JP7121471B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines for playing games.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning 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. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player starts each variable display. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as a situation in which a ball is likely to win a prize in a variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine, or the generation of the right to become in an advantageous situation for the player. or to make it easier to satisfy the conditions for paying out prize balls.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball in a starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (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 big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

In addition, in the variable display device, patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left, middle, and right patterns) continue for a predetermined period of time and are stopped and shaken in a state in which they match a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, Cited Document 1 discloses a predictive notification that changes a predetermined display (for example, a holding display in which a treasure box is closed) to a specific display (for example, a holding display in which a character appears from a treasure box). stated to be done.

JP 2016-26776 A

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the degree of expectation is determined by the mode of the predetermined display before changing to the specific display. You may lose it and lose interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's sense of expectation and preventing a decline in interest.

(A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine for playing a game, and includes display means capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a suspended display and an active display displayed in a special mode), wherein the display means It is possible to display by changing the display to a specific display (for example, pending display and active display displayed by a special mode) (for example, the part where the production control microcomputer 560 performs steps S8005 and S8107), Predetermined by at least a first predetermined mode (for example, a first special mode) and a second predetermined mode (for example, a second special mode) that is expected to be controlled to an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the first predetermined mode (see FIGS. 38 and 39), and after displaying the predetermined display in the first predetermined mode, the predetermined display can be changed to the second predetermined mode and displayed, and at least the first specific mode (for example, a first special mode) and a second specific mode (for example, a second special mode) that is expected to be controlled in a more advantageous state than the first specific mode (for example, a second special mode) can display a specific display (FIGS. FIG. 39), when controlled to be in an advantageous state, the predetermined display is displayed in the second predetermined mode at a higher rate than in the first predetermined mode, and displayed in the second specified mode at a rate higher than in the first specified mode. A specific display is displayed, and a first change pattern in which the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode changes to the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, when the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(D) is the second special mode) Second change pattern) is a second change pattern in which the predetermined display of the second predetermined mode changes to the specific display of the first specific mode (for example, when the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(C) is the first special mode) 3rd change pattern), the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is high, and when controlled to an advantageous state, the predetermined display changes to the specific display in the first change pattern at a higher rate than in the second change pattern. However, the display shape of the specific display is different from the display shape of the predetermined display. (For example, depending on the final display mode, the determination ratio of the change timing differs. See FIGS. 40A to 40D). do.
According to such a configuration, even if the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode is displayed, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation and prevent the player from losing interest.
(1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine for playing a game, and has display means capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a suspended display and an active display displayed in a special mode), and the display means is a predetermined display. can be changed to a specific display (for example, a pending display and an active display displayed by a special mode) and displayed (for example, the portion where the production control microcomputer 560 executes steps S8005 and S8107), at least A predetermined display can be displayed by a first predetermined mode (eg, first special mode) and a second predetermined mode (eg, second special mode) having a higher degree of expectation than the first predetermined mode (FIGS. 38 and 39). ), and at least a first specific mode (e.g., first special mode) and a second specific mode (e.g., second special mode) with a higher degree of expectation than the first specific mode (e.g., second special mode) can display a specific display (Fig. 38 and FIG. 39), a first change pattern in which the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode changes to the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, when the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(D) is the second special mode). (2nd change pattern) is a second change pattern in which the predetermined display of the second predetermined mode changes to the specific display of the first specific mode (for example, the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(C) is the first special mode) It is characterized by having a higher degree of expectation than the third change pattern at the time).
According to such a configuration, even if the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode is displayed, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation and prevent the player from losing interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means can display a specific display without going through a predetermined display (for example, when the first change pattern in FIG. 39(A) is determined, Also, it can be realized by providing a change pattern in which the active display changes from the normal mode to the special mode.).
According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined display is not displayed, it is possible to make the user expect that the specific display will be displayed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the degree of expectation differs between the specific display displayed after the predetermined display and the specific display displayed without the predetermined display (for example, the first change pattern Expectations (big hit reliability and reach reliability) are higher for the second to fourth variation patterns than (see FIGS. 39B to 39F)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the viewer pay attention to the circumstances in which the specific display is displayed, thereby improving interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, a change effect execution means (for example, , a portion where the effect control microcomputer 560 executes step S8107), and the change effect execution means can execute the change effect by one of a plurality of effect modes according to the predetermined display mode (for example, A suggesting effect and a change effect of the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the active display may be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a change effect of a suitable effect mode according to the predetermined display mode (that is, the degree of expectation), thereby improving interest.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, depending on the mode of the predetermined display, the ratio at which of the plurality of timings the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs (for example, Depending on the mode immediately before the final display mode, the change timing determination ratio may be different (see FIGS. 40A to 40D).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively maintain the sense of expectation.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above includes a notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 560 executes steps S8013 and S8105) , the advance notice effect executing means, according to the change pattern of the predetermined display (for example, according to whether it is the third change pattern or the fourth change pattern displayed by the second and third special modes), the notice effect (For example, the portion where the effect control microcomputer 560 executes steps S8008, S8013, and S8105. See FIG. 44).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a well-balanced presentation, and to enhance the presentation effect of each presentation.

(7) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (6) above, the ratio of which of the plurality of timings the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs depending on the mode of the specific display after the change. (For example, the determination ratio of change timing differs depending on the final display mode. See FIGS. 40A to 40D).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the viewer pay attention to the timing at which the predetermined display changes to the specific display, thereby improving interest.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board, the lamp driver board, and the audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board performs. 10 is a flowchart showing 4 ms timer interrupt processing; It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation|variation pattern of the production|presentation design prepared previously. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a big-hit determination table, a small-hit determination table, and a big-hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for failure; It is an explanatory view showing a hit variation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a pattern designation command. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variable category command; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variable category command; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage buffer; It is a flowchart which shows a winning effect|presentation process. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. 10 is a flowchart showing display result designation command transmission processing. It is a flow chart showing processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control main process which CPU for production|presentation control performs. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; It is a flow chart which shows production control process processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a pending notice effect setting process; FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final display mode determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change pattern determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change timing determination table; It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows production design variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop design of the production design. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an advance notice effect determination table; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data; It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a pending advance notice presentation;

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

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

A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 . A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 3 and a batted ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for shooting the batted balls are provided below the batted ball supply tray 3 . A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the glass door frame 2. - 特許庁The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various parts attached to the plate-like body. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which hit game balls can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (rod shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, back, left, and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger) that is pushed and pulled by the player while holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operator's hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) is built in. A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the bottom plate of the stick controller 122 or the like. The stick controller 122 also incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122 .

A member that forms the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body, and the player presses down to perform a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's manipulation of the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the top tray at the position where the push button 120 is installed. 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 at the central portions of the upper tray and the lower tray. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or the right of the upper tray and the lower tray while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the performance display device 9 has a performance symbol display area for performing variable display of performance symbols in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays the effect symbols. The effect pattern display area includes a pattern display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect patterns, for example, "left", "middle", and "right". The pattern display area includes "left", "middle", and "right" pattern display areas. Three regions of the display area may be separated. The performance display device 9 is controlled by a performance control microcomputer mounted on the performance control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special symbol. When the variable display of the second special pattern is executed on the pattern display 8b, the performance display device 9 executes the performance display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

Also, in the performance display device 9, the patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left and right middle patterns) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit patterns (for example, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same pattern). (combination of symbols), stop, oscillate, scale or transform, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbols is changed. The effect performed in a state in which the possibility of the occurrence of a big win continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a ready-to-win state) is called a ready-to-win effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "lost" and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying the fourth symbols following the effect symbols, special symbols and normal symbols which will be described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special symbol The fourth design display area 9d for design may be collectively referred to as a fourth design display area.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the game 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 starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning)), the condition for starting variable display (for example, when the number of pending memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed The game is started based on establishment of a state in which no big win game is executed), and after a variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop pattern) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping and displaying the pattern (an example of the identification information).

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

In addition, 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 in which game balls can win is provided. A game ball that has won a second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by a second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 . By opening the variable winning ball device 15, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (becoming easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state, game balls are more likely to enter the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13.例文帳に追加In addition, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14 . In addition, in the state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, it is difficult to win a prize, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning port 13 and the second start prize-winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start prize-winning port or a start port.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game balls heading toward the variable winning ball device 15 are very likely to win the second starting winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Although the first start prize-winning port 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, the space between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start prize-winning port 13 may be further narrowed or the first start prize-winning port may be provided. 13 are densely arranged, and the arrangement of nails around the first starting prize winning port 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize winning port 13, thereby increasing the winning rate of the second starting prize winning port 14.例文帳に追加The winning rate of the first starting winning port 13 may be higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13. - 特許庁

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol retention memory display 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second retention memories. is provided. The second special symbol holding memory display 18b increases the number of lights of the display by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

Further above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved memories (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) is provided with a first special symbol reserved storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The first special symbol reservation memory display 18a increases the number of lights of the display by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display portion 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display portion 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, instead of the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b, the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number A region (total pending storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) may be provided.

In addition, between the first pending memory display section 9a and the second pending memory display section 9b at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the variable display currently being executed is displayed in a display mode that inherits the display mode of the pending display. An active display area 9F is provided in which an active display corresponding to is displayed. In this embodiment, the active display is basically displayed in the same manner as the reserved display displayed in the first reserved memory display section 9a and the second reserved memory display section 9b, but the appearance changes depending on the effect. sometimes. As long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the variable display currently being executed, the display does not necessarily have to be in the same manner as the hold display, and other figures, characters, etc. may be displayed. .

In this embodiment, the "display corresponding to the variable display" is, for example, the active display displayed in the active display area 9F and the display displayed in the first reserved memory display portion 9a and the second reserved memory display portion 9b. applicable to pending indications. It should be noted that "display corresponding to variable display" is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and may be display corresponding to variable display in some form, including at least reserved display. Also, in this embodiment, the active display is configured to be displayed in the active display area 9F, but it is not always necessary to display the active display, and the active display area 9F may not be provided.

The production display device 9 is for decoration (for production) during the variable display time of the first special design by the first special design display device 8a and during the variable display time of the second special design by the second special design display device 8b. Perform variable display of the production pattern as a pattern 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. Also, 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. Further, when the big win pattern is stop-displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a and when the big win pattern is stop-displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b, the production pattern reminds of the big win on the production display device 9. combination is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a, and when the specific display result (jackpot pattern) is displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b. In a specific game state (big win game state) generated when is derived and displayed, the opening/closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21, so that the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has entered the big winning hole is detected by a count switch 23. - 特許庁

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is implemented by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9. Also, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Incidentally, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols), for example. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, for example, a display device capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "X") 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 normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period of time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is changed from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player (a state in which a game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop pattern of the normal pattern is a winning pattern. change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding memory display 41 having a display portion by four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32.例文帳に追加Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increases the lighting LED by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variable state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of variable display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state) is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state. Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased even in a time-saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of special symbols is shortened) in which the variation time of symbols is shortened although it is not in the probability variable state.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which hit balls that do not win a prize are taken. In addition, four speakers 27 for uttering effect sounds and voices as predetermined audio outputs are provided in the upper left and right parts and the lower left and right parts outside the game area 7 . A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 .

The game machine includes a ball shooting device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player's operation of the ball operating handle 5 and shoots a game ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) is provided. A game ball shot from the hitting ball shooting device 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 the game area 7.例文帳に追加When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port 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 start condition is established), the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 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 performance symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning port 13 . If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit.

When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second 2 is met), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display device 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning port 14 . If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit.

In this embodiment, when a variable probability big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (variable probability state), and the game ball becomes easier to start winning (that is, special symbol indicators 8a, 8b and production It shifts to a high base state (in this embodiment, shifts to a time saving state) which is a game state controlled so that the conditions for executing variable display on the display device 9 are likely to be satisfied. Also, when the game state is shifted to the time saving state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the case of the high base state, for example, compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. It will be easier to start winning prizes.

In addition, instead of extending the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state (also referred to as an extended open state), it shifts to a normal pattern definite variable state in which the probability that the stop pattern in the normal pattern display 10 becomes a winning pattern is increased. It may transition to a high base state by doing so. 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 for a predetermined period of time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability variable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol probability variable state, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) that makes it easy to start winning. That is, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop pattern of the normal pattern is a winning pattern, or when the stop pattern of the special pattern is a variable probability pattern, etc., and the situation is changed from a disadvantageous state for the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to start winning). It should be noted that increasing the number of opening times is a concept that includes changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol fluctuation time (variable display period) in the normal symbol display device 10 may be shortened by shifting to the normal symbol working time reduction state, thereby shifting to the high base state. In the normal pattern time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal patterns is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal patterns increases, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal patterns increases. Therefore, the frequency of winning the normal symbols increases, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state increases, resulting in a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning.

In addition, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of special patterns and production patterns is shortened, the fluctuation time of special patterns and production patterns is shortened, so the fluctuation of special patterns and production patterns starts. (In other words, the reserved memory is consumed more quickly.), and the occurrence of invalid starting winnings can be reduced. Therefore, effective starting winnings are more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big winning game increases.

In addition, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern variable state, normal pattern time saving state and special pattern time saving state), it is easier to start winning (shift to high base state) may In addition, each state shown above (open extension state, normal pattern variable state, normal pattern time saving state and special pattern time saving state) By shifting to any one of the states, it becomes easier to start winning (high base state). In addition, by shifting only to one of the above-described states (open extension state, normal symbol probability variable state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high transition to the base state).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37 and the performance control board 80 and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), etc., a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and an I/O port section 57 for performing control operations according to programs. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer should have at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55 built-in, and the ROM 54 may be either external or built-in. Also, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further incorporates a random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

Also, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, partly or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, variable probability flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power.

In addition, since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) 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 judgment random number for judging whether or not a big hit is achieved based on the display result of variable display of special symbols. 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-up 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 generating function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random number.

Also mounted on the main board 31 is an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560. In addition, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the big winning hole in accordance with commands from the game control microcomputer 560 is also on the main board. It is mounted on 31.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display device 8a that variably displays special symbols, a second special symbol display device 8b, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol reservation memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b and the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 is performed.

Also mounted on the main board 31 is an information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big win information indicating the occurrence of a big win gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 .

In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprised of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. A performance control command is received, and display control of a performance display device 9 for variably displaying performance patterns is performed.

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

The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilting direction sensor unit 123, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, which are provided in the stick controller 122, as will be described later. (see FIG. 3), but 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. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Also, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The performance control board 80 is equipped with a performance control microcomputer 100 including a performance control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information related to performance such as performance symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and captures signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( Effect control commands are received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 according to the effect control INT signal). Also, the effect control CPU 101 causes a VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

The production control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) according to the received production control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, characters, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for The VDP 109 reads out image data from the CGROM in accordance with instructions from the effect control CPU 101 . The VDP 109 then 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 in 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 production control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the production control board 80 to the relay board 77) Signal direction It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means of regulation.

The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction regulating means that allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the production control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the production control board 80 to the relay board 77). unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. Diodes and transistors, for example, are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571, which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the game control microcomputer 560 side). Note that the output port 571 is part of the I/O port section 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay substrate 77).

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

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

In the lamp driver board 35 , signals for driving the LEDs are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351 . LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as frame LEDs 28 based on the signals that drive the LEDs.

In the voice output board 70 , the sound number data is input to the voice synthesizing IC 703 via the input driver 702 . The speech synthesizing IC 703 generates speech and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705 . The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27 . The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the tone number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in chronological order the output mode of sound effects or voices during a predetermined effect period (for example, effect symbol fluctuation period).

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be explained. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. As shown in FIG. When power is turned on to the game machine and 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, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is the 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 performs necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first disables interrupts (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of built-in devices (initialization of built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port), etc.) (step S4), the RAM is accessible. (step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 56 checks 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 normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

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

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

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs game state restoration processing (steps S41 to S43 processing). Specifically, the head address of the setting table at the time of backup stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the setting table at the time of backup are sequentially set in the work area (area within the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The working area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set in the backup time setting table. By the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are for the portions of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variable flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), and a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command as an initialization command when the power supply is restored (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (normal jackpot, probability variable jackpot, sudden probability variable jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13) when, for example, the value of the special symbol pointer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM. You may make it In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable 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 backup RAM area also stores the value of a variable time timer, which will be described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the variable time timer that has been saved is resumed, and the variable display of the special symbols is resumed and saved. When the value of the variable time timer has timed out, a pattern confirmation designation command, which will be described later, is transmitted. In addition, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag, which will be described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, the special symbol process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the saved special symbol process flag.

Instead of always transmitting the display result designation command when power is restored, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. . If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that the power failure occurred during the power failure, and the display result specification command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display result specification command is not sent by judging that it is not in the state.

Also, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3 or not. Then, if the value of the special pattern process flag is 3, it is determined that it is a case of power failure during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted, and if the special pattern process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at the time of power failure. It may be determined that the display result specification command is not transmitted by judging that it is not in the middle.

In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to confirm whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is saved, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs RAM clearing (step S10). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining per normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but any value or predetermined value may be initialized to In addition, without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for judging normal symbols) may be left as it is. Also, the head address of the table set at initialization stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the table set at initialization 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, a special symbol buffer, a buffer for storing the total number of winning balls, a special symbol process flag, etc., are initialized to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. Value is set.

In addition, the CPU 56 provides an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) ) is 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 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, performs initialization notification.

The CPU 56 also executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings for updating the value of random R in the random number circuit 503 by, for example, executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeats 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 disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the random number for display is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, and a random number for determining whether or not to be a ready-to-win when it is not a big hit. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating random numbers for display. 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 random number for the initial value is the initial value of the count value of the counter (random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) for generating random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. A random number to decide. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine by itself) processing, or processing of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, also referred to as gaming device control processing), the count value of the random number for judging a normal symbol is one round (the random number for judging a normal symbol is After stepping by the number of numerical values between the minimum and maximum possible values, an initial value is set in the counter.

When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power has turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a power monitor circuit mounted on the power board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply-off process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation memory display 18a, the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b, and the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the reserved memory 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. Execute control.

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

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

Then, normal design process processing 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 normally updates the value of the 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 information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information to be supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start switch 13a, the second start switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (a signal for the number of prize balls) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 according 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. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting ( step S32).

Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display in an output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state ("○" and "X") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the normal symbol fluctuation is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby normally executing the effect display of the symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 .

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing variation patterns of performance symbols 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 PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1. Variation patterns of reach PA1-2 are prepared. Among these, the non-reach PA1-1 is a variation pattern that does not involve a reach and does not accompany a pseudo-continuation or slip effect, and is a variation pattern for normal variation that is not a shortened variation (in this example, the variation time is 12.50 seconds). is. In addition, the non-reach PA1-2 is a variation pattern that does not involve a reach and does not accompany a pseudo-run or slip effect, and is a variation pattern for shortened variation with a shorter variation time than normal variation (in this example, the variation time is 2 .00 seconds).

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Also, it may be configured so as to provide a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo run or a slip performance.

In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the production pattern is "reach". , super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 6, among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, when the normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. In addition, when normal PB2-2 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-continue effects, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 are used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-continuation effects, re-variation is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production design again after temporarily stopping the production design that is once lost from the start of the variable display of the production design until the display result is derived and displayed. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbols is a big hit symbol or a small winning symbol. -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 fluctuation patterns are provided. In FIG. 6, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used in the event of a sudden variable probability big win or small win. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, among the variation patterns accompanied by a simulated run effect which are used when there is no sudden variable probability big win or small win, when normal PB2-3 is used, re-variation is performed once. Further, when normal PB2-4 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the variation patterns of the special PG1-3, which are used in the event of a sudden variable probability big hit or a small hit and are accompanied by a pseudo-run effect, are re-varied once.

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

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

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

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). If any one of the big hit determination values is matched, it is decided to make a big win (normal big win, variable probability big win, sudden variable probability big hit, which will be described later) with respect to the special symbol. Also, when the random number for judging a big hit coincides with one of the judging values for a small hit shown in FIGS. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of winning a big hit. Further, "probability" shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a small hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state, but the stop on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be explained. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second start winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of determination as a "minor win" is high.

8(D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Of these, FIG. 8(D) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first start winning port 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 8(E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning port 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine the jackpot type as "normal jackpot", " This is a table referred to for determining either the probability variable jackpot” or the “sudden probability variable jackpot”. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned with five determination values for the "sudden probability variable jackpot" (40 minutes is determined as a sudden variable probability big hit at a rate of 5), one determination value is assigned to the "suddenly variable probability big hit" in the jackpot type determination table 131b (a ratio of 1/40 A case where it is suddenly determined as a probability variable jackpot) will be explained. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second start winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of determination of the "sudden probability variable jackpot" is high. In addition, "sudden probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined as "sudden probability variable big hit").

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), the types of jackpots include "normal jackpot", "variable probability jackpot" and "sudden variable probability jackpot". In addition, in this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 5 round jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types: "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" and "sudden probability variable jackpot". You may make it provide a jackpot classification. Conversely, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two jackpot types may be provided.

"Normal jackpot" is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifted only to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state is completed (see step S167 to be described later). After shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state ends when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) (see steps S168, S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is terminated even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

"Variable probability big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state and is shifted to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a variable probability state and also to a time saving state (see steps S169 and S170 to be described later). Then, the variable probability state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

In addition, the "suddenly variable probability big hit" means that the number of openings of the big winning opening is smaller than that of the "normal jackpot" or the "variable probability big hit" (in this embodiment, two openings of 0.1 seconds are allowed). It is a big hit. In other words, when the "sudden probability variation big hit" occurs, the game state is controlled to a 2-round big hit game state. In addition, in the "normal jackpot" and "probable variable jackpot", the opening time of the big prize hole per round is as long as 29 seconds. It is extremely short as 0.1 second, and it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to enter the big winning opening during the big winning game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability variation big hit game state is completed, the probability variation state is shifted (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time saving state is also shifted. Steps S169, which will be described later, S170). Then, the variable probability state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Incidentally, the aspect of the sudden variable probability jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of openings of the big winning opening may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal jackpot and the sudden variable probability jackpot, and only the opening time of the big winning prize gate may be extremely short, 0.1 second.

In this embodiment, even when a "small win" is achieved, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as the "suddenly variable probability big win" big win game state is performed. will be In the case of a "small win", the game state does not change after the large winning opening is opened twice, and the game state before the "small win" is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is a ``suddenly variable probability big hit'' or a ``small hit'', and the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, when all the big hit types are configured to be variable probability big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when all the jackpot types are variable probability big hits, when a small hit is provided, the sudden variable probability big hit is only shifted to the variable probability state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). (The opening pattern of the big winning opening should be the same for the sudden variable probability big win and the small win).

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, which are the determination values (jackpot type determination values ) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type to the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C set the variation pattern type to a random number for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big win type when it is determined that the variable display result is a big win pattern. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on (random 2).

Each big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A to 132C contains a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

For example, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 9B used when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot" 2. Assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

In this way, when comparing the big-hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big-hit type, allocation of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs according to the big-hit type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to the jackpot types. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the result of determining which one of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be, and the rate of determining the same variation pattern type can be varied.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, variation pattern types with pseudo-runs (variation pattern types including super PA3-3 and super PA3-4 variation patterns) and variation pattern types without pseudo-runs (super PB3-3, super Variation pattern type including variation pattern of PB3-4) may be divided into. In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for the normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probability variable jackpot, the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach and pseudo-run and the super reach and pseudo-run A variation pattern type that does not accompany is assigned.

In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "suddenly variable probability big hit", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1, special CA4-2 is other than "suddenly variable probability big hit" A judgment value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no judgment value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "suddenly variable probability big hit", when suddenly controlling to the variable probability big hit state, it is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by the normal big hit or the variable probability big hit. It can be determined by the variation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 9(D) is an explanatory diagram showing the small winning variation pattern type determination table 132D. Small winning variation pattern type determination table 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small winning pattern, a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9(D), when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among them, FIG. 10A shows the losing variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the game state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is less than three. Also, FIG. 10B shows the losing variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In addition, FIG. 10C shows the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss used when the game state is the variable probability state or the time saving state. Loss variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C select a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a lost pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of

Each outlier variation pattern type determination table 135A-135B contains a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-4 and super CA2-5 is set.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is normal state while being out, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total pending storage number.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10(A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state with a loss, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89, regardless of the number of total pending memories, at least the variable display of normal variation without reach (without performance such as pseudo run or slip performance) is executed (non-reach CA2-1 , it can be seen that the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 of non-reach normal fluctuation as shown in FIG. 12 described later). With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination tables (loss variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) include at least Regardless of the number of rights stored by the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number), Common judgment values (1 to 89 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. It should be noted that the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" means that, as shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, pseudo run or slide effect. It is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when there is no big hit.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit 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 one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a random number (random 3). Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A-137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is to be any of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as a table to be used, and the variation pattern type is special The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a table to be used according to the result of determination to use either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A ~ 137B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the production pattern is It includes data (determined value) corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to a "jackpot".

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The loss variation pattern determination table 138A is based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "loss". It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command ) (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. Note that "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Moreover, the production control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Accordingly, when the command 80XX(H) is received, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

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

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively called a special symbol specific command (or symbol variation specification command). The variation pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or to start the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command 8F00(H) is an effect control command (symbol determination designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol determination designation command, it terminates the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

Command 9F00(H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that designates a customer waiting demonstration.

Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game, that is, to display a fanfare screen. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit/sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command is used according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variable big hit", a big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "sudden probability variable big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / A sudden variable probability jackpot start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured so as to transmit a fanfare specification command for suddenly specifying the start of a variable probability big win in the case of a sudden big win, but not to send a fanfare specification command in the case of a small win. good.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening) that indicates the display during the opening of the big winning opening in the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the big winning opening) indicating closing of the big winning opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game, that is, to display the jackpot end screen. Incidentally, the jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end a jackpot game based on the "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit/suddenly variable probability big hit end designation command: Ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the game of the small hit or the end of the game of the sudden variable probability big hit. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for designating the end of a sudden variable probability big hit in the case of a sudden variable probability big hit, but not to transmit an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. good too.

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

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

In addition, in this embodiment, as the reserved memory information, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command (designated to add the first reserved memory number) indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased command, second reserved memory number addition designation command, first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, second reserved memory number subtraction designation command), but the form of the reserved memory information is the same as in this embodiment. In addition to the information shown in , for example, the following forms of pending storage information may be transmitted.

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

(2) Send only one command as the reserved memory information, specify which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command, and specify the total number of reserved memories as EXT data. may be set as and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14 has won the start prize (which of the first reserve memory and the second reserve memory has increased) as the reserve memory information. In addition to transmitting a performance control command (first start winning designation command, second starting winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories is transmitted separately, and in the reserved memory number designation command The total pending storage number may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(4) Designate which of the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14 has won the start prize (which of the first reserve memory and the second reserve memory has increased) as the reserve memory information. In addition to transmitting a performance control command (first start winning designation command, second starting winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories is transmitted separately, and in the reserved memory number designation command The increased number of reserved memories (the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Of these commands, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) indicating whether or not a big hit will be made, whether or not a small win will be made, and the judgment result of the type of big win among the judgment results at the time of winning. be. In addition, the command C6XX (H) is a production control command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which range of determination values the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is included in the winning determination result. (variation category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning performance process (see FIG. 22), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big win will occur, whether a small win will occur, and the type of the big win. , to determine which range of determination values the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within. Then, a value designating a big hit or a small hit or a value designating the type of big win are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control is performed for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁Also, a value specifying 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 value to the production control microcomputer 100 . In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result will be 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, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the design designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set according to whether it will be a big win or a small win and the type of the big win, and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

For example, when it is determined to be "lost" in the winning effect process described later, 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 a "normal jackpot" will be achieved, 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 a "probability variable jackpot" will be achieved, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "suddenly variable probability big hit" will occur, 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 a "minor win" will occur, 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 design designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be made common. With such a configuration, the data to be read out can be shared between when setting the design designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in this embodiment, the game state, the display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data and a variation category command is transmitted according to which judgment value range the value of is judged to fall within.

For example, when it is determined that the game state is the normal state and is out of the game at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89. determine whether or not When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 1 command in which EXT data is set to "00 (H)". In addition, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, regardless of the total pending storage number, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of the judgment value 1 to 89. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can at least recognize that 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 EXT data is set to "01(H)". 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 variation pattern type determination random number is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which EXT data is set to "05 (H)". 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, regardless of the number of total pending memories, the variation pattern type of super CA2-5 is commonly assigned to the range of judgment values 230 to 251. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can at least recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA2-5 based on the reception of the variation category 7 command.

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

Also, for example, when it is determined that the game state is a probability variable state or a time saving state and a loss at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1. ∼219 is determined. 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 CPU56 sets the EXT data to "07 (H)" variation Send a Category 8 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "08 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-5). Send a variation category 9 command.

In addition, even when the gaming state is the probability variable state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type of super CA2-5 may be assigned to the range of the determination value 230-251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern types of super CA2-5 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the process of step S232 of the process of winning effects described later, if the game is lost, the common determination process can be performed regardless of the game state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Also, in this case, the gaming state determination process in step S226 can be omitted.

Also, for example, when it is determined that the "normal jackpot" will be achieved at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. determine whether 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 the EXT data to "10 (H)" The variation category 21 send command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "11 (H)" to 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). Send a variation category 22 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets "12 (H)" to the EXT data. Send a variation category 23 command.

Also, for example, when it is determined that a "variable probability big hit" will be achieved 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 38. determine whether 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 the EXT data to "13 (H)" The variation category 24 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "14 (H)" to 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 variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "15 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). Send a variation category 26 command.

Also, for example, when it is determined that a variable probability big hit will suddenly occur 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 100. judge. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to "16 (H)" The variation category 27 command. Next, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, if the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU56 sets the variation category to "17 (H)" in the EXT data. 28 command.

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

It should be noted that the total pending memory number is not always the same between when the winning determination is performed at the start of winning and when the variable display is actually started. There may be cases where 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 judgment value is assigned regardless of the total pending storage number. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), and there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a suspension notice effect, which is a type of foreseeing notice effect, is executed based on the result of determination at the time of winning that the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 or super CA3-3 will be obtained. be. In addition, only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, Variation category 7 commands, variation category 23 commands, variation category 26 commands only) may be transmitted, and variation category commands may not be transmitted in the case of winning judgment results of other variation pattern types. In addition, when it is determined at the time of winning that it 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.

It should be noted that the “forecast effect” is an effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when it is decided to execute a pending notice effect, which is a type of predictive notice effect, when a starting prize is generated, a pending display (or an active display that takes over the display mode of the pending display) display) is finally changed to a special mode (in this example, blue, green, red, and iridescent spherical display) different from the normal mode (in this example, white spherical display). In this embodiment, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension display does not change directly from the normal mode to the special mode, but the suspension display changes to the special mode (in this example, blue or green , red box-shaped display), and then the active display that takes over the display mode of the suspended display changes to any special mode.

It should be noted that the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. Various aspects such as executing a production that stops displaying, executing a production that counts down over multiple fluctuations, or executing a production that changes the production mode in a manner that changes the background screen. can be considered.

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

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

The processing of steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start variable display of special symbols, it confirms the number of numerical data stored in the pending storage buffer (total pending stored number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. A big win flag is set when it is determined as a big win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to step S301. It should be noted that the jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, i.e., the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms the pattern. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped 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 a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. Also, when the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stop-displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4. Data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stop-displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the large winning opening pre-opening process, 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) or the like is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit a designated command during the opening of the big winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. is updated to a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the big winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the big winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big winning game. In addition, since the special prize opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating the round set in the EXT data for each round, different special prize prize opening designation commands are transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the 1st round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A101 (H)) during opening of the big winning opening that designates the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the 10th round during the jackpot game , a special prize opening open designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10 is transmitted.

Large winning opening opening process (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, processing for confirming whether the condition for closing the big winning opening is established, or the like is performed. If the conditions for closing the big winning opening are met and there are still rounds remaining, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control to transmit the specified command after opening the big hit to the production control microcomputer 100, when all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

Small hit opening preprocessing (step S308): It is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening preprocessing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) or the like is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. Also, the timer sets the execution time of the process during opening of the big winning opening, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, the small hit opening preprocessing is executed each time the large winning opening is opened during the small winning game, but when starting the opening for the first time during the small winning game, the small winning opening preprocessing starts the small winning game. It is also the process to start.

Processing during small hit opening (step S309): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming whether or not the condition for closing the big prize opening is satisfied is performed. If the condition for closing the big winning opening is met and the number of openings of the big winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. Moreover, when all openings are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Among them, FIG. 20A is a flow chart showing the first start opening switch passage processing in step S312. FIG. 20(B) is a flow chart showing the second start opening switch passing process in step S314.

First, with reference to FIG. 20(A), the first start opening switch passage processing will be described. In the first starter switch passing process executed when the first starter switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first reserved memory 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 number of one reserved storage is 4) (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

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

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved memory buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to reserved memory. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is reserved in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, in the first reservation storage buffer and the second reservation storage buffer, random R (random number for judging the jackpot) that is a hardware random number, random number for judging the jackpot type that is a software random number (random 1), fluctuation A pattern type determination random number (random 2) and a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. Note that the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55 .

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 directly to step S1220A. 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 jackpot game state or the small hit game state), the CPU 56 proceeds directly to step S1220A.

If the value of the special pattern process flag is less than 5, a prize-winning performance process is executed for determining in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected starting prize is executed thereafter (step S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218A), and also transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved 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 variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A to S1220A, when the start winning to the first start winning port 13 is generated and the effect processing at the time of winning of step S1217A is executed, the design is specified. A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved storage number addition command, is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

However, if it is determined to be Y in step S1215A or step S1216A and thus the prize-winning effect process of step S1217A is not executed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved storage number addition designation command in step S1220A. , and does not perform control to transmit the determination result designation command (symbol designation command, variation category command) at the time of winning. It should be noted that if the prize-winning effect processing of step S1217A is not executed, a value indicating that the prize-winning judgment result cannot be specified (for example, "FF (H)") is set as EXT data to specify the prize-winning judgment result. You may make it transmit a command (symbol designation command, variation category command).

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S1215A, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the winning of step S1217A is performed only when the game state is normal. Time effect processing is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S1216A, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A only when it is not a big hit game state or a small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that only in the case of the jackpot game state, the process may not proceed to step S1217A, and in the case of the small win game state, the process may proceed to step S1217A and the effect processing at the time of winning may be executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot game state (specific game state) means that the jackpot is controlled to open over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after notification of the start of the jackpot. This is the state until the end of the big winning opening of the final round is ended and the end of the big win is announced. Specifically, it is a state in which the processing 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 is being executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20(B), the second start opening switch passage processing will be described. In the second starter switch passing process executed when the second starter switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserve memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserve (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.

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a 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 second start winning opening 14 is started and the winning effect process of step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218B to S1220B, when the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 occurs and the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed, the symbol designation A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage count addition command, is sent collectively within one timer interrupt.

In addition, even in the second start opening switch passage processing, the same processing as in step S1215A is performed, and if the time saving state (including the case where it is controlled to the time saving state together with the variable probability state), the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed. You can choose not to. That is, only in the normal state, the prize-winning effect processing of step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variable category command. In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when it is in the time saving state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reservation storage, so conversely only when it is in the time saving state At the time of winning in step S1217B The design designation command and the variation category command are transmitted by executing the performance processing, and in the normal state, the performance processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is not executed and the design designation command and the variation category command are not transmitted. good too.

Also, in the second starting port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and if the jackpot game is in progress, the winning effect process of step S1217B may not be performed. In addition, in the second starting port switch passage processing, the winning effect processing of step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination processing may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the look-ahead foretelling effect is executed for a certain period of time, it is possible to reliably prevent interruption of the look-ahead foretelling effect due to a short fluctuation time.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the effect processing at the time of winning in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize-winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at normal times shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbols and the performance symbols, 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 in the variation pattern setting process However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, before the start of the variable display based on the starting winning, By executing performance processing at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether a big win or a small win will occur, and in which judgment value range the value of the random number for judging the type of big win and the variation pattern type falls within. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the performance pattern is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the performance control microcomputer By 100, a suspension notice performance for predicting a big hit or super reach during the variable display of the performance pattern is executed.

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judging value of a big hit at normal time (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a variable probability flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (variable probability state). is confirmed (step S221). If the variable probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the random number for judging the big hit (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the judgment value for the big hit at the time of the variable probability shown in the right column of FIG. match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the confirmation of whether or not the probability variable state is set in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the actual start of the variable display based on the starting winning. There is Therefore, after confirming whether or not it is in the variable probability state in step S221 at the time of starting winning, the game state changes between the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started (for example, the variable start If a variable probability big hit or a sudden variable probability big hit occurs before, the normal state has changed to a variable probability state.) There is a case. Therefore, the game state determined in step S221 at the start winning and the game state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such discrepancies, it is specified that the game state in the currently stored reservation memory is accompanied by a change, and the game state after the change is used to determine the time of starting winning. good too.

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judgment value for judging a big hit at the time of probability variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 extracts the random number for judging a big hit (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and ), (C), and confirms whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for special symbols). Also, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (C) It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in .

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judging value for a small hit (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data "00 (H)" indicating "loss" in the symbol specifying command. (step S224).

Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether the game state is a probability variable state and whether it is a time saving state (specifically, whether the probability changing flag and the time saving flag are set) judge. In addition, after confirming whether it is a variable probability state and whether it is a time saving state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, before the actual start of the variable display based on the starting winning, a plurality of A variable display may be performed. Therefore, after confirming whether it is a variable probability state and whether it is a time saving state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, the game state changes between the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. (For example, if a variable probability big hit or a sudden probability variable big hit occurs before the start of variation, it has changed from a normal state to a probability variable state.) There is a case. Therefore, the game state determined in step S225 at the start winning and the game state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such discrepancies, it is specified that the game state in the currently stored reservation memory is accompanied by a change, and the game state after the change is used to determine the time of starting winning. good too.

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for deviation according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program that performs threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether it is greater than the threshold, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is within any determination value range is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variable category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

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

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

In the example of threshold determination shown above, since the threshold values are determined to be 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in ascending order, the values determined by the later order of the threshold are the earlier ones. It is never within the range below the order threshold. That is, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 99 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the range of 1 to 89, which is less than or equal to the threshold value in the previous order, does not fall within the range of 90 to 99. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of Also, in this embodiment, the cases where the threshold values are determined to be 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in descending order of the threshold value were shown, but conversely, in descending order of the threshold values, 229, 214, 199, 229, 214, 199, 169, 99 and 89 may be determined. This also applies to the determination using other thresholds described below.

It should be noted that the threshold value for the normal state may be set at all times without determining the game state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, at least the range of judgment values is shared for the variation pattern type that is "non-reach out" and the variation pattern type that is "super reach out", so "non-reach It is possible to determine whether or not it will be a "loss" or a "super reach failure".

When the random number for judging a big hit (random R) matches the judging value for a small hit (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sends the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating a "small hit" as a symbol specifying command. (step S227).

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

When the random number for judging the big hit (random R) matches the judgment value for the big hit in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of the big hit based on the random number for judging the big hit type (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first Special symbol) 131a is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability jackpot". Also, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (E) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability jackpot".

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type to the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that a "normal big win" will occur, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "01(H)" indicating a "normal big win" to the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "variable probability big hit" will occur in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that a "suddenly variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that a "suddenly variable probability big hit" will occur in the symbol designation command.

And CPU56 sets each threshold value for big hits according to the big-hit classification determined by step S229 (step S231).

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56, depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232, "00 (H)" to "08 (H)", "10 (H)” to “18(H)” is set in the EXT data of the variation category command.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the winning determination, it is uniformly determined in which range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is determined. When it is determined that the game will be a big hit or a small hit, the value range of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is achieved, a pattern specifying command indicating that the judgment has been made at the time of winning may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of the big win or minor win may be transmitted. . Then, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is not specifically shown to be any variation pattern type, but it is comprehensively indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a suspension notice effect, which will be described later, may be executed.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S300) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending memory number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is checked. If the total reserved storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is executed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, when executing the special pattern normal processing after the next timer interruption, the customer waiting is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of special symbols is started.

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

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in order of winning to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 may be configured.

It should be noted that, as shown in this embodiment, in the case of configuration so as to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. value, only the process of comparing with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be performed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the variable probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed. , Steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, there is a difference between the judgment result of the big win in the judgment at the time of winning and the determination result of the big win at the time of actual fluctuation start. It is possible to prevent deviation from occurring.

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU56, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM55, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) Each stored random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reservation storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reservation storage buffer of RAM55 Store the random value in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1. Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or 2nd reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). It should be noted that the CPU 56 stores in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by one.

Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the variable probability state background designation command when the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set. Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a time saving state background designation|designated command, when only the time saving flag which shows that it is a time saving state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a normal state background designation|designated command, if neither a probability variation flag nor a time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. set to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In addition, in this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, for each timer interrupt, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction It will be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designated command or the second reservation storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special design, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, the display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. A reservation storage number subtraction designation command (first reservation storage number subtraction designation command or second reservation storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. It should be noted that when starting the variation of the special design, the design variation designation command (the first design variation designation command, the second design variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the design variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in.

In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the process is performed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first special symbol" indicating that the process is performed for the first special symbol ', or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second special symbol Data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processes in the special symbol process process, the process corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for judging a big hit) from the random number buffer area and executes a judging module for a big hit. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing and step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing, and stores in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. A random number is read out and a big hit is determined. The jackpot judgment module compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value or minor hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for judging a big hit, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program that That is, it is a program for executing the processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the process of judging a big win, when the game state is a variable probability state, the probability of winning a big win is higher than when the game state is a non-variable probability state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variable jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numbers on the right side of FIG. 8 (A) in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values A normal jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A are set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the variable probability state, and when the gaming state is the variable probability state, performs the processing for judging the big hit using the variable probability big hit judgment table, and the game state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the big-hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big-hit determination values shown in FIG. 8(A). If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and determining whether or not the stop symbols on the special symbol display device are to be the big win symbols. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is the variable probability state is performed by whether or not the variable probability flag is set. The variable probability flag is set when the game state is shifted to the variable probability state, and is reset when ending the variable probability state. Specifically, it is determined to be "variable probability big hit" or "suddenly variable probability big win", and is set in the process of ending the big win game. After the end of the big win game, it is reset when the next big win occurs.

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

If the value of random R does not coincide with either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds directly to step S75.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as the table used for determining one of the plurality of jackpot types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8(D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8(E).

Next, using the selected jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type ("normal jackpot", "probability variable "Big win" or "Sudden probability variable big win") is determined as the type of big win (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing and step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and determines the jackpot type that is stored in advance in the first reservation storage buffer or the second reservation storage buffer. Read out the random number and determine the jackpot type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, there is a high probability that a sudden variable jackpot will be selected.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol to be stopped (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the winning symbol "-" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big win flag is set, one of the big win patterns ``1'', ``3'' and ``7'' is determined as the special pattern stop pattern according to the determination result of the big win type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "sudden probability variable jackpot", "1" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. However, when it is determined to be a "probability variable big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, first, the jackpot type is determined, and the stop pattern of the special pattern corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined. It is not limited to those shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which stop symbols of special symbols are associated with jackpot types is prepared in advance, and when the stop symbols of special symbols are first determined based on the random numbers for determining the jackpot types, the corresponding jackpots are based on the result of the determination. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A ) to (C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9 (D )) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). In addition, the time saving flag is set when the game state is shifted to the variable probability state or the time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, it is reset when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment). The time saving flag is reset even before the variable display of the predetermined number of times is finished, even when the next big hit occurs. Also, when it is determined to be "variable probability big hit" or "suddenly variable probability big hit", a variable probability flag is set and a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are reset.

If the time saving flag is not set (N of step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 selects the deviation pattern type determination table 135A ( 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the game state is a probability variable state or a time saving state (in this embodiment, when it is shifted to a probability changing state, it is always in a time saving state (See steps S169 and S170), so if it is determined to be Y in step S95, there are cases where it is controlled only in the variable probability state and in the time saving state), the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern type 135C (see FIG. 10(C)) is selected as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the losing variation shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the game state is the variable probability state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 10(C) is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process of step S102 varies A non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending memories is 3 or more, the variable display of the shortened variation may be performed. In addition, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probability variation state and the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (C)) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained memories (Fig. 10 (B)), but a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines winning variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), or the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reservation storage buffer or second reservation storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case of not extracting random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 is a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3). A value may be directly extracted from the random number value and a variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the display result specification command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation effect control command (see FIG. 13) in accordance with the determined jackpot type, minor hit, and loss. to control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. . Further, when the type of the jackpot is "probability variable jackpot", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "variable probability big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer is "02" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. . Then, when neither the "normal jackpot" nor the "variable probability jackpot" (that is, when the "sudden variable probability jackpot"), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N of step S110), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N of step S116), that is, when the win is lost, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending memory count subtraction designation command (first reserve memory count subtraction designation command or second reserve memory count subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage count subtraction designation command has already been transmitted can be determined, for example, by a pending A storage count subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set, and in step S1121, it is checked whether or not the pending storage count subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set pending memory number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by special symbol stop processing and jackpot end processing to be described later when ending the variable display of special symbols or when ending the big hit. Just do it.

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

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

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

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

Further, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of possible fluctuations of the special symbol in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by -1 (step S138). And CPU56 resets a time saving flag, when the value of the time saving frequency counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139) (step S140).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit/sudden probability variable big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Also, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time during which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small win has occurred) is set in the small win display time timer (step S143). Also, the number of openings (for example, two times) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening in the small winning game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time of the sudden variable probability jackpot, is set as the opening time of the jackpot in the small jackpot game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big-hit end display timer is not set, the big-hit flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to transmit a big-hit end designation command (step S162). Here, in the case of a "normal big win" or "variable probability big win", a jackpot end designating command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and in the case of a "suddenly variable probability big win", a small win/suddenly variable probability big win. An end designation command (command A302(H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big win end display time) during which the big win end display is performed in the performance display device 9 is set in the big win end display timer (step S163), and the processing is finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the operation of the production control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. FIG. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control (eg, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, 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 processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

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

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing one configuration example of a command receiving buffer for storing effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring-buffer-type command receiving buffer is used that can store six 2-byte effect control commands. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of the reception command buffers 1 to 12 of 12 bytes. A command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is to be stored. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. It should be noted that it does not necessarily have to be in a ring buffer format.

33 to 35 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The production control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, 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 incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

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

If the received production control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the production control CPU 101 receives the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command), and is formed in the RAM. stored in the existing display result specifying command storage area (step S618).

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

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command at the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (step S622).

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Among them, the latest design designation command is stored in the storage area (step S624).

If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S625), the production control CPU 101 receives the first reservation storage number addition designation command, the start winning time command formed in the RAM Of the storage areas of the storage area, store in the storage area where the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step S626). However, when the game state is in the probability variable state, time saving state, jackpot game state, or small win game state, the symbol designation command and the variation category command are not transmitted, and only the first reserved storage number addition designation command is transmitted. (See steps S1215A to S1219A), so in that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved storage number addition designation command in the start winning time command storage area formed in the RAM. stored in the first storage area

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 increases the suspension display by one in the normal mode (white spherical display in this example) in the first suspension memory display unit 9a, and the first suspension storage in the first suspension memory display unit 9a The number display is updated (step S627). Also, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S628).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second reservation memory number addition designation command, the start winning time command formed in the RAM Of the storage areas of the storage area, store in the storage area where the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step S630).

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

If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S633), the production control CPU 101 erases one reserved display in the first reserved storage display section 9a, and changes the remaining reserved display to 1 By shifting one by one, the display of the number of first reserved memories in the first reserved memory display section 9a is updated (step S634). Also, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S635).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 erases one reserved display in the second reserved memory display section 9b and changes the remaining reserved display to 1 By shifting one by one, the display of the second reserved memory count in the second reserved memory display section 9b is updated (step S637). Also, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S638).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). background screen) (step S640). Also, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, it resets the time saving state flag indicating that the game state is the time saving state (step S641).

If the received production control command is a time saving state background designation command (step S642), the production control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time saving state (for example, green display color background screen) (step S643). Moreover, CPU101 for production|presentation control sets a time saving state flag (step S644). In addition, the effect control CPU 101, if set, resets the variable probability state flag indicating that the game state is the variable probability state (step S645).

If the received effect control command is a probability changing state background designation command (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability changing state (for example, a red display color background screen) (step S647). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets a variable probability state flag (step S648).

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

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

FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pending notice effect setting process for setting the presence or absence of a pending notice effect, a change pattern, and a change timing (step S800A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In addition, in the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control regarding the variable display of the performance symbols synchronized with the variation of the special symbols is also executed in one performance control process.

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

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

Effect symbol change process (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each change state (change speed) that constitutes the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803).

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

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

In-round processing (step S805): Perform display control during the round. Then, when the round end condition is met, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (step S807).

Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is established, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round process (step S805).

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

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

If the command at the time of starting winning of one set is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the time saving state flag is set (step S6002). If the time-saving state flag is set (that is, if it is in the time-saving state), the process is terminated as it is.

If the time saving state flag is not set (that is, if it is a non-working time saving state), the production control CPU 101 receives a newly received reservation storage number addition designation command (reservation newly stored in the start winning command storage area storage number addition designation command) is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S6003). If the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved memories is newly received (that is, if the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved memories for the second time is newly received), the process is terminated as it is.

By executing the processing of steps S6002 and S6003, in this embodiment, only when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs newly when the gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state , the processing after step S6004 is executed, and it is configured to be able to execute the suspension notice effect. The reason why the suspension notice effect is not executed when the time saving state is controlled is that it may be difficult to secure a period for effectively executing the suspension notice effect. In particular, in this embodiment, the holding notice effect that changes to the special mode after being displayed in the special mode is executed, but when the time saving state is controlled, the variable display period is short, so it is displayed in the special mode. This is because the period is short, and the change to the special mode may occur prematurely, and the interest may be lost.

In this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol has priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, when the suspension notice effect is executed based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13 (For example, when the suspension display is displayed in a special mode), when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, prior to the variable display of the first special symbol to be notified of the suspension notice effect, A variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this case, until the variable display of the second special symbol, which is preferentially executed, ends, the display mode of the pending display of the notice target does not change from the special mode to the special mode (that is, it enters a standby state).

In addition, not only the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled in the time saving state, the suspension notice effect can be executed. may

Further, for example, in the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the order of winning to the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14, the game state is a time saving state. Regardless of whether or not there is, and regardless of which of the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14 is the start prize, the suspension notice effect may be configured to be executable. .

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

When the number of the first reserved memories is only 1 at the timing of starting winning, when the reserved shift of the first reserved memory is performed after that, the reservation is immediately consumed and the variable display is performed, so the reserved display is performed. The display period is short, and there is a possibility that a sufficient period for executing the suspension notice effect cannot be secured. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the first reserved memory number is not equal to or greater than 2 in step S6004, it is determined that the reserved advance notice effect cannot be executed, and the processing is terminated as it is.

It should be noted that, regardless of the mode shown in this embodiment, even if the number of first pending memories is 1, the processing after step S6005 may be shifted to execute the pending notice effect. In this case, for example, it may be possible to execute a suspension notice effect that changes the display mode of the active display that is displayed after taking over the suspension display from the normal mode to the special mode or the special mode.

If the first pending memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the latest pending display based on the received latest variation category command (step S6005). In step S6005, the effect control CPU 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the final display mode determination table based on the latest variation category command, and determines the final display mode of the latest pending display. In this embodiment, the display mode of the suspended display is inherited to display the active display, and the display mode of the active display may change. It means the final display mode of the active display that is taken over and displayed.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, the final display modes of the pending display and the active display are the normal mode (white spherical display), the first special mode (blue box display), and the final display mode. ), 2nd special mode (green box representation), 3rd special mode (red box representation), 1st special mode (blue sphere representation), 2nd special mode (green sphere representation), 3rd A judgment value is assigned to each of the special mode (red spherical display) and the fourth special mode (rainbow spherical display). Hereinafter, the first to third special modes may be collectively referred to as special modes. Also, the first to fourth special modes may be collectively referred to as special modes.

As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, when the variable category indicated by the variable category command is non-reach loss, super reach loss, or super reach jackpot, the suspension notice effect can be executed, When the variable category indicated by the variable category command is another variable category, the effect control CPU 101 directly determines the final display mode of the pending display to be the normal mode (white ball) and does not execute the pending notice effect. to decide.

Also, as shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach loss or a super reach jackpot, compared with the case of a non-reach loss, the final mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode. are more likely to do so. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pending display and the active display finally change to the special mode, the degree of expectation (reach reliability) for super reach increases compared to the case of the final normal mode. getting higher.

Also, as shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach jackpot, compared with the case of non-reach loss and super reach loss, the final mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode. are more likely to do so. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, when the super reach jackpot is achieved, the final first special mode (blue ball) is compared with the non-reach loss and the super reach loss. The rate of change to the second special mode (green ball) is higher than that of the second special mode (green ball), and the rate of change to the third special mode (red ball) is higher than that of the second special mode (green ball). In addition, it is changed to the fourth special mode (rainbow ball) only when a super reach jackpot is achieved. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pending display and active display of the announcement target finally change to the fourth special mode (rainbow ball), the big hit is confirmed, and then the third special mode (red ball) > second special mode. The degree of expectation (reliability of big win) for the big win increases in the order of mode (green ball)>first special mode (blue ball).

In this embodiment, as will be described later, as a change pattern of the pending notice effect, a change pattern is provided in which the pending display (or active display) of the notice target is temporarily displayed in a special mode and then changed to a special mode. there is Therefore, it can also be said that the special mode is a mode that suggests changing to a special mode. In such a configuration, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, a judgment value is assigned to the first special mode (blue box) in the case of non-reach loss. That is, if the pending display (or active display) of the notice target is displayed in the first special mode (blue box) but does not change to the special mode, the non-reach is lost. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the special mode changes to the special mode. Moreover, since the rate of change to the special mode differs depending on which one of the first to third special modes, attention can also be paid to the type of the special mode. In addition, in this embodiment, the second special mode (green box) and the third special mode (red box) whose degree of expectation (details of the degree of expectation will be described later) are higher than the first special mode (blue box) In some cases, it is configured to always change to a special mode, but it may not change in some cases. In this case, for example, the rate of change to the special mode may increase in the order of third special mode (red box)>second special mode (green box)>first special mode (blue box). .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, when the judgment result at the time of winning is non-reach, super reach, and super reach jackpot, the suspension notice effect can be executed. It is not limited to such aspects. For example, when there is a variable category that can be specified as normal reach, the suspension notice performance may be executed based on the result of determination at the time of winning as a loss of normal reach or a big win in normal reach.

When it is determined not to execute the pending notice effect (N of step S6006), that is, when the normal mode is determined as the final display mode, or when the variation category is non-reach loss, super reach loss, or super reach jackpot. If not, the process ends. When it is decided to execute the pending notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 changes the change pattern of the notice target pending display and active display based on the received latest variation category command and the final display mode. is determined (step S6007a). At step S6007a, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the pending display and active display of the announcement target based on the latest variation category command and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected change pattern determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers, and determines the change pattern of the pending display and active display of the notice target.

FIG. 39A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of change patterns. Also, FIGS. 39B to 39F are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table.

As shown in FIG. 39A, in the first change pattern, the pending display of the announcement target is displayed in the normal mode, and then changed from the normal mode to the final display mode. Further, in the second change pattern, after the pending display of the notice target is displayed in the normal mode, it changes from the normal mode to the first special mode, and then the active display taking over the pending display of the notice target is displayed in the first mode. It changes from the special mode to the final display mode. Further, in the third change pattern, after the pending display of the notice target is displayed in the normal mode, it changes from the normal mode to the first special mode, further changes from the first special mode to the second special mode, and then, The active display taking over the pending display of the notice target changes from the second special mode to the final display mode. In addition, in the fourth change pattern, after the pending display of the announcement target is displayed in the normal mode, it changes from the normal mode to the first special mode, then changes from the first special mode to the second special mode, and then changes to the second special mode. The second special mode changes to the third special mode, and then the active display that takes over the pending display of the announcement target changes from the third special mode to the final display mode.

As shown in FIG. 39(A), in this embodiment, the change from the special mode to the final display mode (that is, the special mode) is made in the active display that takes over the pending display of the announcement target. Therefore, it can be said that the special mode is a mode that suggests that the active display taking over the hold display changes to the special mode. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, a change pattern in which the special mode is changed to the final display mode (that is, the special mode) in the pending display may be provided, or the normal mode may be changed to the special mode in the active display. A change pattern may be provided in which a change to a mode, a change between special modes (for example, a change from a first special mode to a second special mode), or a change from a normal mode to a special mode is performed. Further, in this embodiment, when the display is performed in the third special mode, the display is always performed through the first special mode and the second special mode. You may make it provide the change pattern which changes from a special mode to a 3rd special mode. Similarly, for the second special mode, a change pattern that changes from the normal mode to the second special mode may be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern may be provided in which a change between special modes (for example, a change from a first special mode to a second special mode) is performed after a change from one special mode to another.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the suspension display is displayed in the normal mode, it is configured to change to a special mode or a special mode by the suspension notice effect, but not limited to such a configuration, at the time of starting winning When it is decided to execute the suspension notice effect, the suspension display may be displayed in a special mode or a special mode from the beginning.

In step S6007a, when the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the first special mode (blue box), the first change pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is, select the second change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 39 (C), when it is the second special mode (green ball), select the third change pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the third special mode (red ball) is selected, the fourth change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 39(E) is selected. Select the change pattern determination table. Then, using the selected change pattern determination table, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed based on the latest variation category command, and the change pattern is determined.

As shown in FIG. 39(B), the determination values are assigned to the first variation pattern determination table so that the first variation pattern is determined with a probability of 100%. Therefore, when the final display mode is the first special mode, the first change pattern in which the pending display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode (does not change to the special mode) is determined.

In principle, in the first to fifth change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 39B to 39F, super reach is better than non reach, and super reach big hit is better than super reach. , the determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determination to the second to fourth change patterns increases. In addition, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determination to the first change pattern is higher for super ready-to-win losses than for super ready-to-win jackpots, and for non-ready-to-win wins than for super ready-to-win big wins. With such a configuration, expectations for super reach (reach reliability) and expectations for big hits (big hit reliability) are high in the order of fourth change pattern> third change pattern> second change pattern> first change pattern. It's becoming

That is, when changing from the normal mode to the special mode through the special mode than when changing from the normal mode to the special mode without going through the special mode, the expectation (reach reliability and jackpot reliability latitude) is higher. Become. In addition, when changing to the special mode via the second special mode, and when changing to the special mode via the third special mode, more than when changing to the special mode via only the first special mode, , the degree of expectation (reach reliability and jackpot reliability latitude) increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to how the pending display and the active display are changed.

In addition, in the second change pattern table shown in FIG. 39(C), exceptionally, the determination value is set so that the rate of determination of the third change pattern is higher for the super reach jackpot than for the super reach jackpot. assigned. When the final display mode is the first special mode, if the third change pattern is determined, the pending display and the active display change from the normal mode to the first special mode, and further from the first special mode to the second special mode. Although it changes to a mode, it will eventually change from the second special mode to the first special mode. In this embodiment, the second special mode among the special modes has a higher degree of expectation than the first special mode, and the first special mode has the lowest degree of expectation among the special modes. Therefore, the player feels that the degree of expectation has decreased. Therefore, by assigning determination values and setting expectations as shown in FIG.

Also, in the third change pattern table shown in FIG. 39(D), judgment values are assigned so that the ratio of determination of the second change pattern is higher for super reach jackpots than for super reach misses. . With such a configuration, the final display mode is the second special mode and the change pattern is the second change pattern, rather than when the final display mode is the first special mode and the change pattern is the third change pattern. Expectations (reach reliability and jackpot reliability latitude) are higher at times. Specifically, the pending display and the active display change from the normal mode to the first special mode, and further change from the first special mode to the second special mode, but finally change from the second special mode to the first special mode. When changing from the normal mode to the first special mode, not changing from the first special mode to the second special mode, but finally changing from the first special mode to the second special mode The degree of expectation (reach reliability and jackpot reliability latitude) is higher. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lost immediately when the first special mode with a low degree of expectation is displayed, and it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation.

Further, in the first to fifth change pattern tables shown in FIGS. 39B to 39F, the fourth change pattern is determined only when the final display mode is the third special mode or the fourth special mode. is assigned a judgment value. Further, the determination value is assigned such that when the final display mode is the fourth special mode, the fourth change pattern is always determined. With such a configuration, the possibility of changing to the fourth special mode occurs only when the fourth change pattern changes to the third special mode, so the expectation when changing to the third special mode occurs. can increase

Also, in the first to fifth change pattern tables shown in FIGS. 39(B) to (F), when the final display mode is the first to second special modes, the judgment values are assigned so that the fourth change pattern is not determined. ing. That is, it is configured so as not to change from the third special mode to the second special mode or the first special mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a change from a special mode with a high degree of expectation to a special mode with a low degree of expectation, which in turn reduces interest.

Note that this embodiment is configured such that the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode or the final display mode at the timing of the hold shift. Specifically, in the first change pattern, the suspension display is displayed in the normal mode when the start winning occurs, and the suspension display changes from the normal mode to the final display mode (that is, the special mode) at the timing of the suspension shift. Further, in the second change pattern, the suspension display is displayed in the normal mode when the starting winning is generated, and the suspension display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode at the timing of the suspension shift. Then, after the pending display is taken over and the active display is displayed, the active display changes from the first special mode to the final display mode (that is, the special mode). In addition, in the third change pattern, the suspension display is displayed in the normal mode when the starting prize is generated, the suspension display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode at the timing of the suspension shift, and furthermore, after a predetermined period of time has passed, the first special mode is displayed. to the second special mode. Then, after the pending display is taken over and the active display is displayed, the active display changes from the second special mode to the final display mode. In addition, in the fourth change pattern, the suspension display is displayed in the normal mode when the start winning is generated, and at the timing of the suspension shift, the suspension display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode, and after the elapse of a predetermined period, the suspension display changes from the first special mode. It changes to a 2nd special mode, and also changes from a 2nd special mode to a 3rd special mode after progress of a predetermined period. Then, after the pending display is taken over and the active display is displayed, the active display changes from the third special mode to the final display mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the second to fourth change patterns are applied, the starting prize is generated, and the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode at the timing of the hold shift. At this time, for example, if it is the 3rd change pattern, it changes sequentially from the normal mode → the first special mode → the 2nd special mode at the timing of one hold shift, and if it is the fourth change pattern, one hold is performed. At the timing of the shift, the normal mode→first special mode→second special mode→third special mode sequentially. It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and may vary over a plurality of hold shifts. Specifically, when the third change pattern is determined, at the timing of the first hold shift, the hold display changes from the normal mode to the first special mode, and at the timing of the second hold shift, the hold The display may change from the first special mode to the second special mode. For example, a change pattern that changes over a plurality of hold shifts is provided, and those change patterns are changed according to the first hold storage number (that is, the number of hold shifts performed until the variable display of the notice target is started). It can be realized by making it selectable.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing at which the active display changes to the final display mode based on the final display mode and the change pattern (step S6007b). Note that if the display mode has changed to the final display mode before the active display is displayed, that is, if the change pattern is determined to be the first change pattern, the process of step S6007b may be omitted. In step S6007b, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change timing determination table for determining the change timing at which the active display changes to the final display mode based on the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers based on the change pattern using the selected change timing determination table, and determines the change timing at which the active display changes to the final display mode.

In step S6007a, when the final display mode determined in step S6005 is the first special mode (blue ball), the first change timing determination table shown in FIG. 40A is selected, and the second special mode (green ball) is selected. , selecting the second change timing determination table shown in FIG. 40B, and selecting the third change timing determination table shown in FIG. 40C when the third special mode (red ball), In the case of the fourth special mode (rainbow ball), the fourth change timing determination table shown in FIG. 40(D) is selected. Then, using the selected change timing determination table, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed based on the change pattern to determine the change timing.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change timing determination table. As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, in the first to fourth change timing determination tables, the variation start timing, the reach start timing, and the super reach start timing are set as change timings at which the active display changes to the final display mode. A judgment value is assigned to each. In this embodiment, in the variable display of the notice target, the variable start timing, ready-to-reach start timing, and super ready-to-reach start timing are visited in this order.

The mode immediately before the final display mode in the first to fourth change timing determination tables shown in FIG. 40 is synonymous with the change pattern. Specifically, when the mode immediately before the final display mode is the first special mode, it means when it changes according to the second change pattern, and when the mode immediately before the final display mode is the second special mode, When it changes according to the third change pattern, and when the mode immediately before the final display mode is the third special mode, it means when it changes according to the fourth change pattern.

In the first to fourth change timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D, the final display mode is higher in the second special mode than in the first special mode, and in the third special mode than in the second special mode. Judgment values are assigned so that the fourth special mode is more likely to be determined later than the third special mode. With such a configuration, the ratio at which of the plurality of timings the active display changes from the special mode to the special mode differs depending on which special mode it changes to. More specifically, the higher the degree of expectation for the post-change special mode, the higher the rate at which the active display changes from the special mode to the special mode at a later timing. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the timing at which the special mode changes to the special mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, it is configured such that the later the timing is changed, the higher the rate of change to the special mode with a high degree of expectation. The higher the degree, the higher the rate of change to the special mode with a high degree of expectation. can be

Further, in the first to fourth change timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D, the mode immediately before the final display mode is the second special mode more than the first special mode. Judgment values are assigned so that the third special mode is more likely to be determined later than the third special mode. With such a configuration, the ratio of which of the plurality of timings changes to the special mode differs depending on which special mode it is. More specifically, the higher the degree of expectation for the special mode immediately before the final display mode, the higher the rate at which the active display changes from the special mode to the special mode at later timing. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively sustain the sense of anticipation when the content is displayed in a highly anticipated special mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the higher the degree of expectation of the special mode immediately before the final display mode, the higher the rate of changing to the special mode at later timing. Alternatively, the higher the degree of expectation of the special mode immediately before the final display mode, the higher the rate of change at an earlier timing.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 associates the final display mode, the change pattern, and the change timing determined in steps S6005, S6007a, and S6007b with the pending storage of the notice object, and stores the pending notice effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM. (step S6008). In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the suspension notice effect in parallel with respect to the plurality of suspension displays displayed in the first suspension storage display unit 9a, and the first suspension storage display unit 9a can display up to Since four pending displays can be displayed, four storage areas are provided in the pending notice effect setting information storage area, and the final display mode, change pattern, and change timing are associated with the respective pending memories. Stored.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the effect pattern (stop symbol) is determined (step S8001). If the variation pattern command designates a pseudo-run, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8001, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop pattern of the effect symbols in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 43, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of performance patterns in which three patterns are the same even-numbered patterns as patterns is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variable jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 selects three symbols as the stop symbols. A combination of performance patterns with the same odd-numbered patterns is determined.

Also, if the received display result designation command indicates "suddenly variable probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of performance symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win performance is involved, a combination of performance symbols in which the left and right two symbols are aligned is determined. A combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts 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 numerical values are associated with each other to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of performance symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

Incidentally, as for the production pattern, a stop pattern (combination of patterns in which the left, middle and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big hit is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol. In addition, the pattern (in this embodiment, the odd number pattern) that reminds me of the probability variation state is also called the probability variation pattern, and the pattern that reminds me that it does not become the probability variation state (the even number pattern in this embodiment) is the non-probability variation pattern. Also called

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time saving state flag is set (step S8002). If the time saving state flag is not set (that is, if it is a non time saving state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be started), the process proceeds to step S8004. That is, in this embodiment, as already described, when the gaming state is the non-time-saving state, the holding notice effect is executed for the first holding storage, so the processing of steps S8002 and S8003 is executed. By doing, only when executing the variable display of the first special symbol when the gaming state is a non-time saving state, to execute the processing of steps S8004 to S8005, so as to change the state of the pending display of the notice target It consists of

On the other hand, when the time saving state flag is set (Y of step S8002) and when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S8003), the process proceeds to step S8008.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a timing to change the state of the pending display in the first pending memory (step S8004). It should be noted that whether or not there is a timing to change the state of the pending display is determined by, for example, checking the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), and confirming the current change. It can be determined by confirming whether or not there is a change from the normal mode to the final display mode or the special mode at the timing of the start (holding shift). If there is a timing to change the state of the pending display, the effect control CPU 101 changes the state of the pending display of the notice target according to the change pattern in the first pending storage display unit 9a (step S8005). . After that, the process moves to step S8008.

In step S8005, when the change pattern is determined to be the first change pattern, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal mode to the final display mode, and when the change pattern is decided to be the second change pattern, the hold display of the notice target is changed. is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode. Further, when the third change pattern is determined, the holding display of the notice object is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode, and then changed from the first special mode to the second special mode. Further, when the fourth change pattern is determined, the pending display of the notice target is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode, then changed from the first special mode to the second special mode, and further from the second special mode. Change to the third special mode.

For example, the display mode may be changed (or not changed) after execution of an effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the pending display, similar to the suggestive effect for the active display, which will be described later. Specifically, a character appears and throws a ball toward the holding display, and if the thrown ball hits the holding display, the display mode of the holding display changes, and if it does not hit, the display mode does not change. You may do so. In this case, when the second change pattern is determined, the character appears, throws the ball toward the hold display, and the ball hits the hold display to produce a mode of changing from the normal mode to the first special mode. is executed. After that, the ball is thrown again, but it does not hit the pending display, and the presentation ends. Further, when the third change pattern is determined, the character appears, throws the ball toward the hold display, and the ball hits the hold display to change from the normal mode to the first special mode. executed. Then, the character throws the ball, and the ball hits the reserved display, and the effect is executed in which the first special mode changes to the second special mode. After that, the effect ends after the effect that the ball does not hit (or the effect that the character leaves the stage). In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is configured to change multiple times during one hold shift. You may make it perform the production|presentation which suggests that the display mode of a pending|holding display changes for every pending|holding shift (or is performed by lottery). Further, the timing of changing the display mode of the pending display is not limited to the start of fluctuation, and may be any timing including the execution timing of the suggestive effect, which will be described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence and type of the notice effect (step S8008). In step S8008, a notice effect determination table is selected according to the display status of the pending display, and lottery processing based on random numbers is performed based on the variation pattern using the selected notice effect determination table, and presence or absence and type of the notice effect. to determine

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an advance notice effect determination table. The first notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 44(A) is selected when there is no pending display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode, and the second notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 44(B) is selected. A table is selected when there is a pending indication being displayed according to the second special aspect or the third special aspect.

In the announcement effect determination table shown in FIG. 44, determination values are assigned to "no execution", "notice effect A" and "notice effect B". The announcement effect A is an effect with a stronger impression than the announcement effect B. For example, the notice effect A has a longer effect period than the notice effect B, the output sound is louder than the effect, or the size of the effect image displayed by the effect is larger.

As shown in FIG. 44, when there is a pending display displayed according to the second special mode or the third special mode, compared to when there is no pending display displayed according to the second special mode or the third special mode, It is configured so that the ratio of determining that the advance notice effect is not executed is high. When there is a hold display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode, the player's interest is directed toward the variable display to be the subject of the prior notice, so the prior notice effect for the current variable display rather makes the player feel annoyed. Although there is a risk that the display will be overwhelmed, such a configuration enables well-balanced effects to be performed, and the effect of each effect can be enhanced.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 44, when there is a hold display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode, compared to when there is no hold display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode Therefore, when the ratio of deciding to execute the announcement effect B which gives a weaker impression than the announcement effect A is high and there is no pending display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode, the second special mode or the third special mode Compared to when there is a pending display displayed according to the mode, it is configured such that the ratio of deciding to execute the notice performance A with a stronger impression than the notice performance B is higher. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a well-balanced presentation, and to enhance the presentation effect of each presentation.

In addition to the example shown in FIG. 44, whether or not there is a hold display displayed by the second special mode or the third special mode, and the fluctuation pattern (non-reach, normal reach and super reach), Depending on whether or not the announcement target of the announcement effect is a big hit, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the announcement effect and the type may be changed. For example, when the notice object of the notice effect is a big hit, the ratio of executing the notice effect and the ratio of executing the notice effect A may be higher than when it is not. Also, in the pending notice effect setting process, when the display result of the variable display based on the previously stored pending memory (for example, the previously executed variable display) is a big hit, or when the expected variation pattern is high. Sometimes, the suspension notice effect may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to either the advance notice effect for the variable display being executed or the pending notice effect for the variable display to be executed after the next time.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and presence/absence and type of the advance notice effect determined in step S8008 (step S8010).

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

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data 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 devices (parts for effect) 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 indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value.

The process table shown in FIG. 45 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. FIG. Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9 as a component for effect, Control of various lamps and speaker 27) as parts for presentation is executed (step S8013). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70. FIG.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU101 controls to perform the variable display of the effect pattern by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one, but the effect control CPU101 is the variation pattern command A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays active display in the active display area 9F (step S8015). In step S8015, the active display is displayed in a display mode inheriting the display mode during the hold display.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, whether or not the display mode of the active display is changed is determined at the time of start winning, but it may also be determined in the effect symbol variation start process. For example, if it is not decided to change the display mode of the active display at the time of starting winning, in the production pattern variation start process, whether to change to any of the first to fourth special modes based on the variation pattern, It is also possible to change the display mode of the active display by making it possible to decide at which change timing when changing, and executing processing according to the content of the decision. For example, when the display mode of the active display is the normal mode, the higher the expectation of the variation pattern, the higher the rate of change to the special mode, or the higher the rate of change to the special mode with high expectation. good.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is the command at the time of starting winning stored in the storage area of the command at the time of starting winning (symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition Delete one command at the time of start winning stored in the first storage area among the specified command or the second reserved storage number addition designation command)), and shift the contents of the command storage area at the time of start winning ( step S8017).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the process during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802) (step S8018).

FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is time to change the active display (step S8106). In this embodiment, since each change timing shown in FIG. 40 is predetermined for each variation pattern, whether the active display change timing has come or not is determined by the variation time timer set in step S8014. By confirming the value of , it is possible to confirm whether or not the period from the start of fluctuation to the change timing has elapsed.

When it is time to change the active display, the effect control CPU 101 executes a suggestive effect suggesting that the display mode of the active display will change in a mode of effect corresponding to the current display mode of the active display. A change effect for changing the display mode of the active display to the final display mode is executed (step S8107). For example, it is realized by switching to the process table corresponding to the suggestion effect and the change effect to be executed and executing the process.

For example, a character appears on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and a suggestive effect is executed in which the character throws a ball toward the active display. Then, when the ball hits the active display, a changing effect is executed to change the display mode of the active display to the final display mode. Further, for example, when the display mode of the active display is the first special mode (blue box), a blue character A appears, and a suggestive effect is produced in which the character A throws a ball toward the active display. is executed, and in the case of the second special mode (green box), a green character B appears, and a suggestion effect is performed in which the character B throws a ball toward the active display, and the third In the case of the special mode (red box), a red character C appears, and a suggestion effect is executed in which the character C throws a ball toward the active display.

In this embodiment, in addition to suggesting that the display mode of the active display will change, in addition to suggesting that the display mode of the active display will change, the suggestion that the display mode of the active display will change but will not change as a result. Since the production can also be executed, when distinguishing between them, the former is called a suggestive production (success), and the latter is called a suggestive production (failure). Also, suggestive effects (success) and suggestive effects (failure) may be collectively referred to as suggestive effects.

It should be noted that, without being limited to the configuration of this embodiment, for example, regardless of the display mode of the active display, the suggestive effect may be executed in one of a plurality of types of effect modes by lottery, or the active display may be performed. The suggestive effect may be executed in one of a plurality of types of effect modes at different ratios according to the display mode. Further, in this case, the proportion of the display mode of the active display after the change may differ depending on which presentation mode the suggestive effect is executed. For example, when a blue character A appears and a suggestive effect is executed in which the character A throws a ball toward the active display, the rate of change to the first special mode (blue) is high (that is, expected When a red character C appears and a suggestive effect is executed in which the character C throws a ball toward the active display, the third special mode ( red) (that is, the rate of change to a highly anticipated special mode) may be increased. For example, based on the current display mode of the active display and the display mode after the change, it can be realized by determining whether to execute the suggestive effect in one of a plurality of types of effect modes at different ratios, and executing it.

Then, when the display mode of the active display after the change is the fourth special mode (step S8108), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display mode of the active display has changed to the fourth special mode (that is, the big hit is confirmed). ) is executed (step S8109). As the notification effect, for example, a predetermined effect sound is output, a light emitter is caused to emit light, or an effect image is displayed on the effect display device 9 . In this embodiment, the notification effect is executed only when changing to the fourth special mode, but the notification effect may be executed also when changing to another special mode. At this time, depending on which special mode has been changed, a different mode of notification effect may be executed.

If the change timing of the active display has not come, the effect control CPU 101 determines by lottery whether or not to execute a suggestive effect (failure) that suggests that the display mode of the active display will change but does not change as a result. decision (step S8110a). Regarding the processing of step S8110a, when the active display is displayed in the first special mode, or when the active display can be changed (that is, the fluctuation start timing, reach start timing, and super reach start timing shown in FIG. 40) It may be executed only when (that is, the suggestive effect (failure) may be executed only in such a situation). Further, the ratio of determination to execute the suggestive effect (failure) may differ according to the variation pattern or the display mode of the active display.

For example, a character appears on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the character throws the ball toward the active display, but the suggestive effect (failure) is executed in such a manner that the ball does not hit the active display. In this embodiment, the suggestive effect (failure) is executed in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the active display. For example, when the display mode of the active display is the first special mode (blue box), a blue character A appears and throws a ball toward the active display, but the ball is not hit by the active display. mode suggestive effect (failure) is executed, and in the case of the second special mode (green box), a green character B appears, and the character B throws the ball toward the active display, but the active display In the case of the third special mode (red box), a red character C appears and the character C throws the ball toward the active display. However, a suggestion effect (failure) is executed in such a manner that the active display is not hit.

It should be noted that, without being limited to the configuration of this embodiment, for example, regardless of the display mode of the active display, a suggestive effect (failure) may be executed in one of a plurality of types of effect modes by lottery, The suggestive effect (failure) may be executed in one of a plurality of types of effect modes at different ratios according to the display mode of the active display. Further, in this case, the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes may differ depending on which presentation mode the suggestive effect is executed. For example, when the suggestive effect in which the blue character A appears is executed, the rate of no change is high (that is, the rate of the suggestive effect (failure) is high), and the suggestive effect in which the red character C appears is executed. When executed, the rate of change may be high (that is, the rate of suggestive effects (success) is high). Further, for example, when the active display is displayed in a special mode, the percentage of decisions to execute the suggestive effect (failure) may be higher than when it is not. With this configuration, when the active display is displayed in the special mode, the suggestive effect is executed more frequently, so that the expectation when the active display is displayed in the special mode can be enhanced. .

Further, in this embodiment, the suggestive effect suggests that the display mode of the active display will change, but it may also suggest that the display mode of the pending display will change. That is, execution of the suggestive effect may suggest that the display mode of either the active display or the hold display (or both of them) will change. For example, when the suggestion effect is started, a character appears, and when the ball thrown by this character hits the active display, the display mode of the active display changes, and when the ball hits the hold display, the display mode of the hit hold display changes. However, if you do not hit any of them, you may fail. In this case also, when either the active display or the pending display is displayed in a special manner, the percentage of decisions to execute the suggestive effect (failure) may be higher than when it is not. good.

When it is determined to execute the suggestive effect (failure) in step S8110a (step S8110b), the effect control CPU 101 executes the suggestive effect (failure) in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the active display (step S8110c). For example, it is realized by switching to the process table corresponding to the effect mode of the suggested effect (failure) to be executed and executing the process.

Next, if it is time to start the ready-to-win effect (Y in step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 executes the ready-to-win effect according to the display mode of the active display (step S8112). For example, it is realized by switching to the process table corresponding to the ready-to-win effect to be executed and executing the process. Whether or not it is time to start the ready-to-win effect can be determined by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step S8014.

Through the processing in step S8112, for example, when the ready-to-win state is established, the ready-to-win effect is changed such that the light emitting body is caused to emit light or the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 9. If it is the box) or the first special mode, it is performed with a blue tone, and if it is the second special mode (green box) or the second special mode (green ball), it is performed with a green tone, and the third If it is a special mode (red box) or a third special mode (red ball), it is executed with a red tone. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect may be executed in different modes depending on whether the active display is in the special mode or in the special mode, without being limited to the configuration of this embodiment. Further, when the display mode of the active display changes after the start of the ready-to-win effect, the ready-to-win effect may be executed by switching to the effect mode corresponding to the display mode after the change. Also, the ready-to-win effect may be executed in any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, the degree of reliability of the big win differs for each effect mode) by lottery. In this case, depending on the display mode of the active display, the ratio of which rendering mode the ready-to-win effect is executed may differ. For example, when the display mode of the active display is the first special mode with a low degree of expectation, the proportion of the ready-to-win effect executed by the effect mode with a high degree of expectation is low, and in the case of the third special mode with a high degree of expectation. , the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect may be increased by the effect mode with a high degree of expectation.

Then, if the variable 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 variation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit design is displayed as a stop design of the effect design, a stop design 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 symbols have been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (loss symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to erase the active display (step S8302a).

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands have been received (step S8305). Whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands is received is specifically a flag (jackpot start designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process is received, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a flag (small hit/suddenly variable probability big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit/sudden probability variable big hit start designation command is received is set. If any one 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 corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the small hit/sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command reception flag is set.

Then, the effect control CPU101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S8308), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1 and movable member control data 1), control of production devices (production display device 9 as production parts, various lamps as production parts, and speaker 27 as production parts) is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

If it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N of step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). value (step S8311).

Next, a specific example of an effect mode of the pending advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the pending notice effect. Of these, FIG. 48 shows that the pending display of the notice target changes to the first special mode (blue box), and the active display that takes over the display mode of the pending display finally changes to the second special mode (green ball). 10 shows the effect mode of the pending notice effect in the case. In addition, in FIG. 48, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIG. 48(1), it is assumed that a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs while the variable display of left, middle and right performance symbols is being executed in the performance display device 9. In this example, it is assumed that a new starting prize has occurred in a state where the number of first reserved memories is 2 and the number of first reserved memories is increased to 3, and the number of normal reservations is increased by one in the first reserved memory display section 9a. It is assumed that Also, in this example, it is assumed that the second special mode (green ball) is determined as the final display mode of the new pending display and the active display, and the second change pattern is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 48(2), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 48(3). In the example shown in FIG. 48(3), when the variable display is started, the pending display of the announcement target is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode (blue box) based on the second change pattern (step S8005). reference). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 48(4), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Next, one reserved memory is digested and one reserved display is shifted and displayed one by one, and as shown in FIG. It is indicated by a special mode (blue box). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, a pedestal is displayed below the active display in the active display area 9F, and this pedestal is displayed in the same manner regardless of the display mode of the active display. However, it may be displayed in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the active display. For example, when the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white ball), the pedestal is displayed in the white mode, and when the active display is displayed in the first special mode (blue box), the pedestal is displayed in the blue mode. You may do so. Further, for example, when the active display is displayed in a normal mode (or a special mode), the pedestal is displayed in a normal mode, and when the active display is displayed in a special mode, the pedestal is displayed in a mode corresponding to the special mode (e.g. , a mode that easily attracts attention, such as a blinking mode or a mode in which an effect display is added, may be displayed.

Next, at the fluctuation start timing, as shown in FIG. 48(6), a suggestion effect is executed to suggest that the display mode of the active display will change. In the example shown in FIG. 48(6), the character A200 appears according to the display mode of the current active display, and the suggestion effect is executed in which the character A200 throws a ball toward the active display. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(7), after the suggestion effect is completed, a change effect is executed in which the display mode of the active display changes to the second special mode (green ball). Here, after the suggestive effect (success) that the ball thrown by the character A200 hits the active display, the change effect is executed to change the display mode of the active display to the second special mode (green ball).

It is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 48. For example, a character is made to appear by suggestive effect, and the player's action (for example, pressing the push button 120) is prompted, and the player's action is detected. Then, a change effect of changing the display mode of the active display (or an effect of notifying that the display mode of the active display does not change after the suggestion effect (failure)) may be executed.

Also, for example, other effects can be executed in parallel with the suggestive effect, and the ratio of the effect result of the suggestive effect (that is, success or failure) varies depending on the presence or absence of other effects and the effect mode. good too. For example, at the timing when a character appears in a suggestive effect, another effect that temporarily changes the background image can be executed. In such a configuration, depending on whether another effect is executed at the start of the suggestive effect, or depending on which of the plurality of types of background images is executed, the same character Even in the suggestive effect in which . In addition, for example, in steps S8107 and S8110a, depending on the effect result of the suggestive effect, the presence or absence of another effect and the effect mode are determined at different ratios, and the process is executed according to the determination result. can be realized.

Further, in this embodiment, when the suspension display or the active display is displayed in the fourth special mode, an effect is executed to notify that effect. In addition to such a configuration, Alternatively, it may be possible to execute an effect for notifying that the pending display or the active display is being displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, not limited to the fourth special mode. For example, when the pending display or the active display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, the light emitters such as LEDs and lamps provided in the game machine are displayed in a mode corresponding to the display mode (for example, in the first special mode, blue, green in the second special mode, red in the third special mode, etc.), and effect sounds such as notification sounds according to the display mode (for example, low volume in the first special mode, second It is also possible to execute an effect of outputting an effect sound such as a middle volume in the special mode and a high volume in the third special mode. Further, for example, when the hold display or the active display changes from a special mode to a special mode, an effect (for example, When changing from the first special mode to the second special mode, an effect of changing from blue to green and emitting light), and an effect of outputting a production sound such as a notification sound according to the special mode after the change (for example, the first When the special mode is changed to the second special mode, an effect of changing the volume from a small volume to a medium volume and outputting an effect sound such as an information sound may be executed. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the luminous body such as an LED or a lamp used for notifying that the pending display or the active display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode is operated by a character or the like. It is desirable that it is provided at a position where it will not become difficult to see. By providing it at such a position, the player is made aware that the pending display or the active display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode regardless of the operation status of the role or the execution status of other effects. be able to.

As described above, in this embodiment, a display means capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, a hold display and an active display displayed in a special mode) is provided, and the display means provides a specific display (for example, , pending display and active display displayed by the special mode), and at least the first predetermined mode (for example, the first special mode) and the degree of expectation higher than the first predetermined mode A predetermined display can be displayed by a second predetermined mode (for example, a second special mode) (see FIGS. 38 and 39), and at least a first specific mode (for example, a first special mode) and more than the first specific mode A specific display can be displayed in a second specific mode (for example, a second special mode) with a high degree of expectation (see FIGS. 38 and 39), and the predetermined display in the first predetermined mode changes to the specific display in the second specific mode. The first change pattern (for example, the second change pattern when the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(D) is the second special mode) is that the predetermined display of the second predetermined mode is the specific display of the first specific mode. Expectations are higher than the changing second change pattern (for example, the third change pattern when the final display mode shown in FIG. 39(C) is the first special mode). If the degree of expectation is determined by the mode of the predetermined display before changing to the specific display, the player's sense of expectation is lost when the predetermined display of the mode with the low expectation is displayed. Therefore, even if the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode is displayed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the loss of interest can be prevented.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, as the predetermined display, the reserved display and the active display that are displayed in a special mode are used, and as the specific display, the reserved display and the active display that are displayed in the special mode are used. However, the predetermined display and the specific display are image displays displayed by a specific effect (for example, a background image in the display area of the effect display device 9, a character image or item image displayed in a part of the display area, Effect image such as a message image) or the like may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the display means can display the specific display without going through the predetermined display (for example, it is realized when the first change pattern in FIG. 39(A) is determined. It is realized by providing a change pattern in which the active display changes from the normal mode to the special mode.). Therefore, even when the predetermined display is not displayed, it is possible to make the user expect that the specific display will be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation differs between the specific display that is displayed after the predetermined display and the specific display that is displayed without the predetermined display (for example, the second to fourth changes are more likely than the first change pattern). The pattern has a higher degree of expectation (reliability of big win and reliability of reach) (see FIGS. 39B to 39F). Therefore, it is possible to make the viewer pay attention to how the specific display is displayed, thereby improving interest.

Further, in this embodiment, there is provided a change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect (for example, a suggestive effect and a change effect) when the predetermined display changes to the specific display, and the change effect execution means performs the predetermined display mode. Depending on this, it is possible to execute a change effect in one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, a suggesting effect and a change effect of the effect mode according to the display mode of the active display are executed). Therefore, it is possible to execute a change effect of a suitable effect mode according to the predetermined display mode (that is, the degree of expectation), thereby improving the interest.

In addition, in this embodiment, the rate at which of the plurality of timings the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs depending on the mode of the predetermined display (for example, the rate of change varies depending on the mode immediately before the final display mode). The timing determination ratio is different (see FIGS. 40A to 40D). Therefore, expectations can be maintained effectively.

Further, in this embodiment, there is provided an advance notice effect executing means capable of executing an advance notice effect, and the notice effect executing means is adapted to execute the notice effect according to the change pattern of the predetermined display (for example, the second and third special modes displayed in the second and third special modes). Depending on whether it is the 3rd change pattern or the 4th change pattern, the notice effect can be executed so that the execution ratio of the notice effect is different (see FIG. 44). Therefore, the production can be performed in a well-balanced manner, and the production effect of each production can be enhanced.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio at which of the plurality of timings the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs depending on the mode of the specific display after the change (for example, depending on the final display mode, the change The timing determination ratio is different (see FIGS. 40A to 40D). Therefore, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the timing when the predetermined display changes to the specific display, thereby improving interest.

Further, in this embodiment, display means is provided that can display predetermined displays in a plurality of modes with different expectations (for example, display means that can display pending displays and active displays in the first to third special modes), and the display means is , It is possible to change the predetermined display to a specific display and display it (for example, when the final display mode is a special mode and the change pattern is the second to fourth change patterns), It is possible to erase the predetermined display without changing it to the specific display (for example, it is realized when the final display mode is the first special mode and the change pattern is the first change pattern), and the predetermined display (For example, it is possible to change stepwise to a first special mode, a second special mode, and a third special mode with different expectations. See FIG. 39 (A)) , depending on the mode of the predetermined display, the rate at which the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs (for example, the second special mode and the third special mode are different than the first special mode). (see FIGS. 38 and 39). In a configuration in which the form of the predetermined display once displayed does not change, the player's sense of anticipation is lost at the time when the predetermined display in a mode with a low degree of expectation is displayed. In addition, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even when the predetermined display of the mode with a low degree of expectation is displayed, thereby improving the interest of the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the ratio of the specific display to which the predetermined display is changed differs depending on the mode of the predetermined display (for example, the change pattern varies depending on the final display mode. It is realized by being determined (see FIG. 39). Therefore, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the predetermined display mode, thereby improving interest.

Further, in this embodiment, there is provided a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect when the predetermined display changes to a specific mode (for example, a fourth special mode). Therefore, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the predetermined display that has changed to the specific mode, and to improve interest.

Further, in this embodiment, there is provided a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a suggestive effect (success) or a suggestive effect (failure)) suggesting that the predetermined display mode will change. Therefore, it is possible to make the user pay attention to whether or not the mode of the predetermined display changes, thereby improving interest.

Further, in this embodiment, in a gaming machine that performs a variable display based on the satisfaction of the start condition after the execution condition is satisfied, the display means is configured to display the variable display when the start condition is satisfied. (For example, when the suspension display is displayed in a special mode based on the occurrence of the start winning, and is displayed as an active display (that is, the variable start timing), the special mode changes from the special mode to the special mode. change). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the predetermined display from when the execution condition is satisfied.

Further, in this embodiment, in the gaming machine that performs variable display based on the establishment of the start condition after the execution condition is established, the display means changes the predetermined display to the specific display when the start condition is established. (For example, the active display that takes over the display mode of the pending display and is displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the special mode at the fluctuation start timing). Therefore, the expectation can be maintained until the start condition is satisfied.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to display the predetermined display and the specific display in a plurality of modes with different expectations (for example, the first to third special modes and the first to third special modes display the pending display and the active display). (see FIGS. 38 and 39), the display means is capable of displaying a predetermined display by changing it to a specific display, and the predetermined display that is displayed in a manner exceeding a predetermined degree of expectation is specified. When changing to display, it changes to a specific display that is displayed in a mode higher than the specific expectation level (for example, when the final display mode is the first to second special modes, the fourth change pattern is not determined. That is, the third special There is no change from the mode to the second special mode or the first special mode (see FIG. 39). If the predetermined display in the form of high expectation changes to the specific display in the form of low expectation, there is a risk that interest will be reduced, but according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of interest. can.

Further, in this embodiment, the display means can display the predetermined display and the specific display according to the special mode, and the specific display of the special mode (for example, the hold display and the active display of the fourth special mode) It is displayed through a predetermined display (for example, a hold display and an active display of the third special mode). Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation when the predetermined display of the special mode is displayed, and it is possible to improve interest.

Further, in this embodiment, the ratio of which of the plurality of types of ready-to-win effects is executed may differ according to the mode of the specific display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the aspect of the specific display, and to improve interest.

Further, in this embodiment, a detecting means (for example, push button 120) capable of detecting the action of the player is provided, and when the action of the player is detected by the detecting means, the predetermined display becomes the specific display. You may make it change. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate, and to improve interest. Note that the detection means is not limited to the push button 120, but may be a stick controller 122, a jog dial that can be rotated, or a touch panel that can be touched or pressed. It may be realized, or it may be realized by a configuration that indirectly (remotely) detects the action of the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor. Further, it may be realized by a configuration capable of detecting an arbitrary action by analyzing (video motion capture) the result of photographing an object such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera. That is, it may be realized by any configuration that can detect the movement of any object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuation (a effect in which the symbol is temporarily stopped and re-flushed one or more times during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the variation pattern indicating the variation mode to the production control microcomputer 100, an example of transmitting one variation pattern command when starting the variation was shown, but two or more commands produce a variation pattern The control microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560, as the first command, the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuation, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. Send a command that indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop), and as the second command, the type of reach and whether or not there is a re-lottery effect, etc. It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode (after the second stop). In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the specific variation mode to be executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control microcomputer 100. . When transmitting two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. A second command may be sent (at a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this manner, the amount of data that must be stored as variation pattern commands can be reduced.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different proportions" means not only different proportions such as A:B = 70%: 30% or A:B = 30%: 70%. , A:B=100%:0% (ie, 100% allocation to one side and 0% allocation to the other).

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols from "1" to "9" and deriving and displaying the display result was shown. It is not limited to such aspects. 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 symbol to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variably displaying may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of pattern display. Even in this case, one type of pattern used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a pattern different from the one type of pattern may be derived and displayed last. can be anything.

In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine was used as the gaming machine. symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player. It is also possible to

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out game media as a predetermined number of prizes. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the jackpot type includes the variable probability big hit and the normal jackpot, and based on the fact that the variable probability big hit is determined as the jackpot type, the gaming machine is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game. However, it is not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined variable probability area inside (the variable probability area may be provided in a special variable winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided A variable probability region may be provided in a part of the device), and the variable probability is determined based on the game ball passing through the variable probability region in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is played. The configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to the variable probability state after the end.

In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit, and whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will win a prize (prefetching determination) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designation) indicating the winning determination result Command, variable category command) is transmitted, and on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, the pending advance notice production is executed based on the command indicating the winning judgment result. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a win determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command designating only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the time of occurrence of the start winning. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the random number values specified by those commands.

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

1 pachinko game machine 8a first special symbol display device 8b second special symbol display device 9 performance display device (main display device)
9a 1st reservation memory display section 9b 2nd reservation memory display section 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPUs
560 game control microcomputer 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Equipped with display means capable of displaying a predetermined display,
The display means is
It is possible to display by changing the predetermined display to a specific display,
The predetermined display can be displayed in at least a first predetermined mode and a second predetermined mode in which the player is expected to be controlled to an advantageous state more advantageous than the first predetermined mode, and
After the predetermined display is displayed in the first predetermined mode, the predetermined display can be changed to the second predetermined mode and displayed,
A specific display can be displayed by at least a first specific mode and a second specific mode that is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first specific mode, and
When controlled in an advantageous state,
displaying the predetermined display in the second predetermined mode at a higher rate than in the first predetermined mode;
displaying the specific display in the second specific mode at a higher rate than in the first specific mode;
The first change pattern in which the predetermined display of the first predetermined mode changes to the specific display in the second specific mode is more advantageous than the second change pattern in which the predetermined display of the second predetermined mode changes to the specific display of the first specific mode. There is a high expectation that it will be controlled by
When controlled to an advantageous state, the predetermined display changes to the specific display in the first change pattern at a higher rate than in the second change pattern,
The display shape of the specific display is different from the display shape of the predetermined display,
Depending on the display mode of the predetermined display, the rate of change to the specific display is different,
Depending on the aspect of the specific display after the change, the ratio at which of the plurality of timings the predetermined display changes to the specific display differs,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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