process (step S303): 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 step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, while controlling the transmission of the large winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the large winning opening opening processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game. Further, since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening, a different command for specifying the opening for the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify round 10.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the large winning opening, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, control is performed to send a designated command to the effect control microcomputer 100 after the jackpot is opened, and when all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this). In the example, update to 7).

Jackpot end processing (step S307): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

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

Small hit opening process (step S309): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Performs processing to confirm the establishment of the closing conditions for the grand prize opening. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and the number of times the big winning opening is opened still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. When all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S310 (10 in this example).

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S312. Further, FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (Whether or not the value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the number of hold storage numbers is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the number of first reserved storage reaches the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). .. In the process of step S1214A, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the game state is the time saving state is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1220A as it is. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is in the big hit game state or the small hit game state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

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

By executing the processes of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start prize is entered into the first start winning opening 13 and the winning effect process of step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variable category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S1218A to S1220A are executed, the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is generated and the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed, the symbol is designated. A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a first hold storage number addition specification command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

However, if the winning effect processing of step S1217A is not executed because it is determined to be Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the first hold storage number addition designation command in step S1220A. Is performed, and control is not performed to send a winning judgment result specification command (design specification command, variable category command). It should be noted that when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed, the winning determination result is specified by setting a value (for example, "FF (H)") indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified as EXT data. You may send a command (design specification command, variable category command).

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed and there is a start prize in the first start winning opening 13, the prize in step S1217A is won only when the gaming state is the normal state. Time production processing is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed and there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when the game is not in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The production process at the time of winning is executed. It should be noted that the transition to step S1217A may be performed only in the case of the big hit game state, and the transition to step S1217A may be performed in the case of the small hit game state to execute the winning effect processing.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is controlled to open the jackpot for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the jackpot will start. We are in a state until it is notified that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the big hit is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the processes from the large winning opening pre-opening process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process process are being executed.

Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (B). In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the second reserved memory counter for counting the number of memories is 4) (step S1211B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). .. In the process of step S1214B, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218B), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

By executing the processes of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start prize is entered into the second start winning opening 14 and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variable category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S1218B to S1220B are executed, the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is generated and the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed, the symbol is designated. A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a second hold storage number addition designation command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A is performed, and if the time is shortened (including the case where the time is controlled together with the probability change state), the winning effect process in step S1217B is executed. You may not do it. That is, the winning effect processing in step S1217B may be executed only in the normal state, and the symbol designation command and the variable category command may be transmitted. In this embodiment, as will be described later, since the look-ahead advance notice effect is executed only for the second reserved memory when the time is shortened, conversely, when the time is shortened, when the prize is won in step S1217B. The effect processing is executed and the symbol specification command and the variable category command are transmitted. In the normal state, the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is not executed and the symbol specification command and the variable category command are not transmitted. May be good.

Further, also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the jackpot game is in progress. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect processing in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). .. With such a configuration, when the look-ahead notice effect is executed for a certain period of time, it is possible to reliably prevent the look-ahead notice effect from being interrupted in the middle due to a short fluctuation time.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random numbers (random numbers R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination values shown in the left column of FIG. 8 (A), and these are It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started. By executing the effect processing at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, and which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the fluctuation pattern type is. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer is based on the judgment result at the time of winning. A hold notice effect is executed to announce that a jackpot or a super reach will occur during the variable display of the effect symbol by 100.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 8 (A), and they are compared. Check if they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S221 and whether or not the variable display is actually started until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S221 or not and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the variation start). If a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before, the normal state may change to the probabilistic state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

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

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it is "missing" in the symbol designation command. (Step S224).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the probabilistic change flag and the time saving flag are set). To judge. It should be noted that, from the time when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state at the time of starting winning, a plurality of variable displays based on the starting winning are actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the time is shortened and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, if a probability change jackpot or a sudden probability change jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probability change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

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

For example, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 219 or less, and when the threshold value is 219 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 219). Determines to set "07 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not 219 or less (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that "08 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

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

In the threshold value determination example shown above, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, so that the one determined by the later threshold value is the previous one. It will never fall below the threshold of the order. That is, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 99 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the value is not within the range of 1 to 89 below the threshold value in the previous order, and is 90 to 99. It will be determined whether or not it is within the range of. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order is shown, but conversely, 229, 214, 199, in order from the larger one. It may be determined as 169, 99 and 89. This also applies to the case where the determination using the other threshold values shown below is performed.

It should be noted that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, the range of judgment values is common for at least the fluctuation pattern type that is "non-reach out" and the fluctuation pattern type that is "super reach out", so that "non-reach" is used. It is possible to determine whether or not the result is "off" or "out of super reach".

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "small hit" is a symbol designation command. Performs the process of setting to (step S227).

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

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 8 (D) when there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A). (For special symbol) 131a is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (E). Using 131b, it is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot".

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

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

For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it determines that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 74 or less, and when the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 149 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 150 to 251), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the "probability variation jackpot" is determined, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 38 or less, and when the threshold value is 38 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 251), it is determined that "15 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the "sudden probability change jackpot" is determined, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 100 or less, and when the threshold value is 100 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 100). Determines to set "16 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). Further, when the threshold value is not 100 or less (that is, when it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine the value of the variation pattern type determination random number. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set, and the variation pattern type set in step S232 is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of values of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and which variation pattern type is used.

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines in step S232 which variation pattern type it will be, and as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, "00 (H)" to "08 (H)", "10". A process of setting any value of "(H)" to "18 (H)" in the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

In this embodiment, even if it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is obtained in the winning determination, the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. If it is determined that the hit is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, a symbol designation command indicating that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variable category command comprehensively indicating that the variable pattern type is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. .. Then, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is not shown to be a specific variation pattern type, but is comprehensively shown to be one of the jackpot variation pattern types. Based on the receipt of the category command, the hold notice effect described later may be executed.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the customer wait demo designation command is repeatedly waited based on the fact that the sent customer flag is set. You can control not to send the demo specification command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

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

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in the order of winning the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. It may be configured.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 22, a random number for determining a big hit (random R) is used. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the value may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed). , Steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, between the jackpot determination result in the winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the actual fluctuation start. It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets 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 reserved storage number = 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 reserved storage number = n-1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, and if the probability change flag is not set, the time saving state background designation command is transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction) are used for each timer interruption. It will be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," 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, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for jackpot determination extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, executes a process of deciding to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8 (A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change jackpot" or a "sudden change jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Then, after the big hit game is completed, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

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

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

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step 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. 8 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type (“normal jackpot”, “probability variation”) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number to determine the jackpot type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the ratio of sudden change jackpots is high.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, any one of the jackpot symbols "1", "3", and "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "suddenly probable jackpot", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when it is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, when the "probability change jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown. However, the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is this. It is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, if a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type is prepared in advance and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A)) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. ) To (see (C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9 (D)) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step S95). The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state or the time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is finished. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is completed. Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be "probability change big hit" or "sudden change big hit", the probability change flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table 135A (N) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. (See FIG. 10 (A)) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, which is a variation pattern type determination table for loss. Select 135B (see FIG. 10B) (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when shifting to the probabilistic state, the time saving state is always set. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined to be Y in step S95, it may be in a probabilistic state or controlled only in a time saving state). As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, the deviation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, when the processes of steps S95 to S99 are executed and the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation shown in FIG. 10B is shown. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the deviation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probabilistic change state or a time saving state, or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in a probability variation state or a time saving state (see FIG. 10C) and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages (FIG. 10 (C)). Although the case where the table is different from 10 (B)) is shown, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

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

Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination table 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as a table used to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), One of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101). Further, by reading the random number 3 (random number for determining the variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 is a random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random number 3). The value may be directly extracted from, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol change designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation production control commands (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". .. Then, when it is neither "normal jackpot" nor "probability jackpot" (that is, when it is "suddenly probabilistic jackpot"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designated command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when it is off, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the hold storage number subtraction designation command was transmitted when the hold storage number subtraction designation command was transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Further, in this case, the set hold storage number subtraction specification command transmission flag should be reset by the special symbol stop processing or the jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. Just do it.

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

Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, has a probability variation flag indicating that it is in a probability variation state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. The time reduction counter indicating (step S132) is reset (step S132), and control is performed to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of big hit is a sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Judgment is based on.

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

If the jackpot flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time for each large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time of the sudden change big hit, is set as the opening time per big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to transmit the jackpot end designation command (step S162). Here, if it is a "normal jackpot" or a "probability change jackpot", a jackpot end specification command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden probability variation jackpot", a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot The end specification command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot ending this time is a normal jackpot (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction counter (step S168).

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time saving state. (Step S170).

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

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

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

33 to 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step 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 the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

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

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618).

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

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol specification commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 first receives the received symbol specification command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area of (step S622).

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received variable category command to each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored (step S624).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sends the received first hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored in each storage area of the storage area (step S626). However, when the game state is in the probability change state, the time saving state, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted, and only the first hold storage number addition designation command is transmitted. (Refer to steps S1215A to S1219A), in that case, the effect control CPU 101 sends the received first hold storage number addition designation command to the empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first storage area.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the first hold storage display unit 9a according to the normal mode (white circle display in this example), and the first hold in the first hold storage display unit 9a. The storage number display is updated (step S627). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S628).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number addition designation command (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 sends the received second hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored in each storage area of the storage area (step S630).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the second hold storage display unit 9b according to the normal mode (in this example, the white round display), and the second hold in the second hold storage display unit 9b. The storage number display is updated (step S631). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S632).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 erases one hold display in the first hold storage display unit 9a and sets the remaining hold display to 1. The first reserved storage number display in the first reserved storage display unit 9a is updated by shifting one by one (step S634). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S635).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number subtraction designation command (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 erases one hold display in the second hold storage display unit 9b and sets the remaining hold display to 1. The second reserved storage number display in the second reserved storage display unit 9b is updated by shifting one by one (step S637). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S638).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Change to (background screen) (step S640). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the time saving state flag indicating that the game state is the time saving state is reset (step S641).

If the received effect control command is a time saving state background specification command (step S642), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a green display color) according to the time saving state. Change to (background screen) (step S643). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S644). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state (step S645).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background specification command (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display color) according to the probability change state. Change to (background screen) (step S647). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change state flag (step S648).

If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S652).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S653). For example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command, the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 31. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes the hold notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of the hold notice effect and the change pattern (step S800A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jackpot end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the hold notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first receives a set of start winning commands (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a new set of the second hold storage number addition designation command) has been received (step S6001). Specifically, one set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command or second hold storage number addition designation command) are displayed in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a new command for starting a set of winning prizes has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If a new command for starting a set of winning prizes is received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S6002). If the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (that is, if it is the probability change state or the time reduction state), the process ends as it is.

If neither the probability change state flag nor the time reduction state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 newly receives the hold storage number addition designation command (new to the start winning command storage area). It is confirmed whether or not the hold storage number addition designation command) stored in is the first hold storage number addition designation command (step S6003). Unless the first hold storage number addition designation command is newly received (that is, when the second hold storage number addition designation command is newly received), the process ends as it is.

By executing the processes of steps S6002 and S6003, in this embodiment, only when a new start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs while the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. The processing after step S6004 is executed, and the hold notice effect can be executed.

Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, when a start winning prize is generated in the second starting winning opening 14 while being controlled to a probability change state or a time saving state, the hold notice effect can be executed. It may be configured as.

Further, for example, in the case of configuring to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the order of winning the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the gaming state is the normal state. It is possible to execute the hold notice effect regardless of whether it is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, and regardless of whether the starting prize is for the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It may be configured as.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more (step S6004). Whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635). .. If the number of first reserved storage is not 2 or more (that is, if the number of first reserved storage is 1), the process ends as it is.

In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display is started to be displayed in the normal manner at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display is changed to special hold, blue hold, or red hold at the timing of the hold shift. However, the fact that the number of first hold storage is only one at the timing of the start winning means that when the hold shift of the first hold storage is performed after that, the hold is immediately exhausted and the variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room to execute the hold notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined that the hold notice effect cannot be executed unless the first hold storage number is 2 or more in step S6004, and the process is terminated as it is.

Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, in the case where the blue hold or the red hold is immediately displayed at the timing of the start winning and the execution of the hold notice effect can be started, the first hold storage is stored. Even if the number is 1, the process may shift to the processing after step S6005 so that the hold notice effect can be executed.

Further, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the active display is displayed after the hold notice effect is executed. Since it is also possible to change the display mode, even if the number of first hold storages is 1, the process may shift to the processing of step S6005 or later so that the hold notice effect can be executed.

If the first hold storage number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the latest hold display based on the latest variable category command received and the first hold storage number (step S6005). .. In step S6005, the effect control CPU 101 selects the final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest hold display based on the latest variable category command and the first hold storage number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

38 and 39 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (with special hold), and blue color. Judgment values are assigned to each of the hold and the red hold. Of these, "normal hold (via special hold)" means that after changing to special hold at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, it will finally be changed to normal hold at the timing of the subsequent hold shift. It is a return, and the final display mode itself is usually on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, "normal hold (without passing through special hold)" does not change to special hold at all, and does not change as normal hold until the hold is digested and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

When the first hold storage number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, so there is room to change the hold display to special hold once. Absent. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first hold storage number "2" shown in FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C), only for normal hold (without passing through special hold), blue hold, and red hold. , Judgment values are assigned to each, and there is no allocation of judgment values for normal hold (via special hold).

In addition, when the hold display can be changed a plurality of times or the active display can be displayed during one variable display, even if the first hold storage number is 2. The special hold may be configured to be visible.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, when the variable category indicated by the variable category command is out of reach, out of super reach, or a super reach jackpot, the hold notice effect can be executed. When it is configured and the variation category indicated by the variation category command is another variation category, the effect control CPU 101 sets the final display mode of the hold display to "normal hold (without special hold)" as it is. It is decided that the hold notice effect is not executed.

When the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) of the effect control CPU 101 is "2", the variable category indicated by the variable category command is not. If it indicates a reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), select the final display mode determination table for two pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 38 (A), and the variation indicated by the variation category command. If the category indicates a super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), select the two hold and the final display mode determination table for the super reach loss shown in FIG. 38 (B), and use the variable category command. If the variable category shown indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), the final display mode determination table for the two pending and super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 38 (C) is selected. .. Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4", the effect control CPU 101 uses a variable category command. If the variable category shown indicates non-reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 39 (D) is selected. If the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a super reach loss (variable category 7 shown in FIG. 16), the final display mode for holding 3 to 4 and super reach loss shown in FIG. 39 (E). If the decision table is selected and the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), the number of pending 3 to 4 and super is shown in FIG. 39 (F). Select the final display mode determination table for the reach jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach loss or a super reach jackpot, a blue hold is finally performed rather than a normal hold, as compared with a case of a non-reach loss. The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the degree of expectation for super reach (reach reliability) is higher than the case where the hold display is finally changed to normal hold. It's getting higher.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the final result is bluer than the normal hold as compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the final red color is higher than that of the blue hold, as compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is the highest, and when it finally changes to blue hold, the next big hit. The expectation for the jackpot (big hit reliability) is high, and the expectation for the jackpot (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the game is finally put on hold.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, when the winning determination result is out of reach, out of super reach, and a big hit of super reach, the hold notice effect can be executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when there is a variable category that can be specified to be a normal reach, the hold notice effect may be configured to be executable based on the judgment result at the time of winning being a normal reach loss or a normal reach jackpot.

When it is decided not to execute the hold notice effect (N in step S6006), that is, when it is decided to hold normally (without passing through special hold) as the final display mode, or when the variable category indicates a super reach loss or a super reach jackpot. If it is not the one, the process is terminated as it is. When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 performs the hold display of the notice target based on the latest received variable category command, the first hold storage number, and the final display mode. The change pattern of (step S6007) is determined. In step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the hold display to be announced based on the latest change category command, the first hold storage number, and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected change pattern determination table, and determines the change pattern of the hold display to be notified.

40 and 41 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 40 and 41, the special Δ indicates the special hold of the triangular display, and the special □ indicates the special hold of the rectangular display.

When the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) of the effect control CPU 101 is "2", the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue. If it is on hold, select the two hold and change pattern determination table for blue hold shown in FIG. 40 (A), and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, it is shown in FIG. 40 (B). Select the change pattern determination table for 2 hold and red hold.

As shown in FIG. 40 (A), determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for two hold and blue hold so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for two hold and red hold so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the hold shift. Further, the change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the hold shift. That is, the fact that the first hold storage number is "2" means that the hold shift timing is only once, so the blue hold or red hold of the final display mode is held as it is at the hold shift timing without going through the special hold. Change to.

Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3", the effect control CPU 101 has the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (via special hold), the change pattern determination table for 3 holds and normal hold shown in FIG. 40 (C) is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue hold. If the change pattern determination table for 3 hold and blue hold shown in FIG. 40 (D) is selected and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, 3 hold and 3 hold shown in FIG. 40 (E) and Select the change pattern determination table for red hold.

As shown in FIG. 40 (C), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32 in the change pattern determination table for three hold and normal hold. The change pattern 31 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to normal hold again at the timing. Further, in the change pattern 32, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is held. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (D), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 33 and the change pattern 34 in the change pattern determination table for three hold and blue hold, respectively. The change pattern 33 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing. Further, in the change pattern 34, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is held. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the shift timing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 35 and the change pattern 36 in the change pattern determination table for holding three and holding red. The change pattern 35 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing. Further, in the change pattern 36, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is held. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing of the shift.

Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "4", the effect control CPU 101 has the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (via special hold), the four hold and change pattern determination table for normal hold shown in FIG. 41 (F) are selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue hold. , The change pattern determination table for four hold and blue hold shown in FIG. 41 (G) is selected. Further, if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is held in red, the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates non-reach out-of-reach or super-reach out-of-reach (variable category 1 or variable category 7 shown in FIG. 16). ), Select the change pattern determination table for 4 hold and non-reach off / super reach off and red hold shown in FIG. 41 (H), and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates a super reach jackpot. If it is (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), the change pattern determination table for four hold, super reach jackpot and red hold shown in FIG. 41 (I) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 41 (F), in the change pattern determination table for four hold and normal hold, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 401, the change pattern 402, the change pattern 403, and the change pattern 404, respectively. ing. The change pattern 401 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 402 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 403 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 404 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (G), the change pattern determination table for the four hold and the blue hold has determination values for the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, and the change pattern 408, respectively. Allocated. The change pattern 405 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 406 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 407 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 408 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 41 (H) and 41 (I), a change pattern determination table for 4 hold and non-reach off / super reach off and red hold, and 4 hold and super reach jackpot and red hold In the change pattern determination table, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 409, the change pattern 410, the change pattern 411, the change pattern 412, the change pattern 413, and the change pattern 414, respectively.

The change pattern 409 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 410 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 411 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed again as normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 412 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 413 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 414 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and holds the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed again in the normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, when the first hold storage number is "4", the hold display to be announced is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the timing of the first hold shift is displayed. It is configured to be changed to special hold with, and can be changed to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold at the timing of the third and subsequent hold shifts. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display of the advance notice target is displayed at the fourth position (state after the start winning) and at the third position on the first hold storage display unit 9a. When is (the state after the first hold shift), the hold display to be announced does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 40 (C) to 40 (E), in this embodiment, even when the first hold storage number is "3", the hold display to be notified is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning. Therefore, when the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the third position on the first hold storage display unit 9a (the state after the start winning prize), the hold display of the notice target is changed from the special hold to the normal hold. It does not change to blue hold or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is difficult for the hold display of the notice target to change from the special hold to the normal hold during the period when the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth and third positions. .. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing the hold display of the notice target from the special hold to the normal hold at an early stage, and to prevent the effect of the hold notice effect from being lowered when the hold notice effect is executed. ..

Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, the special hold, the blue hold, and the red hold can be displayed immediately at the start winning, or the special hold is displayed without waiting for the next hold shift. Immediately by executing the action effect described later and configuring it so that it can be changed from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, the hold display to be announced is displayed at the 4th or 3rd position. Even during the period of time, the hold display to be notified may be configured to be changeable from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold. However, even in this configuration, at least the hold display for notice is changed from special hold to normal hold during the period when the hold display for notice is displayed at the 4th or 3rd position. It is preferable to configure it so that the rate of change is low.

Further, in this embodiment, the action effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and even if the action effect is executed, the hold display to be announced does not change as the special hold. Or it may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 41 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift from the special hold. Can be changed to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 41 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The special hold does not change, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only the case where one action effect returns from the special hold to the normal hold but also the case where a plurality of action effects are executed and the special hold returns to the normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the hold notice effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 40 (C) to 40 (E) and FIGS. 41 (F) to 41 (I), in this embodiment, there are two types of special hold, a special hold for triangle display and a special hold for rectangular display. However, when the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red hold being displayed as the final display mode is higher than that of the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed. .. On the contrary, when the special hold of the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than that of the case where the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 41 (H) and 41 (I), in this embodiment, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is returned, it is disappointing). There is a change pattern (change pattern 411,414) that makes the red hold appear to be revived and displayed after it is made, and only when it becomes a super reach jackpot, the change pattern 411,414 of this revival pattern is displayed. Judgment values are assigned so that they can be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special hold is once returned to the normal hold and then finally becomes the red hold, the jackpot is confirmed, as compared with the case where the special hold is simply changed to the red hold. , Expectations (reliability) for big hits are high.

It should be noted that the change pattern 411,414 of the revival pattern can be determined with a low probability even if the change pattern of the revival pattern is 411,414, and even if the super reach is lost. May be. At the very least, even with such a configuration, if the special hold returns to the normal hold and then finally becomes the red hold, the jackpot will be more than the case where the special hold is changed to the red hold. Anything with a high degree of expectation (reliability) will do.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are provided only when the final display mode is held in red is shown, but the same revival is also performed when the final display mode is held in blue. The pattern change pattern may be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41 (H) and 41 (I), the winning determination result is non-reach off / super reach out or super reach jackpot only when the number of holds is 4 and the hold changes to red hold. Although a case where a different change pattern determination table is used depending on whether or not the table is used is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the change pattern determination table for 2 or 3 holds shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to 40 (E), or 4 holds and normal hold or blue hold shown in FIGS. 41 (F) and 41 (G). The change pattern determination table may also be configured to use different change pattern determination tables depending on the winning determination result. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is held in blue as described above, the non-reach is lost / super according to the mode similar to FIGS. 41 (H) and 41 (I). It is configured to provide a change pattern determination table for reach loss and a change pattern determination table for super reach jackpot, and if the special hold returns to normal hold and then finally becomes blue hold, it will be called a jackpot. It may be configured so that it is confirmed that it will be, or the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

Further, it may be further subdivided so that a change pattern determination table for non-reach loss and a change pattern determination table for super reach loss are separately provided.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), as a change pattern determination table for holding 4 pieces and holding red, a table common to the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss. Although the case of using is shown, it may be configured to use different change pattern determination tables depending on the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss.

Further, the example of the change pattern shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 is an example, and various change patterns may be provided. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown, but the special hold is displayed from the timing of the start winning, and the second and subsequent times are displayed. A change pattern for changing from a normal hold to a special hold at the timing of the hold shift may also be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern that changes to blue hold and then changes to red hold may be provided.

Further, in FIGS. 40 and 41, the case where only the change pattern in which the special hold of either the triangle display or the rectangle display is displayed is provided, but for example, the special hold of the triangle display is changed to the special hold of the rectangle display. Alternatively, a change pattern may be provided such that the special hold of the rectangular display is changed to the special hold of the triangular display.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the final display mode and the change pattern determined in steps S6005 and S6007 in the hold notice effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM in association with the hold storage of the notice target (step). S6008). In this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed in parallel for a plurality of hold displays displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a, and the first hold storage display unit 9a has a maximum of the hold notice effect. Since four hold displays can be displayed, four storage areas are provided in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, and the final display mode and change pattern are stored in association with each hold storage. ..

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 36. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 36. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, in step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 uses a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 44, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is stopped. As the symbols, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols is determined. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of production symbols with the same odd-numbered symbols.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the combination of the effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, the combination of the effect symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of a miss is called a missed symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it does not become a probabilistic state (an even number symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable variation symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S8002). If neither the probability change state flag nor the time reduction state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if it is in the normal state). Step S8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, when starting the variation display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to step S8004. That is, in this embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is the normal state, the hold notice effect is executed for the first hold memory, so the processes of steps S8002 and S8003 are executed. As a result, only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the game state is the normal state, the processes of steps S8004 to S8010 are executed to change the hold display to the notice target and the special hold. It is configured so that the action effect can be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a special hold display timing in the first hold memory (step S8004). Whether or not there is a special hold display timing is determined by checking, for example, the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), and starting the current change (hold). It can be judged by checking whether there is a normal hold → special △ or special □ at the timing of shift). If there is a special hold display timing, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display, which is the special hold display timing, to the special hold in the first hold storage display unit 9a (step S8005). .. In this case, if the change pattern is normal hold → special △, it is changed to triangular display special hold, and if it is normal hold → special □, it is changed to rectangular display special hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 becomes the executable timing of the action effect (execution in a mode that acts on the hold display and suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the first hold storage. It is confirmed whether or not there is something (step S8006). Whether or not the action effect can be executed is determined by checking, for example, the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), and determining the start of this change (hold shift). Special △ → Special △, Special △ → Normal hold, Special △ → Blue hold, Special △ → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold It can be determined by confirming whether or not there is something that is.

The executable timing of the action effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the action effect may be configured to be executable at other timings. For example, even when the normal hold is changed to the special hold, it may be determined that the action effect can be executed, and the processes after step S8007 may be executed so that the action effect can be executed. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a dedicated action effect when changing from a normal hold to a special hold, and when this dedicated action effect is executed but does not change to a special hold (gase action effect). It may be configured to have.

If there is a timing in which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display as an action effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the action effect. A table according to the mode is selected (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected action effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the effect effect (step S8008).

In this embodiment, since the hold notice effect can be executed in parallel for the plurality of hold displays displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a, the action effect is provided in the first hold memory. It may happen that there are multiple things that can be executed at the same time. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of the effect effect with priority given to the first reserved storage that is the timing at which the effect effect can be executed and the variable display is started first. It is controlled so that the action effect is executed only once during one fluctuation display. For example, when the first and third hold displays displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a are the execution timings of the action effect, the first hold display is acted upon. When the presence / absence and type of the effect are determined and it is decided to execute the action effect, the action effect is executed only for the first hold display.

In addition, not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, for example, by executing the action effect at different times, it may be configured so that the action effect can be executed a plurality of times during one variation display. Further, although the action effect is executed only once during one variable display, the action effect is executed in such a manner that the one action effect acts on a plurality of hold displays at the same time. May be good.

45 and 46 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the action effect determination table. The effect control CPU 101 selects the action effect effect determination table for the special Δ → normal hold shown in FIG. 45 (A) at the timing of changing from the special hold of the triangle display to the normal hold based on the change pattern. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the normal hold, the special □ → action effect determination table for the normal hold shown in FIG. 45 (B) is selected. Further, if the timing does not change from the special hold of the triangle display to the special hold of the triangle display as it is, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → special Δ shown in FIG. 45 (C) is selected. Further, if the timing does not change from the special hold of the rectangular display to the special hold of the rectangular display as it is, the action effect determination table for the special □ → special □ shown in FIG. 45 (D) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the triangle display to the blue hold, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → blue hold shown in FIG. 46 (E) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the blue hold, the action effect determination table for the special □ → blue hold shown in FIG. 46 (F) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the triangle display to the red hold, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → red hold shown in FIG. 46 (G) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the red hold, the action effect determination table for the special □ → red hold shown in FIG. 46 (H) is selected.

As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, determination values are assigned to each of the action effect no action effect, the action effect A, the action effect B, and the action effect C in the action effect determination table. In this embodiment, there are three types of action effects A to C as the types of action effects, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, only two types of action effects are used. It may be configured or may be configured to use four or more types of action effects.

As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in this embodiment, when the action effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold is high. Further, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of not changing with the special hold is high. Further, when the action effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold increases.

The action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B) is a table used when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, and is a pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display to one with a low degree of expectation. Although it is a table for selecting the above, since the selection ratio of the action effect A is particularly high, the action effect A is an action effect of a pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display to one with a low degree of expectation. It can be said (Pattern 1). Further, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 45 (C) and 45 (D) is a table used when the special hold remains unchanged, and is a table for selecting a pattern for maintaining the current display mode of the hold display. However, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is particularly high, it can be said that the action effect B is an action effect of a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display as it is (Pattern 2). Further, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 46 (E) to 46 (H) is a table used when the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, and the display mode of the hold display is highly expected. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be created, and since the selection ratio of the action effect C is particularly high, the action effect C is an action effect of a pattern that makes the display mode of the hold display highly expected. It can be said that (Pattern 3).

Since the above-mentioned patterns 1 and 2 are for lowering or maintaining the display mode of the hold display, the action effect is a pattern for making the change fail, and the above-mentioned pattern 3 is the display of the hold display. Since it establishes a mode, it is a pattern to make the change look successful as an action effect. Even if the pattern is to make the same change failure, the appearance of the action effect may be different between the above pattern 1 and the pattern 2. For example, when the action effect according to the above pattern 1 is executed, a character such as "great failure" is displayed, and when the action effect according to the above pattern 2 is executed, a character such as "failure" is displayed. It may be displayed differently.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, when the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are different depending on which display mode the hold display is changed to in the current variable display. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the change mode of the variable display this time, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type may be different depending on which final display mode the hold display is changed to.

In addition, for example, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are different depending on the display result of the fluctuation display of the notice target (for example, whether or not it is a big hit) and the fluctuation category (for example, the presence / absence and type of reach). It may be configured as.

Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold display is configured to change from the blue hold to the red hold, the action effect can be executed even if the change display does not change in the blue hold. You may.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is configured to change from blue hold to red hold as described above, even if the same special hold changes to blue hold in this variable display. , The execution rate and type of the action effect may be different depending on whether the final display mode is blue hold or red hold. For example, the action effect may be executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red hold, or the action effect (for example, the action effect C) having a high degree of expectation may be executed. Alternatively, conversely, the action effect may be executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue hold, or the action effect with a high degree of expectation (for example, the action effect C) may be executed. .. With such a configuration, not only can the display mode of the hold display change with the variable display executed this time, but also the display mode of the hold display may change thereafter. On the other hand, you can have a sense of expectation.

When it is decided to execute the action effect (Y in step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern and the type of action effect determined in step S8008 (step S8010). .. Then, the process proceeds to step S8012.

On the other hand, when the probability change state flag or the time saving state flag is set (Y in step S8002), when the first symbol change specification command reception flag is not set (N in step S8003), in the first hold storage. If there is no action timing that can be executed (N in step S8006), or if it is decided not to execute the action effect (N in step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 fluctuates. A normal process table (process table without action effect) corresponding to the pattern is selected (step S8011). Then, the process proceeds to step S8012.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8010 and S8011 (step S8012).

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, a advance notice effect (so-called advance notice effect for the change) other than the look-ahead advance notice effect (in this example, the hold advance notice effect) may be configured to be executable during the change display of the effect symbol. When it is decided to execute the effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the determined advance notice effect in steps S8010 and S8011.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8013). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command so that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8014).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the storage area of the start winning command storage area for the start winning commands (symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition). Of the specified command or the second reserved storage number addition specified command)), one of the commands at the time of starting prize stored in the first storage area is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of starting winning are shifted ( Step S8015).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8016).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). 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 (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the action effect is being executed and the end timing of the action effect is reached (step S8106). Specifically, whether or not it is the end timing of the action effect can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display of the advance notice target in blue based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). It is confirmed whether or not it is the timing to change to red hold (step S8107). If it is time to change to blue hold or red hold, the effect control CPU 101 controls the first hold storage display unit 9a to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to blue hold or red hold. (Step S8108).

If it is not the timing to change to blue hold or red hold, the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold for the notice target based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). Checks whether or not is the timing to change to normal hold (step S8109). When the change timing to the normal hold is reached, the effect control CPU 101 controls the first hold storage display unit 9a to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to the normal hold (step S8110).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the other hold storage based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008) even if the end timing of the action effect is not reached. It is confirmed whether or not there is a change timing to blue hold or red hold (step S8111). Then, if there is a change timing to blue hold or red hold (Y in step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display of the notice target in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Is controlled to be changed to blue hold or red hold (step S8112). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even if the variable display is the timing of changing from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold (see steps S8008 and S8009). ), Even if the action effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display, which is the timing for changing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, to blue hold or red hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the other hold storage based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008) even if the end timing of the action effect is not reached. It is confirmed whether or not there is a change timing to the normal hold (step S8113). Then, if there is a change timing to the normal hold (Y in step S8113), the effect control CPU 101 normally holds the display mode of the hold display to be notified in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Control is performed to change to (step S8114). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined not to execute the action effect even if the variable display is the timing of changing from the special hold to the normal hold (see steps S8008 and S8009). Even when the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display, which is the timing for changing from the special hold to the normal hold, to the normal hold.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Without fail, the process proceeds to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8311. To do.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S8305). Whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received is specifically determined by a flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process has been received (big hit start designation command reception flag). It can be determined by checking whether or not the flag (small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command has been received is set. If any of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and selects the process table according to the fanfare effect (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the effect pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) by changing the value of the effect control process flag. Update to the value (step S8311).

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect will be described. 50 and 51 are explanatory views showing an example of an effect mode of the hold notice effect. Of these, FIG. 50 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold. Further, FIG. 51 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally returns to the normal hold. In addition, in FIGS. 50 and 51, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

First, with reference to FIG. 50, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 50 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first hold storage number is 3, and the first hold storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Let's assume. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold, and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangular display based on the change pattern 410 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 50 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target does not change as a special hold based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect C (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 50 (8), the action effect C is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (8), a character C appears as the action effect C, and an effect in which the character C throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 50 (9), when the end timing of the action effect C is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target changes from the special hold to the red hold based on the change pattern 410 (steps S8107, S8108). reference).

In the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined, FIG. 50 ( In 3) to (8), a special hold of rectangular display is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the blue hold is determined as the final display mode, FIG. 50 ( In 9), the special hold changes to the blue hold.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally returns to the normal hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 51 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first hold storage number is 3, and the first hold storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Let's assume. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (via special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangular display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 51 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 51 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target does not change as a special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 51 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 51 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display of the notice target changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

In the example shown in FIG. 51, the case where the special hold of the triangular display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined, FIG. In 3) to (8), a special hold of rectangular display is displayed.

In the hold notice effect shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the way of showing the action effect may be different depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display remains special hold, characters such as "failure" are displayed, and if the hold display changes from special hold to normal hold, characters such as "major failure" are displayed. When the hold display changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, characters such as "success" may be displayed.

Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold display is configured to change from the blue hold to the red hold, and the hold display changes from the blue hold to the red hold, a character display such as "success" is displayed. If the hold display changes from special hold to red hold at once, characters such as "great success" may be displayed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display a specific display (hold display in this example) corresponding to the variable display, and the specific display according to the first aspect (special hold in this example). After displaying, it is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a hold notice effect accompanied by an action effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display. Further, as a change effect, after displaying the specific display by the first aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect (blue hold or red hold in this example) having a high advantage. At the same time, as a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed by the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode (usually in this example). It is possible to execute an effect that changes to (hold). Then, the specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower rate of changing to the second aspect than the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the special hold The change pattern that changes from to normal hold to red hold is only the change pattern 411,414 that can be selected only when the first hold memory number is 4 at the start winning and the super reach jackpot, and the judgment value The allocations are extremely small, and the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404, which do not change as normal hold, have more judgment value allocations. After changing from special hold to normal hold, there is no change to red hold. It may be one.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower advantage than the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 39, special hold When changing from to normal hold (in the case of normal hold (via special hold)), the rate of super reach jackpot and super reach loss is lower than in the case of blue hold and red hold, and non-reach is lost. The ratio is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Specifically, if the first mode (special hold in this example) is continuously displayed even if the action effect of the failure mode is executed in the hold notice effect, the first mode (in this example, the first mode) Expectations for (special hold) may decrease, but in this embodiment, the first mode (special hold in this example) changes to the third mode (normal hold in this example). It is possible to increase the expectation for the aspect and prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is shown as the "specific display displayed by the third aspect", but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the "specific display displayed by the third aspect" is configured to include a display that is displayed as a normal hold from the beginning without going through a special hold, and even such a normal hold is called a special hold. It may be configured so that the rate of change to blue hold or red hold is lower than that of the other, or the advantage may be lower.

As described above, in this embodiment, even if the same normal hold is used, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the expectation is lower and the advantage is lower than when the normal hold is displayed from the beginning. It's getting low.

In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot expectation and the reach (super reach) expectation are different as the "advantage" is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode, and the probability variation expectation is configured to be different. May be good.

Further, according to this embodiment, at least the first aspect (in this example, a special hold, which may be a normal hold) and the second aspect (in this example, which may be a normal hold) have high advantages in the display mode of the specific display. , Blue hold, red hold) and included. As the change effect, after displaying the specific display by the first aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect, and the change effect is changed according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. After that, the change effect can be executed by a different ratio (in this example, if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect but does not change as a special hold, then the action effect is executed again and the special hold is performed. Can be changed to blue hold or red hold, but if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, the action effect is not executed after that). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, the action effect is not executed after that. However, it may be configured so that the action effect can be executed at a low rate. As described above, in "execution of change effect at a different ratio after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect", the subsequent action when the special hold is changed to blue hold or red hold. It also includes those with a low production rate.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect after displaying the specific display by the first aspect, and the executed change effect. Depending on the execution mode of, the change effect can be executed by a different effect mode after the change effect (in this example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the special hold does not change. After that, the action effect is executed again and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, but if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, then The action effect is not executed. If the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and does not change as a special hold, then the action effect is executed again and the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold. It may change, and there are many variations in the production mode.) Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect after displaying the specific display by the first aspect, and the executed change effect. Depending on the execution mode, the ratio of which specific display is to be executed after the change effect is different (in this example, when a plurality of special holds are displayed, it acts in the hold notice effect. If the effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, then the action effect is executed only for the second and subsequent special holds and the hold display changes. However, if the first special hold does not change, the action effect is executed for the first special hold after that, and the hold display can be changed). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode after displaying the specific display by the first aspect, and a plurality of types of changes. The effect can be executed (in this example, the action effects A to C can be executed in the hold notice effect), and depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, any kind of change effect is performed after the change effect. The ratio of whether to execute is different (in this example, when the action effect B is executed, the ratio of not changing with the special hold is high, and the action effect is executed after the special hold does not change Since it often changes to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, the ratio of action effect A and action effect C increases). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

If the action effect is configured to be executable even after the change from the special hold to the normal hold, "depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, any kind of change effect is executed after the change effect. For example, "the ratio of the action effect is different" may include an action effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change in the action effect to be executed later (the action effect of Gase).

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after displaying the specific display by the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display has a high advantage in the second mode (this example). Then, the effect of changing to blue hold or red hold) can be executed, and as the change effect, when the specific display is displayed by the first aspect and then the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second aspect, It is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normally held in this example). Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio according to the execution mode of the change effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the action effect A is executed in the hold notice effect. There is a high rate of change from special hold to normal hold when it is done). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first aspect (in this example, the special hold of the triangle display and the special hold of the rectangular display), and as the change effect, the first aspect (in this example, the special hold). After displaying the specific display, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (blue hold or red hold in this example) having a high advantage, and as the change effect, the first After displaying the specific display according to the mode, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normally held in this example). Is. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio depending on which type of the first mode the specific display is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (c)). , The rate of change from special hold to normal hold is higher when the special hold in triangle display is displayed than when the special hold in rectangular display is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of special hold (triangle display and rectangular display) having different shapes as the first mode of the plurality of types is shown, but the display color is not limited to such a mode. It may be configured to have a plurality of types of hold displays (for example, blue or green hold displays) having different values. Further, for example, not only the two types of the first aspect (normal hold and special hold) but also three or more types of the first aspect (normal hold and special hold) may be configured.

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after displaying the specific display by the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display has a high advantage in the second mode (this example). Then, the effect of changing to blue hold or red hold) can be executed, and as the change effect, when the specific display is displayed by the first aspect and then the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second aspect, It is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normally held in this example). Then, in a predetermined period, the rate of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode is low (in this example, in the period in which the hold display to be notified is displayed at the fourth and third positions, It is difficult for the hold display of the notice target to change from the special hold to the normal hold. The hold display of the notice target may not change from the special hold to the normal hold at all.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the first aspect, the specific display is displayed in a special aspect (in this example, a special hold) different from the normal aspect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the red hold has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit, and the blue hold has the next highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be the same between the special hold and the special hold, or the special hold may be configured to have a higher expectation (reliability) for the big hit than the normal hold.

In this embodiment, the case where the special hold is displayed as the first aspect and the normal hold is displayed as the third aspect to change from the special hold to the normal hold is shown, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, the normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and the third mode is a completed hold indicating that the display mode of the hold display has been changed (for example, a round display including the character display of "done"). May be configured to display. Hereinafter, a modification 1 in which the completed hold can be displayed will be described.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the hold notice effect in the first modification. In the first modification, the processes executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) are shown in FIGS. 37 to 41, 43, 45 to 46, and 48. In the processing and each decision table, it is equivalent to replacing the special hold with the normal hold and replacing the normal hold after changing from the special hold with the completed hold.

Also in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 52, the allocation to the change pattern that changes from the special hold to the red hold after changing the change patterns 411 and 414 shown in FIG. 41 to the red hold is extremely small, and the change pattern from the finished hold to the red is red. The rate of change to hold is lower than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold, and completed hold has a lower advantage than normal hold.

In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 52 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, a new start prize is generated in the first start winning opening 13. It is assumed that In the example shown in FIG. 52, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first hold storage number is 3, and the first hold storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is normally held in the first hold storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that the number is increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be held, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern read as completed hold) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52 (3). However, in the example shown in FIG. 52 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target remains normal hold and does not change based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 52 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 52 (5), when the character B appears as the action effect B and the character B throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be announced, the effect is executed. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 52 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target remains normal hold and does not change based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 52 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 52 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 52 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward a hold display (normal hold) to be announced is executed. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 52 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display of the notice target changes from the normal hold to the finished hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

According to the first modification shown in FIG. 52, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal hold) as the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the expression "normal mode (normal hold)" is used, but the normal mode (normal hold) is, for example, a display mode of the hold display displayed when the hold notice effect is executed. Of these, it is the most frequently displayed display mode, and is a display mode that does not suggest the possibility of a big hit or reach or suggests that the possibility is relatively low.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the hold notice effect is executed so that only the hold display can be changed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the hold display is digested and the variable display to be announced is being executed. Even in the case of, the display mode of the active display may be configured to be changeable. That is, not only when the hold display is configured to be changeable as the specific display, the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display. Hereinafter, a modification 2 in which the display mode of the active display can be changed will be described.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the hold notice effect in the second modification. In the second modification, the processes executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) are shown in FIGS. 37 to 41, 43, 45 to 46, and 48. In the process and each decision table, a process to display the active display has been added, and the display mode of the active display has been changed by configuring the display similar to normal hold, special hold, blue hold, and red hold to be displayed in the active display. The change pattern may be configured as much as possible.

In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 53 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, a new start prize is generated in the first start winning opening 13. It is assumed that In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first hold storage number is 2, and the first hold storage number is increased to 3, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first hold storage display unit 9a. Let's assume. Further, it is assumed that the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with the active display unit 9F, and the active display corresponding to the fluctuation display currently being executed is displayed on the active display unit 9F. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (via special hold), and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern in which the active display is also read as changeable) is used as the change pattern. It shall be decided. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangular display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 53 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 53 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target does not change as a special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, one of the reserved memories is digested, and as shown in FIG. 53 (8), the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9. In addition, based on the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 53 (8), the active display of the display mode similar to the special hold is displayed in response to the currently executing variable display of the notice target. It is displayed on the active display unit 9F. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action is performed. It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 53 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward an active display in a display mode similar to the special hold is executed. Shows the case. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 53 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the active display in the same display mode as the special hold is the same display mode as the normal hold based on the change pattern 402. The display changes to the active display (see steps S8109 and S8110).

When blue or blue display is determined as the final display mode, the active display may change to the active display in the same display mode as blue hold or red hold in FIG. 53 (9).

Further, according to this embodiment, the action effect executed by the mode that acts on the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, FIGS. 50 (5), 50 (8), and 51 (5). ), The change effect including the action effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 51 (8) can be executed. Further, the action effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first aspect of 1 (in this example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIGS. 41 (F), the first hold shift is performed. After the special hold is displayed at the timing of, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but it does not change as the special hold, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift and the special hold Can be changed from to normal hold). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the change pattern that can execute the action effect up to twice is provided, but the change pattern that can execute the action effect three times or more is provided. May be good.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third aspect changes to the second aspect, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the first aspect becomes the second aspect. A change pattern (change pattern 411,414) is provided, which is more advantageous than the case of change (in this example, as shown in FIG. 41, the red hold is finally displayed even when the special hold is returned to the normal hold. The change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when the super reach jackpot is achieved). Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect.

In this embodiment, the case where the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is further changed to the red hold as "the case where the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode". As shown, not limited to such contents, for example, the hold display that is displayed as a normal hold from the beginning may be configured to have a high advantage even when the hold display changes to a red hold.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the final display mode and change pattern of the hold display are determined at the time of starting winning, and then the presence / absence and type of the action effect are determined for each variable display. I can't be limited. For example, without using a change pattern, the presence or absence and type of action effect are determined for each fluctuation display, and whether or not to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold is determined. You may.

Embodiment 2.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is exhausted. It may be configured to limit this. Hereinafter, a second embodiment that restricts the change from the special hold to the normal hold will be described.

In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from that of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the hold notice effect setting process, the processes of steps S6009 and S6010 are executed in addition to the processes shown in the first embodiment. In step S6009, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the change pattern of the hold display determined in step S6007X is any of the change patterns 401 to 404, 421, 414 (change pattern including the change from the special hold to the normal hold). It is confirmed whether or not (step S6009). If it is any of the change patterns 401 to 404, 421, 414, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from the special hold to the normal hold is restricted (step S6010).

The restriction flag set in step S6010 starts changing the effect symbol when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is exhausted, and when the change display corresponding to the hold display is started or ended. It is reset in the processing and the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing.

In this embodiment, in the process of step S6005X, the final display mode of the hold display is determined using a final display mode determination table different from the process of step S6005 shown in the first embodiment (step S6005X). ..

55 and 56 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first hold storage number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the hold display using the same final display mode determination table as in FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C). To do.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4". If the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a non-reach outlier (variable category 1 shown in FIG. 16), and if the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 55 (D-1). When the final display mode determination table for ~ 4 pieces and non-reach off and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 pieces on hold and non-reach off as shown in FIG. 55 (D-2). And the final display mode determination table for limiting flag on is selected. Further, if the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates that the super reach is out (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), if the restriction flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 55 (E-1). When the final display mode determination table for holding 3 to 4 pieces and super reach is off and the limit flag is turned off is selected and the limit flag is set, the hold 3 to 4 pieces and super are shown in FIG. 55 (E-2). Select the final display mode determination table for out-of-reach and limit flag-on. Further, if the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), if the restriction flag is not set, FIG. 56 (F-1). 3 to 4 hold shown in FIG. 56 and 3 to 4 hold shown in FIG. 56 (F-2) when the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set. And the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag on is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

Further, in this embodiment, in the process of step S6007X, the change pattern of the hold display is determined by using a change pattern determination table different from the process of step S6007 shown in the first embodiment (step S6007X). ..

FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table according to the second embodiment. However, in the effect control CPU 101, with respect to the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to 40 (E) and FIGS. 41 (F) to 41 (H), those change patterns shown in the first embodiment are used. A table similar to the decision table is used to determine the change pattern of the hold display.

In this embodiment, in the effect control CPU 101, the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "4", and the variation indicated by the variation category command. If the category indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), and if red hold is determined as the final display mode, hold 4 if the limit flag is not set. Select the change pattern determination table for the number and super reach jackpot and red hold and limit flag off, and if the limit flag is set, determine the change pattern for 4 hold and super reach jackpot and red hold and limit flag on. Select a table.

As shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed), the normal hold (that is, when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed). It is configured so that it does not determine (with special hold). Further, as shown in FIG. 57, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined. .. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is exhausted. It is restricted so that there is no.

In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed), the other hold display may change from the special hold to the normal hold. Although the case of limiting so as not to be shown is shown, not limited to such a mode, it may be configured to limit by lowering the rate at which the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of specific displays displayed according to the third aspect is limited (in this example, when the limit flag is set (that is, from special hold to normal hold). (When the hold display changed to) is displayed, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the normal hold (via special hold) and the change from special hold to normal hold are not determined). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

Embodiment 3.
In the first embodiment, the case where the hold display is changed to a display mode (blue hold or red hold) having a higher expectation than the normal mode is shown, but the hold display can be changed to a display mode suggesting the effect content. It may be configured as. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which the hold display can be changed to a display mode suggesting the content of the effect will be described.

In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from that of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b are provided is shown, but in this embodiment, the total number of reserved storages is displayed instead of these. It is assumed that a total hold storage display unit is provided. Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine provided with the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b. May be good.

Further, in the first embodiment, a case is shown in which a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, and a sudden probability variation jackpot are provided as jackpot types, but in this embodiment, instead of these, a 15R probability variation jackpot, 8R It is assumed that a probabilistic jackpot and a sudden probabilistic jackpot are provided.

In the present embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display displayed in the total hold storage display unit, a normal display mode indicating the reliability of the 15R / 8R probability variation jackpot and an effect suggestion suggesting the execution of a predetermined effect. A display mode is provided.

The normal display mode includes "white" displayed in white, "red" displayed in red, and "gold" displayed in gold, and the reliability of the 15R / 8R probability variation jackpot. Is gold> red> white.

In the effect suggestion display mode, the first special suggestion mode that suggests that the special zone effect is to be announced by displaying the characters "special" and the special zone effect by displaying the characters "special?" The second special suggestion mode that suggests that it is the subject of the advance notice, the pseudo-ream suggestion mode that suggests that the pseudo-ream is executed by displaying the character "NEXT", and the character "SP" are displayed. The SP suggestion mode suggesting that the character develops into super reach is included. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when it is the target of the notice of the special zone effect, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether or not it is the target of the notice of the special zone effect. It is a display mode to obtain. Further, the pseudo-ream suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-ream is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when developing into super reach.

The special zone effect is an effect of displaying a special background different from the normal background by one fluctuation or a plurality of continuous fluctuations. In addition, the special zone effect has a configuration in which the higher the number of executions, the higher the reliability of the 15R / 8R probability variation jackpot. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as "entering the special zone". Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The rush success effect is an effect indicating that it is confirmed to enter the special zone after suggesting that it will enter the special zone (for example, as shown in FIGS. 64 (4) and (5) described later, “special”. It is a production that displays "Success!" After displaying "Zone chance!"). In addition, when the player does not enter the special zone, a rush failure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation may be executed by suggesting that the player enters the special zone. For example, after suggesting that you will enter the special zone as in the case of the successful entry effect, an effect that indicates that you will not enter the special zone (for example, "Failure ..." is displayed after displaying "Special zone chance!" Production) can be executed as a rush failure production. Hereinafter, the rush success effect and the rush failure effect may be collectively referred to as "rush notice effect". The rush notice effect is an effect that is performed for 3 seconds from the start of the fluctuation. Then, when entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the fluctuation (at the end of the successful entry effect). If the fluctuation time of the fluctuation for executing the rush notice effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush notice effect is forcibly terminated 1 second before the fluctuation stops. At that time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the total hold storage display unit performs the hold display for the hold memory that has not yet been changed, and the change display for the hold memory is performed from the start to the end. The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active display unit different from the total hold storage display unit. That is, the active display (image corresponding to the variable display) corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed in the active display unit. The active display is an image showing the reliability of the occurrence of a jackpot based on the fluctuation during execution. The display mode of the active display is the same as the above-mentioned hold display mode (normal display mode "white", "red", "gold", and the first special suggestion mode and the second special suggestion mode, which are the effect suggestion display modes. Suggestion mode, pseudo-ream suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode) are provided.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of displaying the hold display and the active display is determined when the corresponding hold memory occurs (at the time of starting winning). Specifically, when a start-up prize occurs, first, a change mode of the normal display mode (holding change pattern and change timing described later) is determined, and then whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode is determined. To do. If it is decided not to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display is started in the normal display mode from the timing at the time of starting winning. In addition, when it is decided to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the display of the hold display is started in the effect suggestion display mode from the timing at the time of the start winning, and the effect of the suggestion content is executed (for example,). 5 seconds after starting the special zone production, 5 seconds after re-variating in the pseudo-ream, 5 seconds after starting super reach), or when it is decided not to execute (for example, rush failure) When the effect is executed), the normal suggestion display mode is changed.

Further, in this embodiment, in the effect control process process (step S705), the hold display control process for controlling the hold display is executed. 58 and 59 are flowcharts showing the hold display control process according to the third embodiment. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold change pattern determination lottery for determining the hold change pattern of the hold display for the newly generated hold storage (step S3701). Specifically, the pending change pattern is determined using the pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60 (A).

FIG. 60A is an explanatory diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. Each pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60A is assigned a determination value corresponding to the pending change pattern according to the winning determination result (15R probability variation jackpot or 8R probability variation jackpot, super reach loss, etc.). However, in the example shown in FIG. 60 (A), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the pending change pattern determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, P01 is at a rate of 10%, P02 is at a rate of 15%, P03 is at a rate of 20%, and P04 is at a rate of 25%. P05 is determined as a pending change pattern at a rate of 30%.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, P01 is 70%, P02 is 15%, P03 is 7%, P04 is 5%, and 3%. P05 is determined as a pending change pattern.

For example, if the winning determination result is other, P01 is determined as the pending change pattern at a rate of 100%.

By determining the hold change pattern at such a ratio, the reliability of the hold display or active display display mode for becoming a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot is white <red <gold.

Further, the pending change patterns in the present embodiment are a pending change pattern that does not become "red" (hereinafter, may be referred to as "no red"; for example, P01) and a pending change pattern that becomes "red" (hereinafter, It may be said that there is red. For example, it can be roughly divided into (other than P01). Therefore, the selection ratios with and without red are shown in FIG. 60 (B).

As shown in the figure, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, 90% of the cases are selected with red, and 10% of the cases are selected without red. If the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, 30% select with red and 70% select without red. If the judgment result at the time of winning is other, select no red at a rate of 100%.

In this embodiment, when the selection ratio of the execution of the special zone effect and the selection ratio with red shown in FIG. 60 (B) are compared, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, The selection rate with red is higher than the rate of executing the special zone effect, while the selection rate with red is lower than the rate of executing the special zone effect when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach. It has become. Therefore, when red is selected, the reliability of the 15R probability variation jackpot or the 8R probability variation jackpot is higher than when the special zone effect is selected. That is, in the present embodiment, displaying the hold display or the active display whose display mode is "red" is configured to be more reliable than the special zone effect.

In the present embodiment, P02 to P05 can be selected only when the winning determination result is a 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a super reach deviation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, P02 to P05 may be selectable even if the judgment result at the time of winning is suddenly changed big hit, small hit, normal reach loss or non-reach loss.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the hold change pattern determined in step S3701 in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the total number of hold storages) in the command storage area at the time of starting winning, thereby changing the hold. The pattern is stored (step S3702). If the stored pending change pattern is a pending change pattern (P01 or P03) with no change, the process proceeds to step S3710. When the stored pending change pattern is a pending change pattern with a change (any of P02, P04, P05), a change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing is performed (step S3704). Specifically, the change timing is determined using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61A or the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61B.

FIG. 61 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first change timing determination lottery table. FIG. 61B is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination lottery table. Each change timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) is assigned a determination value corresponding to the change timing for each total number of reserved storages, which are shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B). In the example, for the sake of brevity, the percentage of assigned determination values is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the change timing determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, a case where a change timing determination lottery is performed using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61A will be described. The first change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the winning determination result is a big hit.

For example, when the total number of pending storages is "1", the change timing is determined when the active state is 60% and the active start time is 40%.

For example, when the total number of pending storages is "2", the active state is determined at a rate of 50%, the active start time is determined at a rate of 30%, and the first item is determined at a rate of 20% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of reserved memories is "3", 40% is active, 30% is active, 20% is the first, and 10% is two. The eye is determined as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "4", 30% is active, 25% is active, 20% is the first, and 15% is two. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 10%.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "5", 22% is active, 20% is active, 18% is the first, and 16% is two. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 14%, and the fourth eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 10%.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "6", 22% is active, 18% is active, 16% is the first, and 14% is two. The third eye is determined at a rate of 12%, the fourth eye at a rate of 10%, and the fifth eye at a rate of 8% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "7", 20% is active, 18% is active, 16% is the first, and 14% is two. The third eye is determined at a rate of 12%, the fourth eye at a rate of 10%, the fifth eye at a rate of 6%, and the sixth eye at a rate of 4% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "8", 20% is active, 18% is active, 16% is the first, and 14% is two. 12% of the 3rd eye, 8% of the 4th eye, 6% of the 5th eye, 4% of the 6th eye, 2% of the 7th eye The eye is determined as the change timing.

Next, a case where the change timing determination lottery is performed using the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61B will be described. The second change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the winning determination result is out of the super reach.

For example, when the total number of reserved storages is "1", the change timing is determined to be active at a rate of 40% and at the start of activity at a rate of 60%.

For example, when the total number of pending storages is "2", the active state is determined at a rate of 20%, the active start time is determined at a rate of 30%, and the first item is determined at a rate of 50% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "3", 10% is active, 20% is active, 30% is the first, and 40% is two. The eye is determined as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "4", 10% is active, 15% is active, 20% is the first, and 25% is two. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 30%.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "5", 10% is active, 14% is active, 16% is the first, and 18% is two. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 20%, and the fourth eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 22%.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "6", 8% is active, 10% is active, 12% is the first, and 14% is two. The third eye is determined at a rate of 16%, the fourth eye at a rate of 18%, and the fifth eye at a rate of 22% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "7", 4% is active, 6% is active, 10% is the first, and 12% is two. The third eye is determined at a rate of 14%, the fourth eye at a rate of 16%, the fifth eye at a rate of 18%, and the sixth eye at a rate of 20% as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending storage is "8", 2% is active, 4% is active, 6% is the first, and 8% is two. 12% for the 3rd eye, 14% for the 4th eye, 16% for the 5th eye, 18% for the 6th eye, 20% for the 7th eye The eye is determined as the change timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is easier to determine the change timing at an earlier time after the start of the hold display in the case of the missed case than in the case of the big hit. Therefore, as for the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes, the later the time after the start of the hold display, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. On the contrary, the earlier the hold display is started, the higher the reliability for the big hit may be, or the change timing may not show the reliability for the big hit.

In the present embodiment, when the winning judgment result is neither a big hit nor a super reach loss (otherwise), only P01 can be selected as the pending change pattern. Therefore, the change timing for other purposes is provided. A decision lottery table is not provided, but if the configuration is such that a pending change pattern whose display mode changes can be selected, it is assumed that a change timing determination lottery table for other purposes is provided. May be good.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined change timing in the start winning command storage area (step S3705). Then, when the pending change pattern stored in step S3702 is the pending change pattern having two changes (that is, P04) (Y in step S3706), the change timing determination lottery is performed again (step S3707) to determine. When the changed timing is different from the change timing stored in step S3705 (N in step S3708), the change timing determined in step S3707 is stored in the start winning command storage area (step S3709). When the change timing determined in step S3707 is the same as the change timing stored in step S3705 (Y in step S3708), the change timing determination lottery (Y in step S3708) is performed until a change timing different from the change timing stored in step S3705 is determined. Step S3707) is repeatedly executed. As a result, two different change timings are determined. It should be noted that a plurality of combination patterns of the two change timings are provided, and the two change timings may be collectively determined by selecting one of them.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 executes a process (steps S371 to S3725) relating to displaying the hold display in the effect suggestion display mode. Specifically, the process includes a first process (steps S371 to S3713) relating to displaying the hold display in the first special suggestion mode, and a second process relating to displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode. Processes (steps S3714 to S3717), a third process (steps S3718 to S3721) relating to displaying the hold display in the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and a fourth process (step) relating to displaying the hold display in the SP suggestion mode. S3722 to S3725) are included.

Hereinafter, the hold display in the first special suggestion mode is "first special suggestion hold", the hold display in the second special suggestion mode is "second special suggestion hold", and the hold display in the pseudo-ream suggestion mode is "pseudo-ream suggestion hold". , The hold display in the SP suggestion mode may be referred to as "SP suggestion hold".

First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the new hold memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be announced (step S3710). For example, when it is decided to enter the special zone, a flag is set, and if the flag is set, it is determined that a new hold memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be notified. ..

When the new hold memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be announced, a first special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold (step S3711). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the first special suggestion hold by using the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (A).

FIG. 62 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table. In the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (A), judgment values corresponding to whether or not the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed are assigned to each of the winning judgment result and the hold change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 62 (A), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first special suggestion execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion hold can be executed at a rate of 40% at a rate of 60%. It is decided not to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 80% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. To.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30%, and the first special suggestion is displayed at a rate of 70%. It is decided not to perform the hold display. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 60% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%. To.

When it is decided to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold, the display of the first special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3713).

If the new hold memory is not scheduled to enter the special zone to be announced in step S3710, or if the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed in step S3712, the effect control CPU 101 enters the new hold memory to be notified. When the advance notice effect is executed (when it is planned to move to the special zone (when the rush success effect is planned to be executed), and when it is not planned to move to the special zone but the rush failure effect is planned to be executed. (Including) (step S3714). For example, when it is decided to enter the special zone, a flag is set, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush success effect of the notice target. Is. Further, for example, when it is decided to execute the rush failure effect, a flag is set, and if the flag is set, a new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush failure effect to be notified. It is a judgment.

When the rush notice effect is scheduled to be executed, a second special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold (step S3715). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold by using the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (B).

FIG. 62B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table. In the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (B), a rush success effect is executed as a judgment value corresponding to whether or not the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed for each winning judgment result and the hold change pattern. Different values are assigned depending on the case of performing and the case of executing the rush failure effect, but in the example shown in FIG. 62 (B), the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown for simplification of the explanation. There is. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second special suggestion execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, a case where the winning determination result is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot will be described.

For example, when the rush success effect is planned to be executed (when the transition to the special zone is planned), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold can be executed at a rate of 40%. , It is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 60%. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 80% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. To.

For example, when the rush failure effect is planned to be executed (when the transition to the special zone is not planned), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold can be executed at a rate of 80%. , It is decided not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 20%. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 40% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 60%. To.

Next, a case where the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach will be described.

For example, when the rush success effect is planned to be executed (when the transition to the special zone is planned), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold can be executed at a rate of 30%. , 70% of the time, it is decided not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 60% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%. To.

For example, when the rush failure effect is planned to be executed (when the transition to the special zone is not planned), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold can be executed at a rate of 60%. , It is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. To.

Finally, a case where the judgment result at the time of winning is other than that will be described.

For example, when the rush failure effect is planned to be executed (when the transition to the special zone is not planned), the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 100% regardless of the hold change pattern. Is determined. In the present embodiment, if the winning determination result is other than that, the special zone is not entered. Therefore, whether or not the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed when the entry success effect is executed is determined. Judgment values for determination are not assigned.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode only when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a super reach outlier. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the judgment result at the time of winning is a sudden change in probability big hit, small hit, normal reach loss, or non-reach loss, the hold display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode. Good.

Further, in this way, when the hold change pattern is other than P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed at a higher rate when the rush success effect is executed than when the rush failure effect is executed. It is configured. That is, when the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed, the display mode is more likely to change to "red" when entering the special zone than when not entering the special zone. It should be noted that the display mode may not change to "red" when the special zone is not entered.

Here, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (B) is compared with the selection ratio of the red hold shown in FIG. 60 (B). For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, the selection rate with red is 90% (see FIG. 60B), while the execution rate of the second special suggestion hold is 90. Less than% (see FIG. 62 (B)). Further, for example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, the selection rate with red is 30% (see FIG. 60B), while the execution rate of the second special suggestion hold is 30% or more. (See FIG. 62 (B)). Therefore, the reliability for becoming a 15R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot is red hold> second special suggestion hold.

When it is decided to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold, the display of the second special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3717).

When the new hold memory does not execute the rush notice effect of the notice target in step S3714, or when the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed in step S3716, the effect control CPU 101 has a new hold memory accompanied by a pseudo-ream. It is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous hold is performed (step S3718). In the case of pseudo-ream suggestion hold, a pseudo-ream suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the display of pseudo-ream suggestion hold (step S3719). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold by using the pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (C).

FIG. 62C is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table. In the pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (C), determination values corresponding to whether or not the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is executed are assigned to each of the winning determination result and the hold change pattern. In the example shown in (C), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the pseudo-ream suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 20%, and the display of the pseudo-ream suggestion hold is displayed at a rate of 80%. It is decided not to do it. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30% and the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of order, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the pseudo-ream suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 10%, and the display of the pseudo-ream suggestion hold is displayed at a rate of 90%. It is decided not to do it. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 20% and the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 80%.

When it is decided to execute the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold, the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3721).

If the new hold storage is not a pseudo-continuous hold in step S3718, or if the display of the pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not executed in step S3720, the effect control CPU 101 is an SP reach hold in which the new hold memory develops into super reach. Whether or not it is determined (step S3722). In the case of SP reach hold, an SP suggestion execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the display of SP suggestion hold is performed (step S3723). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the display of SP suggestion hold using the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (D).

FIG. 62 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. In the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (D), a judgment value corresponding to whether or not the SP suggestion hold is displayed is assigned to each of the winning judgment result and the hold change pattern. In the example shown in), the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the SP suggestion execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of SP suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30%, but the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. That is decided. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of SP suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 40% and the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 60%.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of order, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of SP suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 20%, but the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 80%. That is decided. Further, if the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of SP suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30% and the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%.

When it is decided to execute the hold display in the SP suggestion mode, the display of the SP suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step S3725).

Here, comparing the pseudo-ream suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (C) with the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62 (D), when the pending change pattern is other than P01, the pseudo-ream suggestion execution lottery table is compared. The execution rate of the suggestion hold display and the execution rate of the SP suggestion hold display are different. That is, it is configured to change from the effect suggestion display mode to "red" at a different ratio depending on the type of the effect suggestion display mode. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the type of effect suggestion display mode.

When the new hold storage is not SP reach hold in step S3722, or when the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed in step S3724, the effect control CPU 101 performs the display mode according to the hold change pattern stored in step S3702. The display of the hold display for the new hold memory is started (step S3726). Specifically, if it is any of P01, P02, and P04, the hold display is started at "white", and if it is P03 or P05, the hold display is started at "red".

In the present embodiment, as shown in steps S371 to S3725, the display timing of the hold display of the effect suggestion mode is set to the start winning prize, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to display the hold display or the active display of the effect suggestion mode at any timing such as when the hold display is shifted, during the variable display, or during the active display.

Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the processes in the order of the first process, the second process, the third process, and the fourth process, the execution priority (that is, the execution frequency) is set to the first special suggestion mode> the second. It is conceivable that the special suggestion mode> the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode> the SP suggestion mode. Therefore, for example, it is possible to collectively determine which of the first special suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode is used to display the hold display or the active display. By providing a table, it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased. Alternatively, even if a lottery is performed in order as to whether or not to execute the hold display or the active display in each effect suggestion display mode as in the present embodiment, the execution rate is lower as the lottery is executed first. By doing so (the more the lottery is executed later, the higher the execution rate), it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the hold display can be displayed only in a single effect suggestion display mode among the plurality of effect suggestion display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to display the hold display in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes. For example, when it is decided to execute the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode and the SP suggestion display mode, the hold display including the characters "special" and "SP" is displayed. May be good. Specifically, by executing the first to fourth processes described above independently, the hold display may be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes. Since the notice effects suggested by the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode are both special zone effects, the hold display is performed in both the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode. It may be configured not to be executed. For example, the hold display of the first special suggestion display mode may be displayed with priority over the hold display of the second special suggestion display mode.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) according to the third embodiment. In the process during the change of the effect symbol, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step S4701). Specifically, in the above-mentioned active information storage area, the active state is stored as the change timing, and when a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds) elapses from the start of the fluctuation, it is determined that the active display change timing. .. As described above, although the active state is stored as the change timing, when the fluctuation time of the corresponding fluctuation is shorter than 13 seconds, 1 second before the fluctuation stops is determined as the change timing of the active display. It shall be. When it is the change timing of the active display, the display mode of the active display is changed with reference to the pending change pattern in the active information storage area (step S4702). For example, if the pending change pattern is P02, it is changed to "red", and if it is P04 or P05, it is changed to "gold".

Further, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the first special suggestion mode (Y in step S4703), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the rush success effect (step S4704). Specifically, when the rush success effect is started in a fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the rush success effect is the end timing of the rush success effect. When the rush success effect is started during the fluctuation having a fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, the timing 1 second before the fluctuation stop is determined to be the end timing of the rush success effect. When it is the end timing of the rush success effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the first special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4705). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is set to "white", if it is P02, it is set to "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is set to "red". If it is P03, it is set to "red", if it is P04, it is set to "white" if it is before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it is set to "red". , If it is after both change timings, it is changed to "gold", if it is P05, it is changed to "red" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to "gold".

If the fluctuation time of the fluctuation in which the rush success effect is executed is less than 8 seconds (the period for executing the rush success effect (3 seconds) and the display of the hold display or the active display after the rush success effect is completed). (When the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period with the waiting period (5 seconds) until the mode is changed), the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the fluctuation stop.

Further, when the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (Y in step S4706), whether or not it is the end timing of the rush notice effect (rush success effect or rush failure effect). Is determined (step S4707). Specifically, when the rush notice effect is started in a fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the rush notice effect is the end timing of the rush notice effect. When the rush notice effect is started during the fluctuation having a fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, the timing 1 second before the stop of the fluctuation is determined to be the end timing of the rush notice effect. When it is the end timing of the rush notice effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4708). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is set to "white", if it is P02, it is set to "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is set to "red". If it is P03, it is set to "red", if it is P04, it is set to "white" if it is before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it is set to "red". , If it is after both change timings, it is changed to "gold", if it is P05, it is changed to "red" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to "gold".

If the fluctuation time of the fluctuation in which the rush notice effect is executed is less than 8 seconds (the period for executing the rush notice effect (3 seconds) and the display of the hold display or the active display after the rush notice effect is completed). (When the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period with the waiting period (5 seconds) until the mode is changed), the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the fluctuation stop.

Further, when the active display is displayed in the pseudo-ream suggestion mode (Y in step S4709), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the pseudo-ream (step S4710). Specifically, in the pseudo-ream, the re-variation is generally started after the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, but in step S4710, the first re-variation timing is determined as the start timing of the pseudo-ream. .. Note that the stop timing of the first chance symbol may be determined as the start timing of the pseudo-ream.

When it is the start timing of the pseudo-ream, the display mode of the active display displayed in the pseudo-ream suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4711). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is set to "white", if it is P02, it is set to "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is set to "red". If it is P03, it is "red", if it is P04, it is after one change timing, but if it is before the other change timing, it is "red", and if it is after both change timings, it is "gold". In the case of P05, the color is changed to "red" before the change timing and to "gold" after the change timing.

In addition, a fluctuation pattern is provided in which the fluctuation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the pseudo-ream, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern, it is determined to stop the fluctuation. The display mode of the active display may be changed before the time (for example, 1 second before).

Further, when the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode (Y in step S4712), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect (step S4713). Specifically, a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern is determined as the start timing of the super reach effect. When it is the start timing of the super reach effect, the display mode of the active display displayed in the SP suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4714). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is set to "white", if it is P02, it is set to "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is set to "red". If it is P03, it is "red", if it is P04, it is after one change timing, but if it is before the other change timing, it is "red", and if it is after both change timings, it is "gold". In the case of P05, the color is changed to "red" before the change timing and to "gold" after the change timing.

A fluctuation pattern is provided in which the fluctuation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the super reach effect, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation is stopped. The display mode of the active display may be changed before a predetermined time (for example, 1 second before).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer value (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). 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 (step S8105).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

64 and 65 are explanatory views showing a display example in the case where the hold display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode in the third embodiment. First, while (1) the active display and the two hold displays are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is the second special suggestion mode (“). Is it special? ”) Is displayed. At this time, it is determined that the special zone effect for which the reserved memory is the target of advance notice is executed, and "3" is set as the execution number K and "3" is set as the remaining number R. Further, it is assumed that P04 is determined as the pending change pattern, and the first and second change timings are determined.

Then, (3) the fluctuation ends at the deviation, and (4) the next fluctuation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new fluctuation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, the remaining number R becomes "2", and the value obtained by adding "1" to the remaining number R and the execution number K become the same value, so that the rush notice effect is executed. When 3 seconds have passed since then, it is notified that (5) the rush was successful, and the rush into the special zone. At a timing 5 seconds after that, the display mode of the hold display displayed in (6) the second special suggestion mode changes to "red" (see step S4708).

After that, (7) the fluctuation ends at the deviation, and (8) the next fluctuation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new fluctuation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, the hold change pattern of the hold display displayed in "red" is P04, and since the first change timing is included in the change timing, the display mode changes to "gold".

As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine capable of executing the variable display, and the specific display (in this example, the hold display and the active display) corresponding to the variable display is at least usually displayed. An aspect (“white” in this example), a first specific aspect (“red” in this example), which is more expected than a normal aspect, and a second specific aspect (in this example, “effect”) that suggests the content of the effect. A specific display means that can be displayed in any of the display modes including the suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode) (in this example, for effect control). Steps S3713, S3717, S3721, S3725, S3726, S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, S4714) and the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect can be executed in the microcomputer 100. The effect execution means (in this example, the special zone effect is performed by executing the same process as in steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in the process similar to steps S8010 and S8011 in the effect control microcomputer 100. The specific display means is provided with a pseudo-ream and a part in which the super reach effect can be executed), and after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, the effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is displayed. When executed (in this example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed), the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (in this example, the display mode can be changed. By executing steps S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the second display mode when any one of P02 to P05 is selected as the pending change pattern. The hold display or active display that was displayed in the suggestion display mode can be changed to "red", which is the first specific mode). Thereby, the expectation for a specific aspect can be increased.

When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect shown in this embodiment is the first embodiment. Corresponds to the second aspect shown in the above embodiment, and after displaying the specific display by the first aspect (special hold), the first aspect (special hold) is changed to the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect. It is possible to configure.

Further, it is also possible to configure the game machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first to third embodiments shown above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the plurality of embodiments of the first embodiment to the third embodiment shown above may be appropriately combined, or the configurations shown in all the embodiments may be combined. The game machine may be configured.

In each of the above embodiments, the variation time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-ream (an effect in which one or more temporary stops and re-variations of symbols are executed during one variable display), etc. An example was shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when the variation is started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode, but the variation pattern is produced by two or more commands. The control microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command as the first command, such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and as the second command, the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. are sent after the reach is reached (so-called if the reach is not reached). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the second stop) may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. .. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in the timer interrupt). The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern with two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0%).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and ordinary symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do.

Further, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and a game medium such as a game ball is enclosed and a score is given when the condition for giving the prize is satisfied. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and based on the determination that the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. However, it is not limited to such a game machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a command (designation of a symbol) that determines whether or not a big hit is achieved on the game control microcomputer 560 side and a winning judgment (look-ahead judgment) for a variation pattern type, and indicates the winning judgment result. The case where the command, the variable category command) is transmitted, and the hold notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the winning determination result, is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command for specifying only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device (main display device)
9a 1st hold storage display unit 9b 2nd hold storage display unit 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (2)

It is a game machine capable of variable display,
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display,
An effect executing means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the specific display changes after displaying the specific display according to the first aspect, and a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display. With
The display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having a high advantage.
As the first aspect, the specific display means can display a specific display by a plurality of types of display modes.
The effect executing means is
Multiple types of suggestive effects can be executed,
Even after executing any kind of suggestion effect , the change effect may or may not be executed.
As change effect, after displaying a specific display by the first embodiment, Ri executable der the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display on the second aspect,
If a particular display of the display mode indicating effect is performed is not changed, the suggested effect is depending on whether the type, perform the suggested effect of any kind when suggested directing again after its is performed The ratio of doing is different,
As the first aspect, the ratio of which type of suggestive effect is executed differs depending on which of the plurality of types of display modes the specific display is displayed.
The second aspect includes a predetermined mode having a high advantage and a specific mode having a higher advantage than the predetermined mode.
The effect executing means is
As a change effect, when the specific display is displayed by the first aspect and then the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second aspect, the display mode of the specific display is less advantageous than the second aspect. It is possible to perform an effect that changes to the third aspect,
A first pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display changed to the third aspect to the specific mode, a second pattern for continuously displaying the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode, and the like. It is possible to perform the production by
It is possible to execute the effect of the second pattern at a higher rate than the effect of the first pattern.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower rate of change to the predetermined aspect than the specific display displayed by the first aspect. The specific display means can display the specific display by a display mode including a special mode suggesting the content of the effect.
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the special aspect is provided.
A claim that the specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the special mode is executed after displaying the specific display by the special mode. 1 The game machine described.

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