JP6993131B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). There is a machine (so-called pachinko machine) that is configured to change the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who can easily win the ball, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in a state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, there is a machine capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display, and as a display mode of the specific display, the specific display can be displayed by a special mode capable of further changing the display mode. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the reserved display symbol can be displayed in a special mode (white or gray), and when the reserved display symbol is in the special mode, it is more likely to change to the notice mode than in the normal mode. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-233431

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not considered at all to associate the special mode of the specific display with the case where the change suggestion effect is executed and the display mode of the specific display does not change, and the playability is improved. There is room for improvement.

Therefore, the present invention can pay attention to the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is executed and whether the display mode of the specific display is changed by the change suggestion effect, which improves the interest in the game. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be made to play.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and is a specific display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display or an active display). A means (for example, a first reserved storage display unit 9a, a second reserved storage display unit 9b) and a change suggestion effect (for example, an action effect) that suggests a change in the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display. A change-indicating effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in step S8010 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the display mode of the specific display is at least normal. A mode (for example, normal hold), a first special mode (for example, specific hold A) and a second special mode (for example, specific hold B) are included, and the change suggestion effect executing means has a plurality of types of change suggestions having different modes. The effect is feasible, and is higher when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode than when the specific display is displayed by the normal mode. A change suggestion effect is executed depending on the ratio (for example, the action effect may be executed when the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed, and the action effect is executed when the normal hold is displayed. ), The change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the first special mode, and the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode. It is possible to execute the change suggestion effect so that the ratio of when the change suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the case where the change suggestion effect is performed, and the change suggestion effect has a higher degree of expectation than the specific display mode before the change. A success pattern that changes to an aspect (for example, the success pattern shown in FIG. 26) and a failure pattern that does not change to an aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the aspect of the specific display before the change (for example, the failure pattern shown in FIG. 26) are included. When the failure pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode, the display of the specific display by the first special mode is continued (for example, as shown in FIG. 41). , If the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed while the specific hold A is displayed, it does not change as the specific hold A), and the change suggestion effect is displayed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode. When the failure pattern of is executed, the display mode of the specific display changes to the normal mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed when the specific hold B is displayed, the change is changed from the specific hold B to the normal hold). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is executed and whether the display mode of the specific display is changed by the change suggestion effect. Can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the change suggestion effect is displayed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, as compared with the case where the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode. When is executed, the success pattern is executed at a lower rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed and the specific hold B is displayed, the specific hold B is displayed. Compared to, the rate of failure patterns is low, and the rate of finally changing to blue hold or red hold is high), success of change suggestion effect when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode When the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, it is more advantageous for the player than when the pattern is executed (for example, a big hit game). When the specific hold A is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 27 (D) and 29 (I), the ratio of being controlled to the specific hold B is high (for example, as compared with the case where the specific hold B is displayed). Therefore, the rate of finally changing to blue hold is high, and as shown in FIGS. 27 (E), 29 (J), and 30 (K), only when the specific hold B is finally displayed. It may change to red hold, and when the hold display changes from the specific hold B, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when the hold display changes from the specific hold A. It may be configured so that the rate of change to hold is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to further attract attention by executing the change suggestion effect when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the change suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of change suggestion effects (for example, action effects A to C) having different modes, and is displayed by the first special mode. One of a plurality of types of change suggestion effects, depending on whether the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display being displayed or the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode. The ratio of whether to execute the change suggestion effect is different (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8006A to S8006D, and when the specific hold A is displayed, the action effect A is executed and specified. When the hold B is displayed, the action effect B may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed by associating the type of change suggestion effect with the type of special mode.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, the change suggestion effect executing means is a specific display (for example, hold display) displayed by the first special mode (for example, specific hold A, active display A). , Active display) is executed as a change suggestion effect (for example, action effect A), and change suggestion is performed for a specific display displayed by the second special mode (for example, specific hold B, active display B). The ratio of when the change suggestion effect is executed differs between the case where the effect (for example, the action effect B) is executed (for example, in the modified example 2, as shown in FIG. 45, the specific hold A or the active). When the display A is displayed, the action effect A is executed at the timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the notice target, whereas the action effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. In addition, when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the action effect B may be executed immediately after the start of the variable display to be announced). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the points that the player should pay attention to depending on the type of the display mode of the specific display.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to the means 4, the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are display modes in which at least a part is common (for example, in the modified example 2, FIG. 45). And as shown in FIG. 46, the normal hold, the specific hold A, the specific hold B, the active display A, and the active display B are common in that they are round displays of the same size), and the change suggestion effect is executed. As a display mode of the specific display that changes depending on the case, a first special mode (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), is a round display of the same size, which is at least partially common to the normal mode. It includes an active display of blue, red, and gold display colors that are common in terms of dots, and a second special mode that is not common to the normal mode (for example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) in the modified example 2). , When the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the first special mode, and when the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode, the specific display is performed. The ratio of whether the display mode of the above changes to the first special mode or the second special mode is different (for example, in the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 45, the specific hold A and the active display A are displayed. In some cases, the display color may change to blue or red, which is a round display of the same size, and as shown in FIG. 46, when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the active image 9E is displayed. It may be configured to change). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed by associating the type of the special mode with the type of the display mode of the specific display after the change.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the specific display by the first special mode and the specific display by the second special mode can be displayed at the same time (for example, in the modified example 5, the specific hold A at the same time). Can be executed in parallel with the hold notice effect in which is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed), the specific display by the first special mode and the specific display by the second special mode are displayed at the same time. When the change suggestion effect is executed, at least one of the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode changes at a high rate (for example, variant 5). In the case where the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel at the same time, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed in the success pattern. It may be configured to change to blue hold or red hold). According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed at the same time, the player's expectation can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to the means 6, the change suggestion effect executing means displays the specific display according to the first aspect (for example, special hold, or may be a normal hold), and then the specific display is displayed. It is possible to execute a change suggestion effect (for example, a hold notice effect accompanied by an action effect) that changes the display mode (for example, a portion for executing steps S800A, S8004 to S8010, and S8106 to S8114 in the effect control microcomputer 100). The display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode and a second mode having a high advantage (for example, blue hold, red hold), and the change suggestion effect executing means is the first change suggestion effect. After displaying the specific display according to the mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, the change patterns 33 to 36 and FIGS. 29 shown in FIGS. 27 (D) and 27 (E)). When the hold notice effect is executed based on the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in (I) to (J) and FIG. 30 (K), the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold), and the executed change. It is possible to execute the change suggestion effect after the change suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on the execution mode of the suggestion effect (for example, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect but the special hold does not change. After that, the action effect is executed again and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, but if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, , After that, the action effect is not executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 8) In the means 7, the change suggestion effect executing means displays the specific display by the first aspect (for example, special reservation) as the change suggestion effect, and then displays the display mode of the specific display in the second aspect (for example, for example). It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) when the display mode is not changed to blue hold or red hold (for example, change pattern 31 shown in FIG. 27 (C)). , 32 and the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H) may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 9) In the means 8, the change suggestion effect executing means may be configured to display a specific display in a normal mode (for example, normal hold) as a first mode (see FIG. 43). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 10) In the means 8, the change suggestion effect executing means displays the specific display in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, FIGS. 27 (C) to 27 (E)). When the hold notice effect is executed based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 29 and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in FIGS. 29 (I) to (J) and FIGS. 30 (K), the special hold is temporarily displayed. ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 8 to the means 10, the change suggestion effect executing means is executed by the mode that acts on the specific display displayed by the first aspect (for example, FIG. 39 (5)). And the change suggestion effect including the effect effect of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 39 (8), 40 (5), and 40 (8)) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is selected in step S8010). By executing steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table, the action effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first aspect of 1 (for example, the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect). , In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold is executed. It may be configured so that the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift and the change can be made from the special hold to the normal hold) without changing. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 12) In any of the means 8 to the means 11, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third aspect changes to the second aspect, the display of the specific display displayed by the first aspect is displayed. It has a higher advantage than the case where the aspect changes to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K)), even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed. The change pattern (change pattern 411,414) is provided, and the change pattern 411,414 can be determined only in the case of a super reach jackpot). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect.

(Means 13) In any of the means 8 to the means 12, the limiting means for limiting the number of specific displays displayed by the third aspect (for example, in the second embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 100). A portion for executing steps S6005X, S6007X, S6009, and S6010) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game when the change suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 14) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is variable. A specific display means (for example, a first hold storage display unit 9a, a second hold storage display unit 9b, an active display unit 9F) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the display is provided. The display pattern of the specific display includes the specific corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area (for example, the active display unit 9F) (for example, the display colors of blue, red, and gold shown in FIG. 45 (6) in the modification 2). The first display pattern (for example, display pattern A) for displaying (active display) and the movable body (for example, the movable member 78) are operated in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the movable body and the variable display are supported. A second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying the special correspondence display (for example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5) in the modification 2) is included, and the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern. The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between the case where the display is displayed and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (for example, in the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern B is better. It is allocated so that the ratio of big hits is higher than that of the display pattern A). According to such a configuration, since the effect of operating the movable body in the area corresponding to the predetermined area is executed, the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and the specific display can be displayed by any display pattern. It is possible to pay attention to whether it is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 15) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. It is provided with specific display means (for example, first hold storage display unit 9a, second hold storage display unit 9b, active display unit 9F) capable of displaying specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display. The display pattern of the specific display includes the specific corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in the predetermined area (for example, the active display unit 9F) (for example, in the modified example 3, the blue color shown in FIG. 45 (6) as in the modified example 2. In the first display pattern (for example, display pattern A) for displaying (active display of red or gold display color) and a special image (for example, in modification 2) different from the specific corresponding display in the area corresponding to a predetermined area. A second display pattern (for example, display pattern B) for displaying the telop image 201) shown in FIG. 52 (5) and displaying the special correspondence display corresponding to the special image and the variable display is included, and the first display pattern is included. The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between the case where the specific display is displayed by the display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (for example, in the modified example 3, similarly to the modified example 2). As shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern B is allocated so that the rate of big hits is higher than that of the display pattern A). According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display, and which display pattern is used to display the specific display. Can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 16) In the means 14, the revariable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the variable display is temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, in FIG. 47). A revariable display executing means (for example, a portion in which a process table including a pseudo-ream is selected in steps S8010 and S8011 in the effect control microcomputer 100 and steps S8013 and S8105 are executed) is provided. The revariable display executing means can operate the movable body when the variable display is temporarily stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is moved at the timing of the temporary stop display. (Move slightly upward), the specific display means hides the special correspondence display when the movable body is operated when the variable display is temporarily stopped (for example, for effect control in the modification 4). The microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute step S8506X to temporarily erase the active image 9E at the timing of the temporary stop display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of temporarily stopping the variable display and reduce the processing load of the display.

(Means 17) In any one of the means 14 to the means 16, the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, blue, red, and gold display colors), and is specified by any of the display modes. Depending on whether the corresponding display is displayed, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs (for example, in the modification example 2, as shown in FIG. 50, when the super reach jackpot is obtained, the non-reach loss or the super reach is lost. Compared to the case of out-of-order, the rate of change to the active display of the red display color is higher than the rate of change to the active display of the blue display color), there are multiple types of special correspondence display The display mode (for example, blue and red display colors) is included, and the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which display mode displays the special correspondence display (for example, in the second modification). As shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the rate of change to the active image 9E of the red display color is the ratio of the blue display color as compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. It may be configured to be higher than the rate of change to the active image 9E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of display mode the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display are, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 18) In the means 17, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (for example, in the modification 2, the active display and the active image are each in blue. It may be displayed in the display color, and the active display and the active image may be displayed in the red display color respectively), the specific correspondence display may be displayed depending on the specific display mode, and the specific display. Depending on the display mode corresponding to the mode, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the display mode (for example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 50, the active image is displayed in red and the active image is displayed. The displayed case may be configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than the active display displayed in the red display color). According to such a configuration, even if the display modes correspond to each other, it is possible to pay attention to which type of display mode is the specific correspondence display or the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(Means 19) In the means 17 or the means 18, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (for example, in the modification 2, the active display and the active image are described. It may be displayed in blue display color, and the active display and active image may be displayed in red display color respectively), and the specific correspondence display may be displayed depending on the specific display mode. The rate at which the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display are further changed differs depending on the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (for example, FIG. 50 is shown in FIG. 50 in the modification 2). As described above, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed). According to such a configuration, the type of the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display can be associated with the degree of expectation that the display mode is further changed, and the effect of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display is clarified. can do.

(Means 20) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, which is shown in a specific area as a specific display (for example, in the second modification, FIG. 46 (5)). In the specific display means (for example, in the modification 2) capable of displaying the special correspondence display (for example, the active image 9E) corresponding to the variable display over the display screen of the effect display device 9 (the area located above the movable member 78). A portion for executing step S8503 in the effect control microcomputer 100 and a specific effect execution means (for example, step S8010 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, pseudo-ream) in an area including the specific area. , S8011, a part in which a process table including a pseudo-ream is selected and steps S8013 and S8105 are executed), and the specific display means makes it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the special correspondence display when the specific effect is executed. (For example, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 moves slightly upward, and the active image 9E becomes difficult to see due to the movable member 78). It is characterized by that. According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize appropriate display control when the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect are executed in duplicate, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which a CPU in a main board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a symbol specification command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the hold notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol change start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the action production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the action production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change of a production symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect mode of the hold notice effect in the modification 1. It is a front view which looked at the pachinko game machine 1 in the modification 2 from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production mode of the active notice effect in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production mode of the active notice effect in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect mode when the pseudo-ream in the modification 2 is executed. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the active notice effect setting process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the active notice effect decision table in the modification 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production mode of the active notice effect in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the modification 4. It is a flowchart which shows the hold notice effect setting process in the modification 5. It is a flowchart which shows the hold notice effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won a prize in the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win a starting prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 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 starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

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

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

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

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

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the second special symbol is displayed. 2), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

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

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the 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 15 increases, and the starting prize is easily won (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the variation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. It can be done more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, a valid start winning prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed 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). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

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

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

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. It receives the effect control command and controls the display of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power supply cutoff signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power supply cutoff detection process, when the CPU 56 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 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for 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 (the special symbol display control process). Step S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“○” and “×”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “×”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of non-reach loss, the case where the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream or the slip effect is not included is shown, but in the case of non-reach loss. Also, it may be configured to provide a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

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

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

7 (A) to 7 (C) are explanatory views showing variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for big hits. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is set to a random number for the variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type. A table that is referenced to determine one of multiple types based on.

The fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C for each jackpot are numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random number values for the fluctuation pattern type determination, and are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3. , A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of the special CA4-1 and the special CA4-2 is set.

For example, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7 (A) used when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and FIG. 7 (B) used when the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot”. The allocation of the determination values for the variation pattern types of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3 is different between the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in the above.

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

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, it can be seen that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

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

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

Further, FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits. The variation pattern type determination table 132D for small hits determines the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number for determination of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to to determine the random number. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7D, when it is decided to make a small hit, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the fluctuation pattern type is shown. ..

8 (A) to 8 (C) are explanatory views showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Of these, FIG. 8A shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is less than 3. Further, FIG. 8B shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 8C shows the deviation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C, when it is determined that the variable display result is an deviation pattern, the variation pattern type is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random number for determination of the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to to determine the random number.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, when the game is out of order and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251. If this is the case, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, when the game is out of alignment and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89. If so, regardless of the total number of pending storages, at least the variation display of the normal variation without reach (without the effect such as pseudo-ream or slip effect) is executed (variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10 described later, it is possible to obtain a fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 of the non-reach normal fluctuation). With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (variable pattern type determination table 135A, 135B for loss) is at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variable pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number) stored by the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) for a part. It is configured so that a common determination value (1 to 89 in the example shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B) is assigned. In addition, as shown in this embodiment, the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" means that, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, and is not accompanied by an effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect. It is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when it does not become a big hit.

9 (A) and 9 (B) are explanatory views showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type and the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It is a table referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the random number for. The fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B for each are selected as the tables to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number for the variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is "big hit". Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to a certain case.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination table 138A has a plurality of variation patterns based on random numbers for determination of variation patterns according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "out of alignment". A table referenced to determine one of the types. The out-of-order variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 17) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is obtained, and the type of big hit at the time of starting winning. , It is determined which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type falls within. In addition, it is possible to send an effect control command (a command for specifying a winning determination result) indicating the content of the winning determination result. The winning judgment result specification command includes an effect control command (design specification command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is obtained, whether or not a small hit is obtained, and a judgment result of the type of big hit among the winning judgment results. Among the winning determination results, there is an effect control command (variation category command) that indicates a determination result (judgment result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within. In this embodiment, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for specifying the type of the big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and the control is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. I do. In addition, a value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variable category command, and control is performed to transmit the effect to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can recognize the type of the big hit. Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

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

12 and 13 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in this embodiment, which game state is used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variable pattern type at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that the value of is in the range of any determination value, and the variable category command is transmitted.

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

The thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories belong to are specifically for deviations shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. It is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of judgment values assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type judgment table. This also applies to the subsequent variation categories 8 to 9, 21 to 29, and is assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 7 (A) to 7 (D) and FIG. 8 (C). The threshold value used for the category determination is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of the determined determination values.

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

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

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets "10 (H)" in the EXT data as the variation category. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "11 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). The variable category 22 command is sent. Next, the CPU 56 sets "12 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3). The variable category 23 command is sent.

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

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

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

In addition, since the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the winning judgment is made at the start winning and when the variable display is actually started, the fluctuation indicated by the winning judgment result specification command is used. It may happen that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, and super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of reserved storages. (See FIGS. 7 and 8), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a hold notice effect, which is a kind of look-ahead notice effect, is executed based on the winning determination result that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, or super CA3-3. To. It should be noted that the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 (specifically, the variation category 1 command, are specified only when it is determined that the variation pattern types are non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5, and super CA3-3. The variable category 7 command, the variable category 23 command, and the variable category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variable category command may not be transmitted in the case of a winning determination result of other variation pattern types. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that the command is other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. good.

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

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

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

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 starts the first start winning opening 13 if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 13. If a prize has been won, the process of passing through the first start port switch is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, the CPU 56 has generated a start winning in the second start winning opening 14. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any of the processes of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the storage number (total pending storage number) of the numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. If it is a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 has a background designation command (normal state background designation command, time saving state background designation command, probability change state background designation command) and a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation). It also controls the transmission of commands (commands and second symbol variation specification commands).

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

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

Processing during special symbol change (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S312. Further, FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (Whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the 1-held storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) (). Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern are extracted and saved. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol. good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number in the variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the process of passing the second start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (B). In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (formed in the RAM 55) (). Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern are extracted and saved. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number in the variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal big hit determination value, and confirms whether or not they match (step). S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning a prize at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started. By executing the winning effect processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, and which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the fluctuation pattern type is. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer is based on the judgment result at the time of winning. A hold notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a super reach will occur during the variable display of the effect symbol by 100 is executed.

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

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 has the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and the small hit determination value. And confirm whether they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56 is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed), the small hit determined in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is set. Judge whether or not it matches the judgment value.

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for disengagement according to the determination result in step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program that performs threshold value determination is incorporated in advance, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of any determination value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variable category command shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is determined.

For example, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 219 or less, and when the threshold value is 219 or less (that is, 1 to 219). Determines to set "07 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is not 219 or less (that is, when the threshold value is 220 to 251), it is determined that "08 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 89 or less, and if the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 1 to 89). Determines to set "00 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, when it is 90 to 99), it is determined that "01 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, when it is 100 to 169), it is determined that "02 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, when it is 170 to 199), it is determined that "03 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that "04 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that "05 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12). Further, when the threshold value is not 229 or less (that is, when it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "06 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 12).

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 shall set a threshold value 251 and, in step S232 described later, determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). , It is determined that "18 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data "18 (H)" is set as it is without performing the threshold value determination.

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B ( Step S229). In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A). It is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217B), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine the jackpot type. It is determined whether it is a "normal jackpot", a "probability change jackpot", or a "sudden probability variation jackpot".

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

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

For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it determines that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 74 or less, and if the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). Further, when the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when it is 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). Further, when the threshold value is not 149 or less (that is, when it is 150 to 251), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

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

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that "a sudden probability change big hit", the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines in step S232, which will be described later, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 100 or less, and when the threshold value is 100 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 100). Determines to set "16 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13). Further, when the threshold value is not 100 or less (that is, when it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 13).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for determining the variation pattern type extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is in the range of any determination value. (Step S232).

In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is set, and the variation pattern type set in step S232 is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of values of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and which variation pattern type is used.

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 has "00 (H)" to "08 (H)" and "10" as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, depending on which fluctuation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H) ”” to “18 (H)” are set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

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

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

20 to 22 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception 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 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol) (step S614), the effect control The CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (effect control command indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type) (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 receives. The displayed display result specification command is stored in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (an effect control command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed) (step S619), the effect is produced. The control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

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

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

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command (effect control command that specifies that the first hold storage number has increased by 1) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 is the first received. The hold storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S626). However, when the game state is in the probability change state, the time saving state, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted, and only the first hold storage number addition designation command is transmitted. (Refer to steps S1215A to S1219A), in that case, the effect control CPU 101 inputs the received first hold storage number addition designation command to the empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first storage area.

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

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number addition designation command (effect control command that specifies that the second hold storage number has increased by 1) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 receives the second effect control command. The hold storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S630).

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

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command (effect control command that specifies that the first hold storage number has decreased by 1) (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 has the first hold storage. The hold display on the display unit 9a is erased one by one, the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one, and the first hold storage number display on the first hold storage display unit 9a is updated (step S634). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S635).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number subtraction designation command (effect control command that specifies that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1) (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 has the second hold storage. The hold display on the display unit 9b is erased one by one, the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one, and the second hold storage number display on the second hold storage display unit 9b is updated (step S637). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM (step S638).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (effect control command that specifies a background display when the game state is the normal state) (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be used is changed to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen having a blue display color) (step S640). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the time saving state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state is reset (step S641).

If the received effect control command is a time-saving state background specification command (effect control command for specifying a background display when the game state is a time-reduced state) (step S642), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be used is changed to a background screen corresponding to the time saving state (for example, a background screen having a green display color) (step S643). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S644). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state is reset (step S645).

If the received effect control command is a probabilistic state background specification command (effect control command for designating a background display when the game state is probable change state) (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9. The background screen to be used is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen having a red display color) according to the probability change state (step S647). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change state flag (step S648).

If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (effect control command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started) (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 is the first symbol. The variable specification command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (effect control command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 is the second symbol. The variable specification command reception flag is set (step S652).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S653). For example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot start specification command (displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game), the jackpot start specification command reception flag is set and the received effect control command is received. If is a big hit end specification command (displaying the big hit end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit game), the big hit end specification command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes the hold notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of the hold notice effect and the change pattern (step S800A).

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

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

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

Process during effect symbol change (step S802): Controls the switching timing and the like of each change state (change rate) 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 the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the hold notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first receives one set of start winning commands (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a new set) of the second hold storage number addition designation command) has been received (step S6001). Specifically, one set of symbol specification command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition specification command (first hold storage number addition specification command or second hold storage number addition specification command) is displayed in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a new command for starting a set of winning prizes has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If one set of commands at the time of starting winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S6002). If the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (that is, if it is the probability change state or the time reduction state), the process is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display is started in the normal manner at the time of starting prize, and then the hold display is changed to special hold, blue hold, or red hold at the timing of the hold shift. However, the fact that the first hold storage number is only 1 at the timing of the start winning means that when the hold shift of the first hold storage is performed after that, the hold is immediately exhausted and the variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room to execute the hold notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined that the hold notice effect cannot be executed unless the first hold storage number is 2 or more in step S6004, and the process is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

25 and 26 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special / specific hold) and normal hold (with special hold). , Blue hold, red hold, specific hold A, and normal hold (via specific hold B), each of which is determined. Of these, "normal hold (via special hold)" means that after changing to special hold at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, it will finally be changed to normal hold at the timing of the subsequent hold shift. It is a return, and the final display mode itself is usually on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. Further, "normal hold (via specific hold B)" means that after changing to the specific hold B once at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, it finally returns to the normal hold at the timing of the subsequent hold shift. The final display mode itself is usually on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, "normal hold (without going through special / specific hold)" does not change to special hold at all, and remains normal hold until the hold is exhausted and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the hold notice effect itself.

Further, the "blue hold" is a hold notice effect that changes to a blue hold suggesting that the display mode of the hold display may eventually become a big hit. Further, the "red hold" is a hold notice effect that changes to a red hold, which suggests that the display mode of the hold display is more likely to be a big hit than the blue hold. Further, "specific hold A" means that after the change to the specific hold A at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, the specific hold A does not change at the timing of the subsequent hold shift, and the specific hold A is finally displayed. The pending notice effect, which is an aspect, is executed.

In this embodiment, when "blue hold" or "red hold" is determined, even if a special hold or a specific hold is displayed, the blue color suggests that the action effect to be executed after that may be a big hit. Since it changes to hold or red hold, it is classified as a hold notice effect of the success pattern. In addition, when it is determined as "normal hold (via special hold)", "specific hold A" or "normal hold (via special hold B)", special hold or specific hold is displayed, and then the action effect is produced. Is executed, it does not change to blue hold or red hold, and it does not change to the specific hold A until the end or returns to normal hold, so it is classified as a hold notice effect of a failure pattern.

If the first hold storage number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, so the hold display is temporarily changed to special hold or specific hold. There is no room for it. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first hold storage number "2" shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (C), the normal hold (without passing through the special / specific hold), the blue hold, and the red hold are shown. Judgment values are assigned to each of them, and there is no allocation of judgment values to normal hold (via special hold), specific hold A, and normal hold (via specific hold B).

In addition, when the hold display is configured to be changeable multiple times during one variable display or the active display is configured to be displayable, even if the first hold storage number is 2. A special hold or a specific hold may be configured to be displayable.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, when the variable category indicated by the variable category command is out of reach, out of super reach, or a super reach jackpot, the hold notice effect can be executed. When the variable category indicated by the variable category command is configured and the variable category is other than the variable category, the effect control CPU 101 sets the final display mode of the hold display as it is to "normal hold (without special / specific hold)". , And decide not to execute the hold notice effect.

When the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) of the effect control CPU 101 is "2", the variable category indicated by the variable category command is not. If it indicates a reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 12), select the final display mode determination table for two pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 25 (A), and the variation indicated by the variation category command. If the category indicates a super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), select the two pending and final display mode determination table for the super reach loss shown in FIG. 25 (B), and use the variable category command. If the variable category shown indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), the two hold and final display mode determination table for the super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 25 (C) are selected. .. Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4", the effect control CPU 101 uses a variable category command. If the variable category shown indicates non-reach loss (variable category 1 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 26 (D) is selected. , If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), the final display mode for holding 3 to 4 and super reach loss shown in FIG. 26 (E). If the decision table is selected and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), the holding 3 to 4 pieces and super are shown in FIG. 26 (F). Select the final display mode determination table for the reach jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach loss or a super reach jackpot, a blue hold is finally performed rather than a normal hold, as compared with a case of a non-reach loss. The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the degree of expectation for super reach (reach reliability) is higher than the case where the hold display is finally changed to normal hold. It's getting higher.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the result is bluer than the normal hold as compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the final red color is higher than that of the blue hold, as compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, the expectation for a big hit (big hit reliability) is highest when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold, and the next big hit is when the hold display finally changes to blue hold. The expectation for the jackpot (big hit reliability) is high, and the expectation for the jackpot (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the game is finally put on hold.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, there is a case where the hold notice effect can be executed when the winning determination result is a non-reach loss, a super reach loss, and a super reach jackpot. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when there is a variable category that can be specified to be normal reach, the hold notice effect may be executed based on the fact that the winning determination result is out of normal reach or a normal reach jackpot.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when comparing "specific hold A" and "normal hold (via specific hold B)", which are failure patterns in which the specific hold is displayed, "specific hold" is compared. The selection rate of "A" is lower than that of "normal hold (via specific hold B)". Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific holds, the rate of the failure pattern is lower than that when the specific hold B is displayed, and finally the blue hold or the red color is displayed. The rate of change to hold is high.

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

27 to 30 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 27 to 30, the special Δ indicates the special hold of the triangular display, and the special □ indicates the special hold of the rectangular display. Further, the specific A indicates a specific hold A, and the specific B indicates a specific hold B.

When the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) of the effect control CPU 101 is "2", the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue. If it is on hold, select the two hold and change pattern determination table for blue hold shown in FIG. 27 (A), and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red hold, it is shown in FIG. 27 (B). Select the change pattern determination table for 2 hold and red hold.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for two hold and blue hold so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 27B, determination values are assigned to the change pattern determination table for two hold and red hold so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the hold shift. Further, the change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as a normal hold at the time of the start winning, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the hold shift. That is, the fact that the first hold storage number is "2" means that the hold shift timing is only once, so the blue hold or red hold in the final display mode is held as it is at the hold shift timing without going through the special hold. Change to.

Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3", the effect control CPU 101 has the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (via special hold), the change pattern determination table for three holds and normal hold (via special hold) shown in FIG. 27 (C) is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is a blue hold, the three hold shown in FIG. 27 (D) and the change pattern determination table for the blue hold are selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the red hold, FIG. 27 (E) is used. If the change pattern determination table for 3 hold and red hold shown in FIG. 28 is selected and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific hold A, the 3 hold and the specific hold A shown in FIG. 28 (F) are used. If the change pattern determination table is selected and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is normal hold (via specific hold B), three holds and normal hold (via specific hold B) shown in FIG. 28 (G). Select the change pattern determination table for.

As shown in FIG. 27 (C), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32 in the change pattern determination table for three hold and normal hold. The change pattern 31 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to normal hold again at the timing. Further, in the change pattern 32, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), in the change pattern determination table for three hold and blue hold, determination values are set for the change pattern 33, the change pattern 34, the change pattern 351 and the change pattern 352, respectively. Allocated. The change pattern 33 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing. Further, the change pattern 34 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing of the shift. Further, the change pattern 351 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing. Further, the change pattern 352 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 35, the change pattern 36, and the change pattern 353 in the change pattern determination table for three hold and red hold, respectively. .. The change pattern 35 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing. Further, the change pattern 36 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing of the shift. Further, the change pattern 353 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28F, determination values are assigned only to the change pattern 354 in the change pattern determination table for the three holds and the specific hold A. The change pattern 354 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display to be notified remains the specific hold A and does not change.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 355 in the change pattern determination table for three hold and normal hold (via the specific hold B). The change pattern 355 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be announced to normal hold again.

Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "4", the effect control CPU 101 has the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (via special hold), the change pattern determination table for 4 holds and normal hold (via special hold) shown in FIG. 29 (H) is selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is a blue hold, the four hold and the change pattern determination table for the blue hold shown in FIG. 29 (I) are selected. Further, if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is reserved in red, the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates non-reach off or super reach off (variable category 1 or variable category 7 shown in FIG. 12). ), Select the change pattern determination table for 4 hold and non-reach off / super reach off and red hold shown in FIG. 29 (J), and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates a super reach jackpot. If it is (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), the change pattern determination table for four hold, super reach jackpot and red hold shown in FIG. 30 (K) is selected. If the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the specific hold A, the four hold and change pattern determination table for the specific hold A shown in FIG. 30 (L) are selected, and the final display mode determined in step S6005 is selected. If is a normal hold (via the specific hold B), the change pattern determination table for the four holds and the normal hold (via the specific hold B) shown in FIG. 30 (M) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 29 (H), determination values are assigned to the change pattern 401, the change pattern 402, the change pattern 403, and the change pattern 404 in the change pattern determination table for four hold and normal hold. ing. The change pattern 401 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 402 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 403 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 404 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, the change pattern 408, the change pattern 451 and the change pattern 452 are displayed in the change pattern determination table for four hold and blue hold. Judgment values are assigned to each. The change pattern 405 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 406 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 407 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 408 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 451 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold A at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 452 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold B at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K), a change pattern determination table for holding 4 and non-reach off / super reach off and red hold, and 4 hold and super reach jackpot and red hold. In the change pattern determination table for use, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 409, the change pattern 410, the change pattern 411, the change pattern 412, the change pattern 413, the change pattern 414, and the change pattern 453, respectively.

The change pattern 409 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the second hold shift. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 410 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 411 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed again in the normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 412 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 413 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 414 changes the hold display of the notice target to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and the second hold. It is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed again in the normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 453 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold B at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (L), determination values are assigned only to the change pattern 454 in the change pattern determination table for the four holds and the specific hold A. The change pattern 454 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold A, and the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold A even at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (M), a determination value is assigned only to the change pattern 455 in the change pattern determination table for four hold and normal hold (via the specific hold B). The change pattern 455 changes the hold display of the notice target to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the start winning, and at the timing of the second hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold B, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing of the third hold shift.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in this embodiment, when the first hold storage number is "4", the hold display to be announced is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the first hold is held. It is configured to be changed to special hold or specific hold at the timing of shift, and can be changed to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold at the timing of the third and subsequent hold shifts. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display to be announced is displayed at the fourth position (state after the start winning) on the first hold storage display unit 9a, it is displayed at the third position. When is present (the state after the first hold shift), the hold display to be announced does not change from special hold or specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to 27 (E) and FIG. 28, in this embodiment, even when the first reserved storage number is "3", the reserved display to be notified is normally displayed at the time of starting winning. Since it is displayed as a hold, when the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the third position in the first hold storage display unit 9a (the state after the start winning prize), the hold display of the notice target is a special hold or There is no change from specific hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hold display of the notice target is unlikely to change from the special hold or the specific hold to the normal hold during the period when the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth and third positions. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing the hold display of the notice target from the special hold to the normal hold at an early stage, and to prevent the effect of the hold notice effect from being reduced when the hold notice effect is executed. ..

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

Further, in this embodiment, the action effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold or the specific hold is displayed, and even if the action effect is executed, the hold display to be notified is the special hold or the specific hold. It may remain on hold and may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift from the special hold. Can be changed to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The special hold does not change, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only the case where one action effect returns from the special hold to the normal hold, but also the case where a plurality of action effects are executed and the special hold returns to the normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the hold notice effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to 27 (E), FIGS. 29 (H) to (J), and FIG. 30 (K), in this embodiment, the special hold of the triangle display and the rectangular display are displayed as the special hold. There are two types, special hold, but when the special hold in rectangular display is displayed, the red hold is displayed as the final display mode compared to the case where the special hold in triangle display is displayed. The percentage is high. On the contrary, when the special hold of the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than that of the case where the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K), in this embodiment, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is returned). There is a change pattern (change pattern 411,414) that makes the red hold appear to be revived and displayed after being discouraged, and only when it becomes a super reach jackpot, this revival pattern change pattern 411, Judgment values are assigned so that 414 can be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the red hold is finally reached after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the jackpot will be confirmed, as compared with the case where the special hold is simply changed to the red hold. , The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

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

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are provided only when the final display mode is the red hold is shown, but the same revival is also shown when the final display mode is the blue hold. It may be configured to provide a pattern change pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K), the winning determination result is non-reach off / super reach off or super only when the number of hold is 4 and the red hold is changed. The case where different change pattern determination tables are used depending on whether the reach jackpot is used is shown, but it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the change pattern determination table for two or three holds shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (E) and FIGS. 28 (F) and 28 (G), and FIGS. 29 (H), (I) and 30. The four hold, normal hold, specific hold A, or blue hold change pattern determination table shown in (L) and (M) are also configured to use different change pattern determination tables according to the winning determination result. May be good. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is held in blue as described above, the non-reach is lost due to the mode similar to those in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30 (K). / When a change pattern determination table for super reach loss and a change pattern determination table for super reach jackpot are provided, and after returning to normal hold once from special hold or specific hold, it finally becomes blue hold. May be configured so that the jackpot is confirmed or the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is high.

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

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (J), as a change pattern determination table for four hold and red hold, a table common to the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss. Although the case of using is shown, it may be configured to use different change pattern determination tables depending on the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 (D) and 29 (I), when the specific hold A is displayed, it is finally compared with the case where the specific hold B is displayed. The rate of change to blue hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (E), 29 (J), and 30 (K), it is configured so that the specific hold B may be finally changed to red hold only when the specific hold B is displayed. ing. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display changes from the specific hold B, the red hold has a higher expectation (reliability) for the jackpot than when the hold display changes from the specific hold A. The rate of change to is high.

Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, if the hold display is configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the hold display changes from the specific hold B, for example, the hold display. May change from the specific hold A to the red hold at a low rate.

Further, the example of the change pattern shown in FIGS. 27 to 30 is an example, and various change patterns may be provided. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold or the specific hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown, but the special hold or the specific hold is displayed from the timing of the start winning. Alternatively, a change pattern for changing from a normal hold to a special hold or a specific hold may be provided at the timing of the second and subsequent hold shifts. Further, for example, a change pattern may be provided so as to change to a blue hold and then to a red hold.

Further, in FIGS. 27 to 30, only the change pattern in which the special hold of either the triangle display or the rectangular display is displayed or the change pattern in which the specific hold of either the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed is provided. However, for example, the special hold of the triangle display changes to the special hold of the rectangular display, and the special hold of the rectangular display changes to the special hold of the triangle display. A change pattern such as a change from the specific hold A to the specific hold B or a change from the specific hold B to the specific hold A may be provided.

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 23. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 23. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 has a chance pattern (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8001. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when the received display result specification command indicates "normal big hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. do. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number symbols as the stop symbols.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of 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 symbols on the left and right are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of being in a probabilistic state (odd number symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it will not be in a probabilistic state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probability variation symbol. Also called.

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

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

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

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

If there is a timing in which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold display, which is the execution timing of the action effect, is the specific hold A. Confirm (step S8006A). If it is the specific hold A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the action effect A (step S8006B). If it is not the specific hold A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display, which is the execution timing of the action effect, is the specific hold B (step S8006C). If it is the specific hold B, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the action effect B (step S8006D).

In this embodiment, it is decided to unconditionally execute the action effect A in the case of the specific hold A, and to unconditionally execute the action effect B in the case of the specific hold B. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a lottery process based on a random number may be executed, and an action effect to be executed may be determined from a plurality of types of action effects. Even in the case of such a configuration, for example, in the case of the specific hold A, the action effect A is executed at a high rate, and in the case of the specific hold B, the action effect B is executed at a high rate. It suffices that the type of action effect differs depending on whether the specific hold A or the specific hold B is used.

If it is not the specific hold B, the effect control CPU 101 selects a table according to the change mode of the hold display as the action effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the action effect (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected action effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the effect effect (step S8008).

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

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

34 and 35 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the action effect determination table. The effect control CPU 101 selects the action effect effect determination table for the special Δ → normal hold shown in FIG. 34 (A) at the timing of changing from the special hold of the triangle display to the normal hold based on the change pattern. Further, at the timing when the rectangular display changes from the special hold to the normal hold, the special □ → action effect determination table for the normal hold shown in FIG. 34 (B) is selected. Further, if the timing does not change from the special hold of the triangle display to the special hold of the triangle display as it is, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → special Δ shown in FIG. 34 (C) is selected. Further, if the timing does not change from the special hold of the rectangular display to the special hold of the rectangular display as it is, the action effect determination table for the special □ → special □ shown in FIG. 34 (D) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the triangle display to the blue hold, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → blue hold shown in FIG. 35 (E) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the blue hold, the action effect determination table for the special □ → blue hold shown in FIG. 35 (F) is selected. Further, when the timing changes from the special hold of the triangle display to the red hold, the action effect determination table for the special Δ → red hold shown in FIG. 35 (G) is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the red hold, the action effect determination table for the special □ → red hold shown in FIG. 35 (H) is selected.

As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, determination values are assigned to each of no action effect, action effect A, action effect B, and action effect C in the action effect determination table. In this embodiment, there are three types of action effects A to C as the types of action effects, but the present invention is not limited to such modes, and for example, only two types of action effects are used. It may be configured or configured to use four or more types of action effects.

As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in this embodiment, when the action effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold is high. Further, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of the special hold that does not change is high. Further, when the action effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold is high.

The action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B) is a table used when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, and the pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display to one with a low degree of expectation. Although it is a table for selecting, the action effect A is a pattern action effect that lowers the display mode of the hold display to one with a low degree of expectation because the selection ratio of the action effect A is particularly high. It can be said (Pattern 1). Further, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 34 (C) and 34 (D) is a table used when the special hold remains unchanged, and is a table for selecting a pattern for maintaining the display mode of the hold display as it is. However, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is particularly high, it can be said that the action effect B is an action effect of a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display as it is (Pattern 2). Further, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 35 (E) to 35 (H) is a table used when the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, and the display mode of the hold display is highly expected. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be created, and since the selection ratio of the action effect C is particularly high, the action effect C is an action effect of a pattern that makes the display mode of the hold display highly expected. It can be said that (Pattern 3).

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

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in the case where the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are different depending on which display mode the reserved display changes in the current variable display. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the change mode of the variable display this time, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type may be different depending on which final display mode the reserved display changes to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the mode of variation set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the variation time timer value (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Without going through, the process proceeds to step S8305.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect will be described. 39 to 42 are explanatory views showing an example of an effect mode of the hold notice effect. Of these, FIG. 39 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target changes to the special hold once and finally changes to the red hold. Further, FIG. 40 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target is once changed to the special hold and finally returns to the normal hold. Further, FIG. 41 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the specific hold A. Further, FIG. 42 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the specific hold B. In addition, in FIGS. 39 to 42, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

First, with reference to FIG. 39, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally changes to red hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved storage number is 3, and the first reserved storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that it was made to do. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold, and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangular display based on the change pattern 410 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), a character B appears as an action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target does not change as a special hold based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 39 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 39 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect C (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 39 (8), the action effect C is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), a character C appears as an action effect C, and an effect in which the character C throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), when the end timing of the action effect C is reached, the hold display of the advance notice changes from the special hold to the red hold based on the change pattern 410 (steps S8107, S8108). reference).

In the example shown in FIG. 39, the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined, FIG. 39 ( In 3) to (8), the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 39, the case where the red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the blue hold is determined as the final display mode, FIG. 39 ( In 9), the special hold changes to the blue hold.

Next, with reference to FIG. 40, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target finally returns to the normal hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 40 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved storage number is 3, and the first reserved storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that it was made to do. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (via special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 40 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special hold of the triangular display based on the change pattern 402 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 40 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), a character B appears as an action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 40 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target does not change as a special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 40 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 40 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward a special hold is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 40 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display of the advance notice changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the case where the special hold of the triangle display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying the special hold of the rectangular display is determined, FIG. 40 ( In 3) to (8), the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 41, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the specific hold A will be described. As shown in FIG. 41 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved storage number is 3, and the first reserved storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that it was made to do. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be the specific hold A, and the change pattern 454 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 41 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 41 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), it is assumed that when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 454, and it is decided to execute the action effect A (. See step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (5), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward the specific hold A is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display to be announced does not change as the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 41 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 41 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), it is assumed that when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 454, and it is decided to execute the action effect A (. See step S8006B). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 41 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward the specific hold A is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 41 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display of the notice target does not change as the specific hold A based on the change pattern 454, and the specific hold A does not change. It becomes the final display mode as it is.

In the example shown in FIG. 41, the case where the specific hold A does not change is shown, but when the final display mode changes to the blue hold, the change from the specific hold A to the blue hold in FIG. 41 (9). do.

Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the specific hold B will be described. As shown in FIG. 42 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 while the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved storage number is 3, and the first reserved storage number is increased to 4, and the normal hold is increased by 1 in the first reserved storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that it was made to do. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be the specific hold B, and the change pattern 455 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 42 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the specific hold B based on the change pattern 455 (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 42 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), it is assumed that when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 455, and it is decided to execute the action effect B (. See step S8006D). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), a case is shown in which a character B appears as an action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a specific hold B is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display to be announced does not change as the specific hold B based on the change pattern 455. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 42 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 42 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), it is assumed that when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 455, and it is decided to execute the action effect B (. See step S8006D). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 42 (8), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), a case is shown in which a character B appears as an action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward a specific hold B is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (9), when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display to be announced changes from the specific hold B to the normal hold based on the change pattern 455 (step S8109, See S8110).

In the example shown in FIG. 42, the case where the specific hold B is changed to the normal hold is shown, but when the final display mode is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, the specific hold B is shown in FIG. 42 (9). Changes from to blue hold or red hold.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, when the first hold storage number becomes 4 at the time of starting winning, the first action effect does not change as the specific hold B, and the second action. Although the case where the specific hold B is changed to the normal hold is shown in the effect, it may be configured so that the specific hold B may be changed to the normal hold in the first action effect.

In the hold notice effect shown in FIGS. 39 to 42, the way of showing the action effect may be different depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display does not change as a special hold or a specific hold, a character display such as "failure" is displayed, or if the hold display changes from a special hold or a specific hold to a normal hold, a "major failure" is displayed. Characters may be displayed, or characters such as "success" may be displayed when the hold display changes from a special hold or a specific hold to a blue hold or a red hold.

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

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display a specific display (in this example, a hold display) corresponding to the variable display, and after displaying the specific display, the display mode of the specific display is set. It is possible to execute a change suggestion effect (in this example, an action effect) that suggests a change. Further, the display modes of the specific display include at least a normal mode (normal hold in this example), a first special mode (specific hold A in this example), and a second special mode (specific hold B in this example). Is included. In addition, when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, the change suggestion effect is produced at a higher rate than when the specific display is displayed by the normal mode. Execute (In this example, the action effect may be executed when the specific hold A or the specific hold B is displayed, and the action effect may not be executed when the normal hold is displayed. ). In addition, the change suggestion effect includes a success pattern that changes to a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the mode of the specific display before the change, and a failure pattern that does not change to a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the mode of the specific display before the change. Included (see Figure 26). Then, when the failure pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode, the display of the specific display by the first special mode is continued (as shown in FIG. 41 in this example). If the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed when the specific hold A is displayed, the change is not changed as the specific hold A), and the change is suggested when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode. When the failure pattern of the effect is executed, the display mode of the specific display changes to the normal mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 42, the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is displayed when the specific hold B is displayed. When executed, it changes from specific hold B to normal hold). Therefore, whether or not the display mode of the specific display after the change suggestion effect of the failure pattern is changed differs depending on the display mode of the specific display before the change suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display before the effect is executed and whether the display mode of the specific display is changed by the change suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is executed, if the specific hold A is displayed, the specific hold A does not change at a rate of 100%, and the specific hold B does not change. When it is displayed, it indicates a case where it changes to a normal hold at a rate of 100%, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the specific hold A is displayed, it may be changed to the normal hold at a low rate, or even if the specific hold B is displayed, the specific hold B may be displayed at a low rate. It may be configured so that it may not change as B.

Further, according to this embodiment, the change is made when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, as compared with the case where the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode. When the suggestion effect is executed, the success pattern is executed at a lower rate (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific hold A is displayed among the specific holds, the specific hold B is displayed. Compared to the case where is displayed, the rate of failure patterns is low, and the rate of eventually changing to blue hold or red hold is high). Further, the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is performed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, as compared with the case where the success pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode. Is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (in this example, FIGS. 27 (D) and 29 (I)). As described above, when the specific hold A is displayed, the rate of finally changing to the blue hold is higher than that when the specific hold B is displayed, and FIGS. 27 (E) and 29 (J) show. And, as shown in FIG. 30 (K), the hold display may eventually change to red hold only when the specific hold B is displayed, and the hold display is better when the hold display changes from the specific hold B. Compared to the case where is changed from the specific hold A, the rate of change to the red hold, which has a higher expectation (reliability) for the big hit, is higher). Therefore, it is possible to further attract attention by executing the change suggestion effect when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of change suggestion effects (in this example, action effects A to C) having different modes. Further, there are a plurality of cases where the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the first special mode and the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode. The ratio of which change suggestion effect is executed among the types of change suggestion effects is different (in this example, when the specific hold A is displayed, the action effect A is executed and the specific hold B is displayed. If so, the action effect B is executed). Therefore, by associating the type of change suggestion effect with the type of special mode, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed.

It should be noted that the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied when the active display is configured to be displayable, and is the same as the specific hold A when, for example, the advance notice effect of the active display of the failure pattern is executed. When the active display of the mode is displayed, the display mode of the active display is not changed, and when the active display of the same mode as the specific hold B is displayed, the display mode is changed to the normal mode. It may be configured in.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display corresponding to the variable display (hold display in this example) can be displayed, and after the specific display is displayed by the first aspect (special hold in this example), the specific display is displayed. It is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a hold notice effect accompanied by an action effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display. Further, as the change effect, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying the specific display by the first aspect and then changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect (blue hold or red hold in this example) having a high advantage. At the same time, as a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed by the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode (usually in this example). It is possible to execute an effect that changes to (hold). The specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower rate of change to the second aspect than the specific display displayed by the first aspect (as shown in FIGS. 27, 29 and 30 in this example). , The change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold is only the change pattern 411,414 that can be selected only when the first hold storage number is 4 at the start winning and the super reach jackpot. The allocation of judgment values is extremely small, and the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404, which do not change while in normal hold, have more allocation of judgment values. In addition, after changing from special hold to normal hold, it changes to red hold. It may not be the case.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower advantage than the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26, special reservation is performed. When changing from to normal hold (in the case of normal hold (via special hold)), the rate of super reach jackpot and super reach loss is lower than in the case of blue hold and red hold, and non-reach is lost. The ratio is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in this embodiment, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, the action effect is not executed after that. However, it may be configured so that the action effect can be executed at a low rate. As such, "the change effect is executed at a different ratio after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect" has a subsequent action when the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold. Some of them have a low production rate.

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

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

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

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

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after displaying the specific display by the first aspect (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is the second aspect (this example) having a high advantage. Then, it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold), and as a change effect, when the specific display is displayed by the first aspect and then the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second aspect. It is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normally reserved in this example). Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode according to the execution mode of the change effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the action effect A is executed in the hold notice effect. When it is done, the rate of change from special hold to normal hold is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first aspect (in this example, a special hold for displaying a triangle and a special hold for displaying a rectangle), and as a change effect, the first aspect (in this example, a special hold). After displaying the specific display, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (blue hold or red hold in this example) having a high advantage, and as the change effect, the first After displaying the specific display according to the aspect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third aspect (normally reserved in this example). Is. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio depending on which type of the first mode the specific display is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 26 (c)). , The rate of change from special hold to normal hold is higher when the special hold in triangle display is displayed than when the special hold in rectangular display is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the special hold is displayed as the first aspect and the normal hold is displayed as the third aspect, and the case where the special hold is changed to the normal hold is shown, but it is limited to such a mode. do not have. For example, the normal hold is displayed in the position of the first aspect, and the third aspect is the completed hold indicating that the display mode of the hold display has been changed (for example, a round display including the character display of "done"). May be configured to display. Hereinafter, a modification 1 in which the completed hold can be displayed will be described.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the hold notice effect in the modified example 1. In the first modification, the processes executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) are shown in FIGS. 24 to 30, 32, 34 to 35, and 37. In the processing and each decision table, it is equivalent to reading special hold as normal hold and replacing normal hold after changing from special hold as finished hold.

Even in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 43, the allocation to the change pattern that changes from the special hold to the red hold after changing the change patterns 411 and 414 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 to the red hold is extremely small. The rate of change from hold to red hold is lower than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold, and completed hold is less advantageous than normal hold.

In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right, a new start prize is generated to the first start winning opening 13. It shall be assumed that it was done. In the example shown in FIG. 43, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved storage number is 3, and the first reserved storage number is increased to 4, and the normal holding is normally held in the first reserved storage display unit 9a. It is assumed that the number is increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be completed hold, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern read as completed hold etc.) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 43 (3). However, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target remains normal hold and does not change based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (4), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 43 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), when the character B appears as the action effect B and the character B throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be announced, the effect is executed. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), even when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, the hold display of the advance notice target remains normal hold and does not change based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 43 (7), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 43 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the variation display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is decided to execute the action effect, and the action effect is performed. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect A (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 43 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), when the character A appears as the action effect A and the character A throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be announced, the effect is executed. Is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43 (8), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 43 (9), when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, the hold display of the advance notice changes from the normal hold to the finished hold based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

According to the modification 1 shown in FIG. 43, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal hold) as the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

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

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

FIG. 44 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 2 as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 44, in the modification 2, in the modification display device 9, the active display unit 9F for displaying the active display between the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is provided. Further, on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 imitating the shape of a dragon is provided, and it is possible to operate so as to overlap a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is. In the example shown in FIG. 44, general winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are provided, and winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a for detecting game balls that have won in these general winning openings are also provided. It is provided.

45 and 46 are explanatory views showing an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect in the second modification. Of these, FIG. 45 shows an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold A is displayed. Further, FIG. 46 shows an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed.

First, with reference to FIG. 45, an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold A is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 45 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a during the change display of the effect symbol, and the active display unit 9F displays the change currently being executed. It is assumed that the corresponding active display is displayed. Further, it is assumed that the first hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a is the hold display of the notice target, and the hold display of the first notice target is displayed in the specific hold A. It shall be. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 45 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (3), there is a case where the hold memory (specific hold A) of the notice target is digested and the variable display of the effect symbol of the notice target is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), based on the start of variable display of the effect symbol to be announced, the digested specific hold A is taken over and the same as the specific hold A is displayed on the active display unit 9F. The active display (hereinafter referred to as active display A) is displayed in the mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), the variation display of the effect symbol to be announced is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and when the predetermined period elapses and the execution timing of the action effect is reached, FIG. 45 (4) As shown in 5), the action effect A is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect in which the character A throws a ball toward the active display A is executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), there is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the execution of the action effect.

Next, when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, if the success pattern is an active notice effect, the active display displayed on the active display unit 9F is changed to blue from the specific active display A as shown in FIG. 45 (6). The display color changes to active display in red. In addition, in the case of the active notice effect of the failure pattern, in FIG. 45 (6), the specific active display A does not change.

Next, with reference to FIG. 46, an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 46 (1), it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a during the change display of the effect symbol, and the active display unit 9F displays the change currently being executed. It is assumed that the corresponding active display is displayed. Further, it is assumed that the first hold display displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a is the hold display of the notice target, and the hold display of the first notice target is displayed in the specific hold B. It shall be. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the effect display device 9 ends the variable display of the effect symbol.

Next, the hold storage is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 46 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 46 (3), there is a case where the hold memory (specific hold B) of the notice target is digested and the variable display of the effect symbol of the notice target is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), based on the start of variable display of the effect symbol to be announced, the digested specific hold B is taken over, and the same as the specific hold B is displayed on the active display unit 9F. The active display (hereinafter referred to as active display B) is displayed in the mode.

Next, when the active display B is displayed by taking over the specific hold B, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), the action effect B is executed immediately after the variable display of the effect symbol to be announced is started. To. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (4), as the action effect B, a predetermined effect image 200 (for example, an image in which the periphery of the active display B shines around the active display B displayed on the active display unit 9F). ) Is displayed. Indicates a case where the effect is executed.

Next, at the end timing of the action effect B, if the success pattern is an active notice effect, the movable member 78 operates as shown in FIG. 46 (5), and the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member. The state is covered by 78, and the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize. In this case, the interface image for displaying the hold display or the active display (the image of the pedestal portion displaying the hold display or the image of the pedestal portion displaying the active display) is also difficult to visually recognize. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), a predetermined active image 9E (for example, a mode in which the upper part of the movable member 78 shines in a region located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9). Image) is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), as the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b become difficult to see, the effect display device 9 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen. The first reserved storage number display unit 9s that displays the first reserved storage number numerically and the second reserved storage number display unit 9t that displays the second reserved storage number numerically are displayed.

The example shown in FIG. 46 shows a case where the active display becomes difficult to see due to the operation of the movable member 78, but the mode is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, the active display itself may be erased, or another image may be displayed on a higher display layer having a higher display priority than the display layer on which the active display is displayed as a display layer (higher in appearance as a player). Since only the image on the layer side can be seen, the active display becomes difficult to see), so that the active display may be difficult to see.

Further, the active image 9E is displayed when the active display displayed on the active display unit 9F becomes difficult to see due to the movable member 78, and is displayed corresponding to the variable display during the current execution. In this sense, it can be said to be a kind of active display. Further, in the second modification, there are two types of display colors of the active image 9E, blue and red, and the degree of expectation for a big hit depends on whether the active image 9E is displayed in blue or the active image 9E is displayed in red. Reliability) is different.

Further, in this example, while the movable member 78 makes it difficult to see the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F, the first reserved storage display unit 9a, It is assumed that the display screen of the effect display device 9 erases the second hold storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F. Even when the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state where it is difficult to see due to the movable member 78, the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the first 2 The hold storage display unit 9b and the active display unit 9F itself may be configured to continuously display.

Further, in this example, while the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b are in a state where it is difficult to see, the first reserved storage number display unit 9s is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Although the case where the second reserved storage number display unit 9t is displayed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in addition to the effect display device 9, a display capable of displaying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is provided, and the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b are in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize. During this period, the display may be configured to display the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number. Further, for example, with respect to both or one of the first reserved storage number display unit 9s and the second reserved storage number display unit 9t, the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b may be displayed during the execution of the effect. It may be configured to always display not only when it is difficult to see.

Further, in this example, the operation of the movable member 78 makes it difficult to visually recognize not only the active display unit 9F but also the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, the active display unit 9F may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable member 78, and the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b may be configured to be visible.

Further, in the case of the active warning effect of the failure pattern, in FIG. 46 (5), the operation of the movable member 78 and the display of the active image 9E are not performed, and the active display A displayed on the active display unit 9F is the active in the normal mode. The display changes to the display (active display in the same manner as the normal hold).

Further, in the second modification, the movable member 78 may operate even when the pseudo-ream is executed during the variable display of the effect symbol. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode when the pseudo-ream in the modified example 2 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the active notice effect is executed when the specific hold B is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 47 (1), the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is the movable member 78. Therefore, the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a covered state, and the active image 9E is displayed above the movable member 78. It is assumed that it is.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), based on the predetermined temporary stop display timing, the left middle right effect symbol is a pseudo-ream chance pattern symbol (in this example, a combination of the symbols of "223"). ) Supposes that the temporary stop is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 moves slightly upward, and the active image 9E becomes difficult to see due to the movable member 78.

Then, at the re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol is resumed and the re-variation is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the movable member 78 moves slightly downward to return to the original position, and the active image 9E returns to a state in which it is easy to see again.

In this example, the active image 9E becomes difficult to see due to the operation of the movable member 78 at the temporary stop display timing of the pseudo-ream, but the movable member 78 at the temporary stop display timing of the pseudo-ream. The display position of the active image 9E may be moved upward in accordance with the operation of the active image 9E to ensure the visibility of the active image 9E.

In the second modification, the movable member 78 may operate during the fluctuation display accompanied by the pseudo-ream according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 47, and when the number of temporary stops and re-variations of the pseudo-ream is a plurality of times, FIG. The operations of the movable member 78 shown in 2) and (3) are also executed a plurality of times according to the number of temporary stops and re-variations.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the second modification. In the second modification, in the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes the active advance notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of the active advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern (step S800B). The processes of steps S300 to S807 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 23.

In the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where only the active notice effect setting process (step S800B) is executed in the effect control process process is shown, but in addition to the active notice effect setting process (step S800B), FIG. 23 shows. The hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) shown may also be executed.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the active notice effect setting process (step S800B) in the modification 2. In the active advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first receives a set of start winning commands (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a new set) of the second hold storage number addition designation command) has been received (step S6501). Specifically, one set of symbol specification command, variable category command, and hold storage number addition specification command (first hold storage number addition specification command or second hold storage number addition specification command) is displayed in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a new command for starting a set of winning prizes has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If one set of commands at the time of starting winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S6502). If the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (that is, if it is the probability change state or the time reduction state), the process is terminated as it is.

If neither the probability change state flag nor the time reduction state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 newly receives the hold storage number addition designation command (new to the start winning command storage area). (Step S6503), it is confirmed whether or not the hold storage number addition designation command stored in is the first hold storage number addition designation command (step S6503). Unless the first hold storage number addition designation command is newly received (that is, the second hold storage number addition designation command is newly received), the process is terminated as it is.

By executing the processes of steps S6502 and S6503, in the second modification, only when a new start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs while the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the step is taken. The processing after S6504 is executed, and the active notice effect can be executed.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in the modification 2, for example, the active notice effect can be executed even when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled to the probabilistic change state or the time saving state. It may be configured.

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

When the first hold storage number addition designation command is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the active advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern based on the latest received variable category command (step S6504). .. In step S6004, the effect control CPU 101 selects an active advance notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of the active advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern based on the latest variable category command. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected active advance notice effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence of the active advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern.

FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the active notice effect determination table in the modification 2. As shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, determination values are assigned to the advance notice patterns 0 to the advance notice pattern 7 in the active advance notice effect determination table. Of these, the notice pattern 0 is a notice pattern indicating that the active notice effect is not executed, and when the notice pattern 0 is determined, the active notice effect is not executed.

In the notice pattern 1, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as a normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then, in the variable display of the notice target. It is a notice pattern in which the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the active display A remains unchanged. Further, in the notice pattern 2, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the active display B is changed to the active display in the normal mode.

Further, in the notice pattern 3, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the active display A is changed to the active display of the blue display color. Further, in the notice pattern 4, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, and finally the active display A is changed to the active display of the red display color.

Further, in the notice pattern 5, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold A at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display A is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A, the active display A is changed to the active display of the blue display color, and then the active display of blue is changed to the active display of gold. be.

Further, in the notice pattern 6, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the active display B is changed to the active image (see FIG. 46) having a blue display color. Further, in the notice pattern 7, after the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the specific hold B at the timing of the first hold shift, and then the change of the notice target. In the display, the active display B is displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B, and finally the active display B is changed to the active image (see FIG. 46) having a red display color.

In the example shown in FIG. 50, the advance notice patterns 1 and 2 do not change to blue, red, or gold display colors suggesting that the active display or the active image may be a big hit in the action effect, and the active display A Since it does not change as it is or changes to the normal mode, it is classified as an active notice effect of a failure pattern. Further, the advance notice patterns 3 to 7 are classified into the active advance notice effects of the success pattern because the active display and the active image change to blue, red, and gold display colors suggesting the possibility of a big hit in the action effect.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the modified example 2, when the variable category indicated by the variable category command is out of reach, out of super reach, or big hit in super reach, the active notice effect can be executed. If the variation category indicated by the variation category command is another variation category, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the active notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, the display pattern (display pattern A) in which the specific hold A and the active display A are displayed and finally change to the active display of blue, red, and gold display colors is specified. There is a display pattern (display pattern B) in which the hold B and the active display B are displayed and finally change to the blue or red active image 9E, but the display pattern B is a big hit than the display pattern A. It is allocated so that the ratio of becomes high. Not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 50, the display pattern A may be allocated so that the proportion of big hits is higher than that of the display pattern B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, whether the active display or the active image has a blue display color or a red display color depending on whether the specific hold A is displayed or the specific hold B is displayed. The proportions are different. Therefore, by associating the type of the specific hold with the type of the active display or the active image after the change (display color in this example), which type of action effect is likely to be executed (for example, the movable member 78 operates). Can be clarified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, in the case of the super reach jackpot, the red display color is changed to the active display or the active image as compared with the case of the non-reach loss or the super reach loss. The rate of change is higher than the rate of changing to the active display or active image of the blue display color. Therefore, in the second modification, when the red display color is changed to the active display or the active image, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than the case where the blue display color is changed to the active display or the active image. ) Is high. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of display mode (display color in this example) the active display and the active image are, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, the active display and the active image may be displayed in a blue display color, and the active display and the active image are displayed in a red display color, respectively. May occur. Then, for example, even if the display color is the same red, the allocation is different depending on whether the active display is displayed or the active image is displayed (in this example, the red display color is used). When the active image is displayed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when the active display is displayed in the red display color). Therefore, even if the display modes correspond to each other (for example, even if the display colors are the same red), which is the type of the active display and the display mode of the active image (display color in this example). It can be noticed and the interest in the game can be improved. Not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 50, for example, when the active display is displayed in the red display color, the jackpot is hit more than when the active image is displayed in the red display color. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation (reliability) is high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the modification 2, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed, so that the jackpot is confirmed. It is configured in. Therefore, it is possible to relate the type of the active display and the display mode of the active image to the degree of expectation that the display mode is further changed, and it is possible to clarify the effect of the active display and the active image. In addition, not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 50, for example, even if it is out of alignment, it may be configured so that the display color of blue may change to the display color of gold at a low rate, or the specific hold B may be specified. It may be configured so that the display color of blue may change to the display color of gold even when is displayed. Further, for example, the display color may be changed from red to gold.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, when the active notice effect is executed, the case where the specific hold is once displayed is shown, but the special hold may be configured to be displayed once. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the normal hold is changed to the specific hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown, but the specific hold is displayed from the time of the start winning, or at the timing of the second hold shift. It may be configured to change from a normal hold to a specific hold. Further, the specific hold may not be displayed until the variable display of the notice target is started, and the active display may be displayed in the same manner as the specific hold only after the variable display of the notice target is started. ..

If it is decided not to execute the active notice effect (N in step S6505), the process ends as it is. When it is decided to execute the active notice effect (Y in step S6505), the effect control CPU 101 provides the notice pattern of the active notice effect determined in step S6504 in the RAM in association with the hold storage of the notice target. It is stored in the active advance notice effect setting information storage area (step S6506). Since the first hold storage display unit 9a can display up to four hold displays, four storage areas are provided in the active notice effect setting information storage area, and each of them corresponds to the hold storage. Attached, the notice pattern of the active notice effect is stored.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the modified example 2. In FIG. 51, the processes of steps S8101 to S8105 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 37. Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the action effect B is being executed and the end timing of the effect effect B is reached (step S8501). Specifically, whether or not the end timing of the action effect B is reached can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect B, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the positive direction if the notice patterns 6 and 7 of the success pattern are determined, and the effect display is displayed. The movable member 78 is operated so as to cover the lower part of the display screen of the device 9 (step S8502). Further, the effect control CPU 101 erases the active display unit 9F together with the active display in the effect display device 9, and starts displaying the active image 9E (step S8503). In this case, the active display (active display B) displayed in the same manner as the specific hold B is deleted, and the display of the active image 9E is started in a blue or red display color according to the determined notice pattern.

When the notice pattern 2 of the failure pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 changes the active display B displayed on the active display unit 9F to the active display of the normal mode without operating the movable member. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display is accompanied by a pseudo-ream and the temporary stop display timing is set (step S8504). In addition, whether or not the temporary stop display timing is set is, specifically, whether or not a fluctuation pattern command for specifying a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream is received, and the fluctuation set in step S8014 is determined. It can be determined by checking the value of the time timer. If the temporary stop display timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the opposite direction if the movable member 78 is operating down to the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved upward to make the active image difficult to see (step S8505). Further, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops and displays the pseudo-continuous chance pattern symbol on the effect display device 9 (step S8506).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display is accompanied by a pseudo-ream and the re-variation timing is reached (step S8507). In addition, whether or not the re-variation timing is set is specifically determined whether or not a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream is received, and the variation time set in step S8014 is determined. It can be determined by checking the value of the timer. If the re-variation timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor for the movable member 78 in the forward direction if the movable member 78 is operating down to the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the movable member is slightly moved downward so that the active image can be visually recognized again (step S8508). Further, the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right again in the effect display device 9, and starts the re-variation (step S8509).

Although the description is omitted in FIG. 51, if the effect control CPU 101 determines the success pattern notice patterns 3 to 5 when the end timing of the action effect A is reached, The active display (active display A) displayed in the same manner as the specific hold A is changed to an active display having a blue, red, or gold display color according to the determined notice pattern. Further, if the warning pattern 1 of the failure pattern is determined, the active display A displayed on the active display unit 9 is not changed as it is.

Further, steps S8115 to S8116 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 37.

As described above, according to the modification 2, it is possible to display a specific display (hold display, active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display, and the display pattern of the specific display includes a predetermined area (book). In the example, the first display pattern (book) that displays the specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the active display of the blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)) on the active display unit 9F). In the example, the display pattern A) and the movable body (movable member 78 in this example) are operated in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the special correspondence display corresponding to the movable body and the variable display (in this example, the variable display). A second display pattern (display pattern B in this example) for displaying the active image 9E) shown in FIG. 46 (5) is included. Further, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between the case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 50 in this example). , The display pattern B is allocated so that the rate of big hits is higher than that of the display pattern A). Therefore, since the effect of operating the movable body in the area corresponding to the predetermined area is executed, the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display can be enhanced, and attention is paid to which display pattern the specific display is displayed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the modification 2, the specific correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (in this example, blue, red, and gold display colors), and the specific correspondence display is displayed by any of the display modes. The rate of control to the advantageous state differs depending on whether or not the player is in the advantageous state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a super reach jackpot, compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. , The rate of change to the active display of the red display color is higher than the rate of change to the active display of the blue display color). In addition, the special correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes (blue and red display colors in this example), and is controlled to an advantageous state depending on which display mode the special correspondence display is displayed. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the active image 9E of the red display color is compared with the case of non-reach loss or super reach loss. The rate of change is higher than the rate of change to the active image 9E with the blue display color). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the modification 2, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (in this example, the active display and the active image are displayed in blue, respectively). It may be displayed in red, and the active display and the active image may be displayed in red respectively). In addition, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display mode or the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode (this example). Then, as shown in FIG. 50, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the active image is displayed in the red display color than when the active display is displayed in the red display color. (Allocated to be). Therefore, even if the display modes correspond to each other, it is possible to pay attention to which type of display mode is the specific correspondence display or the special correspondence display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the modification 2, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the display mode of the special correspondence display include display modes corresponding to each other (in this example, the active display and the active image are displayed in blue, respectively). It may be displayed in red, and the active display and the active image may be displayed in red respectively). Further, the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display is further changed depending on the case where the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display mode and the case where the special correspondence display is displayed by the display mode corresponding to the specific display mode. The rate of change is different (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, the active display may change from the blue display color to the gold display color only when the specific hold A is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to relate the type of the display mode of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display to the degree of expectation that the display mode is further changed, and it is possible to clarify the effect of the specific correspondence display and the special correspondence display.

Further, according to the modification 2, the variable display is supported as a specific display over a specific area (in this example, an area located above the movable member 78 in the display screen of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 46 (5)). The special correspondence display (active image 9E in this example) can be displayed, and the specific effect (pseudo-ream in this example) can be executed in the area including the specific area. Further, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to make at least a part of the special correspondence display difficult to see (in this example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is slightly upward. It operates, and the active image 9E becomes difficult to see due to the movable member 78). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate display control when the display of the special correspondence display and the specific effect are executed in duplicate, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the modification 2, the change suggestion effect is applied to the specific display (hold display, active display in this example) displayed by the first special mode (specific hold A, active display A in this example). (In this example, the action effect A) is executed, and the change suggestion effect (in this example, the change suggestion effect) is targeted for the specific display displayed by the second special mode (specific hold B, active display B in this example). The ratio of when the change suggestion effect is executed differs between the case where the action effect B) is executed (in this example, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed as shown in FIG. 45). In, the action effect A is executed at the timing when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the advance notice, whereas as shown in FIG. 46, the specific hold B or the active When the display B is displayed, the action effect B is executed immediately after the start of the variable display to be announced). Therefore, it is possible to clarify the points that the player should pay attention to depending on the type of display mode of the specific display.

In the second modification, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the action effect A is executed at the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the advance notice target at a rate of 100%. , When the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the case where the action effect B is executed immediately after the start of the variable display to be announced is shown at a rate of 100%, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, even when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the action effect A is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the advance notice target, or the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed. Even if it is displayed, the action effect B may be executed at a low rate at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed.

Further, according to the second modification, the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode are display modes that are at least partially common (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, they are normally reserved. , Specific hold A, Specific hold B, active display A, and active display B are common in that they are round displays of the same size). Further, as a display mode of the specific display that changes when the change suggestion effect is executed, the first special mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), which has at least a part in common with the normal mode) has the same size. The active display of blue, red, and gold display colors, which is common in that it is a round display, and the second special mode (in this example, the active image 9E shown in FIG. 46 (5)), which is not common to the normal mode. Is included. Further, the case where the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the first special mode and the case where the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special mode are specified. The ratio of whether the display mode of the display changes to the first special mode or the second special mode is different (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed. It may change to the active display of the blue or red display color which is a round display of the same size, and as shown in FIG. 46, it changes to the active image 9E when the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed. May). Therefore, by associating the type of the special mode with the type of the display mode of the specific display after the change, it is possible to clarify which type of change suggestion effect is likely to be executed.

In the second modification, when the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, the display changes to the active display of blue or red, which is a round display of the same size, at a rate of 100%, and the specific hold B is displayed. When the active display B is displayed or the active display B is displayed, the case where the active image 9E is changed at a rate of 100% is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even if the specific hold A or the active display A is displayed, it changes to the active image 9E at a low rate, or even if the specific hold B or the active display B is displayed, the same size is displayed at a low rate. It may be configured to change to an active display of a blue or red display color, which is a round display of.

Further, in the second modification, when the display mode of the active display is changed, the execution timing of the action effect is changed or the active image 9E is changed, but the pending display is not limited to such a mode. It may be applied when changing the display mode of. For example, the execution timing of the action effect when the hold display is changed in the hold notice effect may be different, or the movable member 78 may be operated to change the image to the same mode as the active image.

Further, when applied to execute the hold notice effect, for example, as a method of differently executing the action effect, the action effect may be executed at the start winning timing (for example, immediately after the start winning), or after the start winning. The execution timing of the action effect may be different by executing the action effect at different hold shift timings. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a plurality of timings at which the action effect can be executed during one variation display.

In the second modification, when the specific hold B is displayed, the movable member 78 makes it difficult to visually recognize the first hold storage display unit 9a, the second hold storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, by displaying a predetermined telop image below the display screen of the effect display device 9 instead of the operation of the movable member 78, the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit are displayed. The 9th floor may be configured to be difficult to see. Hereinafter, a modification 3 in which the telop image is displayed will be described.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect in the modification 3. FIG. 52 shows an example of an effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold B is displayed. In FIG. 52, the effect mode of FIGS. 52 (1) to 52 (4) is the same as the effect mode shown in FIGS. 46 (1) to (4). Next, in FIG. 52 (5), when the end timing of the action effect B is reached, instead of the operation of the movable member 78, a predetermined telop image 201 (in this example, "lucky time" is displayed below the display screen of the effect display device 9. An image including a character display such as !! ”is displayed, and the first reserved storage display unit 9a, the second reserved storage display unit 9b, and the active display unit 9F are in a state where it is difficult to see. Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the predetermined active image 9E is displayed on the portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 located above the telop image 201. Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), as the first reserved storage display unit 9a and the second reserved storage display unit 9b become difficult to see, the effect display device 9 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen. The first reserved storage number display unit 9s and the second reserved storage number display unit 9t are displayed.

The image displayed as a telop image is not limited to that shown in FIG. 52. For example, a telop image corresponding to a simultaneous effect (an effect that increases the execution rate of a special effect) based on a measurement result (a measurement result using a measurement timer set when the power is turned on or a real-time clock) can be displayed, or a look-ahead effect or It may be configured to display a telop image (for example, a telop image by a zone effect) associated with a background change effect due to the fluctuation, and a telop image indicating that a time saving state or a probability change state is in progress.

It should be noted that the effect mode of the active notice effect executed when the specific hold A is displayed is the same as that shown in FIG. 45.

As described above, according to the modification 3, it is possible to display a specific display (hold display, active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display, and the display pattern of the specific display includes a predetermined area (book). In the example, the first display pattern (book) that displays the specific correspondence display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the active display of the blue, red, and gold display colors shown in FIG. 45 (6)) on the active display unit 9F). In the example, the display pattern A) and a special image different from the specific correspondence display (in this example, the telop image 201 shown in FIG. 52 (5)) are displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, and the special image is variable. A second display pattern (display pattern B in this example) for displaying a special correspondence display (active image 9E shown in FIG. 52 (5) in this example) corresponding to the display is included. Further, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between the case where the specific display is displayed by the first display pattern and the case where the specific display is displayed by the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 50 in this example). , The display pattern B is allocated so that the rate of big hits is higher than that of the display pattern A). Therefore, since the special image is displayed in the area corresponding to the predetermined area, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect corresponding to the specific display, and it is possible to pay attention to which display pattern the specific display is displayed. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, in the second modification, the case where the movable member 78 operates at the timing of the temporary stop display of the pseudo-ream and the active image 9E becomes difficult to see is shown, but the movable member 78 operates and the active image 9E is difficult to see. While it is, the active image 9E may be configured to be erased. Hereinafter, a modification 4 in which the active image 9E is erased while the movable member 78 operates and the active image 9E is difficult to see will be described.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the modified example 4. In FIG. 53, the processes of steps S8101 to S8105, S8501 to S8506, and steps S8115 to S8116 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 37. When the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in step S8506, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily erases the active image 9E in the effect display device 9 (step S8506X).

The processes of steps S8507 to S8509 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 37. When the re-variation is started in step S8509, the effect control CPU 101 displays the active image 9E again on the effect display device 9 (step S8509X).

As described above, according to the modification 4, the revariable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the variable display is temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. (In this example, the pseudo-ream shown in FIG. 47 can be executed). Further, it is possible to operate the movable body when the variable display is temporarily stopped (in this example, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 78 is slightly moved upward at the timing of the temporary stop display. Let). Further, when the movable body is operated when the variable display is temporarily stopped, the special correspondence display is hidden (in this example, the active image 9E is temporarily erased at the timing of the temporary stop display). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of temporarily stopping the variable display and reduce the processing load of the display.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of hold notice effects can be executed in parallel at the same time. For example, a hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and a hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are displayed at the same time. And are configured to be executable in parallel. Here, when the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, the ratio of at least one of the hold notice effects being the success pattern is It may be configured to be high. Hereinafter, when the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, the ratio of at least one of the hold notice effects being the success pattern is A modified example 5 configured to be high will be described.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the modification 5. In FIG. 54, the processes of steps S6001 to S6006 and steps S6007 to S6008 are the same as those processes shown in FIG. 24. When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the hold notice effect of the failure pattern (so-called hold notice effect of Gase). (Step S6006A). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not "normal hold (via special hold)", "specific hold A", and "normal hold (via specific hold B)" shown in FIG. 26 are determined. If it is not decided to execute the hold notice effect of the failure pattern (N in step S600A), that is, if it is decided to execute the hold notice effect of the success pattern, the process proceeds to step S6007.

If it is newly determined to execute the hold notice effect of the failure pattern (Y in step S6006A), the effect control CPU 101 has a hold notice effect currently being executed, and the hold notice effect being executed is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the effect is a hold notice effect of the failure pattern (step S6006B). If the pending notice effect being executed is not the hold notice effect of the failure pattern (N in step S6006B), that is, if there is no hold notice effect being executed or the hold notice effect being executed is the hold notice effect of the success pattern. If so, the process proceeds to step S6007.

If the pending notice effect being executed is a hold notice effect of a failure pattern (Y in step S6006B), the effect control CPU 101 ends the hold notice effect setting process as it is without executing the processes of steps S6007 to S6008. .. That is, the execution of the hold notice effect of the newly determined failure pattern is cancelled.

By executing the above processing, in the modified example 5, if the hold notice effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, the execution of the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is not determined in duplicate (this example). Then, even if it is decided, the execution is canceled), and although multiple hold notice effects are being executed in parallel at the same time, all the hold notice effects are executed in the failure pattern and do not change to blue hold or red hold at all. It is configured so that there are no cases. Therefore, when the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel at the same time, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed in the success pattern. It will change to blue hold or red hold.

As described above, according to the modified example 5, the specific display according to the first special mode and the specific display according to the second special mode can be displayed at the same time (in this example, the specific hold A is displayed at the same time). It is possible to execute the notice effect and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed in parallel). Further, when the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display by the first special mode and the specific display by the second special mode are displayed at the same time, at least the specific display by the first special mode and the second special mode are executed. There is a high rate of change in either display mode of the specific display by (in this example, the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel. If so, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed in the success pattern and changes to blue hold or red hold). Therefore, when a plurality of specific displays are displayed at the same time, the player's expectation can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the fifth modification, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, a case is shown in which the execution is canceled even if the execution of the hold notice effect of the failure pattern is determined in duplicate. However, it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, the hold notice effect may be determined by using a table that does not include the failure pattern. Further, for example, when the hold notice effect of the failure pattern has already been executed, a new hold notice effect may be determined only for the hold memory that is a big hit. In such a processing format, there is no case where multiple hold notice effects are executed in parallel at the same time, but all hold notice effects are executed in a failure pattern and do not change to blue hold or red hold at all. Anything that is configured in.

Further, the configuration shown in the modification 5 may be applied when the active advance notice effect shown in the modification 2 is executed, and when the active advance notice effect of the failure pattern is already executed, the failure is duplicated. It may be configured so as not to determine the execution of the active notice effect of the pattern.

Further, in the modification 5, when the hold notice effect in which the specific hold A is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the specific hold B is displayed are executed in parallel, at least one of the hold notice effects is executed. Is configured to be executed at a high rate in the success pattern, but is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the hold notice effect in which one of the specific hold A and the specific hold B is displayed is executed independently, the rate at which the hold notice effect of the success pattern is executed is higher. It may be configured as follows.

Further, according to this embodiment, the action effect executed by the mode acting on the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, FIGS. 39 (5), 39 (8), and 40 (5). ), The change effect including the action effect of the embodiment shown in FIG. 40 (8) can be executed. Further, it is possible to execute the action effect a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first aspect of 1 (in this example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 29 (H), the first hold shift is performed. After the special hold is displayed at the timing of, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but it does not change as the special hold, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift and the special hold. Can be changed from to normal hold). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

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

Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third aspect changes to the second aspect, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the first aspect becomes the second aspect. It is more advantageous than the case of change (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the change pattern (change pattern 411,414) in which the red hold is finally displayed even after returning from the special hold to the normal hold. ) Is provided, and the change pattern 411,414 can be determined only when the super reach jackpot is achieved). Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect.

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

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

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

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

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the specific hold (specific hold A, specific hold B) shown in the first embodiment is not displayed is shown, but the specific hold is specified as in the first embodiment. Holds may also be configured to be visible.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the hold notice effect setting process, the processes of steps S6009 and S6010 are executed in addition to the processes shown in the first embodiment. In step S6009, in the effect control CPU 101, whether the change pattern of the hold display determined in step S6007X is one of the change patterns 401 to 404, 421,414 (change pattern including the change from the special hold to the normal hold). It is confirmed whether or not (step S6009). If it is any of the change patterns 401 to 404, 421, 414, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from the special hold to the normal hold is restricted (step S6010).

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

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

56 and 57 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first reserved storage number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the hold display using the same final display mode determination table as in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (C). do.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4". If the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a non-reach deviation (variable category 1 shown in FIG. 12), and if the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 56 (D-1) is set. When the final display mode determination table for ~ 4 pieces and non-reach off and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 pieces on hold and non-reach off as shown in FIG. 56 (D-2). And the final display mode determination table for limiting flag on is selected. Further, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates that the super reach is off (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 12), if the restriction flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 56 (E-1). When the final display mode determination table for holding 3 to 4 pieces and the super reach is off and the limit flag is turned off is selected and the limit flag is set, the hold 3 to 4 pieces and super are shown in FIG. 56 (E-2). Select the final display mode determination table for out-of-reach and limit flag-on. If the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), and the restriction flag is not set, FIG. 57 (F-1). 3 to 4 holdings shown in FIG. 57 and 3 to 4 holdings shown in FIG. 57 (F-2) when the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set. And the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag on is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

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

FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table in the second embodiment. However, the effect control CPU 101 is shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (E), FIGS. 28 (F) to (G), FIGS. 29 (H) to (J), and FIGS. 30 (L) to (M). As for the change pattern determination table, the change pattern of the hold display is determined by using the same table as those change pattern determination tables shown in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, in the effect control CPU 101, the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (see steps S628 and S635) is "4", and the variation indicated by the variation category command is used. If the category indicates a super reach jackpot (variable categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 13), and if red hold is determined as the final display mode, hold 4 if the limit flag is not set. Select the change pattern determination table for individual and super reach jackpot and red hold and limit flag off, and if the limit flag is set, change pattern determination for 4 hold and super reach jackpot and red hold and limit flag on. Select a table.

As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed), the normal hold (that is, when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed). It is configured not to determine (with special hold). Further, as shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined. .. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is exhausted. It is restricted so that there is no.

In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is displayed), the other hold display may change from the special hold to the normal hold. Although the case is shown in which it is restricted so as not to be present, not limited to such an embodiment, it may be configured to be restricted by reducing the rate at which the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold.

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

Further, it is also possible to configure the gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first embodiment to the second embodiment and the modifications 1 to 5 shown above. That is, any of the plurality of embodiments of the first embodiment to the second embodiment shown above and the modified examples 1 to 5 and the configurations shown in the modified examples may be appropriately combined. The gaming machine may be configured by combining all the configurations shown in the embodiments and modifications.

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

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

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

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

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes, and encapsulates a gaming medium such as a gaming ball and grants a score when the conditions for granting prizes are satisfied. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine.

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

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a command (designation) is used to determine whether or not a big hit is achieved on the game control microcomputer 560 side and to determine the winning time of the variation pattern type (look-ahead judgment), and to indicate the winning judgment result. A command, a variable category command) is transmitted, and a hold notice effect is executed based on a command indicating the winning determination result on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command for specifying only the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the effect control is performed. The microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

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

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

It is a gaming machine capable of variable display,
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display,
A change suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a change suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display is provided.
The display mode of the specific display includes at least a normal mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode.
The change suggestion effect execution means is
A plurality of types of change suggestion effects having different modes can be executed, and when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode and when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, the normal mode is described. Performs a change suggestion effect at a higher rate than when a specific display is displayed.
Either when the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the first special aspect or when the change suggestion effect is executed for the specific display displayed by the second special aspect. It is possible to execute the change suggestion effect so that the ratio of whether to execute the change suggestion effect is different at the timing of.
The change suggestion effect includes a success pattern that changes to a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the mode of the specific display before the change, and a failure pattern that does not change to a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the mode of the specific display before the change.
When the failure pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the first special mode, the display of the specific display by the first special mode is continued.
When the failure pattern of the change suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is displayed by the second special mode, the display mode of the specific display changes to the normal mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The change suggestion effect execution means can execute the change suggestion effect that changes the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display according to the first aspect.
The display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having a high advantage.
The change suggestion effect execution means is
As a change suggestion effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second aspect after displaying the specific display according to the first aspect.
It is possible to execute the change suggestion effect after the change suggestion effect at different ratios depending on the execution mode of the executed change suggestion effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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