JP6875066B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display, about the control that can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a hold display indicating that there is a variable display (variable display) of identification information that has not yet been started by winning a game ball in a winning opening provided in the game area is usually used as a first. By displaying in a second display mode (blue or yellow) different from the first display mode (for example, white), there is an improved interest by notifying the possibility of a big hit. In the gaming machine that gives such a notice, an effect (predetermined effect) of outputting a predetermined sound effect at the timing when the display of the hold display changes to the second display mode (blue or yellow) at the start of fluctuation is performed, and these Some output a special sound effect different from a predetermined sound effect even when the fluctuation start corresponding to the hold display displayed in a special display mode (blue or yellow) is started (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-33781

However, in Patent Document 1, since the predetermined sound effect and the special sound effect are sounds that are not related at all, the variable display corresponding to the hold display changed to the special display mode (blue or yellow). There is a problem that the player cannot easily understand that is started.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making it easy for a player to understand that it is a variable display corresponding to a hold display in which a display mode is changed. To do.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention
A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
The hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is the first mode and the second mode, which is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first mode and is different from the first mode. Hold display means that can be displayed with,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying the display corresponding to the variable display as the corresponding display while the variable display is being executed, and
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect mode for the display displayed as the hold display, and
With respect to the display displayed as the corresponding display, a related effect executing means for executing a related effect in an effect mode that is at least partially common to the predetermined effect mode, and
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the hold display changes, and
With
The predetermined effect executing means is
In the case where the hold display displayed in the first aspect is changed to the second aspect and displayed, and in the case where the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second aspect, the said It is possible to perform a predetermined effect,
When the hold display of 1 displayed in the first aspect is changed to the second aspect and displayed after the start of the suggestion effect, the hold display of 1 displayed in the first aspect is described. After the display in the second aspect and the end of the suggestion effect, the predetermined effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.
Further, it is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, hold specific area, storage area, winning judgment result storage buffer),
The hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is displayed in a first mode (for example, a normal mode) and a second mode (for example, a first special mode or a second special mode) different from the first mode. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the look-ahead effect determination process S67114 and S67116 and the effect symbol changing process S1845e to display the hold display on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Part) and
An effect executing means (for example, for effect control) that executes a predetermined effect (for example, a display mode change notification effect in which the hold display is rotated horizontally in front view or vertically in front view) when the hold display of the second aspect is displayed. The part where the CPU 120 executes the notification effect processing S1709 to S1715 and S1734 to S1741) and
In the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second aspect, the related effect of the effect mode that is at least partially common to the effect mode of the predetermined effect (for example, the consumption hold display is rotated horizontally in front view or vertically rotated in front view). Related effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect processes S1717 to S1724 and S1727 to S1733)
It may be characterized by having.
According to this feature, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second aspect, a related effect in which at least a part is common to the predetermined effect executed when the second aspect is displayed is executed. Therefore, the player can easily understand that the display mode is the variable display corresponding to the hold display which is the second mode.

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 a prize. 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 pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode change notification effect pattern and the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. 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 the 1st look-ahead effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 2nd look-ahead effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 2nd look-ahead effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern when a start prize occurs during execution of a reach effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the 1st look-ahead effect pattern in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing determination table, the hold display final display mode determination table, and consumption hold display final display mode determination table in the modification 3.

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 this 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 this 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 gaming frame 3 attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame 3 includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanical plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (described later). It is a structure including the game board 2).

There is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) on the lower surface of the game frame 3. At the bottom of the hitting ball supply plate, a surplus ball receiving plate for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) for firing the hitting ball are provided. Further, a game board 2 is detachably attached to the back surface of the game frame 3. The game board 2 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 2 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 2, a game area is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the surplus ball saucer, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the surplus ball saucer (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be instructed by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing / pulling the trigger button with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation stick.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the surplus ball tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensor pair) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It suffices if it is configured to include a sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

An effect display device 5 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area. The display screen of the effect display device 5 has an effect symbol display area for 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 5 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there are symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". There are "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 5. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the effect control CPU 120 is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A, the effect display device 5 executes the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is executed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 5 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). After winning the prize), the start condition of the variable display (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 jackpot is a big hit. It is started based on the establishment of the game (a state in which the game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the winning means 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 5, a winning device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A.

Further, below the winning device 6A having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening), a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. The variable winning ball device 6B is opened by the solenoid 81. When the variable winning ball device 6B is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening than in the first starting winning opening. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening. In the state where the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, 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 start winning opening and the second starting winning opening 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 6B that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening is provided, but the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided. Any of the above may be configured to be provided with a variable winning ball device that opens and closes.

When the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening. The first start winning opening is provided directly under the effect display device 5, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 5 and the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed, or the vicinity of the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. The nails are arranged densely with, or the nail arrangement around the 1st start winning opening makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the 1st starting winning opening, and the winning rate of the 2nd starting winning opening is the 1st starting winning prize. It may be made higher than the winning rate of the mouth.

On the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A, four effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) are displayed. A first hold display unit 25A including a display (for example, LED) is provided. The first hold display unit 25A 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 device 4A 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 device 4B, there is a second hold display unit 25B composed of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening, that is, the number of second hold storages. Is provided. The second hold display unit 25B 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 device 4B 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 5, a total hold storage display unit 5D 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 5D, 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 and the second starting winning opening. In addition, the total hold storage display unit 5D 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 5D, 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.

Further, on the left side of the total hold storage display unit 5D on the display screen of the effect display device 5, a display area of the consumption hold active display area 5F for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display during execution as the consumption hold display is provided. Has been done.

The effect display device 5 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. (For) Performs variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 5 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 are synchronized 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 device 4A and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 5. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 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 device 4A and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 4B. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 82, so that the big 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 device 20 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 5 on the game board 2. The ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display similar to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a dot matrix LED, and the like, and displays a plurality of types of identification information called ordinary symbols. Variable display.

When the game ball passes through the gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 6B changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Change. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display device 20, an ordinary hold display unit 25C having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 41 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 41, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normally held display unit 25C increases the number of indicators to be lit by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. Further, in the probabilistic state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, the probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 6B 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 display devices 4A and 4B and the effect display device 5 is easy to be satisfied). Transition. Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is long 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 6B 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 in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a hit symbol is increased. By doing so, it may shift to a high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened 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 in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B being opened is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B 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 6B 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 device 20 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 frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 6B 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 start 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).

A game effect lamp 9 that blinks and is displayed during the game is provided around the game area of the game board 2, and there is an out port at the bottom where a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, two speakers 8R and 8L that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle and launches a game ball into a game area by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then descends from the game area. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening and is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the first The first special symbol display device 4A starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening. 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 and is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the start condition The second special symbol display device 4B starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 5 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. 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) 11. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the effect control board 12 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 100 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 102 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port 105. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 103 and a RAM 102 built-in, and the ROM 101 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port 105 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 100 further includes a random number circuit 104 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Since the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 101, the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) will execute (or perform the process) below. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 11.

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

The game control microcomputer 100 reads numerical data as a random number R from the random number circuit 104 when a start prize is generated for the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, 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 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 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 102 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 100. The power supply board is equipped with a reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 100 and the like. When the reset signal reaches a high level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes a low level, the game control microcomputer 100 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 100 or the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at a low level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is output. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 100 or the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric components is mounted).

Further, a power supply 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 100. That is, when the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming 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 100.

In addition, a switch circuit 110 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. Has been done. The main board also includes a solenoid 81 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 6B, and a solenoid circuit 111 that drives the solenoid 82 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 7 forming the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 100. It is mounted on 11. 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 11.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 directs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. It receives a command and controls the display with the effect display device 5 that variably displays the effect symbol.

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

Further, the RAM 122 included in the effect control CPU 120 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 gaming machine is stopped, a part of the RAM included in the effect control CPU 120 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). Will be done. In particular, at least the 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, the display control unit 123 that controls the display of the effect display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The display control unit 123 has an address space independent of the effect control CPU 120, and maps VRAM to the address space. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the display control unit 123. Then, the display control unit 123 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 5.

The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from 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 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 120.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 15 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 12. As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 15 allows the signal input from the main board 11 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15). Is equipped with a unidirectional circuit.

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

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

In the voice control board 13, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voices and sound effects according to the phone 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 8R and 8L. The voice data ROM connected to the voice synthesis IC stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the telephone number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the voice in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the 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 gaming machine. Then, in the power supply cutoff detection process, when the CPU 103 detects that the power supply cutoff signal has been 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 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are input via the switch circuit 110, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 103 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold display unit 25A, the second hold display unit 25B, and the normal hold display unit 25C. Is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, 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 103 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 103 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 device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 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 103 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 20 in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the game state.

Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control CPU 120 (effect control command control process: S28).

Further, the CPU 103 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 103 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, 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 22A, the second start port switch 22B, 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 a ball payout device (not shown) in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 103 describes the on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 103 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect 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 103 waits for 0.2 seconds to elapse until the end flag is set if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds. The value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1. Further, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are output. 2 Execute variable display of special symbols.

Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol is such that the display state is switched every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 103 is described as 0. The value of the display control data set in the output buffer is switched every 2 seconds. Further, the CPU 103 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 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 in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, 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 a missed symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, 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 device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed to the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5.

When the small hit "5" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "sudden probability change big hit" in the effect display device 5. After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, 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 5 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as a 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 game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probable state (that is, by doing so, it makes the player look as if it suddenly became the probable state. is there). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same for the sudden change big hit and the small hit. 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 the present embodiment, shortened non-reach loss and non-reach loss are 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. It 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 until the display result is derived and displayed, and then re-execute the variable display of the effect symbol. .. 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 the non-reach loss, which is provided in response to the non-reach loss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a normal jackpot or a probabilistic 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, 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), the fluctuation time is fixed. 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 is suspended. The fluctuation time may be different depending on the number of memories. 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 variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable 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 is prepared), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number so that the fluctuation time is different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time is configured to be different depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (in the example shown in FIG. 3, when the time saving state is achieved). , 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), and 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 is prepared), and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved 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 involved before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120). , It is realized by executing an effect such as a look-ahead effect on the effect control CPU 120 that has received the effect control command), and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

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, 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 pending 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): Determines 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 normal symbol hit determination).
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 100 counts the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (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 100 (or the hardware external to the game control microcomputer 100) 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 101, 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 101, 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. 5 (B) and 5 (C) are small hit determination values.

The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot 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. 5A 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 big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 the stop at the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is entered in the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. The percentage of "small hits" determined is higher than when it is executed.

5 (D) and 5 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 5 (D) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (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. 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 (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 judgment values are assigned to the “sudden probability change big hit” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). While the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned three judgment values for the "sudden probability variation jackpot" (at a rate of 3/40). The case (which is suddenly determined to be a probabilistic jackpot) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is entered in the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where it is executed, the rate of being determined as "sudden 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), two rounds of sudden probability change jackpots and an amount larger than the game value are given as the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given. A case where a 15-round jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) is determined as the second specific gaming state to which the game value of the first special symbol is given will be described. 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, as compared with the first specific game state, 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 increased as the game value is determined. May be good. Further, for example, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per big hit during the big hit is 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 are defined. It may be prepared and the game value of the second specific game state may be increased 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, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state that shifts by deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol is set as the specific gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state is not limited to this. This may be a small hit game state in which the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, a probability change state in which the small hit symbol shifts after the end of the big hit game, a time saving state, or the like.

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, the game shifts to the probability change state and also shifts to the time saving state. (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 winning 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. 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. 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).

As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, which is the same as the big hit game state due to the "sudden probability change big hit". Is controlled. 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 is not possible 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 change 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 103 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 101. 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, the game state, and the like. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1-997) values match the data (determination values) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 103 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 (the "off" field in FIG. 6), among the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, The rate of being judged as "non-reach out of reach" is the highest, and the rate of being judged as "pseudo-ream 3 super out of place" 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 a time-saving state.

Further, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is set to "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot" ("normal jackpot / probability variable 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 / probabilistic 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 "off". 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 100. 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 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 3 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 5 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 CPU 120 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 CPU 120 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 gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the 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 100 determines which fluctuation pattern will be obtained at the start-up prize. Then, a value for designating the fluctuation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result specification result command, and control (transmission setting) for transmitting to the effect control CPU 120 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 of reach" at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the winning determination is set to "01 (H)" in the EXT data. The result specification command is sent. Further, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "special hit" at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, it is determined at the time of winning by setting "13 (H)" in the EXT data. The result specification command is sent.

Command 9F00 (H) is an effect 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, for 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 100 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 large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the large 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 also specifies that it was a normal jackpot. is there. The 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. The 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. Although the game control microcomputer 100 transmits an ending specification command for suddenly probable change big hit end designation when it is a sudden big hit, it may be configured not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

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

When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the contents shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are obtained. The display state of the effect display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13 accordingly.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time there is a start prize and the variable display of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

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". Note 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 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 one byte at a time with 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 CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 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 variably displayed (variable) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A 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 device 4B, 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 5, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start port switch passage process (S312). Then, any of the processes S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is not turned on, any of S300 to S310 is performed depending on 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 100 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 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 reserved memory 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 CPU 120 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 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 CPU 120 controls the effect display device 5 to stop the effect symbol when it receives a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100.

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 82 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 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.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (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 big hit game state to the effect control CPU 120, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning 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 CPU 120 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 82 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 CPU 120 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 103 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 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 103 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, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 is set to an area corresponding to the value of the total held storage number counter. , Set the data indicating "first" (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set, and the second When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and sets 01 (H) as the data indicating "first". 2 When the start port switch 22B 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 reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved 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 counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening or the second Data indicating that the winning order is "first" or "second" is set based on the winning of the starting winning opening. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of 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 the storage area in advance, but the fluctuation start of the first special symbol is performed. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 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 fluctuation pattern. The judgment random number (random number 3) is stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning time determination process that determines in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the first hold storage number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the first hold storage number counter, and then the determination result of the winning determination process. Based on this, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1218).

By executing the process of S1218, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 is the first, 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 starting winning opening, both the first hold storage number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

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 and the second starting winning opening. , The variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it becomes easy to start winning a prize at the second starting winning opening provided with the variable winning ball device 6B, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. Therefore, the fluctuation of the second special symbol The display may be prioritized for execution. 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 103 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 winning judgment is based on the start winning in the first starting winning opening. The 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 the configuration in which the variation display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, in the gaming state in which the start prize is easily entered in the second start winning opening, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the start winning in the first start winning opening is displayed. Since it may continue to be postponed, even if the look-ahead effect is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display of the advance notice target may not be executed easily. However, by restricting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the first start winning opening from executing the look-ahead effect based on the start winning, and such a state can be avoided. it can. 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 103 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 100 side always performs the winning determination process, and the effect control CPU 120 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state and whether or not it is in a big hit game, and pre-reads the effect. You may want to limit the execution of.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 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 reserved 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 103 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, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter (S1226).

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 3) 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 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 103 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the second hold storage number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the second hold storage number counter, and then the determination result of the winning determination process. Based on this, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1229).

By executing the process of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 is subjected to the second game state regardless of the game state (whether or not it is in the high probability state or high base state, or whether or not it is in the jackpot game state). Every time a start winning is made to the starting winning opening, both the second hold storage number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination processing of S1217 and S1218. In the winning determination process, the CPU 103 first compares the big hit determination random number (random number R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value 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. It is decided, but apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the starting winning starts, the judgment at the time of winning is made. By executing the 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 effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 determines a big hit or super reach based on the determination result at the time of winning. Perform a look-ahead effect that announces that it will be.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit judgment value (N in S220), the CPU 103 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 103 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the big hit judgment 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 whether or not it is in the probable change state and the time when the change display based on the start prize is actually started (for example, before the start of the change). When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the state may change from the normal state to the probabilistic 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 103 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, if the CPU 103 has a start winning to the first starting winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. 5 (B). ), 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). Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the small size shown in FIG. 5 (C). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 determines in S224 whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not the time reduction 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 state may change from the normal state 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 103 selects a field in the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result in S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 103 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 103 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 103 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 103 has a start winning to the first starting winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. 5 (D) ) Is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the big hit shown in FIG. 5 (E). Using the type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b, it is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot".

Then, the CPU 103 selects the field of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines that it is a "normal jackpot" or a "probability variation jackpot", it selects the "normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot" field of the fluctuation 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 103 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 103 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets any value of "00 (H)" to "51 (H)" as shown in FIG. 9 at the time of winning, 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 (when the winning determination process (see S1217A) is executed in the starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), "non-reach loss" occurs in S229. When it is determined that the variation pattern is formed, the 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 103 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 hold storages is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the hold 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 103 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 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S53).

By executing the processes of S52 to S54, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol is changed or displayed second according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The variable display of the special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, when 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 and the second starting winning opening. However, it may be configured so that the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is 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 103 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 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has 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 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 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 103 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 103 is placed in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 102. 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 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 102. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 103 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 memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of reserved storages are extracted always coincides with the order of the total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

In S56, when the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is subtracted by 1, the CPU 103 performs the first hold display unit 25A or the second hold based on the subtracted count value of the hold storage counter. It also controls to change the display of the display unit 25B.

Then, the CPU 103 stores the count value of the total hold storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S57), and then reduces the value of the total hold storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (S58). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Further, the CPU 103 controls (transmits) to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. Setting) is performed (S59). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 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 103 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, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. Or the data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is executed for the second start winning opening, that is, the data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is executed for the second special symbol. , Set to a 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 103 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 103 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 judgment 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 101 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 ROM 101 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 103 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. 5A, the CPU 103 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 in the special symbol display device 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 103 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 103 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 103 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (B). ) Is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 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 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S63), and shifts to S75.

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

In S71, the CPU 103 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 103 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 103 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (E).

Next, the CPU 103 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 103 is a random number for determining the jackpot type, which is extracted by 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 suddenly changing jackpots is high.

Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as 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 103 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 "sudden probability change 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, the small hit symbol "5" 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 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the "normal jackpot / probability variation jackpot" field in the fluctuation 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 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 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 103 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 103 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 103 selects the "missing" field in the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, it shifts to S101.

Next, the CPU 103 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 103 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (S103). Further, the CPU 103 controls (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (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 102 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to stop. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and "second" is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, control (transmission setting) for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 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 103 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 CPU 120 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 102 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). ..

Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (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 5) 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 103 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 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (S141). When the time saving flag is set (that is, when it is controlled only in the time saving state without the probability change state), the value of the time saving number counter indicating the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time saving state is set to-. 1 (S142).

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

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 controls (transmission setting) to transmit the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (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 5) 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 103 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 103 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, the jackpot end display timer is set with a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) (S163), and the process is terminated.

In S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1. Then, the CPU 103 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 103 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 103 sets the time saving flag to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (S167). Further, the CPU 103 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 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the time saving state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S169). Then, it shifts to S173.

If it is a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probabilistic flag and shifts the gaming state to the probabilistic state (S170). Further, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag (S171). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (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 6B or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process processing (see S27), the CPU 103 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 6B 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 103 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 CPU 120 as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 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 120 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 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 120 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 5 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 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 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 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 100 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 120 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 count 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 120 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 120 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 designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 120 sets 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 120 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 120 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the second hold storage number designation command as the second hold storage number. It 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 120 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 number of reserved storages is the number of first reserved storages stored in the first reserved storage area and the second number of reserved storages stored in the second reserved storage area. 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 CPU 120 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In the process of S665, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the data of the second byte of the winning determination result specification command in the storage area associated with the total pending storage number in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 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 S801 is executed, etc.) described later.

FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (winning determination result storage buffer) for storing the winning determination result as a hold storage. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in this embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total number of reserved storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In each storage area, a winning determination result, a look-ahead target flag indicating that the pre-reading effect is a target hold storage, a display mode flag indicating a display mode of the hold display, and a display mode change notification effect have been executed. The display mode change notification flag indicating that the flag can be stored.

Further, FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an area (active display storage buffer) for storing the hold storage on which the variable display is executed as the consumption hold storage. In the active display storage buffer, an area (storage area 0) corresponding to the consumption hold storage of 1 is secured. Similar to the winning determination result storage buffer, the storage area 0 includes a winning determination result, a look-ahead target flag indicating that the pre-reading effect is the target hold storage, and a display mode flag indicating the display mode of the hold display. , The display mode change notification flag indicating that the display mode change notification effect has been executed can be stored.

When "0" is set, the look-ahead target flag indicates that the hold memory is not the target of the look-ahead effect, and when "1" is set, the hold memory is the target of the look-ahead effect. Show that. Further, when "0" is set, the display mode flag indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed in the normal mode ("○" in this embodiment), and "1". When is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in a special mode (six lines are drawn outside the "○" in this embodiment), and " When "2" is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in the first special mode (in this embodiment, a cross is included in "○"), and "3" is set. When is set, it indicates that the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in the second special mode (in this embodiment, the double cross is included in “◯”). Further, the display mode change notification flag indicates that the display mode change notification effect has not been executed yet when "0" is set, and the display mode change notification flag is set when "1" is set. Indicates that the notification effect has been executed.

In addition, when it is configured to give priority to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, it is necessary to distinguish which winning judgment result is. The first winning judgment result storage buffer that saves the winning judgment result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening and the second winning judgment result that saves the winning judgment result at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening A determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, it is sufficient that the storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer, 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). Further, in this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) may be formed in the RAM included in the effect control CPU 120.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, 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 5D, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold memory) to be foretold is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode). The effect displayed in the special mode or the first special mode or the second special mode) is performed.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead effect determination process. In the look-ahead effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, that is, whether or not the look-ahead effect has already been executed. Judgment (S67101). The look-ahead target flag is set in S67105a, which will be described later. If the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S67115a, and the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer. If it is not set, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the past winning judgment results (excluding the winning judgment result indicated by the winning judgment result specification command received this time) stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer. (S67102).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not all the extracted winning determination results are determination results indicating "non-reach" (S67103). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has a value (specifically, a value indicating that all the extracted winning determination results in S67103 have a variation pattern of "shortened non-reach out of reach" or "non-reach out of reach". It is determined whether or not it is "01 (H)" or "02 (H)". See FIG. 9) (that is, it is confirmed whether or not the variation is out of reach without reach).

When all the winning determination results extracted in S67103 are determination results indicating "non-reach", the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S67104. On the other hand, if all the extracted winning determination results are not determination results indicating "non-reach", the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S67115a. That is, in the present embodiment, when there is a hold memory in which the variable display accompanied by the reach effect is performed, the look-ahead effect is not executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command. Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 22, even if there is a hold memory in which a variable display accompanied by a reach effect is performed, the look-ahead effect is executed based on the newly received winning determination result specification command. You may.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the latest winning judgment result (the winning judgment result indicated by the winning judgment result specification command received this time) stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer, and the extracted winning time. Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect (S67104).

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect using the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 (A).

FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead effect execution decision table, judgment values corresponding to the decision items (“execute the look-ahead effect” or “do not execute the look-ahead effect”) are assigned to each winning judgment result, and FIG. 23 (A) shows. In the example shown in, the percentage of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and a determination item (“executes the look-ahead effect” or “executes the look-ahead effect”) to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. "Do not execute look-ahead effect") is decided. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 23A, the numerical values corresponding to "execute the look-ahead effect" and "do not execute the look-ahead effect" in each winning determination result are "execute the look-ahead effect" as a decision item. Alternatively, the percentage (%) at which "Do not execute look-ahead effect" is selected is shown.

In this embodiment, in addition to the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 (A), the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23 (B), the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24, and FIG. 25 are shown. Judgment values are actually assigned to the look-ahead effect change timing determination table and the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26, but the ratio of the determination values assigned to simplify the explanation is shown. .. Further, in S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115 in which these tables are used, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, the final display mode, the look-ahead effect pattern, the change timing (number of shifts), or the same as in S67104. A random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect is extracted, and a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned to the item.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 120 executes the look-ahead effect at a rate determined for each winning effect determination result in the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 (A) based on the extracted latest winning result. Decide whether to do it or not. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the result is "out of shortened non-reach", the effect control CPU 120 determines that the look-ahead effect is not executed at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the result is "per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket", the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the look-ahead effect at a rate of 99%.

What is characteristic of the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 (A) 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 variable jackpot" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 8 designation to the winning judgment result 12 designation), the judgment value is set so that the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. It is set. Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 (A) is that even if the display results are the same, the reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed (for example, the super reach is performed rather than the normal reach). The judgment value is set so that the rate at which the look-ahead effect is executed is high. By having such a feature, when the look-ahead effect is executed, the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the look-ahead effect is not executed, and it is expected to be a big hit. It is possible to increase the proportion of reach production with a high degree. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the look-ahead effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 23 (A), it is determined that the look-ahead effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the judgment result at the time of winning is "non-reach out", but "non-reach" ("shortening non-reach"). In the case of "out of reach" or "out of reach"), it may not be determined to execute the look-ahead effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 23 (A), a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect is set for each fluctuation pattern shown in the winning determination result. Judgment value (ratio) for determining whether to execute the look-ahead effect for each display result (for example, "missing", "normal big hit" or "probability big hit" or "suddenly probable big hit" or "small hit") May be set.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S67105a when it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (Y in S67105). On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the look-ahead effect (N in S67105), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S67115a.

In S67105a, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead target flag for specifying the hold display that is the target of the look-ahead effect in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer (S67105a). ).

When the look-ahead target flag is set, the process of S67101 controls so that the look-ahead effect is not executed repeatedly. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined in any of the hold displays, or when the consumption hold display is displayed in either the first special mode or the second special mode, It is controlled not to newly execute the look-ahead effect. Therefore, since it is prevented that a plurality of hold display or hold display and consumption hold display are displayed at the same time in the first special mode, the second special mode, or the special mode, it is sufficient to pay attention to which hold display / consumption hold display. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

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

FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 120 finally displays in which display mode the total hold storage display unit 5D uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23 (B) (hereinafter, also referred to as the final display mode). ) Is determined. Specifically, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each winning judgment result (display result of variable display) in the final display mode determination table based on the extracted latest winning judgment result. 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 120 , The final display mode is determined as the first special mode at a rate of 80%. 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 120 determines the final display mode as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

What is characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23 (B) is that the display results are 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 variable 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 increase 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 (B), 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. A determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set. For example, as in the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23 (A), the final display mode is set for each variation pattern shown in the winning determination result. A determination value (ratio) for determining the above may be set. 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.

Further, 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 three or more types of display modes are provided, and each is expected. The degree may be different (the ratio selected depends on the display result).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect pattern for the look-ahead effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a look-ahead effect pattern) (S67107).

In this embodiment, as the look-ahead effect pattern, a first look-ahead effect pattern and a second look-ahead effect pattern are provided. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be announced is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being displayed in the special mode once. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) of the notice target is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning, and the change display of the notice target. The hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be announced is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at an arbitrary shift timing until the (hold information) is started. And include. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning, and at an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started. It is displayed by changing from the special aspect to the first special aspect or the second special aspect.

The shift timing of the hold display means that in the effect symbol change start process described later, the first hold memory in the winning judgment result storage buffer is read and the first hold storage is deleted from the winning judgment result storage buffer. Then, it is the timing to shift the remaining reserved memory one by one (specifically, the timing when S1800 is executed). For example, when five hold memories are stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, the first hold memory is deleted at the shift timing, and the second hold memory stored as the second is the first hold memory. The reserved storage area is shifted to the reserved storage area of, the reserved storage stored as the third is shifted to the second reserved storage table area, and the reserved storage stored as the fourth is moved to the third reserved storage area. It is shifted and the reserved storage stored as the fifth is shifted to the fourth reserved storage area.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect pattern determination table. In S67107, the effect control CPU 120 determines the look-ahead effect pattern based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination table and the total number of reserved storages. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is hit by the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probability change big hit", "sudden change big hit" or "small". In the case of "hit") (that is, when the winning determination result 8 is specified to the winning determination result 13 is specified), the hit-time look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead effect pattern as the first look-ahead effect pattern and the second look-ahead effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total number of reserved memories in the hit-time look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A). Decide on either.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is when the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning judgment result is "off" (that is, when the winning judgment result 1 is specified to the winning judgment result 7 is specified). , The pre-reading effect pattern determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. 24 (B) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead effect pattern as the first look-ahead effect pattern and the second look-ahead effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total number of reserved memories in the out-of-order look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 (B). Decide on either.

For example, the display result of the variable display indicated by the judgment result at the time of winning is a hit (for example, "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", "sudden probability variation jackpot" or "small hit"), and the total number of reserved memories is 2. In some cases, the effect control CPU 120 determines the look-ahead effect pattern as the first look-ahead effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second look-ahead effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Further, for example, when the display result of the variation display indicated by the winning determination result is "missing" and the total number of reserved storages is 2, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead effect pattern at a ratio of 65%. The first look-ahead effect pattern is determined by, and the second look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 35%.

What is characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that the display result of the variation display is a hit (for example, "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" as compared with the case where the display result of the variation display is "off". , "Sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit"), the determination value is set so that the ratio determined by the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. By having such a feature, when the look-ahead effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, and then changed to the special mode and displayed. ), Compared to when the look-ahead effect is performed in the first look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed in the special mode once), the variable display to be notified is hit. Can be increased. Further, when the display result of the variable display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", the rate of determining the final display mode as the second special mode is high, so the look-ahead effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern. When (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning and then changed to the special mode and displayed), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a big hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode, which has a high degree of expectation, increases. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which look-ahead effect pattern the look-ahead effect is executed. Further, when the look-ahead effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is expected to be higher than that in the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the second special mode with a high degree, it is possible to raise a sense of expectation and improve the interest of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed by the time the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started. Therefore, the expectation can be maintained from the time when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to the time when the hold display is changed to the special mode.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that when the total number of reserved storages is 1, a determination value is set so that the second look-ahead effect pattern is not determined. In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode at the time of the start winning is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is changed. It is an arbitrary shift timing until the display is started. However, when the total number of hold storages is 1 (that is, when only the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target is displayed), if the hold display shift is performed once, the change display of the notice target is supported. The hold display is deleted. Therefore, when the total number of hold storages is 1, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 1, the determination value is set so as not to be determined in the second look-ahead effect pattern.

In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the second look-ahead display are displayed. In the effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and is displayed is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the advance notice target is started. The timing is not limited to the above, and other timings may be used. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variable display (a period spanning one variable display or a plurality of variable displays) that is executed before the variable display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern can be determined, the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, and the hold display (hold information) corresponds to the hold display. By the time the variable display is started, the special mode may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode for display.

In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a hit (for example, "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", "sudden probability variation jackpot" or "small hit"), "missing". A look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case of is provided. For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probability change big hit" and the case of "sudden change big hit" or "probability change big hit" are provided. In the case of "small hit", a look-ahead effect pattern determination table for determining one of the look-ahead effect patterns at a different ratio may be provided. Further, for example, similarly to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23A, a look-ahead effect pattern determination table for determining one of the look-ahead effect patterns at a different ratio is provided for each variation pattern shown in the winning determination result. You may do so. By doing so, when the look-ahead effect is executed in the first look-ahead effect pattern, in addition to increasing the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of the advance notice target, a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed. The proportion can also be increased.

When the look-ahead effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the advance notice target. The determined change timing (shift count) is set in the shift count counter for specifying the change timing (shift count) (S67108). In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target changes is the shift timing of the arbitrary hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (number of shifts), it is determined how many shifts are performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target 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 hold display corresponding to the change display of the advance notice target.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing determination table. In S67108, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the advance notice target based on the change timing determination table and the total number of hold storages. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is hit by the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probability big hit", "sudden change big hit" or "small". (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is specified to the winning determination result 13 is specified), and the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first look-ahead effect pattern, which is shown in FIG. 25 (A). The first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of hit is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display corresponding to the change display of the advance notice target at a rate determined for each total number of hold storages in the hit time first look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 (A). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

In the example shown in FIG. 25, 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 timing of the start winning. 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.

Further, in the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variation display indicated by the latest extracted winning judgment result is "missing" (that is, when the winning judgment result 1 is specified to the winning judgment result 7 is specified). When the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first look-ahead effect pattern, the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation shown in FIG. 25 (B) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target at a rate determined for each total number of hold storages in the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation shown in FIG. 25 (B). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is hit by the display result of the variation display indicated by the extracted latest winning determination result (for example, "normal big hit", "probability change big hit", "sudden change big hit" or "small hit"). (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is specified to the winning determination result 13 is specified), and when the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hit time shown in FIG. 2 Look-ahead effect Change timing determination table is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display corresponding to the change display of the advance notice target at a rate determined for each total number of hold storages in the hit second look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 (C). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

Further, in the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variation display indicated by the latest extracted winning judgment result is "missing" (that is, when the winning judgment result 1 is specified to the winning judgment result 7 is specified). When the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second look-ahead effect pattern, the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation shown in FIG. 25 (D) is used. Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice target at a rate determined for each total number of hold storages in the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of deviation shown in FIG. 25 (D). The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

For example, when the first pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hit is used and the total number of reserved storage is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 50%. Hour), the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss is used and the total number of reserved storages is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 20%. Hour), the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 50%.

Further, for example, when the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hit is used and the total number of reserved storages is 3, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 1 at a rate of 30%. And the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%. Further, when the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss is used and the total number of reserved storages is 3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing (number of shifts) to be 1 at a rate of 70%. Then, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

What is characteristic of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the display result of the variation display is hit as compared with the case where the display result of the variation display is "off". (For example, in the case of "normal big hit", "probability big hit", "sudden change big hit" or "small hit"), the judgment value is set so that the ratio of determining the change timing with a small number of shifts is higher. That is what has been done. By having such a feature, when the look-ahead effect is performed in the first look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode without being displayed in a special mode once), the hold display is displayed. When the number of shifts is changed from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts, the rate of hits in the variable display to be announced can be increased, and the special mode is displayed at the time of starting winning (0 shifts). It is possible to increase the rate of hits. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the hold display changes, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

What is characteristic of the look-ahead effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the display result of the variation display is hit as compared with the case where the display result of the variation display is "off". (For example, the judgment value is set so that the ratio of determining the change timing with a large number of shifts is higher in the case of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit", "sudden change big hit" or "small hit"). That is what has been done. By having such a feature, when the look-ahead effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning and then changed to the special mode), When the hold display of the special mode is changed to the special mode with a larger number of shifts (that is, after many shifts have been made), the rate of hits in the variable display to be announced can be increased. That is, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it changes to the special mode (that is, the later the timing of the change), the higher the rate at which a hit occurs in the variable display to be announced. .. Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes can be noticed, so that the game interest can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started, but the variable display of the notice target is set. When the display mode can be changed at an arbitrary timing until the start of, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to be changed (such as during a specific shift timing or a specific variation display) It may be provided and either one may be selected according to the judgment result at the time of winning.

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

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 25, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a hit (for example, "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", "sudden probability variation jackpot" or "small hit"), "missing". A look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to the case of is provided. For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of "normal big hit" or "probability change big hit" and the case of "sudden change big hit" or "probability change big hit" are provided. A change timing determination table that determines at any change timing (number of shifts) at different ratios may be provided in the case of "small hit". Further, for example, similar to the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23 (A), the change timing determination table is determined at any change timing (number of shifts) at different ratios for each variation pattern shown in the winning determination result. May be provided. By doing so, the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of the notice target is different depending on the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target, and the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed is performed. Can also be different.

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

When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 120 performs a suggestion effect at the change timing of the hold display when the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second look-ahead effect pattern (Y in S67109). (S67110). In this embodiment, a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed at the shift timing. Further, the suggestion effect is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode, which will be described later. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode described later.

In this embodiment, the hold display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates depending on the effect mode of the suggestion effect. Specifically, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode is high, and when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, it is held. The rate at which the display changes to the second special aspect is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display changes by executing the suggestion effect, and which special mode is likely to change depending on which effect mode the suggestion effect is executed. It is suggested. Although details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish between them, the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also called a suggestion effect (success pattern), and the suggestion effect executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is suggested (passed). Also called pattern). In this embodiment, the first effect mode and the second effect mode are executed for both the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (passing pattern). Therefore, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes may differ depending on the effect mode of the suggestion effect.

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

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

Further, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode performed at the timing of the change of the hold display, the display control in which the arrow sticks to the hold display whose display mode finally changes is performed.

Specifically, when the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 (A) is used to determine the effect mode of the suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, it is based on the latest extracted result of the winning determination. , The effect mode (suggested effect type) is determined as either the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (display result of variable display). 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 120 , The suggestion effect type is determined to be the first effect mode at a rate of 80%, and the suggestion effect type is determined to be the second effect 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 120 determines the suggestion effect type as the first effect mode at a rate of 20%, and determines the suggestion effect type as the second effect mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the judgment result at the time of winning indicates that the display result of the variation display is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (corresponding to the designation of the judgment result 13 at the time of winning), it is for effect control. The CPU 120 determines the suggestion effect type as the first effect mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the suggestion effect type as the second effect mode at a rate of 50%.

Focusing on the first effect mode and the second effect mode shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the display result is "off" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation), it is suggested. When the ratio of the production type determined in the second production mode is set lower than the ratio of the production type determined in the first production mode, and the display result is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" (judgment result at the time of winning). 8 designations to the winning determination result 12 designations) are set so that the ratio of the suggestion effect type determined in the second effect mode is higher than the ratio of the suggestion effect type determined in the first effect mode.

That is, in this embodiment, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the color of the arrow flying from the right side of the display area is white (second effect mode) as compared with the case where the color is black (first effect mode). ), The determination ratio is set so that the display result is more likely to be a "normal jackpot" or a "probability variation jackpot".

Further, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the display result is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (corresponding to the designation of the winning determination result 13), the first effect mode is determined. The ratio to be performed is the same as the ratio determined in the second production mode (50%), and when the display result is "missing" (corresponding to the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation). When the ratio is set lower than the ratio determined in the first production mode and the display result is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation to winning judgment result 12 designation). It is set higher than the ratio determined in the first production mode.

In addition, when the display result is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (corresponding to the designation of the judgment result 13 at the time of winning), the ratio determined in the second production mode is when the display result is "missing" (corresponding to the designation of 13). When the winning judgment result 1 designation to the winning judgment result 7 designation) is set higher than the ratio determined in the second production mode, and the display result is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". (Equivalent to the designation of the winning judgment result 8 to the designation of the winning judgment result 12) is set lower than the ratio determined in the second production mode.

By having such a feature, it is possible to foretell that when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the suggestion effect will be shifted at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode. it can. Further, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, it can be announced that the suggestion effect will be a "normal jackpot" or a "probability variation jackpot" at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display result of the variable display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", it is determined that the suggestion effect is easily executed in the second effect mode as shown in FIG. 26 (A). The ratio is set, and as shown in FIG. 23B, the determination ratio is set so that the final display mode can be easily determined as the second special mode. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "off", as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the determination ratio is set so that the suggestive effect can be easily executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. 23 (A). As shown in B), the determination ratio is set so that the final display mode can be easily determined as the first special mode. That is, when the display result of the variable display is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode because the final display mode of the hold display is likely to be the second effect mode. In this case, the rate of change to the second special mode in which the display result is expected to be "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" is higher than that in the first effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggestion effect, and it is possible to pay attention to which effect mode the suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the example shown in FIG. 26 (A), 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 suggested. The ratio for determining the effect mode of the effect is determined. For example, as in the look-ahead effect execution determination table of FIG. 23 (A), the effect mode of the suggestion effect is set for each variation pattern shown in the winning determination result. The determination value (ratio) for determining the above may be set. By doing so, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate of occurrence of a big hit in the change display of the notice target, a change pattern with a high expectation of a big hit can be obtained. The rate at which it is done can also be increased. That is, the mode of the suggestion effect is determined at different ratios depending on whether the fluctuation pattern shown in the winning determination result is a specific fluctuation pattern such as super reach or not. Is also good.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), there are cases of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot" in which the number of game balls that the player can acquire is relatively large, and "normal jackpot" or "probability variation". In the case of "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" in which the number of game balls that the player can acquire is smaller than that of "big hit", a form in which the mode of the suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of suggestion effect is determined at different ratios depending on the case of "probability change jackpot" that shifts to the probability variation state and the case of "normal jackpot" that does not shift to the probability variation state. You may try to do it.

In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is always executed at the shift timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, but the suggestion effect may not be executed. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, it is possible to enhance the unexpected feeling.

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

When the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the hold display is displayed in a special mode as the display mode flag in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result in the winning determination result storage buffer. Set "1" (S67111).

In this embodiment, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a special mode, it is controlled not to execute the look-ahead effect repeatedly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect is executed repeatedly. It may be tolerated at a constant rate or it may be completely tolerated. That is, by omitting the processing of S67111 at a constant rate or completely, it is possible to allow a plurality of hold displays to be displayed in a special mode at a constant rate or completely.

Further, for example, when any of the pending indications is displayed in a special aspect, a first special aspect or a second special aspect, or although it is determined that the hold display is changed to the first special aspect or the second special aspect, When it is not yet displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (unchanged state), a new look-ahead effect may be easily executed. That is, the look-ahead effect may be overlapped to make it easier to execute. Further, for example, in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, a probability change state or a time saving state), the look-ahead effect may be easily executed repeatedly. For example, in a configuration that allows the pre-reading effect to be repeatedly executed at a fixed ratio, it can be realized by increasing the allowable ratio in the case of a specific gaming state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the total hold storage display unit 5D to display a new hold display in a special mode (S67112). In S67112, the effect control CPU 120 controls the new hold display to be displayed in a special mode, and also shows the information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the effect mode of the suggestive effect determined in S67110. The information is stored in the storage area formed in the RAM 122. By storing this information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the suggestion effect effect mode are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

Further, when the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the second look-ahead effect pattern (N in S67109), that is, when the first look-ahead effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 120 changes the change determined in S67108. It is confirmed whether or not the timing is the start winning prize (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift count counter is 0. Then, if the change timing is the start winning prize (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect execution flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set (S67113a). ). When the reach effect executing flag is not set (S67113a; N), the hold display is determined in S67107 as the display mode flag in the same storage area as the latest winning judgment result in the winning judgment result storage buffer. 1 “2” indicating that the display is performed in the special mode or “3” indicating that the display is performed in the second special mode determined in S67107 is set (S67113a), and a new hold is set in the total hold storage display unit 5D. The display is controlled to be displayed in the final display mode (second special mode or third special mode) determined in S67107 (S67114).

Further, when the reach effect executing flag is set (S67113a; Y), the display mode of the hold display is not changed despite the change timing, and the change of the display mode of the hold display is changed as follows. The hold display change carry-over flag indicating that the display is to be executed is set to shift to S67115a (S67113b).

Further, if the change timing in S67113 is not at the time of winning (N in S67113), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display (S67115), similarly to the above-mentioned S67110. Next, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the hold display is displayed as the display mode flag in the same storage area as the latest winning determination result storage buffer in the winning determination result storage buffer in the normal mode determined in S67107. "0" indicating that the display is performed in (S67115a) is set, and the total hold storage display unit 5D is controlled to display the new hold display in the normal mode (S67116). In S67116 as well (for example, only when S67115 is executed), similarly to S67112, the effect control CPU 120 controls to display a new hold display, and information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106. And the information indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect determined in S67115 are stored in the storage area formed in the RAM 122. By storing this information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the suggestion effect effect mode are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning determination result designation command is received, in the look-ahead effect determination process, a new hold display is displayed in any of the normal mode, the special mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode. The process of displaying is performed.

In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is prioritized. When it is configured to execute, (1) it is configured to perform the look-ahead effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Three types of configurations are conceivable: one is configured to perform a look-ahead effect as a target, and (3) the first special symbol and the second special symbol are configured to perform a look-ahead effect as a target.

When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift count counter is based on the upper limit of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example). Is set to a maximum of 4. However, in the configuration of (1) above, even if the look-ahead effect of changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, if a prize is generated in the second start winning opening, the second Since the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted (priority is given to the winning order), for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the effect symbol variation described later is performed even at the shift timing. It is desirable to configure the start process S1802 so that the value of the shift count counter is not subtracted. Further, in the case of the configuration of (3) above, when the look-ahead effect for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is also performed. Is preferably configured so that the value of the shift count counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the effect symbol variation start processing described later.

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

If the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the variable display of the first special symbol during the high base. You may. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the look-ahead effect based on the winning of the first starting winning opening during the big hit game may not be performed. Good. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or a big hit game, even if a prize is generated in the first start winning opening in the game control microcomputer 100, the winning determination process of S1217 is not executed. It can be realized by controlling so that the command for specifying the winning determination result received by the effect control CPU 120 is discarded, or even if it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect, it is not executed. In addition, when the configuration of (3) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the look-ahead effect based on the winning of the first starting winning opening during the high base or the big hit game. However, the look-ahead effect based on the winning of the second starting winning opening may be performed. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or a big hit game, even if a prize is generated in the first start winning opening in the game control microcomputer 100, the winning determination process of S1217 is not executed. Even if it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect, the command for specifying the winning determination result based on the winning of the first start winning opening received by the effect control CPU 120 is discarded, or the command is controlled so as not to be executed. Can be realized with.

When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the hold memory based on the winning of the second starting winning opening exists. When a prize is generated in the first start winning opening, the look-ahead effect for the reserved memory based on the winning in the first starting winning opening may not be executed. Further, when the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the pre-reading effect for the reserved memory based on the winning of the first starting winning opening is executed. When a prize is awarded to the second start winning opening while the above is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be cancelled.

In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1). )), Or a configuration in which the look-ahead effect is performed only for the variable display of the second special symbol ((2) above) may be added. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, during the high base or the big hit game, the first start winning opening is won. It is also possible not to perform the look-ahead effect based on the above.

FIG. 27 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 120 first executes the hold display number update process (S798). In the hold display number update process, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the hold storage number stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the specified hold storage number is displayed on the current total hold storage display unit 5D. Determine if 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 5D, the hold display number on the total hold storage display unit 5D is set based on the specified hold storage number. Update.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold number update process (S799). In the hold number update process, the effect control CPU 120 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 5 match. judge. Then, if the specified number of reserved storages and the number of reserved storages displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 do not match, they are displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 based on the specified number of reserved storages. Update the number of pending storages.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect process (S799a). In the notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the player that the display mode of the hold display or the consumption hold table has changed when the display mode of the hold display or the consumption hold table has changed. Execute the notification effect.

After executing S798, S799, and S799a, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of S800 to S809 processes 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 5 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 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to 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 5 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 big hit in-game process (S805).

Process during big hit game (S805): Control during big 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, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

Jackpot end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 5, 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 5 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 the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, display control or the like according to a small hit in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

Small hit end effect processing (S809): In the effect display device 5, 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).

28, 29, and 30 are flowcharts showing the notification effect processing (S799a) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 27. In the notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect, which will be described later, are not executed. Is set or not (S1700). When the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed change start notification effect non-execution flag is set (S1700; Y), the notification effect process is terminated, and the display mode change notification effect / display mode changed change start notification. If the effect non-execution flag is not set (S1700; N), the process proceeds to S1701. In S1701, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the variable display of the hold storage corresponding to the consumption hold display whose display mode has changed to the first special mode or the second special mode is executed at the time of the hold display. Display mode indicating that the changed variation start notification effect is being executed It is determined whether or not the changed variation start notification effect executing flag is set (S1701). If the display mode changed variation start notification effect executing flag is set (S1701; Y), the process proceeds to S1727, and if the display mode changed variation start notification effect executing flag is not set (S1701; N), it is determined whether or not the read-ahead target flag is set in the active display storage buffer (S1702).

If the pre-reading target flag is set in the active display storage buffer (S1702; Y), the process proceeds to S1717, and if the pre-reading target flag is not set in the active display storage buffer (S1702; N), it is for effect control. The CPU 120 further indicates that the display mode change notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is being executed. Is set or not (S1703). If the display mode change notification effect executing flag is set (S1703; Y), the process proceeds to S1734, and if the display mode change notification effect executing flag is not set (S1703; N), the winning determination is made. It is determined whether or not there is a hold storage in which the read-ahead target flag is set in the result storage buffer (S1704).

If the pre-reading target flag is not set in the winning determination result storage buffer (S1704; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect processing, and the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer. If so (S1704; Y), it is determined whether or not the display mode change notification flag is set in the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set (S1705). When the display mode change notification flag is set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set, that is, when the display mode change notification effect has already been executed (S1705; Y), the notification effect process ends. However, when the display mode change notification flag is not set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set, that is, when the display mode change notification effect has not yet been executed (S1705; N), it is for effect control. The CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect executing flag is set (S1706).

When the reach effect executing flag is set (S1706; N), the notification effect process is terminated, and when the reach effect executing flag is not set (S1706; Y), the effect control CPU 120 reads ahead. It is determined whether or not the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the target flag is set is 0 or 1 (S1707). When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set is 0 or 1 (S1707; Y), the notification effect processing is terminated and the look-ahead target flag is set in hold. When the value of the display mode flag set in the memory is 2 or 3 (S1707; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S1708a). If the total number of pending storage is 2 or more (S1708a; Y), the process proceeds to S1709, and if the total number of pending storage is 1 or less (S1708a; N), the value of the effect control process flag fluctuates. It is determined whether or not it is the value of the wait process (S1708b). If the value of the effect control process flag is not the value of the variable pattern command reception wait process, the process proceeds to (S1708b; N) S1709, and if the value of the effect control process flag is the value of the variable pattern command reception wait process (S1708b; N). Y) Display mode change notification effect and display mode changed Display mode change notification effect indicating that the change start notification effect is not executed ・ Display mode changed change start notification effect non-execution flag is set, and the notification effect process is terminated ( S1708c).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode change notification effect execution flag (S1709), and whether the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage set in the look-ahead target flag gusset is 2. It is determined whether or not (S1710). Look-ahead target flag When the value of the display mode flag set in the gusseted hold memory is 2, (S1710; Y), the display mode change notification effect pattern A is used as the effect pattern to be executed in the display mode change notification effect. Execution is determined, and the display mode change notification effect pattern A is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S1711). Further, when the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is 3 (S1710; N), the display mode change notification is performed as an effect pattern to be executed in the display mode change notification effect. The execution of the effect pattern B is determined, and the display mode change notification effect pattern B is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S1712).

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the display mode change notification effect pattern A is a display mode change notification effect pattern A in which the hold display started to be displayed in the first special mode is rotated clockwise around the axis facing the front-back direction (front view). It is a production pattern that rotates horizontally). Further, the display mode change notification effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the hold display started to be displayed in the second special mode is rotated around the axis facing in the vertical direction (vertically rotated in the front view).

In this embodiment, when the value of the display mode flag set in the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set is 2, that is, the hold display based on the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set is the first. 1 When the display is started in the special mode, as a display mode change notification effect, an effect of uniquely rotating the hold display started in the first special mode horizontally in front view is executed, and a look-ahead target is executed. When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory in which the flag is set is 3, that is, the hold display based on the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is started in the second special mode. In this case, as the display mode change notification effect, an example is exemplified in which the hold display started in the second special mode is uniquely rotated vertically in front view, but the present invention is limited to this. When the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is 2, the hold display started in the first special mode is displayed vertically in front view. The hold display is rotated horizontally in front view at a rate higher than that of the rotating effect (for example, the hold display started in the first special aspect is rotated horizontally in front view at a rate of 90%). On the other hand, when the value of the display mode flag set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is 3, the display is started in the second special mode. The hold display rotates vertically in the front view at a higher rate than the effect in which the hold display rotates horizontally in the front view (for example, the hold display started to be displayed in the second special mode is displayed in the front view at a rate of 90%). It may be rotated vertically and rotated horizontally in front view at a rate of 10%).

After executing S1711 or S1712, the effect control CPU 120 selects a display mode change notification effect process table according to the stored display mode change notification effect pattern (S1713), and starts the selected display mode change notification effect process table. By doing so, the effect device (the effect display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speakers 8R, 8L as the effect component) is controlled according to the contents of the display mode change notification effect process data 1. The notification effect processing is terminated (S1714, S1715). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the display mode change notification effect pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8R and 8L, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In S1734, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode change notification effect process timer to -1 (S1734), and determines whether or not the display mode change notification effect process timer has timed out (S1735). When the display mode change notification effect process timer is not timered out (S1735; N), the notification effect processing is terminated, and when the display mode change notification effect process timer is timer out (S1735; Y), the notification effect processing is terminated. It is determined whether or not the display mode change notification effect process timer out of the timer is the last display mode change notification effect process timer (S1736).

When the timer-out display mode change notification effect process timer is not the last display mode change notification effect process timer (S1736; N), the effect control CPU 120 starts the next display mode change notification effect process table. Next display mode change notification According to the contents of the effect processing process data, the effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and speakers 8R, 8L as an effect component) is controlled and notified. The production process ends (S1737, S1738). When the timer-out display mode change notification effect process timer is the last display mode change notification effect process timer (S1736; Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the display mode change notification effect (S1739). The display mode change notification effect executing flag is cleared (S1740), and the display mode change notification effect flag is set in the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set to end the notification effect processing (S1741).

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

As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern A is the consumption hold display displayed in the first special mode clockwise around the axis facing the front-back direction. It is an effect pattern that rotates (horizontally rotated in front view). Further, the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the consumption hold display displayed in the second special aspect is rotated around the axis facing in the vertical direction (vertically rotated in the front view). .. That is, in this embodiment, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change change start notification effect have the same effect mode as the display mode change notification effect pattern A and the display mode change change start notification effect pattern A. At the same time, the display mode change notification effect pattern B and the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern B have the same effect mode.

In this embodiment, the same effect mode is executed in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect. However, in this embodiment, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change are performed. At least a part of the effect mode may be the same as the completed variation start notification effect. For example, in the display mode change notification effect pattern A, the hold display started in the first special aspect is viewed sideways in front view. On the other hand, in the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern A, the hold display displayed in the first special mode as the same effect mode as the display mode change notification effect pattern A is horizontally rotated in front view. , The size of the consumption hold display may be different from the size of the hold display at the time of execution of the display mode change notification effect pattern A as an effect mode different from the display mode change notification effect pattern A, and the consumption hold display may be displayed. In addition to the lateral rotation in the front view, the light emission of the LED, the output of the notification sound from the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like may be executed. That is, the "display mode changed variation start notification effect having the same effect mode as at least a part of the display mode change notification effect" may be at least partly common to the effect mode of the display mode change notification effect. It may be similar or similar to the production mode of the display mode change notification effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the normal mode in the hold display and the normal mode in the consumption hold display, the first special mode in the hold display and the first special mode in the consumption hold display, and the second special mode in the hold display and the consumption hold display are the first. Although each of the two special modes has the same display mode, and the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect are exemplified in the same display mode, the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, the normal mode in the hold display and the normal mode in the consumption hold display, the first special mode in the hold display and the first special mode in the consumption hold display, the second special mode in the hold display and the second special mode in the consumption hold display While each has a different display mode, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect are the same effect mode, or a part of the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect. The production mode may be the same.

In the present embodiment, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed change start notification effect exemplify a mode in which the hold display / consumption hold display is rotated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect, the display mode of the hold display / consumption hold display is temporarily changed to the same display mode, the same color is emitted by the LED, and the speaker 8L. , The output of the same notification sound from 8R may be executed. When the same color is emitted by the LED between the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change change start notification effect, the light emission intensity is different between the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change change start notification effect. In addition, when the same notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change notification effect, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode change have been changed. The volume of the notification sound may be different from that of the fluctuation start notification effect.

After the execution of S1720 or S1721, the effect control CPU 120 selects the display mode changed variation start notification effect process table according to the display mode changed variation start notification effect pattern determined to be executed in S1720 or S1721 (S1722). By starting the selected display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer, the display mode changed variation start notification effect process data 1 according to the contents of the effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component). Control of various lamps and speakers 8R, 8L as effect parts) is executed to end the notification effect process (S1723, S1724).

In S1727, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer to -1 (S1727), and determines whether or not the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer has timed out (S1728). .. If the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer is not timered out (S1728; N), the notification effect process is terminated, and if the display mode changed variation start notification effect process timer is timered out (S1728; N). S1728; Y), it is determined whether or not the timer-out display mode changed variable start notification effect process timer is the last display mode changed variable start notification effect process timer (S1729).

When the timer-out display mode changed change start notification effect process timer is not the last display mode changed change start notification effect process timer (S1729; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines the next display mode change change start notification. By starting the production process table, the following display mode has been changed. Change start notification As the production device (effect display device 5 as a production part, various lamps as a production part, and production parts) according to the contents of the production process data. The speaker 8R, 8L) is controlled to end the notification effect processing (S1730, S1731). Further, when the timer-out display mode changed change start notification effect process timer is the last display mode changed change start notification effect process timer (S1729; Y), the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the display mode. The notification effect is terminated (S1732), the display mode changed variable start notification effect executing flag is cleared, and the notification effect process is terminated (S1733).

32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 27. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the reach effect execution flag is set (S1800a). If the reach effect executing flag is set (S1800a; Y), the reach effect executing flag is cleared (S1800b). Further, if data indicating a winning determination result, a look-ahead target flag, a display mode flag, a display mode change notification flag, or the like is set in the active display storage buffer, these data are deleted (S1800c). In this embodiment, a mode in which the processes of S1800b and S1800c are executed in the effect symbol variation start process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the processes of S1800B and S1800c are produced. It may be executed in the symbol fluctuation stop processing.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the reach effect executing flag set during the already completed variation display is cleared in the effect symbol variation start process in the newly executed variation display is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect executing flag is cleared in the effect symbol change processing during the execution of the variation display in which the reach effect execution flag is set, or in the effect symbol change stop process. You can do it.

Then, the No. 1 of the judgment result storage buffer at the time of winning is set. The contents of the storage area (first storage area) of 1 are shifted to the active display storage buffer (storage area of No. 0) as consumption hold storage, and the contents of the remaining winning judgment result storage buffer are shifted by 1 (1). S1800d). When the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 120 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.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the consumption hold table in any of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode based on the value of the display mode flag of the active display storage buffer after shifting the contents. Start (S1800d'). In this embodiment, the hold display after the shift is updated to the hold display after the shift by executing the above-described S798 hold display number update process by the effect control CPU 120. The invention is not limited to this, and the consumption hold display and the update of the hold display may be executed at the same time at the execution timing of S1800d'or the execution timing of S798 in this embodiment.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display change carry-over flag indicating that the display mode of the hold display has not been changed at the change timing is set (S1800e). If the hold display change carry-over flag is set (S1800e; Y), the process proceeds to S1817, and if the hold display change carry-over flag is not set (S1800e; N), the change timing (number of shifts) is specified. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift count counter for the purpose 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 5D. 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 larger than 0 (S1801; N), that is, when the value of the shift count counter is 0, it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (change the display mode of the hold display). If not, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the processing to S1804.

On the other hand, when the value of the shift count counter is larger than 0 (S1801; Y), that is, when it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 120 Subtracts the value of the shift count counter by 1 (S1802). Next, the effect control CPU 120 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 5D. 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 not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the process to S1804. On the other hand, 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 effect control CPU 120 shifts the process to S1809.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (S1805). That is, by executing the process of S1805 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. ) Is realized as a display result determination means. The effect control CPU 120 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 5 will be described below. In this example, when the received display result specification command normally indicates a big hit (when the received display result specification command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the effect symbols aligned with even-numbered symbols (usually stop symbols reminiscent of the occurrence of big hits). 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 120 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 120 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 accompanied by a reach effect, the combination of the effect symbols in which the two left and right symbols are 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 120 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 5 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 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 that reminds us 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. And the stop symbol that reminds us of the detachment is called the detachment symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pre-reading target flag is set in the active display storage buffer after shifting the contents at 1800d (S1806a). If the read-ahead target flag is set in the active display storage buffer after shifting the contents in S1800d (S1806a; Y), the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is selected and then moved to S1812 (S18016), and in S1800d. If the pre-reading target flag is not set in the active display storage buffer after shifting the contents (S1806a; N), the pre-reading target flag is further set in the winning determination result storage buffer after shifting the contents in S1800d. It is determined whether or not there is a storage area (S1806b). When there is no storage area in which the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer whose contents are shifted in S1800d, that is, the pre-reading effect is not executed in any of the hold displays, and the consumption hold display is the normal mode. When is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S1812 after selecting the process table according to the fluctuation pattern (S1807b). Further, if there is a storage area in which the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer whose contents are shifted in S1800d, the process proceeds to S1806c.

In S1806c, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the storage area in which the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the winning determination result of the hold storage in which the pre-reading target flag is set is hit (big hit). Or a small hit) is determined (S1806c). If the winning judgment result of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is a hit, the process proceeds to S1806d, and if the winning judgment result of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is incorrect, S1806e Move to.

In this embodiment, in S1806c, a mode for determining whether or not the winning determination result of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is a big hit or a small hit is illustrated. In S1806c, it may be determined only whether or not the winning determination result of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is a big hit. Further, in S1806c, it is determined whether or not the winning judgment result of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and the winning judgment result is suddenly a probable big hit or a small hit. In some cases, the transition to S1806e may be performed.

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

Further, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode performed at times other than the change timing of the hold display, the display control is performed so that the arrow finally passes above the hold display without being stuck in the hold display.

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

Further, in S1806e, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26C to determine the effect mode of the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes, in the same manner as in S1806d. The suggestion effect type of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is determined from the suggestion effect non-execution (no effect), the first effect mode, and the second effect mode (S1806e).

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

That is, in this embodiment, when the winning determination result of the look-ahead target hold memory is a hit, the ratio at which the execution of the suggestion effect (execution of the first effect mode or the second effect mode) is determined is the read-ahead target hold. The judgment result at the time of winning the memory is higher than the case where the judgment result is out of order. In addition, when the winning determination result of the look-ahead target reserved memory is a hit, the rate at which the execution of the first effect mode is determined is higher than when the winning determination result of the look-ahead target reserved memory is out of order. There is. Similarly, when the winning determination result of the look-ahead target reserved memory is a hit, the rate at which the execution of the second effect mode is determined is higher than when the winning determination result of the look-ahead target reserved memory is out of order. ing.

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

That is, in this embodiment, when the winning judgment result of the pre-reading target reserved memory is a hit, the suggestion effect is more easily executed than when the winning judgment result of the pre-reading target reserved memory is out of order, and the suggestion effect type. As a result, the execution of the second effect mode is easier to determine than the execution of the first effect mode. On the other hand, when the winning judgment result of the pre-reading target reserved memory is out of order, it is easier to determine the non-execution of the suggestion effect than when the winning judgment result of the pre-reading target reserved memory is a hit, and as a suggestion effect type. Is easier to determine the execution of the first effect mode than the execution of the second effect mode, and the second suggestion effect is executed as a suggestion effect (passing pattern) for the hold display, so that the hold display is displayed. It is possible to expect the player to change the display mode to any of the hold display modes.

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

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 5 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 the display of the hold display including the mode of each fluctuation constituting the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol and the mode of the look-ahead effect in the total hold storage display unit 5D. Data showing the mode, data showing the display mode of the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F, data showing the mode of the suggestion effect, and the like are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control 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 is 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 the above.

These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. 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 elapses 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, in S1809, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Then, according to the variation pattern command read in S1809 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is the same as in S1805. (S1810), and a process table for changing the display mode (for executing the suggestion effect) according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect and the variation pattern is selected (S1811). Then, it shifts to S1812.

Further, in S1817, the effect control CPU 120 clears the hold display change carry-over flag (S1817) and reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1818). Then, according to the variation pattern command read in S1818 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is the same as in S1805. (S1819), and a process table for changing the display mode (for non-execution of suggestion effect) according to the fluctuation pattern is selected (S1820). Then, it shifts to S1812.
Then, after executing any one of S1807a, S1807b, S1811, S1816, and S1820, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S1812).

According to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and the effect component). The speakers 8R and 8L) are controlled (S1813). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 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 control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8R and 8L, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern command so that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from the corresponding plurality of types of fluctuation patterns.

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

FIG. 34 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 120 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (S1841) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843; Y), the process data is switched. 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). If the process timer has not timed out (S1843; N), the process proceeds to S1847a.

After the execution of S1845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hold storage in which the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer (S1846a). If there is no hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning judgment result storage buffer, the process proceeds to S1847a, and if there is a hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning judgment result storage buffer, the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the shift count counter is 0, that is, whether or not a variable display that changes the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set is being executed. Judgment (S1846b). If the value of the shift count counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S1847a, and if the shift count counter value is 0, is it the timing of the change in the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set? Whether or not it is determined (S1846c).

If it is not the change timing of the hold display display mode of the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set, the process proceeds to S1847a, and the change timing of the hold display display mode of the hold memory in which the look-ahead target flag is set is set. The effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode flag of the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer to a value corresponding to the final display mode (S1846d). Then, the hold display of the hold storage in which the look-ahead target flag is set is displayed in the final display mode, and the process proceeds to S1847a (S1846e).

In S1847a, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is the start timing of the reach effect (S1847a). If it is the start timing of the reach effect, the reach effect executing flag is set and the process shifts to S1848a (S1847b). If it is not the start timing of the reach effect, the process shifts to S1848a without executing S1847b.

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

Next, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 120 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 the boards is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time elapses (at the end of the variation of the special symbol).

In this embodiment, a determination process including whether or not to perform a look-ahead effect based on the reception of the winning determination result specification command is executed in the look-ahead effect determination process. It may be executed in the variable processing. 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. 35 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 120 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 120 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, 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 big hit by the determined stop symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value 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 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 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Update (S857).

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

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 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 100 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 in this embodiment will be described. 36 and 37 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the first look-ahead effect pattern.
As shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). When the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is "2", the mode of the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode) is displayed. , Change timing) and the mode of suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. Further, the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 5 is updated to "3". In the examples shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is the start winning prize (shift number 0). ). In addition, the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 36 (D1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold display. As a result, the consumption hold active display area 5F is shifted, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is updated by 1 subtraction. Similarly, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the next hold display (second hold display shown in FIG. 36 (C1)) is started, the next hold is displayed. The display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, the hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted. Will be updated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (E1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special mode is started. The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D. As it is shifted, the pending total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption hold display is rotated horizontally in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 36 (D2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold display. As a result, the consumption hold active display area 5F is shifted, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is updated by 1 subtraction. Similarly, when the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the next hold display (second hold display shown in FIG. 36 (C2)) is started, the next hold is displayed. The display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, the hold display after the hold display displayed in the second special mode is shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is subtracted. Will be updated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (E2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special mode is started, the second special mode is started. The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold display after the hold display displayed in the second special mode is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D. As it is shifted, the pending total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption hold display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

Further, even if the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined not at the start winning timing (shift number 0) but at an arbitrary shift timing (here, shift number 1). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A) and 37 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode (“○” in this example. ) Is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 37 (C)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is set as the consumption hold display. The consumption hold active display area is shifted to the 5th floor, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is updated by subtracting one.

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

Then, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E1), the second hold display of the total hold storage display unit 5D (FIG. 37) is performed at the shift timing. An effect in which a black arrow is pierced (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B)) (suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) is performed, and a hold display in which a black arrow is pierced is the first special mode. (In this example, a cross is included in "○") and it is displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E2), the second hold display of the total hold storage display unit 5D (FIG. 37) is performed at the shift timing. An effect in which a black arrow is pierced (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B)) (suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)) is performed, and a hold display in which a black arrow is pierced is the second special mode. (In this example, two crosses are included in "○") and it is displayed.

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

Then, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E3), the second hold display of the total hold storage display unit 5D (FIG. 37) is performed at the shift timing. An effect in which a white arrow is pierced (corresponding to the hold display newly displayed in (B)) (suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) is performed, and a hold display in which a white arrow is pierced is the first special mode. (In this example, a cross is included in "○") and it is displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (E4), the second hold display of the total hold storage display unit 5D (FIG. 37) is performed at the shift timing. The effect of a white arrow sticking to the newly displayed hold display in (B) (suggestion effect of the second appearance (success pattern)) is performed, and the hold display with a white arrow is the second special mode. (In this example, two crosses are included in "○") and it is displayed.

As already described, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold display is compared with the case of the suggestion effect first effect mode. Is configured to have a higher proportion of the second special aspect, which has a higher expectation of becoming a big hit than the first special aspect. Therefore, when the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the first effect mode, that is, when a black arrow flies and sticks in the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode with low expectation is high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 37 (D1) to FIG. 37 (E1) is high. On the other hand, when the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the second effect mode, that is, when a white arrow flies and sticks in the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the second special mode with high expectation is high. That is, the ratio of transition from FIG. 37 (D2) to FIG. 37 (E4) is high. By being configured in this way, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) in which the arrow flies and sticks in the hold display, it is made to feel that it is performed in the second effect mode, and the suggestion effect is the first effect mode. When it is done in, that is, when a black arrow flies, you can make it feel that you want it to pass without sticking to the hold display (it is a suggestion effect (passing pattern)).

As shown in FIGS. 38 (F1) and 38 (G1), the hold display in which the display mode is changed to the first special mode in FIG. 37 (E1) or FIG. 37 (E3) is viewed from the front as a display mode change notification effect. Rotate horizontally with. As shown in FIG. 38 (H1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold display. As a result, the consumption hold active display area 5F is shifted, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is updated by 1 subtraction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (I1), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special mode is started. The hold display displayed in is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D. At the same time, the pending total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption hold display is rotated horizontally in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

Further, the hold display in which the display mode is changed to the second special mode in FIGS. 37 (E2) and 37 (E4) is used as a display mode change notification effect as shown in FIGS. 38 (F2) and 38 (G2). It rotates vertically when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 38 (H2), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold display. As a result, the consumption hold active display area 5F is shifted, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted in the total hold storage display unit 5D, and the hold total display is updated by 1 subtraction.

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

39 and 40 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the second look-ahead effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 39 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). If the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is "2" while being displayed, the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change) The timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the examples shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the second look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set to the number of shifts 1 or the number of shifts 2. To decide. In addition, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, in the look-ahead effect based on the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in a special mode at the start winning timing, and at an arbitrary shift timing. It is displayed by changing to the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the second look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), a third hold display is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D at the timing of the start winning prize (a special mode ( In this example, 6 lines are drawn outside the "○").

Then, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 39 (C)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold active display. The area is shifted to the 5th floor, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is updated by subtracting one. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 5 as a suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes. (Second effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 39 (D)).

Here, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 39 (E1), the total hold storage display unit is at the shift timing. An effect of a white arrow sticking into the second hold display of 5D (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)) (suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) is performed. At the same time, the hold display in which the white arrow is stuck is displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, a cross is included in "○"). At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (E4), the consumption hold display is rotated sideways in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 39 (E2), the total hold storage display unit 5D is determined at the shift timing. A white arrow sticks into the second hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)) (suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)). , The hold display with a white arrow is displayed changing from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two crosses are included in "○"). At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (E5), the consumption hold display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

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

After that, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 40 (F)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold active display. The area is shifted to the 5th floor, and the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted. At this time, as a suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes, the effect display device 5 performs display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) (FIG. 40 (G)). ).

Then, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (H1), the total hold storage display unit 5D is determined at the shift timing. A black arrow sticks into the first hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)) (suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)). , The hold display with a black arrow is displayed changing from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, a cross is included in "○"). As shown in FIGS. 40 (I1) and 40 (J1), the hold display in which the display mode is changed from the special mode to the first special mode is rotated sideways in front view as a display mode change notification effect. Then, when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the hold display displayed in the first special mode becomes the consumption hold active display area as the consumption hold display. It will be shifted to the 5th floor. At this time, the consumption hold display is rotated horizontally in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (H2), the total hold storage display unit 5D is determined at the shift timing. A black arrow sticks into the first hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 39 (B)) (suggestion effect of the first effect mode (success pattern)). , The hold display with a black arrow is displayed changing from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two crosses are included in "○"). As shown in FIGS. 40 (I2) and 40 (J2), the hold display in which the display mode is changed from the special mode to the second special mode is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode change notification effect. Then, when the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special mode is started, the hold display displayed in the second special mode becomes the consumption hold active display area as the consumption hold display. It will be shifted to the 5th floor. At this time, the consumption hold display is vertically rotated in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

Next, a case where a start prize is generated during the execution of the reach effect while the effect symbol is changing will be described. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), in the effect display device 5, two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in a normal mode (this example) while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is being executed. Then, when the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is "2" while being displayed as "○"), the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern) is displayed. , Final display mode, change timing) and suggestive effect mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the decision result. In the example shown in FIG. 41, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 0. In addition, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

When the change timing is determined at the time of the start prize (number of shifts 0) due to the start prize generated during the execution of the reach effect, and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, FIG. 41 (B) shows. As shown, at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode. Similarly, when the change timing is determined at the time of the start prize (number of shifts 0) due to the start prize generated during the execution of the reach effect, and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, FIG. 41 ( As shown in B), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode. That is, in this embodiment, when a start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, even if the display mode of the hold display based on the start winning is determined to be the first special mode or the second special mode, the start The hold display based on the winning is displayed in the normal mode.

When the change timing is determined at the start winning prize (number of shifts 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 41 (C), and 1 When the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the second hold display is started, the first hold display is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold display is shifted. , The pending total display is updated by 1 subtraction. Then, when the variable display based on the hold upper side is started, as shown in FIGS. 41 (D) and 41 (E), the second hold display (newly displayed in FIG. 41 (B)) is displayed. (Corresponding to the hold display in the normal mode) changes to the first special mode. At this time, the hold display whose display mode has changed in the first special mode rotates laterally in front view as a display mode change notification effect.

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

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, it is executed when the first special mode or the second special mode is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the first special mode or the second special mode. Since the display mode changed variation start notification effect, which is at least a part in common with the displayed display mode change notification effect, is executed, it corresponds to the hold display in which the display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode. It is possible for the player to easily understand that the display is variable.

In addition, by executing the effect that the hold display rotates horizontally in the front view and the effect that the hold display rotates vertically in the front view, the display mode of the hold display becomes a big hit, and the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode have different expectations. It is possible for the player to easily understand which of the modes is displayed.

In addition, it is possible to prevent the appeal of the reach effect from being lowered due to the fact that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode during the execution of the reach effect and the attention to the reach effect is diminished. it can.

Further, since the display mode of the consumption hold display is displayed in a different display mode, the game entertainment can be improved.

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, in the above-described embodiment, the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode when the reach effect is not being executed, so that the display mode change notification effect is executed and the hold display is the first special mode. The embodiment for notifying the change to the aspect or the second special aspect has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold display is displayed in the special mode when the reach effect is not being executed. Also, the display mode change notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display mode of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D is changed only once has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the total hold storage is not limited to this. The display mode of the hold display displayed on the display unit 5D may be changed over a plurality of times. Specifically, it is shown in Modification 1.

42 and 43 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the look-ahead effect based on the second look-ahead effect pattern as the first modification. As shown in FIG. 42 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). If the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is "2" while being displayed, the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change) The timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, and the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1. Further, it is decided to change the hold display to the first special mode before changing the hold display to the second special mode, which is the final display mode, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the first effect mode or the second effect mode. To decide.

In the first modification, in the look-ahead effect based on the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode at the timing of the start winning, and the first time. At the shift timing, the display is changed to the second special mode. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the total hold display unit 5D displays the third hold display as the first special. It is displayed in an aspect (in this embodiment, a cross is included in "○").

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

Then, when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 42 (D)) and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is the consumption hold active display. The area is shifted to the 5th floor, the second and subsequent hold displays are shifted, and the hold total display is updated by subtracting one. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 5 as a suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes. (Second effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 42 (E)).

Here, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 42 (F), the total hold storage display unit is at the shift timing. The effect of a white arrow sticking into the second hold display of 5D (corresponding to the hold display of the first special mode newly displayed in FIG. 42 (B)) (suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)) At the same time, the hold display with the white arrow pierced is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode (in this embodiment, the double cross is included in "○") and displayed.

The pending display in which the display mode has changed from the special mode to the first special mode is based on the fact that the display mode has changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 42 (G). As a special effect in the above, unlike the horizontal rotation in the front view when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode, the hold display is vertically rotated in the front view.

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

Then, as shown in FIGS. 43 (H) and 43 (I), the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped, and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special mode is started. Then, the hold display displayed in the second special mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold display after the hold display displayed in the second special mode is added up. The hold storage display unit 5D shifts, and the hold total display is subtracted and updated.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (J), the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode in the consumption hold active display area 5F is the first to the first special mode as the display mode changed variation start notification effect. 2 Similar to the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed to the special mode, the display mode is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode by vertically rotating in front view as a change start notification effect for which the display mode has been changed. The player is shown that the display is a variable display corresponding to the hold display. By doing so, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the display mode is changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, the display mode change notification effect when the display mode is changed to the first special mode is not the second special mode. Since the display mode changed variation start notification effect in which the effect mode is common to at least a part of the special effect when the special mode is adopted is executed, it corresponds to the hold display changed from the first special mode to the second special mode. The player can easily understand that the display is variable.

In this modified example, an example is exemplified in which the display mode changed variation start notification effect is executed in the same effect mode as the effect executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode of the display mode changed variation start notification effect is executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. At least a part of the effect mode of the special effect may be the same. For example, in the display mode change notification effect, the hold display rotates vertically in the front view, while in the display mode change change start notification effect, the special effect is used. As the same (common) effect mode, the consumption hold display displayed in the second special mode is vertically rotated in front view, and the size of the consumption hold display is set as an effect mode different from the display mode change notification effect. The size of the hold display at the time of executing the special effect may be different, or the LED light emission, the output of the notification sound from the speakers 8L, 8R, etc. may be executed in addition to the vertical vibration of the consumption hold display. good.

In the present modification 1, the display mode changed variation start notification effect is the same as the display mode change notification effect executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change notification effect to be executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode, and the display mode. The changed variation start notification effect may be executed in the same effect mode as when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode.

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

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed as the second modification. As shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the effect display device 5, the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D in the normal mode (“◯” in this example). If the start winning is performed when the display of the total number of pending holdings displayed in the upper left part of the effect display device 5 is "2" while being displayed, the look-ahead effect (look-ahead effect pattern, final display mode, change) The timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, and the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 0.

In the second modification, in the look-ahead effect based on the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode at the timing of the start winning. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect pattern is determined to be the first look-ahead effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), at the timing of the start winning, the total hold display unit 5D displays the third hold display as the first special. It is displayed in an aspect (in this embodiment, a cross is included in "○").

As shown in FIG. 44 (C), the hold display displayed in the first special mode is rotated laterally in front view as a display mode change notification effect.

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), when the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display displayed in the first special mode is started, the first special mode is started. The hold display displayed in the mode is shifted to the consumption hold active display area 5F as the consumption hold display, and the hold display after the hold display displayed in the first special mode is displayed in the total hold storage display unit 5D. As it is shifted, the pending total display is subtracted and updated. At this time, the consumption hold display is rotated horizontally in front view as a display mode changed variation start notification effect.

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

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

Further, in the modification 2, the mode in which both the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are changed has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and changes the display mode of both the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F. In this case, the display mode of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D is changed, and the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F is changed. 2 The rate of change to the special aspect may be different. Specifically, it is shown in FIG. 45 as a modification 3.

FIG. 45A shows a display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect when it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect in the look-ahead effect determination process as a modification 3, the total hold memory display unit. It is a change timing determination table that determines whether to change when it is displayed as a hold display in 5D or when it is displayed as a consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 5F. FIG. 45 (B). Determines the final display mode that changes when it is determined to change the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect when it is displayed as the hold display on the total hold storage display unit 5D. It is a hold display final display mode determination table, and FIG. 45 (C) shows a display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect as a consumption hold display on the consumption hold active display area 5F. It is a consumption hold display final display mode determination table that determines the final display mode that changes when it is determined to change when it is present.

In the third modification, after executing S67105a of the look-ahead effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the look-ahead effect using the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 45 (A). Whether to change the display mode of the hold display based on the memory when it is displayed as the hold display on the total hold storage display unit 5D (“hold display” shown in FIG. 45 (A)), or to the consumption hold active display area 5F. It is determined whether to change the display when it is displayed as the consumption hold display (“consumption hold display in progress” shown in FIG. 45 (A)). In the second modification, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect is simply determined to be "on hold display" at a rate of 50%, and a rate of 50%. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is performed according to the winning determination result of the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect. The change timing of the display mode of the above may be determined at different ratios from "on hold display" and "on consumption hold display".

When the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect in the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 45 (A) is determined to be "hold display in progress", the effect control CPU 120 , The final display mode is the first special mode and the second special mode according to the winning determination result of the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect using the hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 (B). To decide from. Specifically, when the winning determination result is "missing", the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode as the first special mode at a rate of 80%, and the second special mode at a rate of 20%. To decide. Further, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the first special mode at a rate of 20%, and in the second special mode at a rate of 80%. decide. Further, when the winning determination result is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 50%, and the second special mode at a rate of 50%. To decide.

After determining the final display mode of the hold display using the hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 (B), the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 and S67108 in the look-ahead effect determination process of FIG. 22. Then, the look-ahead effect pattern and the change timing (number of shifts) may be determined in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

Further, when the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect in the change timing determination table shown in FIG. 45A is determined to be "consumption hold display in progress", the effect control CPU 120 Uses the consumption hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 (C), and sets the final display modes as the first special mode and the second according to the winning determination result of the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect. Determined from the special aspect. Specifically, when the winning determination result is "missing", the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode as the first special mode at a rate of 95%, and the second special mode at a rate of 5%. To decide. Further, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the first special mode at a rate of 5%, and in the second special mode at a rate of 95%. decide. Further, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the first special mode at a rate of 30%, and the second special mode at a rate of 70%. To decide.

After determining the final display mode of the consumption hold display using the consumption hold display final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 (C), the effect control CPU 120 executes S67106 in the look-ahead effect determination process of FIG. 22. In order to determine the look-ahead effect pattern and change the display mode when the consumption hold active display area 5F is displayed as the consumption hold display, the change timing (number of shifts) is added to the total number of hold storages by 1. (For example, if the total number of reserved storages is 1, it may be 2, and if the total number of reserved storages is 2, it may be 3). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the hold display and the consumption hold display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present modification 3, in the look-ahead effect determination process, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect is determined from "hold display" and "consumption hold display". Illustrating the form, the final display mode is the first special based on the winning judgment result depending on whether the change timing of the display mode of the hold display is determined to be "hold display" or "consumption hold display". Although the mode determined from the aspect and the second special aspect has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display based on the hold memory determined to execute the look-ahead effect in the look-ahead effect determination process. When the change timing of is determined to be "consumption pending display", the final display mode may be determined from the first special mode and the second special mode based on the variable display result.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a start winning prize is generated during the reach effect and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning prize is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be the time of winning), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the start of the next variable display, the hold display is displayed again in the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a start-up prize is generated during the reach effect, and a hold display based on the start-up prize is displayed. When it is decided to display in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and the hold display is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing when the reach effect ends. In addition to displaying the display mode, the display mode change notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a start winning prize is generated during the reach effect and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning prize is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be the time of winning), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the start of the next variable display, the hold display is displayed again in the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a start-up prize is generated during the reach effect, and a hold display based on the start-up prize is displayed. When it is decided to display in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display may be displayed as it is in the first special mode or the second special mode, and the display mode change notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a start winning prize is generated during the reach effect and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning prize is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be the time of winning), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the start of the next variable display, the hold display is displayed again in the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a start-up prize is generated during the reach effect, and a hold display based on the start-up prize is displayed. When it is decided to display in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, and the display mode change notification effect is displayed after the reach effect is completed or the next variable display. It may be executed after the start of.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a start winning prize is generated during the reach effect and it is determined that the hold display based on the starting winning prize is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode (the final display mode is the first special mode or the first special mode). In the second special mode, when the change timing is determined to be the time of winning), the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode, and after the start of the next variable display, the hold display is displayed again in the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a start-up prize is generated during the reach effect, and a hold display based on the start-up prize is displayed. When it is decided to display in the first special mode or the second special mode, the hold display may be displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, but the display mode change notification effect may not be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in S67101 of the look-ahead effect determination process, when the look-ahead target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the look-ahead effect is not newly executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed at the same time by the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F and the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the pre-reading target flag is set in the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display storage buffer, the pre-reading effect may be newly executed. good. When a new look-ahead effect is executed while the look-ahead effect has already been executed, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed change start notification effect executed or executed in the already executed look-ahead effect The display mode change notification effect and the display mode changed variation start notification effect are executed in a different effect mode from the above, and a plurality of look-ahead effects are executed at the same time. It may be possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which look-ahead effect the changed variable start notification effect is based on.

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode for restricting a change in the display mode of the hold display during the reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result is a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a notice effect suggesting the possibility of becoming, a character effect for displaying a character on the effect display device 5 and a group effect in which a plurality of characters pass through the display screen of the effect display device 5 are executed, and these notice effects are performed. It is also possible to regulate the change in the display mode of the hold display even during the execution of.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the reach effect is executed at the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, the following of the variable display in which the reach effect is executed is executed. In the variable display, a change in the display mode of the hold display and a mode for executing the display mode change notification effect based on the change in the display mode of the hold display have been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is not limited to this. When the reach effect is executed at the timing of changing the display mode from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, either or both of the change in the display mode of the hold display and the display mode change notification effect. You may not execute. Further, when the display mode change notification effect is not executed, the display mode change changed change start notification effect may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as the consumption hold display in the total hold storage display area 5F in the same manner as the hold display. The present invention is not limited to this, and the consumption hold display displayed on the total hold storage display area 5F is the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D if the display mode represents the variable display. It may have a different display mode. The consumption hold display displayed on the total hold storage display area 5F may be different in size, shape, color scheme, etc. from the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Only a part of the shape, color scheme, etc. may be different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the total hold storage display unit 5D for displaying the hold display and the consumption hold active display area 5F for displaying the consumption hold display are provided has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, it is not necessary to provide the consumption hold active display area 5F. If the consumption hold active display area 5F is not provided, the hold display on which the display mode change notification effect is executed is displayed as the display mode changed variation immediately before the start of the variation display corresponding to the hold display on which the display mode change notification effect is executed. As the start notification effect, it may be vertically rotated in front view or horizontally rotated in front view.

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

In the above 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 in a relationship such as B = 100%: 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120, but the game control microcomputer 100 uses another board (for example, the voice control shown in FIG. 2). A production control command is transmitted to a board 13 or a lamp control board 14, or a sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on the voice control board 13 and a function by a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14). Then, it may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. Controls related to voice control and lamp control are executed according to the operation, and the received command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the effect display device 5 as it is or, for example, by changing it to a simplified command. You may try to do it. Even in that case, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the sound. / Display control can be performed according to the command received from the lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one variation pattern command is used when the variation is started. Is shown, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. 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 reaching the reach (if it does not reach the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after 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, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various types 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.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a random R for determining whether or not to make a big hit is extracted at the time of starting winning and the extracted random R itself is stored as a hold memory is illustrated. 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 the start condition is set. When it is established and the variation display is started, the determination result stored at the time of the start winning may be specified and the variation display may be performed 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, the mode in which the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are displayed in the same display mode is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are different. For example, the shape may be different, the size may be different, or the color scheme may be different. If the shape of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F are different, they are displayed in a special mode on the total hold storage display unit 5D. Of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D by the player by making a part of the mode of the consumption hold display displayed on the 5F of the hold display and the consumption hold active display area 5F, for example, the same color scheme. , It may be easy to determine which hold display corresponds to the variable display being executed. Further, the shape, size, color scheme, etc. of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 5D and the consumption hold display displayed on the consumption hold active display area 5F may all be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the consumption hold display is set as the first special mode (in this embodiment, a cross is included in "○") or the second special mode (in this embodiment) as the variable display compatible display changing means. A mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed to the same first special mode or the second special mode as the consumption hold display is illustrated as a means for changing the hold display. The present invention is not limited to this, and the special mode of the consumption hold display that changes the display mode as the variable display compatible display change means and the special mode of the hold display that changes the display mode as the hold display change means are. At least a part of them may be different, and for example, they may have different shapes, different sizes, or different color schemes. Further, the special mode of the consumption hold display that changes the display mode as the variable display compatible display change means and the special mode of the hold display that changes the display mode as the hold display change means are all different in shape, size, color scheme, and the like. You may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (second special mode) from the beginning in the total hold storage display unit 5D (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the hold display is held. The present invention illustrates a mode in which the display mode of the display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), and the effect of rotating the hold display is executed as the display mode change notification effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode from the beginning (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode. The display mode change notification effect may be executed in a different effect mode depending on the case where the display mode changes to. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), the hold display is changed from the first to the first special mode (second special mode) as a display mode change notification effect. The hold display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) rotates at a high speed (high-speed rotation) as compared with the case where the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (second special mode), or the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (second special mode) from the beginning. The hold display changed to the first special mode may rotate at a rotation speed different from that displayed in the special mode). In this way, when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode (second special mode) from the beginning (when the number of shifts is determined to be 0), the display mode of the hold display is the first from the normal mode. When the display mode change notification effect is executed in a different effect mode from the case of changing to the special mode (second special mode), the display mode change changed start notification effect is produced according to the executed display mode change notification effect. It may be executed in the mode. Specifically, when the hold display rotates at high speed (high-speed rotation) as the display mode change notification effect, the consumption hold display is rotated at high speed (high-speed rotation) or displayed as the display mode change changed change start notification effect. As the mode change notification effect, the display mode may be changed by the number of rotations at which the hold holding display is rotated.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the look-ahead effect pattern, the first look-ahead effect pattern in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode and the second look-ahead effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the special mode Although the embodiment of executing either of the effect patterns with the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a third look-ahead effect pattern in which the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode is provided. You may do so. When the third look-ahead effect pattern is provided in this way, the display mode change notification effect is executed when the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, and the variable display based on the hold memory of the hold display is executed. When the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, the display mode change notification effect and the display mode displayed on the effect display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are started. , The display mode changed variation start notification effect in which at least a part of the light output from the game effect lamp 9 is the same effect mode may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode), and the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode (second special mode). ), The display mode change notification effect of the same effect mode has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display is the first from the normal mode. The display mode change notification effect is different depending on whether the display mode of the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (second special mode) when the mode is changed to the special mode (second special mode). You may try to do it. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the first special mode (second special mode), the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode). The hold display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) rotates at a high speed as compared with the case of changing, or the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (second special mode). It suffices if the hold display changed to the first special mode (second special mode) rotates at a rotation speed different from that in the case of performing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display changes at the same ratio between the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode and the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the special mode to the special mode. Although the embodiment in which the aspect changes to the second special aspect is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode and the display mode of the hold display are The rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode may be different depending on the case where the special mode is changed to the special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a start-up prize is generated during the execution of the reach effect, a mode is exemplified in which the hold display based on the start-up prize is restricted from being displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo continuous effect, the big hit game effect executed in the big hit game state, the small hit game effect executed in the small hit game state, and the variation display of the fluctuation during execution. Even if a start-up prize occurs during the execution of a variable notice effect that suggests that the result will be a big hit, the hold display based on the start-up prize is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. You may try to limit things.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a start prize is generated between the start of the reach effect and the execution of the next variable display, the hold display based on the start prize is the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, from the start of the variable display for executing the reach effect to the end of the reach effect, or the reach effect. If a start prize occurs between the start of the variable display and the end of the variable display, the hold display based on the start prize is displayed in the first special mode and the second special mode. May be restricted.

Further, the changes in the hold display and the consumption hold display in the above embodiment are not limited to those that change from the display in the normal mode to the display in the first special mode or the second special mode, and are not limited to the normal mode and the special mode. It is a concept including the one that starts the display in the first special mode and the second special mode without going through the mode. That is, as a change in the hold display and the consumption hold display, after the hold display displayed in the normal mode is shifted and displayed in the normal mode as the consumption hold display, the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed. It may change from a normal mode to a first special mode or a second special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display mode changed variation start notification effect as a related effect is executed at the start of the change is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode changed variation has been changed. The start notification effect may be executed at a timing other than the start of the change, such as when the reach effect is changing, during the execution of the reach effect, or when the change is stopped.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the hold display corresponding to the change display is shifted from the total hold storage display unit 5D to the consumption hold active display area 5F at the start timing of the change display has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited, and the hold display corresponding to the change display may be shifted from the total hold storage display unit 5D to the consumption hold active display area 5F during the execution of the change display.

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. An example is shown in which the mouth is opened and a specific game state is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided in the game area after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. In addition, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Production display device 5D Total hold storage display unit 5F Consumption hold active display area 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
The hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is the first mode and the second mode, which is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first mode and is different from the first mode. Hold display means that can be displayed with,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying the display corresponding to the variable display as the corresponding display while the variable display is being executed, and
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect mode for the display displayed as the hold display, and
With respect to the display displayed as the corresponding display, a related effect executing means for executing a related effect in an effect mode that is at least partially common to the predetermined effect mode, and
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the hold display changes, and
With
The predetermined effect executing means is
In the case where the hold display displayed in the first aspect is changed to the second aspect and displayed, and in the case where the newly displayed hold display is displayed in the second aspect, the said It is possible to perform a predetermined effect,
When the hold display of 1 displayed in the first aspect is changed to the second aspect and displayed after the start of the suggestion effect, the hold display of 1 displayed in the first aspect is described. After the display in the second aspect and the end of the suggestion effect, the predetermined effect is executed.
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