JP6795880B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, and is predetermined as a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is displayed.

Conventionally, in a look-ahead effect in which the mode of the hold display of the painter display device changes, there is a gaming machine in which a predetermined character acts on the hold display to change the mode of the hold display (for example, Patent Document). 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-104216

However, in Patent Document 1, when the effect of the predetermined character acting on the hold display is executed, the player recognizes in advance that the mode of the hold display changes, so that the interest is reduced. There is a problem that it will end up.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and is a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest due to the player being aware in advance which mode of the hold display is changed. The purpose is to provide.

The game machine of means A
It is a gaming machine that can start variable display based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is satisfied, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means capable of storing information on a variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage, and
A hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means in the first mode or a second mode different from the first mode,
A look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes the mode of the hold display from the first mode to the second mode by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is started.
An inhibitory effect executing means capable of performing an inhibitory effect that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays.
The present appearance execution means capable of executing the current appearance that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible is provided.
The look-ahead notice effect executing means is in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays that are difficult to see or cannot be seen by the inhibition effect by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started. A specific look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a specific look-ahead notice effect that makes the displayed hold display easy to see or visible in the second aspect by the current appearance is included.
When the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect execution means, it is possible to limit the display of the hold display of the hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition in the second aspect by the look-ahead notice effect execution means. Yes,
Depending on whether the inhibitory effect is executed, the Ri said ratio Do different controlled advantageously state based on hold pending information corresponding to the display of the second embodiment,
It is further equipped with a variable display compatible display means that can display a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display during execution.
The inhibition effect includes a specific inhibition effect that makes the displayed hold display and the displayed variable display compatible display difficult to see or invisible.
When the specific inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, the hold display that was displayed before the specific inhibition effect is executed is displayed in the second aspect, and the specific inhibition effect is displayed. Is characterized in that the variable display corresponding display that was displayed before the execution of is displayed in a specific mode different from the normal mode .
In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the means 1 is
A start condition (for example, a game ball) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, a first start winning opening 13 and a second start winning opening 14) provided in a game area (for example, a game area 7). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is established. For the player, when a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol or an effect symbol) that can identify each of them are variably displayed and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is displayed as the display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state).
Hold storage means (for example, first hold storage) that can store data (for example, random R) for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result as hold storage when the game medium passes through the start area. Buffer and second hold storage buffer),
Each of the reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means is displayed as a reserved display in a first mode (for example, a normal mode) or a second mode different from the first mode (for example, a special mode). Display means (for example, total hold storage display unit 18c) and
FIG. 20 shows an obstruction effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) that executes an obstruction effect (for example, a concealment effect) that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays. The part that executes the concealment effect that hides the hold display with the object by executing the effect pattern changing process),
Appearance to execute the current appearance (for example, the part where the concealed display is completed and the concealed hold display reappears) that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible. The effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of ending the concealment effect and displaying the target hold display in a special mode in S1837 of the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 29).
By the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the hold display displayed in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays made difficult to see or invisible by the inhibition effect is displayed. The look-ahead notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 can execute the look-ahead notice effect determination process S67108 to S67112 shown in FIG. 22) that can execute the look-ahead notice effect that is easily visible or visible in the second aspect depending on the current appearance. A part that executes a look-ahead notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode by executing the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. 27 after the execution).
A limitation that limits the display of the hold display of the hold memory based on passing through the start region when the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means in the second aspect by the look-ahead notice effect executing means. Means (for example, a portion that restricts the effect control CPU 101 from determining the execution of a new look-ahead effect by setting the look-ahead effect restriction flag in S67115 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22).
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, by changing the hold display in a state where the hold display is difficult for the player to see due to the inhibition effect, which mode of the hold display changes from the first mode to the second mode is played. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to being recognized in advance by a person, and by displaying the hold display of the hold memory newly generated when the inhibition effect is executed in the second mode, the look-ahead effect is produced. It is possible to prevent the target from becoming unclear and confusing the player.
In addition, "when executing the inhibition effect" in the present invention means not only during the execution of the inhibition effect, but also the predetermined period immediately before the start of the inhibition effect, the predetermined period immediately after the end, and the reserved memory of the target of the look-ahead effect. This includes a period from when the execution of the inhibitory effect is determined to when the determined inhibitory effect is executed.

The game machine of means B
It is a gaming machine that can start variable display based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is satisfied, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means capable of storing information on a variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage, and
A hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means in the first mode or a second mode different from the first mode,
A look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes the mode of the hold display from the first mode to the second mode by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is started.
An inhibitory effect executing means capable of performing an inhibitory effect that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays.
The present appearance execution means capable of executing the current appearance that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible is provided.
The pre-reading notice effect execution means is
By the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the hold display displayed in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays made difficult to see or invisible by the inhibition effect is displayed. A specific look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a specific look-ahead notice effect that is easily visible or visible in the second aspect depending on the current appearance, and
Including a winning pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing a winning pre-reading notice effect for displaying a hold display of a new hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition in the second aspect.
When the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, it is restricted that the hold display of the hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition is displayed in the second aspect by the pre-reading notice effect executing means at the time of winning. It is possible and
Depending on whether the inhibitory effect is executed, the Ri said ratio Do different controlled advantageously state based on hold pending information corresponding to the display of the second embodiment,
It is further equipped with a variable display compatible display means that can display a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display during execution.
The inhibition effect includes a specific inhibition effect that makes the displayed hold display and the displayed variable display compatible display difficult to see or invisible.
When the specific inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, the hold display that was displayed before the specific inhibition effect is executed is displayed in the second aspect, and the specific inhibition effect is displayed. the case but the variable display corresponding display that has been displayed before it is executed is displayed on different specific embodiment the normal mode, it is characterized in that there are.
The game machine of means 2
A start condition (for example, a game ball) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, a first start winning opening 13 and a second start winning opening 14) provided in a game area (for example, a game area 7). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is established. For the player, when a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol or an effect symbol) that can identify each of them are variably displayed and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is displayed as the display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state).
Hold storage means (for example, first hold storage) that can store data (for example, random R) for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result as hold storage when the game medium passes through the start area. Buffer and second hold storage buffer),
Each of the reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means is displayed as a reserved display in a first mode (for example, a normal mode) or a second mode different from the first mode (for example, a special mode). Display means (for example, total hold storage display unit 18c) and
FIG. 20 shows an obstruction effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) that executes an obstruction effect (for example, a concealment effect) that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays. The part that executes the concealment effect that hides the hold display with the object by executing the effect pattern changing process),
Appearance to execute the current appearance (for example, the part where the concealed display is completed and the concealed hold display reappears) that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible. The effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of ending the concealment effect and displaying the target hold display in a special mode in S1837 of the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 29).
By the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the hold display displayed in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays made difficult to see or invisible by the inhibition effect is displayed. The look-ahead notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 can execute the look-ahead notice effect determination process S67108 to S67112 shown in FIG. A part that executes a look-ahead notice effect that changes the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode by executing the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. 27 after the execution).
When the game medium passes through the starting area, a winning look-ahead notice effect executing means (for example, an effect) that can execute a winning look-ahead notice effect that displays a hold display of a new hold memory based on the passage in the second aspect. A portion in which the control CPU 101 can execute a process of displaying a new hold display in the final display mode in S67114 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22) and
It is restricted that the hold display of the hold memory based on passing through the start region when the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means is displayed in the second aspect by the pre-reading notice effect executing means at the time of winning. (For example, a portion that restricts the effect control CPU 101 from determining the execution of a new look-ahead effect by setting the look-ahead effect restriction flag in S67115 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22).
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, by changing the hold display in a state where the hold display is difficult for the player to see due to the inhibition effect, which mode of the hold display changes from the first mode to the second mode is played. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to being recognized in advance by a person, and by displaying the hold display of the hold memory newly generated when the inhibition effect is executed in the second mode, the look-ahead effect is produced. It is possible to prevent the target from becoming unclear and confusing the player.
In addition, "when executing the inhibition effect" in the present invention means not only during the execution of the inhibition effect, but also the predetermined period immediately before the start of the inhibition effect, the predetermined period immediately after the end, and the reserved memory of the target of the look-ahead effect. This includes a period from when the execution of the inhibitory effect is determined to when the determined inhibitory effect is executed.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2 .
The obstruction effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes a concealment effect of concealing the hold display with an object by executing the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20) is the obstruction effect in the look-ahead advance notice effect. There are times when the effect (for example, concealment effect) is executed and times when it is not executed (for example, the concealment effect is not executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, and the concealment effect is when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more. To execute),
The ratio of the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) or the ratio of the hold display displayed in the second aspect (for example, the special aspect) differs depending on whether the inhibition effect is executed or not. (For example, as shown in the modified example of FIG. 37, the ratio of the non-concealment pattern, the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern is determined by "no change in special mode" and "change in special mode". It is different, and it is more likely that it will change to a special mode when the concealment effect is performed than when the concealment effect is not executed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the inhibition effect is executed, so that the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3 .
There are a plurality of types (for example, a portion for executing a concealment effect in which the hold display is concealed by an object by executing the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20 by the effect control CPU 101). The inhibition effect (for example, concealment effect) of the pattern, total concealment pattern, special concealment pattern) can be executed.
Depending on the type of the inhibition effect, the ratio of the specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) or the ratio of the hold display being displayed in the second aspect (for example, a special aspect) is different (for example, in FIG. 25). In the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown, the rate at which the special concealment pattern is determined is higher when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the type of inhibition effect to be performed, so that the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4 .
The obstruction effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20 to conceal the hold display with an object) is an effect that is difficult to see or cannot be seen. The plurality of inhibition effects (for example, the partial concealment pattern has the shortest execution time, the total concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the partial concealment pattern, and the execution time is longer than the total concealment pattern). The special concealment pattern has a long execution time) can be executed,
The ratio of the hold display displayed in the second mode (for example, a special mode) differs depending on the release timing (for example, in the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, the latest winning determination result is a big hit. At one point, the rate at which special concealment patterns are determined is higher)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the release timing for canceling the difficulty in visibility or the invisibleness, so that the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 .
When the variable display of the identification information (for example, a special symbol or an effect symbol) is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as the variable display compatible hold display (for example, the active hold display). Means (for example, a part that displays the active hold display that is the target of the variable display in the hold box 18d),
While the variable display of the identification information is being executed, the mode of the variable display compatible hold display is set to a specific mode (for example) depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol). , The variable display compatible effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 shows the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 27) for executing the variable display compatible effect (for example, the active hold effect) that changes the display pattern α or β. After executing S1809 to S1810 of S1809 to S1810, the part that executes the processing during the effect symbol change shown in FIG. 29) and
With more
The obstruction effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes a concealment effect of hiding the hold display with an object by executing the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20) is the variable display compatible effect execution means. When the variable display compatible effect is executed, the hindrance effect that makes the variable display compatible hold display difficult to see or invisible can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol shown in FIG. 27). It is possible to determine the execution of the concealment effect in S1809 of the start process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player pays attention to whether the hold display for variable display changes or the hold display for variable display changes by changing the hold display for variable display in a state where it is difficult for the player to see due to the inhibition effect. Because it can be made to, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6 .
When the variable display of the identification information (for example, a special symbol or an effect symbol) is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as the variable display compatible hold display (for example, the active hold display). Means (for example, a part that displays the active hold display that is the target of the variable display in the hold box 18d),
While the variable display of the identification information is being executed, the mode of the variable display compatible hold display is set to a specific mode (for example) depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol). , The variable display compatible effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 shows the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 27) for executing the variable display compatible effect (for example, the active hold effect) that changes the display pattern α or β. After executing S1809 to S1810 of S1809 to S1810, the part that executes the processing during the effect symbol change shown in FIG. 29) and
With more
The inhibition effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes a concealment effect of hiding the hold display with an object by executing the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20) displays the variable display compatible hold display. The obstructive effect (for example, a concealment effect of a special concealment pattern) that makes it difficult or invisible to see, and the obstructive effect that makes only the hold display difficult to see or invisible without including the variable display compatible hold display (for example,). Partial concealment pattern or concealment effect of total concealment pattern) can be executed (for example, in S67111 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22 by the effect control CPU 101, of the partial concealment pattern, total concealment pattern, and special concealment pattern. Of these, after determining the concealment effect of any of the effect patterns, the concealment effect can be executed in the effect pattern changing process shown in FIG. 29).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, both an obstructive effect that makes it difficult or invisible to see including the variable display compatible hold display and an obstructive effect that makes only the hold display difficult to see or invisible without including the variable display compatible hold display. Since it is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which inhibition effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

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 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 fluctuation 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 judgment result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows 2ms timer interrupt 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 buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process at the time of winning. 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 special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. 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 look-ahead effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect execution decision table and the final display mode decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the active hold effect mode change determination table and the active hold effect mode concealment determination table. 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 the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on a partial concealment pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the total concealment pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the special concealment pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect which is executed after a plurality of shifts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart at the time of execution of a concealment effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the final display mode determination table in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect pattern determination table in the modification.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame 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.

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. ..

A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the upper part of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6. 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. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided on the upper right side of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6. 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.

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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display.

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 winning 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and , The state in which the jackpot game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the winning is that the game ball enters the area defined in advance as the winning area such as the winning opening. 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. 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.

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

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.

At the lower part of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first holding storages (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. 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. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

At the bottom of the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LEDs) that display the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. A storage display 18b 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. For example, it is realized by executing a process of performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is provided. ing. In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. To.

Further, in the present embodiment, a hold box 18d is provided on the left side of the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display when the change display is started. There is. In addition, being the target of the variable display means that it is the target of the effect related to the variable display during the period from the time when the variable display is started to the time when the variable display corresponding to the next reserved memory is started. Shown. Further, the active hold display may have the same display mode as the hold display, or the active hold display may have a part in common with the hold display but a different shape. For example, the active hold display may have the same color as the hold display but may have a different shape. Further, in this embodiment, an embodiment in which the active hold display having the same shape and the same color as the hold display is displayed at the first time when the hold box 18d is displayed is illustrated. In the following description, it may be collectively referred to as a hold display including an active hold. Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, an active hold effect in which the display mode of the active hold display displayed in the hold box 18d changes is executed.

In addition, the total hold storage display unit 18c may display whether it is the first hold storage or the second hold storage in a recognizable manner (for example, the first hold storage is displayed in red). , The second hold memory may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total hold storage display unit 18c, a first hold storage display unit for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit for displaying the second hold storage number may be provided. Good.

The effect display device 9 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. (For) Performs variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol. 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. "Synchronization" means that the start time point and the end time point of the variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same), and the period of the variable display is almost the same (may be exactly the same). 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 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 a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. 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.

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol becomes visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. .. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), 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 four indicators (for example, 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 indicators by 1. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by 1. Further, in the probabilistic state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state, the probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the game ball is easy to start and win a prize (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easy to be satisfied). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased and the number of times of opening is increased even in the time saving state (the gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened).

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 a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that an effective start prize is likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game will be played increases.

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).

Decorative LEDs 25 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 that captures a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided at the lower part. Further, two speakers 27R and 27L for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 7. Top frame LEDs 28a, left frame LEDs 28b, and right frame LEDs 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer circumference, the left outer circumference, and the right outer circumference of the game area 7. Further, a prize ball LED 51 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left frame LED 28b, and a ball burnout LED 52 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided near the right frame LED 28c. .. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decorative LED 25 are examples of light emitting bodies for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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 starts. The condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. 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.

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).

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.

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

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

The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as a random number R from the random number circuit 503 when a start prize is generated for the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a, and starts changing the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes, based on the random number R, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is decided to make a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state which is advantageous for the player.

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 period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of 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.

A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The power supply board is equipped with a reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to a game control microcomputer 560 or the like. When the reset signal reaches a high level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes a low level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is in an operation stopped state. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is at a high level, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at a low level, the game control microcomputer is output. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 560 is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric components is mounted).

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

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, an information output circuit (not shown) 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 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. It receives the effect control command and controls the display with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. 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 according 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.

Further, the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part 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, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power), a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is included. Is saved. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time saving state flag, which will be described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the time reduction state transition, which will be described later, is not stored in the backup RAM.

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. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the VDP 109. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 77 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 80. 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). Is equipped with a unidirectional circuit.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port.

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board side. If a light emitting body other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitting body is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voices and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 27R and 27L. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM connected to the voice synthesis IC. 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 period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

Next, the operation of the game machine will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 31, the game control microcomputer 560 is started, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 56 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 56 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the timer interrupt process of 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 has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (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: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the 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 (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: 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 (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 (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 (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 ( S32). For example, when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, the CPU 56 waits until the end flag is set, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, every 0.2 seconds elapses. The value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b 2 Execute variable display of special symbols.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of 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). 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 S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding 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.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of place") variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "out of reach".

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

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

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to a number of times that the number of times the big winning opening is opened is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game is completed, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probabilistic state to the normal state or transition from the normal state to the probabilistic state. Further, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened a small number of times in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely long. A short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probabilistic state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in this way, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so it is a high probability state for the player. (Probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, shortened non-reach loss and non-reach loss are provided as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is not accompanied by the reach state. Is prepared. In addition, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by a reach state, normal deviation, pseudo-ream 1 normal deviation, super-disengagement, pseudo-ream 2 super-disengagement, and pseudo-ream 3 Super outliers are available. As shown in FIG. 3, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 2 super deviation is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 3 super deviation is 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, among the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach loss is a variation pattern for shortening in which the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the non-reach loss, which is provided in response to the non-reach loss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a normal jackpot or a probability variable jackpot, normal hit, pseudo-ream 1 per, super-ream, pseudo-ream 2 super hits and pseudo-ream 3 super hits are available. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream per normal is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 2 super hit is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 3 super hit is used, the re-variation is performed three times.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (3 times), it varies. The time is fixed at 40 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream), but for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the total The fluctuation time may be different depending on the number of reserved storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time may be different according to the first reserved storage number. 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the reserved storage number 0 to 2 and the reserved storage number 3 and 4 are used. A fluctuation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number so that the fluctuation time is different.

Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time is configured to be different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state (in the example shown in FIG. 3, the time saving state is used). The judgment value is set so that the ratio of selecting "shortened non-reach outlier", which has a shorter fluctuation time than other fluctuation patterns, is high as shown in FIG. 6), but is not limited to this. , Even in the normal state (or the time saving state), the fluctuation time may be different (that is, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation time is selected is different) depending on the total number of reserved storages. For example, as the total number of reserved storages increases, the fluctuation time may become shorter (that is, the ratio of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times increases). Further, for example, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time is different according to the first reserved storage number (that is, the ratio at which the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected is different). However, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the variation time is different according to the second reserved storage number (that is, the rate at which the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected is different). You may do so. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the reserved storage number 0 to 2 and the reserved storage number 3 and 4 are used. A fluctuation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number so that the fluctuation time is different.

When it is configured to use different variation pattern determination tables according to the number of pending storages, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of alignment and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is the total pending. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than that of the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the number of stored items is 0 to 2. Further, in the fluctuation pattern judgment table used when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the judgment value is such that the ratio of selecting "shortened non-reach out", which has a shorter fluctuation time than other fluctuation patterns, is high. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases, and the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display decreases can be prevented as much as possible.

Further, the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more and the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storages is 0 to 2 are specific effects (for example, super reach). A common determination value (eg, 950 to 997) is assigned to the variation pattern (or set of such variation patterns) accompanied by). Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storages (that is, even if the fluctuation pattern determination table used is different), a specific effect (for example, if the value of the extracted variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is confirmed at the time of starting prize is confirmed. It can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by super reach). Therefore, it is possible to notify that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is accompanied before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. It is realized by executing an effect such as a look-ahead effect on the effect control microcomputer 100 that has been transmitted and received the effect control command), and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, although the case where the allocation of the judgment value is different is shown for two types of the total number of reserved storages being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, the case is not limited to this, and for example, depending on the total number of reserved storages. The allocation may be changed in more detailed steps. In this case, for example, a variation pattern determination table for the total number of reserved storages of 0 and 1, and a variation pattern determination table for the total number of reserved storages of 2, 3 totals of pending storages, and 4 totals of reserved storages. May be prepared in advance, and the determination value may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern with reach or the fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation, and the values may be different in stages.

FIG. 4 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 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(3) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit).
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be any fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern determination table by using a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3).

In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counters for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Perform up (1 addition). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random number 3) or random numbers for initial value (random number 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.

FIG. 5A 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 (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. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 5A is the jackpot determination value.

5 (B) and 5 (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. 5 (B) is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in FIG. 5 (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. 5B and 5C 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 big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). 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. 5 (B) and 5 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (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. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in 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.

5 (D) and 5 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 5 (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. 5 (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. 5 (D) and 5 (E), 10 determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability change jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). The jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned three judgment values for the "sudden probability variation jackpot" (three-fortyths of the 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). It should be noted that the determination values set in the table are different in number and cannot be duplicated.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D) and 5 (E), as the first specific gaming state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of sudden probability change jackpots and more than the game value. A case where a 15-round jackpot (probability variable jackpot or normal jackpot) is determined as the second specific gaming state for giving a quantity of game value will be described, but when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first is a high percentage. 1 Although the case where it is decided to set the specific game state is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the number of winnings (count number) of the game ball to the large winning opening per round is determined as the game value as compared with the first specific game state is determined. May be good. Further, for example, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening during the big hit may be lengthened as compared with the first specific game state may be determined. Further, for example, even in the same 15-round big hit, the first specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times per round. It may be prepared to increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state, when the large winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state). In the case of the second specific game state, an undigested round remains), and an effect of a mode that encourages whether or not the jackpot continues further may be executed. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, all 15 rounds are internally completed, so the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, undigested rounds remain internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (a production in which the opening of the jackpot is additionally started with a bonus after the jackpot of 15 times opening is completed).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D) and 5 (E), the jackpot types include "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot".

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. It will be migrated. See S170 and S171 described later). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

Further, the "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds, does not shift to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and shifts only to the time saving state (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the execution of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time saving state and before the execution of the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times is completed, the time saving state ends (see S134 described later).

Further, the "sudden change jackpot" is allowed up to the number of times that the big prize opening is opened less than the "probability change jackpot" and the "normal 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. Then, in this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game state of the two rounds, the state is shifted to the probabilistic state (in this embodiment, the probabilistic state is shifted and the time is shortened as well. S170, which will be described later. See S171). Then, after shifting to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

As described above, in this embodiment, even when a "small hit" occurs, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, resulting in a big hit game state due to the "sudden probability change big hit". Similar control is performed. 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 (described later). See S147 to S151). 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.

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.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the jackpot type and the game state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1-997) values match the data (determination values) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern into a pattern corresponding to the determination value of the matched variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of the determination values assigned to each fluctuation pattern is shown. For example, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is "out of place" in the normal game state (the "out of place" field in FIG. 6), the judgment value corresponding to the random 3 value (1 to 997). 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern "non-reach out". That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, for each value set in the fluctuation pattern determination table, the variable display result is "missing", "missing (time saving)", "normal jackpot / probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability variation jackpot /". In the case of "small hit", the ratio determined by the associated fluctuation pattern is shown.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is "off" in the normal gaming state ("off" field in FIG. 6), among the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, The rate of being judged as "non-reach off" is the highest, and the rate of being judged as "pseudo-ream 3 super off" is the lowest. Further, for example, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (the "off (time saving)" field in FIG. 6), unlike the "off" field, it is "non". Judgment values are assigned so that the proportion of "out of reach" is not determined and the proportion of "out of reach" is increased. By setting in this way, it becomes easy to select a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

Further, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is set to "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" ("normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot" field in FIG. 6), among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect. , The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of "per pseudo-ream 3 super" is the highest and the ratio of "per pseudo-ream 1 normal" is the lowest. That is, in the "normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot" field, it is easy to select the fluctuation pattern with the pseudo-ream effect, whichever has the larger number of pseudo-reams. Therefore, in the pseudo-ream effect, the larger the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (out of normal, out of pseudo-ream 1 normal, per normal and per per normal in pseudo-ream) has a fluctuation pattern with super reach (out of super, out of pseudo-ream 2 super). , Pseudo-ream 3 super off, super-hit, pseudo-ream 2 super-per and pseudo-ream 3 super-per), the variable display result is more likely to be selected as "missing". On the contrary, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, pseudo-ream 2 super off, pseudo-ream 3 super off, super hit, pseudo-ream 2 super per and pseudo-ream 3 super per) is the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal out of normal). , Pseudo-ream 1 normal off, normal hit and pseudo-ream 1 normal per), it is easier to select when the variable display result is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot". Therefore, in this embodiment, it is highly expected that the variable display result will be a big hit in the variable pattern with super reach than in the variable pattern with normal reach.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the variable display result is set to "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" ("sudden probability change big hit / small hit" field in FIG. 6), The fluctuation pattern is determined to be a "special hit".

7 and 8 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. 7 and 8, 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 fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 3 is given a unique number, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation 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 effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends the variable display (variation) of the effect 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a winning determination result) indicating the content of the winning determination result. In this embodiment, in the prize-winning determination process (see FIG. 14) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which fluctuation pattern is to be obtained when the start-up prize is won. Then, a value for designating the fluctuation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation result command, and control (transmission setting) for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data according to which fluctuation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, if it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "shortened non-reach out" at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is set to "01 (H)" in the EXT data. The time judgment result specification command is sent. Further, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "special hit" at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is set to "13 (H)" in the EXT data. The time judgment result specification command is sent.

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

The commands A001 to A003 (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. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command according to the type of jackpot. 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. 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 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) that displays the jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and specifies that it was a normal jackpot. is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) that displays the jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and specifies that the jackpot has been a probability variation jackpot. is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 3 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 may be configured so that the ending specification command for suddenly probable change big hit end designation is transmitted when the sudden big hit is made, but the ending designation command is not sent when the small hit is made. Good.

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-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. 7 and 8. To do.

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

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

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol process process (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, 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 has the game ball in the first start winning opening 13 if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, or in the second starting winning opening 14. If the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that a prize has been won is turned on, that is, if a starting winning prize has occurred to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Is executed (S311, S312). Then, any of the processes S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any of the processes S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (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 storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. 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 a value corresponding to S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (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, a fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

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

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

Special symbol stop processing (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, when the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S300 (0 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

Grand prize opening pre-opening process (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, 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 S306 (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.

Large winning opening opening process (S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control (transmission setting) for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the jackpot game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the grand prize opening, and the like are 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 S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

Jackpot end processing (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 S300 (0 in this example).

Small hit release preprocessing (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. In addition, the execution time of the processing 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 S309 (9 in this example). The small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is also a process for starting the small hit game.

Small hit opening process (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 there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S310 (10 (decimal number) in this example).

Small hit end processing (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 S300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

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 (S1213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the area (S1215).

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1216). In the processing of S1216, random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number and random number for jackpot type determination (random 1 and variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) which are software random numbers are extracted and stored in the storage area. Random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but the fluctuation start of the first special symbol is performed. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may obtain a value from a random number counter for determining a variation pattern for generating a random number for determining the variation pattern (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later. It may be extracted directly.

FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13B, 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. A random number for pattern determination (random number 3) is stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process of predetermining the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the first hold storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first hold storage number counter, and then performs the winning determination process. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1218).

By executing the process of S1218, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is set to the first position regardless of the gaming state (whether or not it is in the high probability state or high base state, or whether or not it is in the jackpot gaming state). Every time a start winning is made to the 1 starting winning opening 13, both the first hold storage number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it becomes easy to start winning a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. Therefore, the second special symbol The variable display may be preferentially executed. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) shown in FIG. 13A becomes unnecessary. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time saving flag is not set), and on the condition that the big hit game is not in progress, the CPU 56 is at the time of winning based on the start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13. The determination process (S1217) may be performed. That is, if the conditions are not satisfied, the execution of the winning determination process (S1217) is restricted, and a look-ahead effect for notifying that the display result of a specific variable display will be a big hit or a super reach (details will be described later). It may not be executed. In a configuration in which the variation display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, in a gaming state in which the second start winning opening 14 is likely to be started and won, the first special symbol is changed based on the starting winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that the variable display of the advance notice target may not be easily executed even if the look-ahead effect is executed. However, by restricting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the first starting winning opening 13 from executing the look-ahead effect based on the starting winning, and to avoid such a state. Can be done. Further, by limiting the winning determination process during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed in a state where it can be recognized that the hold memory that becomes the big hit is stored. Whether or not the jackpot game is in progress is confirmed by, for example, the value of the special symbol process flag. In that case, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot game is in progress when the value of the special symbol process flag is any of 5 to 7. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs the winning determination process, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state and whether or not it is in a big hit game. The execution of the look-ahead effect may be restricted.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. 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 storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1223). 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 (S1224) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

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. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) which are software random numbers are extracted and saved. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the 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. 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 a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the second hold storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second hold storage number counter, and then performs the winning determination process. Based on the determination result, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

By executing the process of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is set to the first position regardless of the gaming state (whether or not it is in the high probability state or high base state, or whether or not it is in the jackpot gaming state). 2. Every time the start winning opening 14 is started, both the second hold storage number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination processing of S1217 and S1218. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random numbers (random numbers R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination values shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A), and they match. It is confirmed whether or not to do so (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the fluctuation 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 fluctuation pattern is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting processing. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins in 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 winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which fluctuation pattern will be obtained. By doing so, the fluctuation pattern is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the production symbol is executed, and as will be described later, a jackpot or a supermarket is performed by the production control microcomputer 100 based on the judgment result at the time of winning. Perform a look-ahead effect that announces that it will reach.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit judgment value (N in S220), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state is set. (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 5 (A), and they are It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 whether or not the variable display is in the probable state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. is there. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 and whether or not the change state is actually started until the change display based on the start prize is actually started (for example, before the start of the change). When a probability change jackpot occurs, the normal state may change to the probability change state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see S61 described later) do not always match.

If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 has the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S126 and S1227 and FIG. 5 (B), It is compared with the small hit determination value shown in (C), and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when the CPU 56 has a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. 5 ( It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in B). Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 5 (C). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S224 whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state (specifically, whether or not the time saving flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 to see if the state is in the probabilistic change state or the time saving state, and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. there is a possibility. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 and whether or not it is in the probability change state or the time saving state, and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example). If a probability change jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to the probability change state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined by S224 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation (see S61 described later) do not always match.

Then, the CPU 56 selects a field in the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result in S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 56 selects the "off (time reduction)" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the "off" field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 selects the "sudden probability change big hit / small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S226).

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S126 and S1227. (S227). In this case, when the CPU 56 has a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. 5 ( Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D), it is determined 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 winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 5 (E). The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot".

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines the fluctuation pattern using the fields of the fluctuation pattern determination table set in S225, S226, and S228 and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (random numbers 3) extracted in S126 and S1227 (S229).

Then, the CPU 56 sets the winning determination result designation command indicating the determined variation pattern to be transmitted to the effect control board 80 (S230), and then ends the winning random number value determination process. Specifically, the CPU 56 at the time of winning a value of any one of "00 (H)" to "51 (H)" as shown in FIG. 9, depending on which fluctuation pattern is determined in S229. Performs the process of setting in the EXT data of the judgment result specification command.

For example, when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see S1217A) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), "non-reach loss" is performed in S229. When it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the above is obtained, a process of setting "02 (H)" in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data "95 (H)" is performed. Further, when it is determined in S229 that the fluctuation pattern type is "per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket", "12 (H)" is added to the EXT data of the winning determination result specification command composed of MODE data "95 (H)". Is performed.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the same fluctuation pattern determination table even if the number of reserved storages is different, but different fluctuation pattern determination tables may be used according to the number of reserved storages. .. In this case, regardless of the number of reserved memories, for example, whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by normal reach, super reach, etc. is determined from the variation pattern determination random number (or the variation pattern type determination random number), and the determination result is determined. The winning judgment result specification command may be transmitted based on this, or it is determined that a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern for performing a specific reach effect, a fluctuation pattern for a specific pseudo-ream number, etc.) is obtained. Occasionally, a winning determination result specification command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not the display result is a "normal jackpot" or a "probability variation jackpot", and a winning determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the process ends.

If the total number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the holding specific area (see FIG. 13A) is the data indicating "first". (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (first). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S53).

By executing the processes S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed and displayed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case is shown, the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when preferentially executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is confirmed in S52 whether or not the second reserved storage number in the second reserved storage number buffer is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more. It shifts to S54, and if it is 0, it shifts to S53.

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 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out 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 number 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 (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 in the hold specific area and the first hold storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. 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 the hold specific area and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted. To do.

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. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-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. Further, the order in which each value stored in each storage area corresponding to each total number of reserved storages is extracted always matches the order of total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

In S56, when the count value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is subtracted by 1, the CPU 56 uses the first special symbol hold storage display 18a or the first special symbol hold storage display 18a based on the subtracted count value of the hold storage number counter. It also controls to change the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the total pending storage counter (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 hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (Transmission setting) is performed (S59). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) for transmitting the first hold storage number designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the second hold storage number designation command.

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 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 extracts the random numbers for jackpot determination extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passage process and S214B 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 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. 5) 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 (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (normal gaming state and time saving state). ing. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set), which is set less than the jackpot determination table, is provided. 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. In the game state or the time saving 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. 5 (A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to 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 decided to be a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot, which is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stopped symbol is stopped and displayed. It will be reset at the timing.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). 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. 5 (B) and 5 (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. 5 (B). ) Is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5C is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. .. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

In 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 one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (D). Further, 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. 5 (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 (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 is a random number for determining the jackpot type extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passage process or S214B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D) and 5 (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 (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 (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.

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the "normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot" field in the variation pattern determination table when the jackpot type is normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot (Y in S92) (Y in S92). S93), when the jackpot type is not a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot (N in S92), the "sudden probability variation jackpot / small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, it shifts to S101.

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the "sudden probability change big hit / small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S96). Then, it shifts to S101.

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 (S97). The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the time saving state (including when the game state is changed to the probability change state), and is reset when the time saving state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to be a normal jackpot, a probabilistic jackpot, or a sudden probabilistic jackpot, which is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, the timing when the number of time reductions is exhausted, and the fluctuation of the special symbol when it is determined to be a jackpot. It is reset at the timing when the display is finished and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time saving flag is set (Y in S97), the CPU 56 selects the "off (time saving)" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S98). Then, it shifts to S101.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the "missing" field in the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, it shifts to S101.

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

Next, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S103). Further, the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S104).

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b to stop. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the special symbol pointer indicates "second". When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). Then, if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (S134) if the jackpot flag is set, and is used for effect control. Control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is sent. If the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start specification command is sent. Whether the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). ..

Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

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 (S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S139).

In S140, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. If the probability change 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 (S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when it is controlled only in the time reduction state without the probability change state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is-. 1 (S142).

Next, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S145) when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148). 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 (S149). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S151).

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

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (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 (S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161) and control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). Here, if it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent, if it is a probability change big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, and if it is a sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / suddenly Probability change jackpot end specification command is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the process is terminated.

In S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1. 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 (S165). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot (S166). Whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot is specifically confirmed whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" to "03". It can be judged by doing. If it is neither a probabilistic jackpot nor a sudden probabilistic jackpot (that is, if it is a normal jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter for counting the time reduction number (S168). Further, the CPU 56 controls (transmission setting) for transmitting the time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, it shifts to S173.

If it is a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probabilistic flag and shifts the gaming state to the probabilistic state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag (S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S172). Then, it shifts to S173.

In this embodiment, the time saving flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process processing (see S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set when the variation display result of the normal symbol is hit, and is set. If so, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time saving flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

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

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control 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, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of storing a set of flags and data corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (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, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

20 to 21 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

As the command reception buffer, 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. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM.

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 (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 (S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (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 (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (S625), 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 designation command storage area (S626).

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

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

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

Next, if the received effect control command is any of the winning determination result specification commands (S664), the effect control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result specification command. It is stored in the area associated with the total number of reserved storages in the storage buffer (S665), and the look-ahead effect determination process is performed (S671).

In this embodiment, the total reserved storage number is the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area and the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area. It is calculated by adding up. Since the first hold storage number is updated in S652 after receiving the first hold storage number designation command, and the second hold storage number is updated in S655 after receiving the second hold storage number designation command. The total number of pending memories is also updated at the same timing. Further, the winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first hold storage number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second hold storage number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Will be done. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In the process of S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the data of the second byte of the winning determination result specification command in the storage area associated with the total reserved storage number in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start processing (timing at which the processing of S1800 is executed, etc.) described later.

FIG. 21 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in this embodiment, the storage area corresponding to the active hold, which is the hold display during the variable display, and the eight hold displays 1 to 8 associated with each hold storage. Storage area and is secured. The winning determination result storage buffer is formed in the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, in the winning judgment result storage buffer, a command for specifying the winning judgment result received in the command analysis process and a pre-reading effect target flag indicating whether or not the pre-reading effect is targeted are provided in the winning judgment result storage buffer. , A final display mode flag indicating the final display mode in the look-ahead effect is stored when the target is the target of the look-ahead effect. The number of hold storages stored in the storage areas of the hold displays 1 to 8 is the total number of hold storages, and may be referred to as the number of hold storages in the following description.

In addition, when it is configured to give priority to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, in order to distinguish which winning judgment result is. The first winning judgment result storage buffer for storing the winning judgment result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, and the second winning judgment result at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 are saved. A buffer for storing the judgment result at the time of winning may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that the storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer, and the second winning determination is made. The result storage buffer may have a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, it shifts to S611.

Next, the look-ahead effect will be described. The look-ahead effect is executed before the variable display that is the target of the effect is started, and the variable display that is the target of the effect becomes a big hit or a specific variation (for example, including a reach effect). It is a notice production that announces that. In this embodiment, as a look-ahead effect, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold memory) to be notified is a display mode different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode). The effect displayed in (the first special aspect or the second special aspect described later) is performed.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead effect determination process. In the look-ahead effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the game state is a high base state (S67100). Here, in the case of a high base state, the process proceeds to S67116, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is not in the high base state, the process proceeds to S67101.

In the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined when the base state is high, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect is also produced when the base state is high. It may be possible to decide the execution of.

In S67101, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the look-ahead effect restriction flag indicating that the determination of the execution of the new look-ahead effect is restricted is set (S67101). The look-ahead effect restriction flag is set in S67115, which will be described later. Here, if the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to S67116, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the look-ahead effect restriction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S67102.

In S67102, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the past winning determination results (excluding the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result designation command received this time) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) including the new reserved memory is 3 or more (S67103). Here, if the number of reserved memories is not 3 or more, the process proceeds to S67116, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the process proceeds to S67104.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 21 (A)), and whether or not there is a hold display already displayed in the special mode (first special mode or second special mode). Is determined. Here, if there is a hold display displayed in a special mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect based on the latest winning determination result and the look-ahead effect execution decision table A (FIG. 23 (A)). (S67105) and proceed to S67107. On the other hand, if there is no hold display displayed in the special mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect based on the latest winning determination result and the look-ahead effect execution decision table B (FIG. 23 (B)). (S67106), proceed to S67107.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect can be executed even when there is a hold display already displayed in a special mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is already special. The decision to execute the look-ahead effect may be restricted when there is a hold display displayed in the mode. Further, when there is a hold display already displayed in the special mode, for example, when there are only two hold displays, that is, when one is already displayed in the special mode, the other hold display is pre-read effect. If the target hold display is set to, the player will recognize it in advance, so that the decision to execute the look-ahead effect may be restricted. Further, the hold display already displayed in the special mode may be further set as the target hold display for the look-ahead effect. For example, the hold display displayed in the first special mode may be the second special mode after the concealment effect described later. It may be changed to.

FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution determination table A used when there is a hold display of a special aspect. In this look-ahead effect execution decision table A, 20 of the 100 judgment values that can be extracted as the random numbers for the look-ahead effect execution decision correspond to the latest winning judgment result being out of order. The number of judgment values is set, and 80 judgment values are set for non-execution of the look-ahead effect. In addition, of the 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the execution of the look-ahead effect, 80 judgment values are set for the execution of the look-ahead effect in response to the latest winning judgment result being a big hit. Therefore, 20 determination values are set for non-execution of the look-ahead effect.

FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution determination table B used when there is no hold display of a special aspect. In this look-ahead effect execution decision table B, out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect execution decision in response to the latest winning judgment result being out of order, 5 is used to execute the look-ahead effect. The number of judgment values is set, and 95 judgment values are set for non-execution of the look-ahead effect. In addition, 60 judgment values are set for the execution of the look-ahead effect out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the execution of the look-ahead effect in response to the latest winning judgment result being a big hit. Therefore, 40 determination values are set for non-execution of the look-ahead effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, the rate at which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined is higher when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit than when the latest winning judgment result is out of order. ing. Further, the look-ahead effect execution decision tables A and B used for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect are different depending on the presence or absence of the hold display in the special mode (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B)). The rate at which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined is higher when there is a hold display of the mode than when there is no hold display of the special mode.

It should be noted that the rate at which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined may be higher when the latest winning judgment result is out of alignment than when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit. Further, the rate at which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined may be higher when there is no hold display in the special mode than when there is a hold display in the special mode.

In S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect. Here, if it is not decided to execute the look-ahead effect, the process proceeds to S67116, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect, the process proceeds to S67108.

In S67108, the effect control CPU 101 finally sets the target hold display, which is the target of the variable display (hold information) to be notified in the look-ahead effect, based on the final display mode determination table (FIG. 23 (C)). The display mode is determined. In this embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode, the first special mode (in this embodiment, "x" is included in "○") and the second special mode (in this embodiment, "x" is included). (2 "x" are included in "○") is provided. Hereinafter, the first special aspect and the second special aspect may be collectively referred to as a special aspect.

FIG. 23C is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table used when determining the final display mode of the target hold display. In S67108, the effect control CPU 101 finally determines in which display mode the target hold display is finally displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as the final display mode) by using the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23 (C). To do. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning judgment results 1 to 13, the final display mode is set at a ratio determined for each display result of the variable display corresponding to the winning judgment result in the final display mode determination table. decide.

For example, when the winning judgment result indicates that the display result of the variable display is "off" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 , The final display mode is determined to be the "first special mode" at a rate of 80%, and the final display mode is determined to be the "second special mode" at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the winning judgment result indicates that the display result of the variable display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot" (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation to winning judgment result 12 designation). The effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode as the "first special mode" at a rate of 20%, and determines the final display mode as the "second special mode" at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning judgment result indicates that the display result of the variation display is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (designated as winning judgment result 13), the effect control CPU 101 , The final display mode is determined to be the "first special mode" at a rate of 50%, and the final display mode is determined to be the "second special mode" at a rate of 50%.

What is characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23 (C) is that it is displayed as compared with the case where the display result is "off" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation). When the result is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 8 designation to the winning judgment result 12 designation), it is judged that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display to be notified is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the display in the second special mode will be a big hit than in the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the look-ahead effect is executed. Can be focused on.

In the example shown in FIG. 23 (C), each display result (“missing”, “normal jackpot” or “probability change jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot” or “small hit”) indicated by the winning judgment result is final. Judgment values (ratio) for determining the display mode are set, but for example, judgment values (ratio) for determining the final display mode are set for each fluctuation pattern shown in the judgment result at the time of winning. May be good. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display to be announced, the rate at which a highly expected reach effect is performed. Can also be raised.

In the present embodiment, two types of display modes, a first special mode and a second special mode, are provided as the final display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three or more types. Display modes may be provided so that the degree of expectation is different (the ratio of selection is different depending on the display result).

In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 has a value corresponding to the final display mode determined as the final display mode flag of the latest entry in the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 21 (A)) described above (if the first special mode is used). Set "1", "2" in the second special mode), and set "1" in the look-ahead effect target flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines and stores the look-ahead effect pattern according to the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) (S67111). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 has a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment based on a look-ahead effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 25A to 25C) provided according to the number of reserved storages. Of the three types of concealment effects of the pattern, one of the look-ahead effects is determined. The partial concealment pattern is a concealment effect that hides only two hold displays including the effect target hold display (see FIG. 31), and the full concealment pattern hides all the hold displays including the effect target hold display. This is a concealment effect (see FIG. 32), and the special concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the hold displays including the effect target hold display and the active hold display (see FIG. 33).

In this embodiment, the execution time of the concealment effect is the shortest execution time of the partial concealment pattern, and the execution time of the total concealment pattern is longer than that of the partial concealment pattern, which is more special than the total concealment pattern. The hiding pattern has a long execution time. That is, the time (release timing) from the start of hiding the hold display until the hiding is released differs depending on each effect pattern.

FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 3. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, the partial concealment pattern is determined out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order. 70 determination values are set, 25 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 5 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. In addition, 40 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the look-ahead effect pattern in response to the latest winning judgment result being a big hit. , 50 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 10 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern.

FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 4. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, the partial concealment pattern is determined out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order. 55 determination values are set, 35 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 10 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. In addition, 30 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the look-ahead effect pattern in response to the latest winning judgment result being a big hit. , 55 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 15 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern.

FIG. 25C is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 5 or more. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, the partial concealment pattern is determined out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination in response to the latest winning determination result being out of order. Forty-five determination values are set, 40 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 15 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. In addition, 20 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the look-ahead effect pattern in response to the latest winning judgment result being a big hit. , 60 determination values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 20 determination values are set for determining the special concealment pattern.

As described above, in this embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table is provided according to the number of reserved memories, and in each table, three types of concealment effects of partial concealment pattern, total concealment pattern, and special concealment pattern can be determined. It has become.

In this embodiment, the rate at which each concealment pattern is executed differs depending on whether the display result is "missing" or "big hit". When the display result is "off", the partial concealment pattern is determined at the highest rate, and when the display result is "big hit", the total concealment pattern is determined at the highest rate. .. Therefore, the player can get the expectation that the concealment effect of the full concealment pattern will be a big hit than the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. ..

In this embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table is selected according to the look-ahead effect determination process, that is, the number of reserved memories at the time when the start winning is generated, and each pattern of the concealment effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each pattern of the concealment effect may be determined at the start of the fluctuation of the effect target hold display or at the time of executing the concealment effect, other than the time when the start prize is generated. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is determined based on the total number of reserved storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 21 (A). Although the table is selected, the present invention is not limited to this, and is used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect based on the number of hold displays being displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c. Each look-ahead effect pattern determination table may be selected. For example, in addition to the hold display corresponding to the total hold storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, a pseudo hold display for production is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c, and these total hold are displayed. The hold display corresponding to the number of memories and the hold display for the effect may be included as the target of the concealment effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is selected based on the total number of reserved storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer at the time of starting winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effect pattern is determined at the start of fluctuation, the total number of reserved storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer at the start of fluctuation is used. It is also possible to select each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect at a different determination ratio according to the total number of reserved memories. Further, also in this case, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is selected based on the number of hold displays being displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c. Is also good.

Further, in the above embodiment, each look-ahead effect pattern determination used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is determined based on the total number of reserved storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 21 (A). Although the table is selected, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table used for determining each pattern of the concealment effect is selected based on the number of hold memories including the active hold display in addition to the total number of hold storages. You may do so. In the winning judgment result storage buffer of this embodiment, the winning judgment result designation command of active hold is stored together with the winning judgment result designation command of the hold display. Then, at the shift timing of the hold display, the command and the flag are shifted in the winning determination result storage buffer. Therefore, the commands and flags stored in association with the hold display are inherited and stored as the active hold command and flag. Therefore, the active hold also has a look-ahead effect and a concealment effect as in the hold display. You may decide whether or not to execute the effect as the target of.

In addition, the rate at which the special concealment pattern is determined is higher when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit than when the latest winning judgment result is out of order. Further, when the winning determination result is a big hit, the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern is higher than that of the partial concealment pattern, and the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher than that of the total concealment pattern.

It should be noted that the rate at which the special concealment pattern is determined may be higher when the latest winning judgment result is out of order than when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit. Further, when the winning determination result is out of order, the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern is higher than that of the partial concealment pattern, and the ratio of determining the total concealment pattern may be higher than that of the special concealment pattern. ..

In this way, since the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the concealment effect differs depending on the judgment result at the time of winning, the player becomes interested in which effect pattern the concealment effect is executed. You can improve your game entertainment.

Further, as for the execution time of the concealment effect, the partial concealment pattern has the shortest execution time, the total concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the partial concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern has a longer execution time than the total concealment pattern. Since it is time, the player becomes interested in which execution time of the effect pattern concealment effect is executed, and the game interest can be improved. The execution time of the concealment effect indicates the time from the time when the concealment of the target hold display is started until the concealed target hold display reappears.

In the present embodiment, the execution time of the concealment effect is different depending on each effect pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same effect pattern, for example, a special concealment pattern ( In the partial concealment pattern and the total concealment pattern), two types of special concealment patterns, an effect pattern having a short-time concealment effect and an effect pattern having a long-time concealment effect, may be provided, and further, the judgment result at the time of winning Depending on the situation, the determination ratio of each effect pattern for a short time and a long time may be different. For example, when the winning judgment result is a big hit, if the ratio of determining the effect pattern having the long-time concealment effect is high, the concealment effect continues for a long time, and the player's expectation can be maintained. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, three types of effect patterns, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern, can be determined based on each look-ahead effect pattern determination table, but the present invention is limited to this. In addition to the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern, a non-concealment pattern that does not accompany the concealment effect may be provided so that these four types of effect patterns can be determined. Further, when the target hold display changes in the same special mode in each concealment pattern, the degree of expectation of a big hit may differ depending on the determined concealment pattern. For example, the jackpot expectation when the target hold display is in the second special mode in the partial concealment pattern is higher than the jackpot expectation when the target hold display is in the second special mode in the non-concealment pattern. You may.

In the present embodiment, the special concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the hold displays including the effect target hold display and the active hold display, but the present invention is not limited to this and is active. A concealment effect (a mixed mode of a special concealment pattern and a partial concealment pattern) may be provided to conceal a part of the hold display including the hold display and the effect target hold display.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) at which the display mode of the target hold display changes based on the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24, and sets the determined value in the shift number counter. (S67112).

When the look-ahead effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the target hold display to be notified, and determines the change timing (number of shifts). ) Is set in the shift count counter for specifying the change timing (shift count) (S67112). In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display changes to the special mode is the shift timing of the arbitrary hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (number of shifts), it is determined at what number of shifts the target hold display is performed to change the display mode. For example, if the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the target hold display.

The shift timing of the hold display in this embodiment means that in the effect symbol change start processing, the hold memory of "active hold" is deleted from the winning judgment result storage buffer, and the "hold display 1" in the winning judgment result storage buffer is used. It is a timing to read the hold memory of "", shift the hold memory of the "hold display 1" to the item of "active hold", and shift the remaining hold memory one by one. At this shift timing, the active hold display of the hold box 18d is deleted, the hold display at the left end of the total hold storage display unit 18c is displayed as the active hold display in the hold box 18d, and the remaining hold display is displayed. Shifted to the left.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect change timing determination table. In S67112, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display based on the look-ahead effect change timing determination table and the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) at the time of the determination (current). .. In addition, the number of reserved memories at the time of determination includes the reserved memories based on the start winning prize.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A) when the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is a big hit. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 3 at a rate determined for each number of hold memories at the time of the determination.

In the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 3, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 10%, and shifts are performed at a rate of 20%. The number of shifts is determined to be one, and the number of shifts is determined to be two at a rate of 70%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 4, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 5%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%, and shifts are performed at a rate of 20%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 65%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 5 or more, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 3%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 7%, and the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 15%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 75%.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 uses the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24 (B) when the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result is out of alignment. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the target hold display to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 3 at a rate determined for each number of hold memories at the time of the determination.

In the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 3, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 40%, and shifts are performed at a rate of 35%. The number of shifts is determined to be one, and the number of shifts is determined to be two at a rate of 25%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 4, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 35%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and shifts are performed at a rate of 25%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. Further, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination is 5 or more, the number of shifts is determined to be 0 at a rate of 30%, the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the number of shifts is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%. The number of shifts is determined to be 2, and the number of shifts is determined to be 3 at a rate of 20%.

In the example shown in FIG. 24, the fact that the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the start winning timing (immediately after the start winning). Is. When displaying the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning, for example, it is realized by displaying a new hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode from the beginning. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying the new hold display in the normal mode once, and immediately after that, changing the display to the first special mode or the second special mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, the number of shifts is determined to be larger when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit than when the latest winning judgment result is out of order. That is, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, the rate at which the target hold display changes immediately after the start winning is low. In addition, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of order, the rate at which the target hold display changes immediately after the start winning is high. The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of shifts is larger when the latest winning judgment result is out of alignment than when the latest winning judgment result is a big hit. It may be decided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value is determined to have a larger number of shifts when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is larger than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is smaller. That is, when the number of pending memories at the time of determination is large, the rate at which the target pending display changes immediately after the start winning is low. In addition, when the number of pending memories at the time of determination is small, the rate at which the target pending display changes immediately after the start winning is high. The present invention is not limited to this, and the value is determined to have a larger number of shifts when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is smaller than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is large. You may.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the determined change timing is the start winning prize (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the set shift count counter is 0. Here, when the change timing is the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the new hold display in the determined final display mode (S67114). The look-ahead effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the change timing is not the start winning prize, the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set (S67115), and the process proceeds to S67116.

In S67116, the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the total hold storage display unit 18c in a normal mode, and ends the look-ahead effect determination process.

In the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined and the concealment effect is not executed when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, but the present invention is not limited to this. , Even when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, the execution of the look-ahead effect may be determined. For example, when there are one or two hold displays, a look-ahead effect that is not accompanied by a concealment effect, which will be described later, is executed to display the hold display in a special mode at the time of starting winning, or to change the hold display to a special mode at the time of shift. You may. Further, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, that is, when the number of reserved memories is 0, there is no hold display to be concealed in the first place, and when the number of reserved memories is 1, the display mode is displayed even if the concealment effect is executed. Since it is possible to identify which hold display is the changing hold display, it is not possible to improve the game interest. Therefore, in this embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes the hold display update process (S798). In the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the number of hold storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the specified number of hold storages is displayed on the current total hold storage display unit 18c. Judge whether or not it matches the number of pending displays. Then, if the specified hold storage number does not match the hold display number displayed on the current total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display on the total hold storage display unit 18c is updated based on the specified hold storage number. To do. In this hold display update process, the number of hold displays displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is updated in accordance with the update of the hold storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer according to the shift timing. The change of the display mode of the hold display or the active hold display is executed in the effect symbol change start process or the effect symbol change process, which will be described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold number update process (S799). In the hold number update process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold storage number specified in S798 and the hold storage number (total hold number) displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 9 match. judge. If the specified number of reserved storages does not match the number of reserved storages displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 9, it is displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 9 based on the specified number of reserved storages. Update the number of pending memories.

After the execution of S798 and S799, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of the processes S800 to S809 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 (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 (S801).

Effect symbol variation start process (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 (S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (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 (S803).

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

Big hit display process (S804): After the 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 jackpot game in-game process (S805).

Process during big hit game (S805): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

Jackpot end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended, and if set, a process of resetting the look-ahead effect restriction flag is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer. Is shifted (S1800).

When the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 synchronizes with the variation display of the first special symbol. When the variation display of the effect symbol is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning judgment result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning judgment result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the second prize is awarded. The first winning judgment result stored in the judgment result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning judgment result storage buffer are shifted.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (shift number) is greater than 0 (S1801). When the value of the shift count counter is larger than 0, it is determined that the look-ahead effect for changing the display mode is executed for any of the hold displays displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

When the value of the shift count counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, when the value of the shift counter is 0, it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (change the display mode of the hold display). If not, the process proceeds to S1804.

On the other hand, when the value of the shift count counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, when it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the shift count counter The value is subtracted by 1 (S1802).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the shift number counter is 0 (S1803). The fact that the value of the shift count counter becomes 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the shift count counter value in S1802 changes the display mode of any of the hold displays displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c. It indicates that it is time to execute the look-ahead effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

In S1803, when the value of the shift count counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1812 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the shift count counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1804.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (S1805). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

An example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 will be described below. In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command normally indicates a big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has three symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of production symbols that are aligned with even-numbered symbols (usually stop symbols that remind us of the occurrence of a big hit). When the received display result specification command indicates a probability variation jackpot (when the received display result specification command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as odd symbols as stop symbols (probability variation). Determine the combination of the production symbols that are aligned with the stop symbols) that reminds you of the occurrence of a big hit. When the received display result specification command suddenly indicates a 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 is used. For example, as a stop symbol, a combination of production symbols in which three symbols are arranged in a staircase pattern such as "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" is determined. Then, in the case of deviation (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. If the received display result specification command suddenly indicates a 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 the combination of production symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. 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 symbol, the stop symbol reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. Further, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probabilistic jackpot is called a probabilistic jackpot symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal jackpot is called a normal jackpot symbol. A stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the active hold effect that changes the display mode of the active hold displayed in the hold box 18d (see FIG. 1) (S1806). In the active hold effect in this embodiment, the active hold display displayed in the normal mode (circle “○” in this embodiment) in the hold box 18d is displayed in the display pattern α (square mark “○” in this embodiment. ◇ ”) or the display pattern β (in this embodiment, the star mark“ ☆ ”) is changed to the display mode (see FIG. 28 (A)).

Specifically, in S1806, the effect control CPU 101 has no change in the active hold effect mode (no active hold effect execution) and an active hold effect mode based on the table for determining the change in the active hold effect mode (FIG. 28 (A)). Either the display pattern α when there is a change (with active hold effect execution) or the display pattern β when there is a change in the active hold effect mode (with active hold effect execution) is determined.

FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining an active hold effect mode change. In this active hold effect mode change determination table, it is extracted as a random number for active hold effect mode change determination corresponding to the received display result specification command being a big hit (“normal big hit” or “probability change big hit”). Of the 100 possible judgment values, 10 judgment values are set without changing the active hold effect mode, and 20 judgment values are set with the active hold effect mode change in the display mode of the display pattern α. 70 determination values are set for the active hold effect mode change in the display mode of the display pattern β.

Further, in response to the received display result specification command being "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", active hold out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining active hold effect mode change. 50 judgment values are set without a change in the effect mode, 30 judgment values are set with a change in the display mode of the display pattern α, and an active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β. Twenty judgment values are set with changes.

Further, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the active hold effect mode change in response to the received display result designation command being lost (“non-reach”), the active hold effect mode change 95 judgment values are set without, and 5 judgment values are set with the active hold effect mode change in the display mode of the display pattern α, and the active hold effect mode change in the display mode of the display pattern β. 0 judgment values are set.

Further, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the active hold effect mode change in response to the received display result designation command being lost (“super reach”), the active hold effect mode change 65 judgment values are set without, and 25 judgment values are set with a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern α, and there is a change in the active hold effect mode in the display mode of the display pattern β. Ten determination values are set.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the display result specification command is a fluctuation pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, the rate of change to the display pattern α is higher than that without the active hold effect. Furthermore, the rate of change to the display pattern β is set higher than that of the display pattern α. Specifically, the rate of change to the display pattern β is set higher for the jackpot than for the loss. Further, in the case of loss, the rate of change to the display pattern β is set higher in the super reach loss than in the non-reach loss. In the case of non-reach loss, the display pattern β is not selected (determination value is 0) in the active hold effect. That is, the player can expect the player to become a big hit when the active hold effect is executed and the display pattern β is further changed.

In the present embodiment, each determination value is assigned according to the display result designation command in the active hold effect mode change determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result at the time of winning is not limited to this. Each judgment value may be assigned according to the specified command.

In this embodiment, the rate of change to the display pattern α or the display pattern β differs depending on the display result designation command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is not limited to this. Depending on whether it is the first special mode or the second special mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, the rate of change to the display pattern α or the display pattern β may be different. ..

Further, when the hold display is the first special mode, the display pattern α changes to the display pattern α when the hold display becomes the active hold display, and when the hold display is the second special mode, the hold display is actively held. When it is displayed, it may be changed to the display pattern β. That is, the special mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active hold display may correspond to each other.

Further, when the hold display is gradually changed from the first special mode to the second display mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, the effect of gradually changing from the display pattern α to the display pattern β is performed. You may try to do it.

Further, the display mode of the hold display and the active hold display may be the same. For example, when the hold display is the first special mode, when the hold display becomes the active hold display, the first special mode is used. When the hold display is displayed as the active hold display as it is and the hold display is the second special mode, even if the hold display is displayed as the active hold display as the second special mode when the hold display becomes the active hold display. good.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the active hold effect is determined (S1807). Here, if the execution of the active hold effect is not determined, the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is selected (S1808), and the process proceeds to S1822 described later. On the other hand, if it is decided to execute the active hold effect, the process proceeds to S1809.

In S1809, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the active hold effect according to the number of hold storages (total number of hold storages) at the start of the fluctuation. Specifically, when the active hold effect is executed based on the table for determining the mode of active hold effect concealment (FIGS. 28 (B) and 28 (C)), all hold displays including the active hold display are displayed. Decide whether or not to execute the concealment effect to be concealed.

The concealment effect when the active hold effect is executed has the same effect content as the special concealment pattern determined in the pre-reading effect determination process described above. In this embodiment, the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern determined in the look-ahead effect determination process is not accompanied by a change in the display mode of the active hold, but the active hold effect (special concealment pattern) determined in the effect symbol change start process. In the concealment effect of), the display mode of the active hold is changed, and when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, the display mode of the active hold changes and does not change. It is prepared.

FIG. 28B is a table for determining the mode of concealment of the active hold effect mode used when determining the effect mode of the active hold effect when the number of hold storages is 2 or more. In this active hold effect mode concealment determination table, it is extracted as a random number for active hold effect mode concealment determination corresponding to the received display result specification command being a jackpot (“normal jackpot” or “probability variation jackpot”). Of the 100 possible determination values, 80 determination values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect), and 20 determination values are set for non-concealment execution (without concealment effect). In addition, 40 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) corresponding to the display result specification command being "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", and concealment non-execution (without concealment effect). 60 judgment values are set in. In addition, 5 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 95 for concealment non-execution (without concealment effect) in response to the display result specification command being lost (“non-reach”). Judgment value is set. In addition, 25 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 75 for non-concealment execution (without concealment effect) in response to the display result specification command being lost (“super reach”). Judgment value is set.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the active hold effect mode concealment determination table used when the number of hold storages is 2 or more, the fluctuation pattern specified by the display result specification command is a fluctuation pattern with a high expectation of a big hit. When is, the rate at which the execution of the concealment effect is determined is set higher. Specifically, the rate at which the execution of the concealment effect is decided is set higher for the big hit than for the loss. Further, in the case of losing each other, the ratio of determining the execution of the concealment effect is set higher in the super reach losing than in the non-reach losing. That is, the player can expect the player to be a big hit when the concealment effect (concealment effect of the special concealment pattern) is executed in the active hold effect.

FIG. 28C is a table for determining the mode of concealment of the active hold effect mode used when determining the effect mode of the active hold effect when the number of hold storages is less than 2. In this active hold effect mode concealment determination table, it is extracted as a random number for active hold effect mode concealment determination corresponding to the received display result specification command being a jackpot (“normal jackpot” or “probability variation jackpot”). Of the 100 possible determination values, 0 determination values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect), and 100 determination values are set for non-concealment execution (without concealment effect). In addition, 0 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) corresponding to the display result specification command being "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", and concealment non-execution (without concealment effect). 100 judgment values are set in. In addition, 0 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 100 for concealment non-execution (without concealment effect) in response to the display result specification command being lost (“non-reach”). Judgment value is set. In addition, 0 judgment values are set for concealment execution (with concealment effect) and 100 for non-concealment execution (without concealment effect) in response to the display result specification command being lost (“super reach”). Judgment value is set. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is less than 2, the concealment effect is not executed. When the number of reserved storages is less than 2, the concealment effect may not be executed, but the rate at which the concealment effect is executed may be extremely low.

In the present embodiment, each determination value is assigned according to the display result designation command in the active hold effect mode concealment determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result at the time of winning is not limited to this. Each judgment value may be assigned according to the specified command.

In S1810, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the determined active hold effect mode and variation pattern, and proceeds to S1822 described later.

Further, in S1812, which proceeds when the value of the shift count counter described above is 0 (Y in S1803), that is, when it is the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 fluctuates. Read the variable pattern command from the pattern command storage area. Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S1812 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (S1813), and the process proceeds to S1813 +.

In S1813 +, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect pattern stored by executing the pre-reading effect determining process (see S67111 in FIG. 22) is a special concealment pattern. Here, if the look-ahead effect pattern is a special concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1818, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the look-ahead effect pattern is not a special concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1814.

In S1814, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (total number of reserved storages) at the start of the fluctuation is 1 or less. Here, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, the look-ahead effect pattern is changed to a non-concealment, that is, an effect mode in which the look-ahead effect is executed without executing the concealment effect (S1820), and the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset. (S1821), the process proceeds to S1818, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is not 1 or less, the process proceeds to S1815.

In S1815, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect pattern stored by executing the pre-reading effect determining process (see S67111 in FIG. 22) is a partial concealment pattern. Here, if the look-ahead effect pattern is not a partial concealment pattern, that is, if it is a total concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1818, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the look-ahead effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern, the process proceeds to S1816.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the look-ahead effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern or a total concealment pattern, the concealment effect is executed only when the number of reserved storages is two or more. This is a game in which when there are no two or more reserved storage numbers hidden by the concealment effect, for example, when there is only one reserved storage number, which mode of the reserved display is changed for the player. Since the game is recognized in advance by the person and the game interest is reduced, such a decrease in the game interest is prevented. When the look-ahead effect pattern is a special concealment pattern, the concealment effect is always executed. This is because, as described above, the concealment effect that is concealed including the active hold display is the active hold effect in S1809 of the effect symbol variation start process, in addition to the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern determined in the look-ahead effect determination process. There is a concealment effect determined based on the mode concealment determination table (FIGS. 28 (B) and 28 (C)), and when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, the display mode of the active hold is changed. Since there are two production modes, one is to play and the other is to not change, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the game interest. In the present embodiment, it is not possible to know which of the plurality of hold displays hidden by the concealment effect will change, so that the player's expectation can be increased. In addition, an effect pattern (gase effect pattern) in which the display mode of the target hold display does not change even when the concealment effect is executed may be determined in the look-ahead effect determination process, and this gase effect pattern is set as the target hold display. It may be executed before the original variation display is started.

Next, in S1816, which proceeds when the look-ahead effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a hold display to be concealed. Specifically, if there is no start prize after the occurrence of the target hold display to be directed, it is specified as a hold display that hides the two hold displays, the target hold display and the hold display that won the start prize immediately before. (See FIG. 31 (D)). If there is a start prize after the occurrence of the target hold display, it is specified as a hold display that hides the two hold displays, the target hold display and the hold display that has been started immediately after that (see FIG. 31 (G)). ).

In this embodiment, the target hold display and the hold display that started and won a prize immediately before, or the target hold display and the hold display that started immediately after that are hidden targets in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, such as a target hold display and a hold display that starts and wins immediately before two, a hold display that starts and wins immediately after the target hold display, and a hold that starts and wins immediately before or after. Two hold displays other than the display, a hold display and a target hold display, may be used as a hiding target in the hiding effect of the partial hiding pattern. Further, it may be other than the hold display in which the start prize is won immediately before or immediately after two, and the hold display and the target hold display in which the start prize is won a plurality of times immediately before or immediately after may be hidden targets in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern. ..

In the present embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process, the hold display to be concealed when the look-ahead effect pattern is a partial concealment pattern is specified, but the present invention is not limited to this. , In the process of changing the effect symbol, which will be described later, the hold display to be concealed at the start timing of the concealment effect may be specified. Further, the hold display to be hidden may be specified from the hold display existing in the pre-reading effect determination process (at the time of starting winning) described above.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects a specified hold display and look-ahead effect pattern (partial concealment pattern), and a process table for changing the display mode according to the final display mode and the variation pattern (S1817), and in S1819 described later. move on.

Next, in S1818 when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed (Y of S1813 +), the concealment effect of the total concealment pattern is executed (N of S1815), or the concealment effect is not executed (S1820). The effect control CPU 101 is used when the look-ahead effect pattern (execution of the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern, execution of the concealment effect of the all concealment pattern, or non-execution of the concealment effect) and the display mode change according to the final display mode and the variation pattern. Select the process table for use and proceed to S1819.

In S1819, the effect control CPU 101 erases the memory of the look-ahead effect pattern, and proceeds to S1822. In S1822, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S1822).

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 indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol, data indicating the mode of the look-ahead effect in the total hold storage display unit 18c, and a suggestion effect. Data and the like showing the mode of the above are described. 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. Note that the pre-reading effect described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the pre-reading effect is not executed, for example, the data corresponding to the effect component that is not the control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set in the data indicating the aspect of.

These process tables are 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, 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 speakers 27R, 27L) as production parts is executed (S1823). 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 speakers 27R and 27L, 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 variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S1824), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol variation process (S802). (S1825).

In the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 27), it may be determined whether or not a advance notice effect other than the look-ahead effect, for example, a character advance notice effect in which a predetermined character appears, is executed.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (S1831) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (S1832).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process table is a process table for changing the display mode (S1833). Here, if it is not the process table for changing the display mode, the process proceeds to S1843 described later. On the other hand, in the case of the process table for changing the display mode, the process proceeds to S1834.

In the present embodiment, the change mode of the target hold display and the change mode of the active hold display are different display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. When the change mode of the active hold display is set to the display mode related to each other, the process table for changing the display mode may be used over a plurality of variable display periods. In that case, when selecting the process table for changing the display mode at the start of the fluctuation, the process table for changing the display mode used during the previous variation display is specified, and the process table for changing the display mode is used. You should select the corresponding process table.

In S1834, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the concealment effect. Specifically, the start timing of the concealment effect is described in the process table for changing the display mode, and the effect control CPU 101 is the start timing of the concealment effect based on the description of the process table for changing the display mode. Judge whether or not. Here, when it is the start timing of the concealment effect, the concealment effect is started in correspondence with the process table (S1835), and the process proceeds to S1843 described later. On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of the concealment effect, the process proceeds to S1836.

In S1836, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the concealment effect. Specifically, the end timing of the concealment effect is described in the process table for changing the display mode, and the effect control CPU 101 is the end timing of the concealment effect based on the description of the process table for changing the display mode. Judge whether or not. Here, if it is not the end timing of the concealment effect, the process proceeds to S1843. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the concealment effect, the concealment effect is ended, the target hold display is displayed in a special mode (S1837), the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset (S1838), and the process proceeds to S1843.

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

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

In this embodiment, a determination process including whether or not to perform a look-ahead effect based on the receipt of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the look-ahead effect determination process. It may be executed in the process during the symbol change. For example, in the effect symbol changing process, it is possible to execute a determination process including whether or not to perform a look-ahead effect by including a process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (S851), and if the confirmation command reception flag is set, resets the confirmation command reception flag. (S852), control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (S855a). Whether or not it is decided to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area. In addition, in this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is decided to make a big hit by the determined stop symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804).

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

When it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is performed (N in S855b), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Update (S857).

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

Next, a specific example of the look-ahead effect when the concealment effect is executed will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the partial concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the start winning is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the decision result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, four hold displays are displayed in the normal mode (circle “○” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18c while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the hold box is displayed. The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal mode (circle “◯” in this embodiment). In FIG. 31A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display for the look-ahead effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

When the fluctuation ends (FIG. 31 (B)), the next hold display shifts, and the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display starts. (Fig. 31 (C)). In addition, the look-ahead effect is started in the fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 31 (D), when the concealment effect is started when there is no new start prize after the target hold display, an object for the concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) appears and the target hold display is displayed. The two hold displays, the hold display that won the start prize immediately before that, are hidden invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, the two hidden hold displays reappear (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, " "X" is included in "○" (FIG. 31 (E))) or the second special aspect (in this embodiment, two "x" are included in "○" (FIG. 31 (F))). Change to.

As shown in FIG. 31 (G), when the concealment effect is started when there is a new start prize after the target hold display, an object for the concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) appears and the target hold display is displayed. The two hold displays, the hold display that won the start prize immediately before that, are hidden invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, the two hidden hold displays reappear (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, " "X" is included in "○" (FIG. 31 (H))) or the second special aspect (in this embodiment, two "x" are included in "○" (FIG. 31 (I))). Change to.

In this embodiment, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, only two hold displays including the target hold display are concealed, but the object for the concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment) is new. It is displayed so as not to include the position where the start prize is displayed. Therefore, when there is a new start prize during the concealment effect, the new start prize is not concealed by the object for the concealment effect.

In addition, when there is a new start prize during the concealment effect and a hold display based on the new start prize occurs, the decision as to whether or not the hold display is subject to the look-ahead effect is suspended. After the concealment effect is completed and the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset, it may be determined whether or not the hold display is the target of the look-ahead effect.

If there is a new start prize during the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, the hold display based on the new start prize is displayed at a position concealed by the object for the concealment effect (airplane in this embodiment). Is also good. For example, by displaying the object for the concealment effect so as to conceal the area including the position where the hold display based on the new start prize is displayed in advance, the hold display based on the new start prize is for the concealment effect. It may be hidden in the object of. In other words, the image layer on which the object for concealment effect is drawn is displayed with priority over the image layer on which the hold display based on the new start prize is drawn, and the hold display based on the new start prize is drawn. Even if it is done, it should be hidden by the object for hiding effect.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the total concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the start winning is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the decision result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, four hold displays are displayed in the normal mode (circle “○” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18c while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the hold box is displayed. The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal mode (circle “◯” in this embodiment). In FIG. 32 (A), the hold display at the right end is the hold display for the look-ahead effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

When the fluctuation ends (FIG. 32 (B)), the next hold display shifts, and the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display starts. (Fig. 32 (C)). In addition, the look-ahead effect is started in the fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 32 (D), an object for concealment effect (rocket and its smoke) appears, and all hold displays (not including active hold display) including the target hold display cannot be visually recognized. Hide in. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden hold displays reappear (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, " "X" is included in "○" (FIG. 32 (E))) or the second special aspect (in this embodiment, two "x" are included in "○" (FIG. 32 (F))). Change to.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the special concealment pattern. As shown in FIG. 33 (A), when the start winning is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the decision result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, four hold displays are displayed in the normal mode (circle “○” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18c while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the hold box is displayed. The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal mode (circle “◯” in this embodiment). In FIG. 33A, the rightmost hold display is the target hold display for the look-ahead effect, and the first shift is the change timing.

When the fluctuation ends (FIG. 33 (B)), the next hold display shifts, and the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d, and a new change display starts. (Fig. 33 (C)). In addition, the look-ahead effect is started in the fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 33 (D), an object for hiding effect (a character and a plurality of shooting stars in this embodiment) appears, and all the hold displays including the active hold display and the target hold display are hidden invisible. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden hold displays reappear (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, " "X" is included in "○" (FIG. 33 (E))) or the second special embodiment (in this embodiment, two "x" are included in "○" (FIG. 33 (F))). Change to.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect executed after a plurality of shifts (second shift). As shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the start winning is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) is determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the decision result. It has become. In the effect display device 9, four hold displays are displayed in the normal mode (circle “○” in this embodiment) on the total hold storage display unit 18c while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the hold box is displayed. The active hold display displayed in 18d is displayed in a normal mode (circle “◯” in this embodiment). In FIG. 34 (A), the hold display at the right end is the target hold display for the look-ahead effect, and the second shift is the change timing.

When the change is completed (FIG. 34 (B)), the next hold display shifts (first shift), and the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d. Fluctuation display is started (FIG. 34 (C)). Further, when the fluctuation is completed (FIG. 34 (D)), the next hold display shifts (second shift), and the hold display (active hold display) that is the target of the change display is displayed in the hold box 18d. , A new variation display is started (FIG. 34 (E)). In addition, the look-ahead effect is started in the fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 34 (F), an object for concealment effect (rocket and its smoke) appears, and all the hold displays including the target hold display (not including the active hold display) are concealed. .. Then, at the end timing of the concealment effect, all the hidden hold displays reappear (execution of the current appearance), and the display mode of the target hold display is changed from the normal hold display to the first special mode (in this embodiment, " "X" is included in "○" (FIG. 34 (G))) or the second special embodiment (in this embodiment, two "x" are included in "○" (FIG. 34 (H))). Change to.

As described above, in this embodiment, the look-ahead effect is executed at a predetermined number of shifts after the target hold display occurs, and in the look-ahead effect, each of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern is executed. The concealment effect of is being executed.

In this embodiment, an effect mode in which the look-ahead effect is executed at the time of starting winning (0th shift), the first shift of the hold display (FIGS. 31 to 33), and the second shift (FIG. 34) is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect may be executed at the third shift of the hold display or more shifts. Further, when the look-ahead effect (non-execution of the concealment effect) is executed at the 0th shift, the hold display is displayed in a special mode from the beginning when a new hold display is displayed at the time of starting winning. (Pre-reading notice production at the time of winning).

In this embodiment, an airplane object appears in the partial concealment pattern, a rocket and its smoke object appear in the total concealment pattern, and a character and a plurality of shooting star objects appear in the special concealment pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same object may appear in all the effect patterns of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern. A plurality of objects may appear in the effect pattern. For example, it may be an effect mode in which a character object appears in a partial concealment pattern.

In the present embodiment, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, two hold displays, that is, the target hold display and the hold display that has been started and won immediately before the target hold display, are hidden, but the present invention is limited to this. In the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, three or more hold displays including the target hold display may be concealed. Further, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, the number of hold displays to be concealed (concealment range of the hold display) may be appropriately changed for each execution. For example, in the concealment effect of the partial concealment pattern, when the display result of the variable display based on the target hold display is highly expected to be a big hit, more hold displays are concealed than when the expectation is low. You may.

In this embodiment, each effect pattern of the concealment effect is provided with three types of concealment effects: a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern. In the same type of concealment effect, concealment is always performed in the same manner. The effect is executed, and the end timing (current appearance pattern) of the concealment effect is the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the concealment effect is the same type, the concealment effect The end timing (the pattern of the current appearance) may be different. Further, the concealment effect may be ended at a different end timing (current appearance pattern) according to each type of concealment effect.

Next, an effect mode in the variation period of each variation display when the concealment effect is executed will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 35. As shown in FIG. 35, in the fluctuation period of the variable display in the state where the execution of the look-ahead effect has not been decided yet, the look-ahead effect restriction flag indicating that the decision to execute the new look-ahead effect is restricted is set. (Refer to the look-ahead effect determination process in FIG. 22), when a start prize is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect is determined, and a new hold display (No. 1) is displayed according to the decision result. .. If the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined and the change timing of the look-ahead effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the target hold display (No. 1) is displayed in a special mode immediately after the start winning (winning). Pre-reading notice production).

In the present embodiment, when the change timing of the look-ahead effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the target hold display (No. 1) is displayed in a special mode immediately after the start winning, but this is the present invention. Even if the change timing of the look-ahead effect is determined at the 0th shift of the hold display, the display of the target hold display is started in the normal mode immediately after the start of the display. The subject hold display in the normal mode may be changed to a special mode.

In addition, when a start-up prize is generated, the mode of the look-ahead effect is determined, the look-ahead effect accompanied by the concealment effect is determined, and the change timing of the look-ahead effect is determined for the second shift of the hold display, immediately after the start prize is awarded. The target hold display (No. 2) is displayed in the normal mode. Then, the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set, and the look-ahead effect limit flag is set until the concealment effect is completed in the look-ahead effect, and the look-ahead effect limit flag is reset at the end of the concealment effect. If the number of reserved memories is 1 or less at the start of fluctuation (see S1814 in FIG. 27), it is determined that the concealment effect is not executed, so that the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset at the time of the determination.

As shown in FIG. 35, when the fluctuation period of the first fluctuation display of the hold display elapses, the hold display is further shifted and the fluctuation display is started (the second shift), the fluctuation period of the fluctuation display is reached. Concealment production is started. Then, when a new start prize is generated within the concealment effect period, the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, so that the decision to execute the new look-ahead effect is restricted, and the new start prize is used. The hold display (No. 3) is displayed in the normal mode. Then, with the end of the concealment effect, the target hold display (No. 2) changes to a special mode, and the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset. If a new start prize is generated after the concealment effect is completed, it is possible to determine the execution of a new look-ahead effect corresponding to the hold display (No. 4) based on the new start prize.

In the present embodiment, when the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set, it is prohibited (restricted) to determine the execution of a new look-ahead effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set, the probability that the execution of a new look-ahead effect is decided may be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset at the end of the concealment effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect limit flag is reset when the fluctuation is stopped. You may do so.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold display is changed in a state where the hold display is difficult for the player to see due to the concealment effect, so that any of the hold display modes is special from the normal mode. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the player being aware in advance whether the mode changes.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the look-ahead effect execution decision tables A and B shown in FIG. 23 for determining the execution of the look-ahead effect required for the execution of the concealment effect, the winning determination result is "big hit". In some cases, the rate at which "look-ahead effect execution" is determined is higher than when it is "off", and when the concealment effect is executed, the display result is "big hit" than when the concealment effect is not executed. By making it easier, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the concealment effect is executed, so that the interest can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, the ratio of the special concealment pattern being determined is higher when the latest winning determination result is a big hit. Since it is possible to pay attention to the type of concealment effect to be performed, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to this embodiment, the partial hiding pattern has the shortest execution time, the total hiding pattern has a longer execution time than the partial hiding pattern, and the special hiding pattern has a longer execution time than the full hiding pattern. In the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, when the time is up and the latest winning judgment result is a big hit, the ratio of determining the special concealment pattern is higher, so that the concealment is performed. Since it is possible to pay attention to the release timing for canceling the production, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern can be executed even while the active hold effect is being executed, the active hold display is displayed in a state where it is difficult for the player to see due to the concealment effect. By changing, the player can be focused on whether the hold display changes or the active hold display changes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the concealment effect of any of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern can be executed, so that it is difficult to see the display including the active hold display. Since both the concealment effect that is invisible and the concealment effect that makes only the hold display difficult to see or invisible without including the active hold display are executed, the player pays attention to which concealment effect is executed. Because it can be made to play, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is restricted from determining the execution of a new look-ahead effect by setting the look-ahead effect restriction flag in S67115 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. , By displaying the hold display of the hold memory newly generated when the concealment effect is executed in a special mode, it is possible to prevent the target of the look-ahead effect from becoming unclear and confusing the player. ..

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, as in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in addition to the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern, a non-concealment pattern without a concealment effect is provided, and these four types of effect patterns are determined. It may be possible. Next, the final display mode determination table and each look-ahead effect pattern determination table in the modified example will be described.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table in the modified example. This final display mode determination table is a table used when determining the final mode of the target hold display in the look-ahead effect determination process (at the time of starting winning). The effect control CPU 101 uses this final display mode determination table to determine in which display mode the target hold display is finally displayed.

For example, when the winning judgment result indicates that the display result of the variable display is "off" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 , 60% of the final display mode is determined to be "no change in special mode", 25% of the final display mode is determined to be "first special mode", and 15% of the final display mode is "first". 2 Special mode "is determined. Further, for example, when the winning judgment result indicates that the display result of the variable display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot" (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation to winning judgment result 12 designation). In the production control CPU 101, the final display mode is determined to be "no change in special mode" at a rate of 15%, the final display mode is determined to be "first special mode" at a rate of 25%, and 60%. The final display mode is determined as the "second special mode" by the ratio. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variation display is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (designated as winning determination result 13), the effect control CPU 101 , The final display mode is determined to be "no change in special mode" at a rate of 30%, the final display mode is determined to be "first special mode" at a rate of 50%, and the final display mode is determined to be "first" at a rate of 20%. 2 Special mode "is determined.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table. This look-ahead effect pattern determination table is a table used when determining the effect pattern of the concealment effect in the look-ahead effect determination process (at the time of starting winning). The effect control CPU 101 has a non-concealment pattern, a partial concealment pattern, a total concealment pattern, and a special concealment pattern based on a look-ahead effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 37A to 37C) provided according to the number of reserved memories. Of the four types of concealment effects, one of the look-ahead effects is determined. The non-concealment pattern is a pattern in which the concealment effect is not executed, and the partial concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals only two hold displays including the effect target hold display, as in the above embodiment. , The all concealment pattern is a concealment effect that conceals all the hold displays including the effect target hold display as in the above embodiment, and the special concealment pattern is the effect target hold display as in the above embodiment. It is a concealment effect that hides all the hold displays including the active hold display.

In this modification, the execution time of the concealment effect is 0 for the non-concealment pattern, the shortest execution time for the partial concealment pattern, and the total concealment pattern is longer than the partial concealment pattern. The execution time is longer for the special hiding pattern than for the total hiding pattern. That is, the time (release timing) from the start of hiding the hold display until the hiding is released differs depending on each effect pattern.

FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved storages is 3. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination, corresponding to the determined final mode being "no change in special mode", they are not hidden. 70 judgment values are set for the determination of the pattern, 15 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern, 10 judgment values are set for the determination of the total concealment pattern, and 5 for the determination of the special concealment pattern. The number of judgment values is set. Further, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the look-ahead effect pattern, 25 determinations are made for determining the non-concealment pattern, corresponding to the final aspect determined being "with a special aspect change". Values are set, 30 judgment values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 30 judgment values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 15 judgment values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. There is.

FIG. 37B is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 4. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination, corresponding to the determined final mode being "no change in special mode", they are not hidden. 55 judgment values are set for the determination of the pattern, 20 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern, 15 judgment values are set for the determination of the total concealment pattern, and 10 for the determination of the special concealment pattern. The number of judgment values is set. Further, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as a random number for determining the look-ahead effect pattern, 20 determinations are made for determining the non-concealment pattern, corresponding to the final aspect determined being "there is a change in the special aspect". Values are set, 25 judgment values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 35 judgment values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 20 judgment values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. There is.

FIG. 37C is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table used when determining a look-ahead effect pattern when the number of reserved memories is 5 or more. In this look-ahead effect pattern determination table, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for pre-reading effect pattern determination, corresponding to the determined final mode being "no change in special mode", they are not hidden. 45 judgment values are set for the determination of the pattern, 25 judgment values are set for the determination of the partial concealment pattern, 20 judgment values are set for the determination of the total concealment pattern, and 10 for the determination of the special concealment pattern. The number of judgment values is set. In addition, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the look-ahead effect pattern, 5 determinations are made to determine the non-concealment pattern, in response to the determined final aspect being "with a special aspect change". Values are set, 30 judgment values are set for determining the partial concealment pattern, 40 judgment values are set for determining the total concealment pattern, and 25 judgment values are set for determining the special concealment pattern. There is.

As described above, in this modification, each look-ahead effect pattern determination table is provided according to the number of reserved memories, and in each table, four types of concealment effects of non-concealment pattern, partial concealment pattern, total concealment pattern, and special concealment pattern are provided. Can be determined.

In this modification, the rate at which each concealment pattern is executed differs depending on whether the final mode determined is "no change in special mode" or "changed in special mode". Then, when the concealment effect is executed (when the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern are determined), it is better than when the concealment effect is not executed (when the non-concealment pattern is determined). It is more likely to change to a special aspect. Therefore, when the concealment effect is executed, the player can get a feeling of expectation that the hold display will change to a special mode. It should be noted that the present modification exemplifies a mode in which the ratio of execution of each concealment pattern differs between "no special mode change" and "special mode change", but the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, "no change in special mode" is defined as "missing", "changed in special mode" is defined as "big hit", and the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit". Depending on the case, the rate at which each hiding pattern is executed may be different.

If the "first special aspect" or the "second special aspect" is determined in the final display mode determination table and the non-concealment pattern is determined, the concealment effect is not executed and the display is held on hold. A look-ahead effect in which only the display mode changes is executed. Further, if the non-concealment pattern is determined when "no special mode change" is determined in the final display mode determination table, the display mode of the hold display is not changed and the concealment effect is not executed. Therefore, no effect is executed. Further, when "no special mode change" is determined in the final display mode determination table and the non-concealment pattern is determined, the effect pattern is stored in the same manner as when the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined. It is also possible to end the look-ahead effect determination process without doing so. Further, in that case, the process ends without setting the look-ahead effect restriction flag. Therefore, if there is a start-up prize immediately after that, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect based on the start-up prize. You will be able to do it.

In the modified example, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is decided, it is possible to determine "no change in the special mode" that does not change the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be possible to determine the execution of the concealment effect when the hold display does not change by not determining the look-ahead effect. Even in this case, when the hold display for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined changes. The rate at which the concealment effect is executed may be different from the rate at which the concealment effect is executed when the hold display does not change because the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined (for example, a high rate).

Further, in the above embodiment, the concealment effect is executed during the fluctuation display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation start time, the fluctuation start before, or the big hit based on the target hold display. The concealment effect may be executed during the production, or the concealment effect may be executed immediately after the start winning of the target hold display. Further, the concealment effect may be executed at any timing among the execution timings of the plurality of concealment effects.

In the above embodiment, the concealment effect period indicates only the period during which the predetermined object conceals the hold display, but the concealment effect period is not limited to the concealment period, and the concealment effect is not limited to the period. The period from when the execution of the concealment effect is determined by storing the predetermined period immediately before the start, the predetermined period immediately after the end, and the reserved memory of the target of the look-ahead effect until the determined concealment effect is executed. It may be a concealment production period. For example, during the period until the target hold display of the look-ahead effect is displayed as a special mode, and the target hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the beginning of the display, the hold display of the special mode is not visually recognized by the player. Since the hold display of the special aspect is concealed, the period up to that point may be used as the concealment effect period.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b are provided together with the total hold storage display unit 18c as a means for the player to recognize the number of hold storages. However, in addition to this, a display that allows the player to recognize the total number of reserved storages may be provided, and the total number of reserved storages may be stored in addition to the area where the object of the concealed effect is displayed in the effect display device 9. The number may be displayed in a small size so as to be identifiable. Further, when the effect symbol is concealed by the object of the concealment effect, the effect symbol may be displayed smaller than the area where the object of the concealment effect is displayed. Further, the effect display device 9 may display a number, a symbol, or the like that can specify the total number of reserved memories. Further, the display in which the total number of pending storages composed of numbers and the like can be specified may be displayed at a position not concealed by the object of the concealment effect even during the execution of the concealment effect. By doing so, the player can always recognize the total reserved memory number even when the concealment effect is being executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the effect that the object of the concealment effect conceals the hold display and then the hold display appears again is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the concealment effect is performed. It is possible to combine an action effect in which the character appearing in the hidden hold display acts, or an effect in which the hold display hidden by this action effect changes from a normal mode to a special mode may be performed. Further, as an example of the action effect acting on the hold display, a character related to the model of the game machine may appear, and the action effect may be applied by hitting the changing hold display or colliding with the changing hold display. However, the appearing character itself does not act on the hold display, but the appearing character may project an action object such as a ball, and the action object may collide with the changing hold display, or other aspects. For example, an arrow that flies across the screen may be stuck in a changing hold display.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the image of the object of the concealment effect conceals the image of the hold display, and then only the effect of causing the hold display to appear again is performed. The concealment effect is not limited to the above, and the hold display is concealed by the accessory member by providing an accessory member such as a shutter that conceals the display portion of the image of the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 9. May be executed. Further, in this case, at the same time that the accessory member is evacuated from the display area, the hold display in the normal mode may be changed to the hold display in the special mode. The hold display of the mode may be changed to the hold display of the special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the effect mode of the concealment effect is different depending on whether or not the variable display result of the target hold display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the production mode of the concealment effect is determined according to the jackpot type (“normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”) in the variable display of the target hold display. It may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the hold display or the active hold display is made invisible as a concealment effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the concealment effect is a hold display or an active hold display. It may be a mode that makes it difficult to see (makes it difficult to see), a part of the hold display or the active hold display may be visible during the concealment effect, or a mode that is vaguely visible through the object of the concealment effect. You may.

In the above embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 40%: 60%. It is a concept that includes those having different ratios due to a relationship such as B = 100%: 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is shown on another board (for example, FIG. 3). A production control command for an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). May be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one variation is made when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting a pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching (so-called when not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

Further, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various forms of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in the enclosed area (for example, in the pachinko machine), and the gaming area provided in the pachinko machine is provided. To launch a game ball, collect the game ball via the game area through a collection unit (for example, each winning port, out port, foul ball return port), and fire the collected game ball to the game area again. Circulate in the enclosed area. Further, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, when a prize is won in each winning opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize ball. Processing is done.

If the concealment effect can be executed in all the variation patterns, the effect time of the concealment effect may be shorter than the variation time of the shortest variation pattern, and the variation in executing the concealment effect. When the pattern is only a part of the total variation patterns, the time may be shorter than the variation time of the shortest variation pattern among the part of the variation patterns. On the contrary, when the effect time of the concealment effect is predetermined, the concealment effect is executed only in the variation pattern in which the concealment effect can be executed because the variation time is longer than the effect time of the concealment effect. You can do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, at the time of starting winning, a random R for determining whether or not to make a big hit is extracted, and the extracted random R itself is stored as a hold memory. The present invention is not limited to this, and instead of storing these random Rs themselves, data that can specify the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit by the extracted random R is stored and started. When the condition is satisfied and the variable display is started, the variable display may be performed by specifying the determination result stored at the time of the start winning without determining whether or not to make a big hit again. That is, the determination as to whether or not to make a big hit may be performed not at the start of the fluctuation but at a timing other than the start of the fluctuation such as the start winning prize.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which a game ball is launched from below the game area by a ball launching device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the ball launching device is used as a pachinko gaming machine 1. By providing the game ball above the game area in the above, the game ball may be launched from above the game area.

Further, in the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 is provided according to the number of reserved storages, and the determination ratios of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the total concealment pattern are different for each table. , The determination ratio of each concealment pattern is different depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of starting prize, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and not only at the time of starting winning but also at the start of fluctuation and fluctuation The determination ratio of each concealment pattern may be different depending on the number of reserved storages at the timing such as medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, in S67103 of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined when the number of reserved memories is not 3 or more, but the present invention is limited to this. This pre-reading effect determination process, that is, even if the number of reserved memories is not 3 or more at the start winning, it is determined again at the start of the fluctuation whether or not the number of reserved memories is 3 or more. If the number is 3 or more, the execution of the look-ahead effect may be determined, and if the number of reserved memories is not 3 or more, the execution of the look-ahead effect may not be decided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect restriction flag is set in the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22 at the time of the start winning before the start of the concealment effect, and the concealment in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 29. The look-ahead effect restriction flag is reset at the end timing of the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect limit flag is set at the start timing of the concealment effect to end the concealment effect. It may be configured to reset the look-ahead effect restriction flag with.

Further, in the above embodiment, the determination ratios of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern are different for each look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, but the determination ratio of each effect pattern is not necessarily different. It does not have to be different. For example, the determination ratios of the partial concealment pattern, the total concealment pattern, and the special concealment pattern may be the same, and the number of pending displays to be concealed in each effect pattern may be different.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. 27, the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the active hold effect that changes the display mode of the active hold are simultaneously performed during the same change period. Although it is controlled so as not to be executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect and the active hold effect may be simultaneously executed during the same variable period. Further, not only the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display but also the change fanning effect that suggests the change of the display mode of the hold display may be executed, and the change fanning effect and the active hold effect may be performed during the same variable period. It may be executed at the same time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the object hold display, which is concealed in the concealment effect and whose display mode changes, exemplifies only one effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. When a plurality of hold displays are concealed in the effect, the display mode of some of the plurality of hold displays may be changed among the hidden plurality of hold displays. Further, when the concealment effect of the special concealment pattern is executed, when the hold display and the active hold display are concealed at the same time, a plurality of hold displays composed of the hold display and the active hold display are displayed at the same time. It may be a changing production mode.

1 Pachinko game machine 7 Game area 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total hold storage display unit 56 CPU
101 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can start variable display based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is satisfied, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means capable of storing information on a variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage, and
A hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means in the first mode or a second mode different from the first mode,
A look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes the mode of the hold display from the first mode to the second mode by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is started.
An inhibitory effect executing means capable of performing an inhibitory effect that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays.
The present appearance execution means capable of executing the current appearance that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible is provided.
The look-ahead notice effect executing means is in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays that are difficult to see or cannot be seen by the inhibition effect by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started. A specific look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a specific look-ahead notice effect that makes the displayed hold display easy to see or visible in the second aspect by the current appearance is included.
When the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect execution means, it is possible to limit the display of the hold display of the hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition in the second aspect by the look-ahead notice effect execution means. Yes,
Depending on whether the inhibitory effect is executed, the Ri said ratio Do different controlled advantageously state based on hold pending information corresponding to the display of the second embodiment,
It is further equipped with a variable display compatible display means that can display a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display during execution.
The inhibition effect includes a specific inhibition effect that makes the displayed hold display and the displayed variable display compatible display difficult to see or invisible.
When the specific inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, the hold display that was displayed before the specific inhibition effect is executed is displayed in the second aspect, and the specific inhibition effect is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the variable display compatible display that was displayed before the execution of is displayed in a specific mode different from the normal mode . It is a gaming machine that can start variable display based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is satisfied, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means capable of storing information on a variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage, and
A hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means in the first mode or a second mode different from the first mode,
A look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes the mode of the hold display from the first mode to the second mode by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is started.
An inhibitory effect executing means capable of performing an inhibitory effect that makes it difficult or invisible for the player to see at least a part of the plurality of displayed hold displays.
The present appearance execution means capable of executing the current appearance that makes the hold display that is difficult to see or invisible due to the obstruction effect easy to see or visible is provided.
The pre-reading notice effect execution means is
By the time the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the hold display displayed in the first aspect of at least one of the hold displays made difficult to see or invisible by the inhibition effect is displayed. A specific look-ahead notice effect executing means capable of executing a specific look-ahead notice effect that is easily visible or visible in the second aspect depending on the current appearance, and
Including a winning pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing a winning pre-reading notice effect for displaying a hold display of a new hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition in the second aspect.
When the inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, it is restricted that the hold display of the hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition is displayed in the second aspect by the pre-reading notice effect executing means at the time of winning. It is possible and
Depending on whether the inhibitory effect is executed, the Ri said ratio Do different controlled advantageously state based on hold pending information corresponding to the display of the second embodiment,
It is further equipped with a variable display compatible display means that can display a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display during execution.
The inhibition effect includes a specific inhibition effect that makes the displayed hold display and the displayed variable display compatible display difficult to see or invisible.
When the specific inhibition effect is executed by the inhibition effect executing means, the hold display that was displayed before the specific inhibition effect is executed is displayed in the second aspect, and the specific inhibition effect is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the variable display compatible display that was displayed before the execution of is displayed in a specific mode different from the normal mode .