JP6550205B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  In pachinko gaming machines, generally, the symbol display device displays a variation display operation in which a set of variation start and variation stop of a special symbol is set as one set, and a symbol game (special symbol variation display game) is performed, and a special symbol is a specific display mode When the stop display is displayed, the execution control of the big hit game is performed.

  In recent pachinko gaming machines, so-called pre-reading notice is given as a technology to express that the gaming state is highly likely to be a big hit game advantageous to the player (see Patent Document 1 below). There are two types of pre-reading notices that represent the pre-reading notice, "start-time change system" and "variation start change system".

  The prior notice of "the change at start-up" of the former is a notice made when the game ball is won in the start-up mouth and the start-up condition is met, for example, a specific display with a predetermined display mode by a hold indicator. It is made to make a notice effect of "hold change system" of changing into an aspect continuous. That is, based on the fact that the game ball is won in the starting opening during the variable display operation of one symbol game and the start condition is established, the right to execute the variable display operation of the symbol game according to the start condition is temporarily stored. At the same time, the main control unit transmits a hold addition command to the sub control unit, and the sub control unit having received this performs a pre-reading notice lottery about whether or not pre-reading advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect) is to be performed. When the advance lottery is won, the display mode of the hold indicator according to the hold storage is changed to a display mode (for example, white to red) different from normal.

  The existing holding memory is sequentially digested when the execution of the variable display operation of one symbol game is completed, and the holding memory position is moved forward (shifted) along with this and the holding subtraction command is sent from the main control unit to the sub control unit The sub-control unit, which has been sent to and received this, moves up the display position of the hold indicator and shifts it (shifts) to reduce the number of displayed items, but the hold storage of the different hold display mode (red) different from the above normal Also during this time, the display position of the hold display is changed continuously and continuously displayed. As a result, continuous notice effect is performed by the notice effect of the on-hold display change system.

  The latter "previous change start at the time of change start" preview is a notice made with the start of the variable display operation of the symbol game, and performs a notice effect using the effect device, for example, continuously on the screen of the image display device A lightning bolt image is displayed as a preliminary announcement image for preliminary announcement effect, and this is executed across a plurality of variable display operations and continuously displayed. That is, when the game ball is won in the starting opening during the variable display operation of one symbol game and the start condition is satisfied, the right to execute the variable display operation of the symbol game according to the start condition establishment is temporarily stored once The reserve control command is transmitted from the main control unit to the subsidiary control unit, and the subsidiary control unit having received this performs a pre-reading advance notice lottery as to whether or not pre-reading advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect) is to be performed. When the player wins, the symbol game is made to be a related expression with respect to the pending memory currently existing at that time. In other words, the pending storage is digested in order from the oldest one in order of storage, and each time a pending subtraction command is sent from the main control unit to the secondary control unit, the secondary control unit that receives this sends the pending storage command from the oldest pending storage The lightning image as a notice effect for continuous notice on the screen of the image display device at the time of execution of the fluctuation display operation of each symbol game until all the existing reservation memories until the reservation memory are subjected to the execution of the fluctuation display operation of the symbol game. Make it appear. By making this lightning image appear over the existing reserved memory, a continuous advance notice effect is performed.

  The two parties pre-read the contents of the pending storages that are both present, and give the player a notice by continuous notice effect that there is a possibility of a big hit among the pending storages, It is common in that point.

JP 2004-248845 A

  However, in the conventional ball and ball game machine, data of the above-mentioned hold addition command and hold subtraction command change due to electrical noise etc., and the number of hold memories instructed by them is managed by the sub control unit side There was a problem that the case where it did not match with the number of pending storage occurred. Under such inconsistencies in the number of reserved memories, if the presentation control effect is generated on the side of the effect control unit, as a result, a situation in which the player is distrusted may be generated.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine which solves the above-mentioned problems and does not give the feeling of distrust.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. Although the corresponding elements in the embodiments are shown in parentheses, the present invention is not limited thereto.

(1) Display means (special symbol display device 38, S309 (special symbol display data update process), S307 (special symbol change processing) in FIG. 9) capable of displaying the variation display operation of the game symbol;
Main control means (main control unit 20) for generally controlling a game operation including operation control related to a variable display operation of a game symbol in the display means based on a predetermined start condition;
And effect control means (sub control unit 24) in charge of effect control of the effect means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
Acquiring means (S314 in the first start opening check process of FIG. 11, S334 in the second start opening check process of FIG. 12) of acquiring predetermined game information when the starting means detects the game ball ,
Lottery means (S409 (determination process) in FIG. 12) for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate a hit game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Hold memory means for holding and storing the game information acquired by the acquisition means as the hold data until the variable display operation of the game symbol is performed in the symbol display means, with the predetermined maximum number of hold memories as an upper limit 10, S314 (random number storage processing) in FIG. 11, S406 (random number storage processing) in FIG. 11, S406 in FIG. 11 (shift processing of pending storage area), S407 (clearing pending 4 storage area) Processing)),
Based on the game information stored in the hold storage means, at least a lottery result by the lottery means is read ahead determination means before the hold storage is subjected to the variable display operation of the special symbol (pre-reading determination means (FIG. 10 Steps S317 to S318, and Steps S337 to S338 in FIG.
Control command creating means (S 320 in FIG. 10 and S 340 in FIG. 11 relating to hold addition commands) for generating a control command including information on the pre-read judgment result by the pre-read judgment means and information on the hold ball number stored in the hold memory 29, FIG. 12, and S403 to S404 of FIG.
Command transmitting means for transmitting the control command to the effect control means (S321 in FIG. 10 (pending addition command sending process), S341 in FIG. 11 (pending addition command sending process), S404 in FIG. 12 (pending subtraction command) Transmission processing)) and
In the gaming machine configured to be capable of performing the hit game after the gaming symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode on the symbol display means,
The effect control means is
Command receiving means capable of receiving the control command (pending addition command reception process of FIG. 20, pending subtraction command reception process of FIG. 22);
When the control command is received by the command receiving means, consistency determination means (determination whether or not the holding ball number information included in the control command is consistent with the holding ball number information known on the effect control means side (FIG. 20 S714, and FIG. 22 S745),
When the consistency of the holding ball number information is confirmed by the consistency determination means, a notice effect is produced to notify information related to the prefetch determination result based on the information of the prefetch determination result included in the control command (S716 to S718 in the pending addition command reception process of FIG. 20, S731 to S732 of FIG. 21) for controlling the announcement effect control means to be controlled;
The preliminary announcement effect control means has a function of clearing the execution of the preliminary announcement effect being executed when the consistency of the holding ball number information is not confirmed by the consistency determination means (the hold addition command reception process of FIG. 20) S725 in, S747 in the pending subtraction command reception process of FIG.
A bullet ball game machine characterized by

(2) Display means (special symbol display device 38, S309 (special symbol display data update process), S307 (special symbol change processing) in FIG. 9) capable of displaying the variation display operation of the game symbol;
Main control means (main control unit 20) for generally controlling a game operation including operation control related to a variable display operation of a game symbol in the display means based on a predetermined start condition;
And effect control means (sub control unit 24) in charge of effect control of the effect means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
Acquiring means (S314 in the first start opening check process of FIG. 11, S334 in the second start opening check process of FIG. 12) of acquiring predetermined game information when the starting means detects the game ball ,
Lottery means (S409 (determination process) in FIG. 12) for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate a hit game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Hold memory means for holding and storing the game information acquired by the acquisition means as the hold data until the variable display operation of the game symbol is performed in the symbol display means, with the predetermined maximum number of hold memories as an upper limit 10, S314 (random number storage processing) in FIG. 11, S406 (random number storage processing) in FIG. 11, S406 in FIG. 11 (shift processing of pending storage area), S407 (clearing pending 4 storage area) Processing)),
Based on the game information stored in the hold storage means, at least the lottery result by the lottery means is prefetched before the hold storage is subjected to the variable display operation of the symbol. S317 to S318, and steps S337 to S338 in FIG.
Control command creation means for creating a first control command including information on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means, and a second control command including information on the number of balls to be reserved stored in the suspension storage means S320 of FIG. 10 related to the hold addition command, S340 of FIG. 11 and S403 to S404 of FIG.
Command transmitting means for transmitting the control command to the effect control means (S321 in FIG. 10 (pending addition command sending process), S341 in FIG. 11 (pending addition command sending process), S404 in FIG. 12 (pending subtraction command) Transmission processing)) and
In the gaming machine configured to be capable of performing the hit game after the gaming symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode on the symbol display means,
The effect control means is
Command receiving means capable of receiving the control command (pending addition command reception process of FIG. 20, pending subtraction command reception process of FIG. 22);
When the control command is received by the command receiving means, consistency determination means (determination whether or not the holding ball number information included in the control command is consistent with the holding ball number information known on the effect control means side (FIG. 20 S714, and FIG. 22 S745),
When the consistency of the holding ball number information is confirmed by the consistency determination means, a notice effect is produced to notify information related to the prefetch determination result based on the information of the prefetch determination result included in the control command (S716 to S718 in the pending addition command reception process of FIG. 20, S731 to S732 of FIG. 21) for controlling the announcement effect control means to be controlled;
The preliminary announcement effect control means has a function of clearing the execution of the preliminary announcement effect being executed when the consistency of the holding ball number information is not confirmed by the consistency determination means (the hold addition command reception process of FIG. 20) S725 in, S747 in the pending subtraction command reception process of FIG.
A bullet ball game machine characterized by

  According to the present invention, the player can be prevented from giving the sense of distrust caused by changes in the data of the hold addition command and the hold subtraction command with regard to continuing the preview preview.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the front side of the game board of the bullet game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a control device of a ball game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of a game state transition of the ball and ball game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view which serves to explain a screen display of a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view which is provided for explanation of pre-reading advance notice production concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main-control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 1 starting opening check process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 2 starting opening check process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition preparation processing in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol variation in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of a process during special symbol confirmation time in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the second half of a process during special symbol confirmation time in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a special motorized prize management process in FIG. 8; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows production control side main processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows a production control side timer interruption processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding addition command reception process in the receiving command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-reading effect lottery process in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a hold down subtraction command reception process in the reception command analysis process in FIG. 17; FIG. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing a hit end command reception process in the received command analysis process in FIG. 17; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end command reception process in the received command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end command reception process in the reception command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern designation | designated command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration symbol designation | designated command reception process in the command analysis process in FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a CZ-in-CZ effect scenario setting process in the decorative symbol specification command reception process in FIG. 27. FIG. It is a figure which shows the list of the pending | holding addition command which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of hold subtraction commands concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a big hit game state transition table selection table concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the game state transition table selection table for small hit concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a game state transition table concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a hit change pattern distribution table concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the loss change pattern distribution table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the loss change pattern distribution table which concerns on the modification (2nd Embodiment) of this invention. It is a figure which shows the change pattern distribution designation | designated number table | surface which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pre-reading effect lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the classification of the fluctuation pattern considered at the time of pre-reading production determination concerning one embodiment of the present invention.

  The preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.

First Embodiment
<1. Outline of configuration: FIG. 1 and FIG. 2>
An outline of a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of the pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.

  First, the configuration of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-like front frame 2 attached to the front of a wooden outer frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back of the front frame 2 The board 3 (see FIG. 2) is attached, and the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 is made to face the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  A key cylinder (not shown) for unlocking the door is provided on the front side of the glass door 6. By inserting a key into this key cylinder and operating it to one side, the locked state of the glass door 6 with respect to the front frame 2 By operating on the other side, the lock state of the front frame 2 with respect to the outer frame 4 can be released and opened on the front side.

  Below the glass door 6, a front operation panel 7 pivotally supported by the front frame 2 by a hinge (not shown) is disposed. An upper saucer unit 8 is provided on the front operation panel 7, and an upper saucer 9 for storing the ejected game balls is formed in the upper saucer unit 8.

  In the upper tray unit 8, a ball removing button 14 for pulling out the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 9 to the lower part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game ball payout to the gaming ball lending device (not shown) And a card return button 12 for requesting return of a value medium inserted into the gaming ball lending device. Furthermore, the upper tray unit 8 has a built-in lamp turned on during a predetermined input acceptance period to enable operation (input acceptance is possible), and a push button that can bring about a change in effect by pressing when the built-in lamp is lit. A frame effect button 13 of the formula is provided. The frame effect button 13 works as a manual operation means operable by the player.

  Further, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a launch operation handle 15 for operating the launch device 32 (see FIG. 3) is provided. In addition, on both sides of the upper portion of the front frame 2 and above the launch operation handle 15, speakers 46 are provided that provide sound effects (sound effects) by sound. Further, in each part of the glass door 6, there are provided a plurality of decoration lamps 45 for producing a light effect by decoration of light.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 3 shown in FIG. 2 is mainly composed of a substantially square wooden plywood or a resin board. As shown in the figure, a ball guiding rail 5 for guiding the launched game ball is annularly mounted on the game board 3 as a board division member. The substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guiding rails 5 is a game area 3a, and the four corners are non-game areas.

  For example, in three (left, middle, right) display areas (symbol variation display areas) in a substantially central portion of the game area 3a, a plurality of decorative symbols (eg, A liquid crystal display 36 (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) capable of fluctuating display and stop display of left symbol (corresponding to left display area), middle symbol (corresponding to middle display area) and right symbol (corresponding to right display area) is provided. It is done. The liquid crystal display device 36 displays various effects in the form of images under the control of the effect control unit 24 described later.

  Further, in the game area 3a, a center decoration 48 is provided so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a far-rolling manner. The center decoration 48 protects the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 from the surrounding game balls, and allows the flow path of the game balls to be distributed to the left and right depending on the launch strength or stroke length of the game balls. It works as a distribution member (flow path distribution means). In the present embodiment, the center decoration 48 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 3a, whereby the flow paths of the game balls are formed on both upper sides (left and right sides) in the game area 3a. ing. However, in the case of this embodiment, the center decoration 48 bulges slightly to the right.

  The center decoration 48 is provided along the front side of the game board 3 and is fixed to the game board 3 by a fixing screw or the like, and forms the outer periphery of the center decoration 48 and displays the liquid crystal display 36 It is integrally provided with a weir frame 48b surrounding the screen. The substantially entire heel frame portion 48b protrudes from the front mounting plate 48a to the front side, and prevents entry of the gaming ball into the inside, that is, the liquid crystal display device 36 side. A floating area through which gaming balls can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5, and the gaming balls are also guided to the right. The game balls driven into the upper side of the game area 3a by the launcher 32 are distributed to the left and right on the upper side of the coffin frame 48b, and the left flowing path 3b on the left side of the center decoration 48 and the right flowing path 3c on the right side Flow down one of them. Such a center ornament 48 works as a game ball falling direction changing member (falling direction changing means) for converting the falling direction of the game ball.

  Although not shown, in the center decoration 48, the game ball entered from the ball entry port (not shown) provided on the left side of the collar frame portion 48b at the lower front of the liquid crystal display device 36 in the left and right direction There is provided a stage which is rolled freely and dropped from the drop opening at the center in the left-right direction (starting opening guide path) or from the left and right sides thereof. Further, the center decoration 48 is provided with a movable body part (not shown) that produces a visual effect according to the operation mode at a suitable place.

  The non-playing area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 is a function display section, and the 7-segment display (with dots) is started up with the upper starting opening 34 (for the first special symbol) A special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display means) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display means) configured side by side corresponding to the mouth 35 (for the second special symbol) Is provided. In the above special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the special symbol variation display game is executed by the variation display operation of the “special symbol” represented by 7 segments (variation display operation of setting one variation start and one variation stop) It has become. The above-mentioned liquid crystal display device 36 is in time synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b to variably display the decoration symbol by the image, and the decoration symbol variation display game with the effect image The game is to be executed (the details of these symbol variation display games will be described later).

  Further, in the various function display sections, a composite display (an LED display for holding composite display) 38c consisting of a 7-segment display (with dots) is disposed adjacent to the special symbol displays 38a and 38b. The combination is called the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 1, the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 2, the fluctuation time shortening function in operation (time), and in the high probability state (high probability) This is because it is a hold / time-short / high-accuracy composite display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “composite display device”) having five display functions of status notification.

  Further, in the various function display sections, a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged is provided adjacent to the composite display device 38c. In this normal symbol display device 39a, the variation display operation of the normal symbol represented by the two LEDs (for example, alternately turning on and off alternately in seesaw manner and stopping by turning on one side or the other is stopped) It becomes clear that a normal symbol variation display game is executed. In addition, a round number display device 39b formed by arranging three LEDs (first to third round display LEDs) adjacent to the normal symbol display device 39a is provided. The number-of-rounds display device 39b functions as a round display means for notifying a prescribed number of rounds related to a big hit (the details of the "big hit" will be described later). The number of rounds is to be notified.

  Below the center decoration 48, an upper starting opening 34 (first special symbol starting opening: first starting means) and a lower starting opening 35 (second special symbol starting opening: second starting means) are provided. The normal fluctuation winning device 41 is provided at the upper and lower sides, and detection sensors 34a and 35a (upper start opening sensor 34a and lower start opening sensor 35a: see FIG. 3) for detecting passage of gaming balls are formed in each inside ing.

  The upper start opening 34, which is the first special symbol start opening, is referred to as a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1") in the special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device). It is a winning opening according to the starting condition of the variable display operation (abbreviated as FIG. 1), and is configured as a winning rate fixed type winning device having no starting opening opening / closing means (means for opening or enlarging the starting opening) There is. In the present embodiment, the left flow down path 3b to the upper starting opening 34 by the action of the game ball falling direction conversion member (for example, a game nail (not shown), the wind turbine 44, the center decoration 48, etc.) in the game area 3a. While the game balls that have flowed down have a configuration that is easy to win, the game balls that have flowed down the right flow down path 3c have a configuration that is difficult or impossible to win.

  The normal fluctuation winning device 41 is configured as a winning ratio changing type winning device capable of changing the winning percentage of the gaming ball of the starting opening by the starting opening opening and closing means, and specifically, the second special symbol starting opening It is configured as a so-called "electric tulip type" winning device including a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (movable members) 47 that allows a certain lower starting opening 35 to be opened or enlarged. The lower starting opening 35 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is referred to as a second special symbol (hereinafter, "special symbol 2") in the special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device), and in some cases "special image 2". The winning region according to the start condition of the variable display operation (abbreviated as) is the winning region of the lower starting opening 35 is an opening that facilitates winning according to the operating state (active or inactive) of the movable wing piece 47. It is converted into a state (easy-to-win state) and a closed state (hard-to-win state) which makes winning more difficult than in the open state or makes winning impossible. In the present embodiment, when the movable wing piece 47 is inoperative, the lower starting opening 35 is maintained in a closed state (impossible state) in which winning can not be made.

  There are four general winning openings 43 on the left and one on the right on both sides of the normal fluctuation winning device 41, and a general winning opening for detecting passage of gaming balls in each of them. A sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) is formed.

  Also, on the upper right side of the normal variation winning device 41, that is, above the middle portion of the right downflow path 3c, a normal symbol start port 37 formed of a passing gate (specific passing area) through which gaming balls can pass is provided. . This normal symbol starting opening 37 (third starting means) is a winning opening related to the variable display operation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol starting opening for detecting the passing gaming ball inside thereof A sensor 37a (see FIG. 3) is formed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol start port 37 is formed only on the right flow down path 3c side and is not formed on the left flow down path 3b side, but the present invention is not limited to this, the left You may form only in the downflow path 3b.

  In the middle of the route from the normal symbol starting opening 37 to the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 41 in the right flowing down path 3c, the special fluctuation winning construction configured to be able to open or expand the big prize opening 50 by the open and close type open door 52b. A device 52 (specially powered combination) is provided, inside of which is formed a special winning opening sensor 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 50.

  The periphery of the special winning opening 50 is a bulging portion (decorative member) 55 bulging from the surface of the game board 3, and the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55 forms the downstream guiding portion of the right flow down path 3c. There is. And if the big winning opening 50 is in a closed state (big winning opening closed state) by the open door 52b, by forming a surface continuous with the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55, the downstream guiding portion It forms part of the upper side 55a). Also, in the downstream area of the right flow down path 3c, in the area above the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55, precisely in the game area above the big winning opening 50, the flow path correction plate is approximately parallel to the flow down direction of the gaming balls. 51d is provided so as to project the flowing gaming balls toward the large winning opening 50.

  The ball entry process of the game ball to the special winning opening 50 is as follows. The game ball which has passed through the floating area between the upper surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5 is projected from the game board 3 and on the top surface (upper side) 55a of the bulging portion 55 functioning as a guide for the game ball. It will flow down along. Then, the gaming ball contacts the right end of the flow path correction plate 51d projecting from the gaming board 3 surface, whereby the flow-down direction of the gaming ball is corrected in the direction of the big winning opening 50 (downward). At this time, if the big winning opening 50 is covered by the opening and closing type open door 52b (big winning opening closed state), the gaming ball rolls on this, and the predetermined arrangement not shown By the game nail, it is led in the direction of the tulip type normal fluctuation winning device 41 (the lower starting opening 35). At this time, if the lower starting opening 35 is in a winning possible state (starting opening open state), the gaming ball may win in the lower starting opening 35. On the other hand, when open door 52b is retracted into the game board surface and large winning opening 50 is open (large winning opening open state), the gaming ball is led into large winning opening 50. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player aims the firing position at the special fluctuation winning device 52 side (when the gaming ball is aimed to pass the right flow down path 3c), the upper start is The game ball is hard to be induced or not induced to the mouth 34 side. Therefore, in the "large winning opening closed state", it is difficult or impossible to win each starting opening 34, 35 unless the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 operates.

  If it is classified as to which of the left and right falling paths belongs to the above-mentioned winning means, that is, whether the game ball flowing down the left falling path 3b or the right falling path 3c can win, the winning means belonging to the left falling path 3b There are an upper start opening 34, a lower start opening 35, and three general winning openings 43 on the left side, and the winning means belonging to the right flow down path 3c are the upper start opening 34, the lower start opening 35, and the normal symbol start opening There are 37, a special winning opening 50, and one general winning opening 43 on the right side.

  The lower starting port 35 belongs to both the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c when the movable wing piece 47 is open (starting port open state), and it is possible that winning is possible from any of the left and right flow down paths. It has become. However, the movable wing piece 47 of the lower starting opening 35 passes the game ball to the normal symbol starting opening 37 located on the right side of the game area 3a (winning) is its operating condition, so the flow is substantially right down It can be said that it belongs only to the route 3c.

  The upper starting opening 34 generally belongs only to the left flow down path 3b or the left flow down path 3b, and it is difficult or impossible to win a game ball from the right flow down path 3c. That is, the arrangement of the game nails and other game components in the game area 3a is the upper starting opening for the game ball (including the game ball passed through the stage of the center decoration 48) which has flowed down the left flow down path 3b. The game ball that can be guided to 34, but has flowed down the right flow down path 3c, is arranged to form a guiding path that makes it difficult or impossible to guide it to the upper start opening 34.

  The special winning opening 50 belongs only to the right flowing path 3c, and only the game balls from the right flowing path 3c can be won.

  Each winning opening such as the upper starting opening 34, the lower starting opening 35, the normal symbol starting opening 37, the special winning opening 50, or the general winning opening 43 functions as a winning means disposed in the gaming area 3a. , A detection switch (prize detection switch) such as the upper start opening sensor 34a, the lower start opening sensor 35a, the normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, the special winning opening sensor 52a, or the general winning opening sensor 43a entered the winning means It functions as a winning detection means for detecting a ball. The prize detection switch can be constituted by a contactless switch such as a photo switch or a proximity switch, or a contact switch such as a micro switch.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the various winning openings provided in the gaming area 3a, when there is a winning to a winning opening other than the normal symbol starting opening 37, a promise is made separately for each winning opening. The number of winning balls per winning ball (for example, 3 for the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35, 13 for the large winning opening 40, 10 for the general winning opening 43) is the game ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 3) will be paid out. In addition, the game ball which did not win the above-mentioned each winning a prize mouth is discharged from game field 3a via out mouth 49. Here, "winning" is not a structure where the winning opening takes in the gaming ball inside, and the winning opening does not take in the gaming ball inside, but a winning opening consisting of a passing type gate (for example, a normal symbol starting opening 37) If the game ball passes the gate, it means that the game ball is actually detected by each of the winning detection switches formed for each winning opening, "winning" in the winning opening Treated as occurring. The game ball pertaining to this winning is also referred to as a "winning ball".

<2. Controller: Fig. 3>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device related to the game operation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of the control device.

  The control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control means) 20 that centrally controls control (game operation control) related to the entire game operation, and an effect control command from the main control unit 20. Receiving control board for controlling production operation (representation appearance control) for image, light and sound in an integrated manner (production control means) 24 and payout control board for performing payout control of prize balls (payment control means) 29 and a power supply substrate (power control means) 31 which generates and supplies a necessary power to the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown). Further, a liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device is connected to the effect control unit 24. The power supply route is omitted in FIG.

(2-1. Main control unit 20: Main control means)
The main control unit 20 mounts a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU), and also mounts a ROM 202 (main control ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM), and as a whole, a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent) ) Is configured. The ROM 202 functions as storage means (main control side storage means) for storing game data relating to game operation control, and stores various data necessary for game operation control in addition to the control program describing the game operation control procedure ing. Further, the RAM 203 functions as a work area or a buffer memory, and data necessary for proceeding with the game is stored and used according to the processing state. Although not shown, the main control unit 20 is a random number generation circuit for generating a random number for drawing for a special symbol variation display game, a periodic interrupt to the Z80 system, and a pulse output creation function with a fixed period (bit rate It also includes an interrupt controller circuit that exerts an interrupt function (including an interrupt disable function) such as a generator) or CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) that gives the time measurement function, and a timer interrupt that gives an interrupt signal to the CPU. ing.

  Here, the CPU 201 is a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zilog Co., or an equivalent thereof). The Z80 is a CPU with an 8-bit data bus and a 16-bit address bus, but is ideal for control of pachinko machines that do not require a large memory space and do not require high-speed processing or complicated numerical operations. It is. The CPU 201 also includes a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary to execute processing.

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the upper start opening 34a that detects winning on the upper start opening 34, the lower starting opening sensor 35a that detects winning on the lower start opening 35, and the normal symbol start opening 37. A normal symbol starting port sensor 37a, a big winning port sensor 52a for detecting winning in the big winning port 50, and a general winning port sensor 43a for detecting winning in the general winning port 43 are connected, and the main control unit 20 It is possible to receive detection signals from these.

  The main control unit 20 also includes an ordinary electric combination solenoid 41c for controlling the opening and closing of the movable wing 47 of the lower starting opening 35 and a special winning opening solenoid 52c for opening and closing the open door 52b of the special winning opening 50. And the main control unit 20 can transmit control signals for controlling them.

  Further, a special symbol display device 38a and a special symbol display device 38b are connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbol. Further, a normal symbol display device 39a is connected to the main control unit 20, and a control signal for controlling display of the normal symbol can be transmitted.

  Further, a compound display 38c is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling display of various information displayed on the main display unit 38c. Further, the number-of-rounds display device 39b is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the specified number of rounds due to the big hit.

  In addition, the main control unit 20 is connected to an external concentration terminal board 21 for frame, and the main control unit 20 is information related to the game progress (for example, big hit winning information, prize ball number information, symbol fluctuation display game execution frequency information, etc.) Can be transmitted to the hall computer HC via the frame external concentrated terminal board 21. The above-mentioned hall computer HC is a management computer that manages the operation status of the pachinko hall gaming machine based on the information sent from the main control unit 20, and is disposed outside the gaming machine.

  Further, a payout control board (a payout control unit) 29 is connected to the main control unit 20, and a payout control board (a launch control unit) 28 for controlling the launch device 32 and a payout of the game balls are connected to the payout control board 29. The game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19 for performing the game is connected. The main control unit 20 can transmit a control command related to the payout (a payout control command for specifying the number of winning balls) to the payout control board 29. On the other hand, the payout control board 29 can transmit information (payout state signal) on the payout operation state to the main control unit 20. On the main control unit 20 side, based on the payout state signal, it is determined whether the game ball payout device 19 is functioning properly, specifically, there is a problem in the payout of the prize balls (for example, the ball jam or the payout balls) It is monitored whether or not a shortage has occurred.

  Further, the main control unit 20 can transmit, to the effect control unit 24, an effect control command carrying information on the special symbol variation display game. Such a rendering control command from the main control unit 20 is rendered by one-way communication in order to prevent an unauthorized signal due to a goto action from the outside from being input to the main control unit 20 via the rendering control unit 24. It is transmitted to the control unit 24.

(2-2. Effect control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 includes a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 241 (effect control CPU), and is mainly configured of a microcomputer equipped with a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) and a RAM 243 (effect control RAM). There is provided an interrupt controller circuit and the like provided with an interrupt function (including an interrupt disable function) such as a sound source IC, CTC, and timer interrupt. The ROM 242 functions as storage means (effect control side storage means) for storing game data relating to effect operation control, and stores various data necessary for effect operation control in addition to the effect control program in which effect control procedures are described. It is done. In addition, the RAM 243 functions as a work area or a buffer memory, and data necessary for producing effects is stored and used according to the processing state. The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are reception of effect control commands from the main control unit 20, determination of selection of effects based on effect control commands, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, decoration lamps 45 and the light emission control of the LED, the operation control of the movable object, and the like.

  The effect control unit 24 further includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) which controls overall image output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which VDP performs image expansion processing. , A VRAM (Video RAM) for temporarily storing image data expanded by VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU for outputting control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area or a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is a light display control unit for the light display device 45a including the decoration lamp 45 and the LED, and an acoustic control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generation device 46a including the speaker 46 to perform light effects and sound effects. A drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the movable object product motor 61 and the like are provided.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected to the frame effect button 13 operable by the player, and the effect control unit 24 can receive an operation detection signal from the frame effect button 13. The effect control unit 24 is connected to a movable object role motor 61 for controlling the operation of the movable object, and the effect control portion 24 transmits a control signal for controlling the movable object role motor 61. It is possible.

  Based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 randomly determines from among a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance by lottery, and controls various effect means at necessary timing. Do. Thereby, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46, and the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized, and various effect patterns (decorative symbol variation display, notice The “representation scenario” in a broad sense is realized by the time series development of the rendition etc.). Here, “reproduction scenario” refers to a variation display operation mode of a decorative symbol, and a broad presentation pattern including various notice effects.

  In addition, the effect control command defines a function by a 1-byte long mode (MODE) and a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte long event (EVENT) as well, and in order to distinguish MODE and EVENT, Bit 7 of MODE is ON, Bit7 of EVENT is OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, strobe signals are output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and the first time after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. Transmission of the strobe signal of Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after a predetermined time has elapsed since transmission of this strobe signal, and a second strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed since this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the CPU 201 for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 (effect control CPU) can reliably receive a command.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and obtains the effect control command in the interrupt processing. It has become. Also, unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt occurs on the basis of the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process (timer interrupt process periodically executed) based on another interrupt. Even if there is, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the processing, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if other interrupts occur simultaneously.

<3. Outline of operation>
Next, a game operation related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment using the control device (FIG. 3) will be described.

(3-1. Symbol variation display game)
(3-1-1. Special symbol variation display game, decoration symbol variation display game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 20 is based on predetermined starting conditions, specifically, the fact that the gaming ball has entered the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 (winning). In the case of the "big hit lottery" by random number lottery is performed. The main control unit 20 variably displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b based on the lottery result to start the special symbol variation display game, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, displays the result as a special symbol Derivative display on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the upper starting opening 34 and the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the lower starting opening 35 are performed separately and independently. Therefore, the big hit lottery result regarding the upper starting opening 34 is derived on the side of the special symbol display device 38a, and the big hit lottery result regarding the lower starting opening 35 is derived on the side of the special symbol display device 38b. Specifically, on the special symbol display device 38a side, on the condition that the game ball has entered the upper starting opening 34, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed to start the first special symbol variation display game, On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, on the condition that the game ball has entered the lower starting opening 35, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed to start the second special symbol variation display game. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b is started, after the predetermined variation display time has elapsed, if the big hit lottery result is “big hit”, in a predetermined “big hit” mode, other than that In the case of, the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a predetermined "losing" manner, whereby the game result (big hit lottery result) is derived.

  In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol on the special symbol display device 38b side. The variable display game is referred to as "special symbol variable display game 2". Also, unless otherwise required, "special symbol 1" and "special symbol 2" are simply referred to as "special symbol" (sometimes abbreviated as "special figure"), and "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special" The symbol variation display game 2 is simply referred to as "special symbol variation display game".

  Further, when the above-mentioned special symbol variation display game is started, along with this, the decoration symbol (proactive game symbol) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the decoration symbol variation display game is started, And various effects are developed. When the special symbol variation display game is over, the decorative symbol variation display game is also finished, and the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating a big hit lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the big hit lottery result It is designed to display derived decoration symbols. That is, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the decorative symbol variation display game including the variation display operation of the decorative symbol.

  For example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is "big hit", in the decorative symbol variation display game, an effect reflecting the result is developed. Then, when the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a display mode (for example, a display state of 7 segments “7”) in which the special symbol indicates a big hit, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays “left”, “middle”, “right In each display area of "", the display pattern in which the decorative symbol reflects "big hit" (for example, in each display area of "left", "middle" and "right", three decorative symbols are "7" "7" " It is stopped and displayed in the display state of 7 ".

  If this "big hit", that is, the special symbol variation display game is ended, the decorative symbol variation display game is ended accordingly, and as a result, the symbol form of the "big hit" is derived and displayed, and the special symbol variation display game is performed. The big winning opening solenoid 52c (see FIG. 3) of the fluctuation winning device 52 operates (see FIG. 3) and the opening door 52b opens and closes in a predetermined pattern, whereby the big winning opening 50 is opened and closed. An advantageous special game state (big hit game) occurs. In this big hit game, by the opening door 52b, until the opening time of the big winning opening is a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 29.8 seconds, for example), or the number of gaming balls won the big winning opening (big winning opening A predetermined number of winning balls to 50 (maximum number of winnings: the upper limit number of winning balls allowed for the opening of the winning opening opened or enlarged by one actuation of the prize, for example, nine) "Round game" where the winning area is opened or enlarged and the special winning opening is closed when any of these conditions is satisfied, until a predetermined number of predetermined rounds (for example, a maximum of 16 Round) repeated. The condition for closing the special winning opening 50 is not limited to this, and may be based only on the opening time of the special winning opening, or based on only the number of gaming balls that have won the special winning opening and Also good.

  When the big hit game is started, an opening effect for notifying that the big hit is started is performed first, and after the opening effect is finished, a round game is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of predetermined rounds as the upper limit. Then, after the defined number of rounds, an ending effect notifying that the big hit is finished is performed, whereby the big hit game is finished. That is, the big hit game is roughly divided into an opening effect, a round game, and an ending effect game period. However, the round game execution period excluding the opening effect period and the ending effect period, which are the big winning opening closed state, may be regarded as a big hit game period.

  With regard to the information necessary for the execution of the above-mentioned decorative symbol variation display game, the main control unit 20 first specifically determines that the game ball has entered the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 (winning). On the condition that the game ball is detected by the upper starting opening sensor 34a or the lower starting opening sensor 35a and the starting condition (starting condition for the special symbol) is satisfied, it is lottery whether it is "big hit" or "losing" 'I'll draw a hit (classification lottery type)', if it is a 'big hit' its jackpot type, if it is a 'loss' lottery that kind of lottery' symbol lottery (winning (hit) type lottery) And perform a big hit lottery including ', and based on the lottery result information, determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the special symbol (special stop symbol) to be finally displayed on stop. Then, as the effect control command for specifying the processing state, "variation pattern specification command" including the variation pattern information of the special symbol (for example, the information regarding the variation time of the big hit lottery result, the special symbol, etc.) and the information of the special stop symbol ( The “decorative symbol designation command” including the symbol lottery result information is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24.

  The variation pattern information of the special symbol can include information specifying the occurrence of a specific advance notice effect (such as a reach effect via a reach state to be described later, a pseudo link effect with a pseudo change display operation, etc.). In detail, according to the big hit lottery result information, the variation pattern of the special symbol is divided roughly into the “hit variation pattern” in the case of hit and the “loss variation pattern” in the case of loss, and these variation patterns For example, fluctuation pattern (reach fluctuation pattern) for reach effect specification that specifies occurrence of reach effect, fluctuation pattern (normal fluctuation pattern) for non-reach effect specification that does not specify generation of reach effect, pseudo-series effect and reach effect Reach fluctuation pattern for specifying pseudo combined effect specification (specifying occurrence of reach connected fluctuation pattern with pseudo connected and pseudo connected effect, and not specifying occurrence of reach effect For example, in the case of a pseudo continuous change pattern, it may include information for specifying the number of times of pseudo run.

  Based on the information included in the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the decoration symbol designation command) sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 performs time series during the decoration symbol variation display game. Decide the content of the presentation (rendering scenario) to be developed in the game, and the decorative symbol (decorative stopping symbol) to be finally displayed by stopping, and change the decorative symbol according to the time schedule based on the changing pattern of the special symbol to display the decorative symbol variation display game Run Thereby, in time with the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the decoration symbol by the liquid crystal display device 36 is variably displayed, and during the period of the special symbol variation display game and the decoration symbol variation display game The period of time is substantially the same time width. Further, the effect control unit 24 controls the liquid crystal display device 36 or the light display device 45a or the sound generating device 46a so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. As a result, reproduction (image effect) of the image on the liquid crystal display device 36, reproduction (sound effect) of the sound effect, and lighting and blinking drive (light effect) of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized.

  Thus, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected in the decorative symbol variation display game. The two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the present specification, the two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as “symbol variation display games” unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Normal symbol variation display game)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball passes (wins) the normal symbol starting opening 37, the main control unit 20 carries out a "support winning lottery" by random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the LED is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol variation display game is started, and after a predetermined time, the result is a combination of lighting and non-lighting of the LED Stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is "assistance hit", the display portion of the normal symbol display device 39a is in a specific lighting state (for example, all the two LEDs 39 are in the lighting state, or "○" and " Among the LEDs representing “×”, the LED on the “o” side is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of this "assisting hit", the normal motorized service solenoid 41c (see FIG. 3) is activated, whereby the movable wing piece 47 opens in a reverse "C" shape and the lower starting opening 35 is opened. Alternatively, the game balls are expanded to be in a state in which the game balls are likely to flow in (starting opening open state), and an auxiliary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "Pu power release game") occurs more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In this common use open game, by the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41, until the opening time of the lower starting opening 35 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), or the lower starting opening 35 has won The winning area is opened or enlarged until the number of gaming balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), and the lower starting opening 35 is closed when any of these conditions is satisfied (for example, for example, , Up to 2 times) to be repeated. The condition under which the lower starting opening 35 is closed is not limited to this, and may be based only on the opening time of the lower winning opening, or based on only the number of gaming balls that have won the lower winning opening and Also good.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the special / decorative symbol variation display game, during the normal symbol variation display game, during the big hit game, or during the general power release game, etc., the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35 or the normal symbol starting opening When a prize occurs on 37, that is, there is an input of a detection signal from the upper starting opening sensor 34a or the lower starting opening sensor 35a or the normal symbol starting opening sensor 37a, and the corresponding starting condition (symbol game starting condition) is satisfied. The data concerning the start right of the variable display game is to be stored until the maximum number of pending storages (for example, a maximum of 4) which is a predetermined upper limit, except for those involved in the variable display . The game ball relating to the pending data on hold or the pending data not provided for the symbol variation display operation is also referred to as "operation pending ball". A dedicated hold indicator (not shown) provided at an appropriate place of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hold provided as an icon image in the screen by the liquid crystal display 36 in order to clarify the number of operation hold balls to the player Turn on the indicator.

  Further, in the present embodiment, up to four operation pending balls for the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol are respectively stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 up to four and reserved as the number of times of variation determination of the special symbol or the normal symbol. In addition, the maximum number of storage (maximum number of pending storage) of the number of operation pending balls for the special symbol 1, special symbol 2 and normal symbols is not particularly limited, and the maximum number of pending storages of each symbol may be different (for example, The maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 1 side is four, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 2 is two, the maximum number of pending storages on the normal symbol side is six, etc.). Further, regarding the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2, the number of maximum pending storages on the symbol side may be set to be relatively high, the profit obtained by the big hit lottery is relatively high. In this embodiment, since the big hit lottery concerning the special symbol 2 gives the player a big hit type with high profit, for example, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 1 side is one, and the maximum pending storage on the special symbol 2 side The number may be set to four more than that.

(3-2. Game state)
Next, the gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the above-mentioned big hit that is the special gaming state. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to the occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a “probability fluctuation (hereinafter, abbreviated as“ probability variation ”) function” in which the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) takes on its function unit. There are two types of this: a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol probability variation function") according to a special symbol and a probability variation function according to a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol probability variation function").

  The special symbol probability change function changes the lottery probability of the big hit from the low probability (for example, 1/399) of the predetermined probability (ordinary probability) to the high probability (for example, 1/39/1), from the normal gaming state Is also a function to generate an advantageous "high probability state". Under the gaming state (high probability state) in which the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, the big hit lottery probability becomes high probability, and therefore a big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state expected by the player is the gaming state in which this special symbol probability changing function is in operation. The details of the operation start condition of the special symbol probability variation function and the operation end condition thereof will be described later.

  The normal symbol probability variation function is changed from the low probability (for example, 1/256) having a predetermined probability (normal probability) to the high probability (for example, 255/256) as the predetermined probability (normal probability) for the winning probability per assist than the normal gaming state It is a function to generate an advantageous "assist probability change state". Under this game condition (the auxiliary hit accurate change state) in which the normal symbol probability change function is in operation, the auxiliary hit is likely to be generated since the auxiliary hit lottery probability is in a high probability state, and the public power release game occurs frequently The operating rate improvement state is such that the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol probability variation function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time short function described later, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time short function It is the same condition as the operation termination condition of.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a “variation time shortening (hereinafter, referred to as“ time reduction ”) function” in which the main control unit 20 takes on the function unit. There are two types of time-saving functions (hereinafter referred to as "special-design time-shorting functions") related to special symbols and time-shorting functions (hereinafter referred to as "normal-pattern time-shorting functions") related to ordinary designs.

  The special symbol time-shortening function shortens the average time required for one special symbol variation display game (the average time of the wrinkles displayed after the special symbol starts to change (average variation time of the special symbol)). It is a function to generate "special symbol time short state". Under the game state (special symbol time short state) in which special symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol in one special symbol fluctuation display game is shortened (for example, the average time required to lose no reach change) Is reduced from 8 seconds to 2 seconds), and the number-of-lots-of-lots drawing per unit time is improved more than in the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of operation pending balls, but in this case, the special symbol time short state is not generated, and other Control processing.

  The normal symbol time short function is the average time required for one normal symbol variation display game (the average time from the start of variation of the normal symbol to the final display (average variation time of the normal symbol)) It is a function to generate a "normal symbol time short state" to be shortened. Under the game state (normal symbol time short state) in which the normal symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, reduced from 10 seconds to 1 second ), And the number of times of drawing per auxiliary time per unit time is improved more than the state of normal gaming. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of operation pending balls, but in this case, the normal symbol time short state is not generated, Control processing. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol time short function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time short function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time short function It is the same condition as the operation termination condition.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 takes on its functional units.

  The open extension function is a function to generate an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time of the movable wing piece 47 and the number of times of opening thereof) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is extended. is there. This open extension state is referred to as a so-called "electric chew support state". Under the playing state (opening extension state) in which the opening extension function is in operation, the opening operation period (starting opening opening state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended, for example, from 0.2 seconds to 1.7 seconds, The number of times of opening and closing is extended, for example, from 1 time (when the open extension function is inactive) to 2 times (when the open extension function is active), and the movable wing pieces 47 per unit time than the normal gaming state The operating rate is improved to improve the operating rate. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the operation start condition of the open extension function is the same condition as the operation start condition of the special symbol time short function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time short function It is the same condition as the operation termination condition. Therefore, in the open / extended state, since the normal symbol probability changing function and the normal symbol time-shorting function also work, a gaming state in which the operation rate of the movable wing piece 47 is significantly improved occurs.

  By activating one or more types of each function as described above, it is possible to bring about a change in the internal gaming state (internal gaming state) of the gaming machine. Here, in this embodiment, since the operation start conditions of the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time short function, and the open extension function are the same as the operation start conditions of the special symbol time short function, each function operates with the same trigger It will be done. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the special symbol time variation function, the special symbol time variation function, the normal symbol probability variation function, the normal symbol time variation function, and the game state in which the opening extension function is operated are referred to as "certain variation state", from among these functions The gaming state from which the special symbol probability changing function has been removed is referred to as "time saving state", and the gaming state in which only the special symbol probability changing function is activated is referred to as "latency probability changing state (latency or latent state)" The (non-operation) state is referred to as a "normal gaming state (normal state)". Therefore, focusing on the big hit lottery probability in these gaming states, if the gaming state is "time saving state" or "normal gaming state", at least the big hit lottery probability becomes "low probability state" and the gaming state is "latent In the case of the “certain state” or the “certain state”, at least the big hit lottery probability becomes the “high probability state”. In addition, during the big hit, all functions are inactivated, and basically, it is placed under the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.

(3-2-1 high base gaming state)
In the present embodiment, the functions relating to the normal symbol described above, that is, the normal symbol probability variation function, the normal symbol time short function, and the open extension function are the same as the operation start conditions of the special symbol time short function. Will operate with the same opportunity. However, when focusing on the above-mentioned normal symbol probability changing function, normal symbol time short function, and open extension function individually, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operation rate of the above-mentioned movable wing piece 47 is improved Since the operating rate is improved and the frequency of winning in the lower starting opening 35 is increased, the frequency of starting conditions of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit is increased as compared with the normal gaming state as the gaming state It becomes a base gaming state (starting condition improvement state). In addition, "high base gaming state" mentioned here refers to the gaming state when the function related to the symbol is activated, and the function related to the special symbol, that is, at least one of the special symbol probability changing function and the special symbol time short function is activated. It is different from the playing state of playing.

  On the other hand, when focusing on the functions related to the special symbol (special symbol probability variation function and special symbol time reduction feature) individually, when the above special symbol probability variation function is activated, the jackpot lottery probability becomes a "high probability state" higher than the normal gaming state. When the special symbol time reduction function is activated, the special symbol variation display game takes a "special symbol time reduction state" faster than the normal gaming state. In this respect, it is distinguished from the "high base gaming state" in which the establishment frequency of the start condition of the special symbol variation display game is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the above-mentioned "high base gaming state", the electric chow support state provided with the open extension function is treated as "high base gaming state". Under the electric chow support state, the operation rate (opening time and opening number) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is improved, the winning rate to the lower starting opening 35 is increased, and the winning frequency per unit time is increased. As a result, the gaming state is advantageous for the player as compared with the case where the electronic chow support state is not set (the low base gaming state). When paying attention to the presence or absence of the electric chow support state, if the gaming state is the "normal game state" or the "latency state", it becomes 'no electric chow support state (hereinafter referred to as "non-power support state")'. If the gaming state is the "time saving state" or the "probability changing state", it becomes "with power support state (hereinafter referred to as" power support state ")".

  In the present embodiment, in order to diversify the effects associated with the gaming state, one internal gaming state is further classified and managed. For example, the above “normal gaming state (low probability, no power support)” includes a plurality of normal gaming states such as “normal gaming state (normal state)” and “CHANCE ZONE state (hereinafter abbreviated as“ CZ ”)”. And manage them as different game states. That is, the conditions for selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol even in the same normal gaming state (variation pattern selection mode (gaming mode): variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) described later. See FIG. 37) are different. It has become.

  In this way, the operating status of each function (special symbol probability variation function, special symbol time variation function, normal symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol time variation function, and open extension function) regarding determination of the big hit lottery probability and presence of electric support etc. When focusing on the "playing state", although it is the same "normal gaming state", with regard to the variation pattern of the special symbol, it corresponds to each of a plurality of gaming states (variation pattern selection mode) "normal state" and "CZ" Since the variation pattern can be selected, the effect control unit 24 can generate an effect under the effect mode (details will be described later) associated with each gaming state. Further, in this embodiment, although the internal gaming state is the same "latency state", the gaming state related to the generation of the presentation is managed as the "latency state" or "CZ", and the above-described normal gaming state It is possible to generate an effect corresponding to the same gaming state as the lower "CZ". As a result, during the "CZ" period, the jackpot lottery probability can be concealed in terms of effect (the details of the transition condition of each gaming state and the variation pattern of the special symbol specifying the effect content will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, the types of "internal gaming state" in the case of focusing on each function related to the determination of the big hit lottery probability and the presence or absence of power support etc. include normal gaming state, latency state, time saving state, and probability variation state. Internal gaming state is included. On the other hand, the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol, in other words, the type of "playing state (variation pattern selection mode)" when focusing on the determination of the effect is more than the type of the internal gaming state, normal state, CZ (CHANCE ZONE state), a latent state, a short time state, and a plurality of game states of probability variation state are included. As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal gaming state is managed by managing the gaming state (internal gaming state) focusing on the jackpot lottery probability and the presence or absence of power support as different from the gaming state focusing on determination of the effect. Even in the same case, a plurality of effect modes can be realized. Thereby, variations of effects under the same internal gaming state can be made rich. For convenience of description, unless otherwise specified in the present specification, the gaming state (fluctuation pattern selection mode (variation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode))) when focusing on the determination of the internal gaming state and the effect It may be simply called "playing state" without distinction.

<4. About the hit>
Next, the “hit” of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

(Type per 4-1.)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform a big hit lottery for a plurality of types of hits. For this hit type, "16R length open probability big hit", "12R length open probability big hit", "12R length open non-probability big hit", "2R short open latent hit big hit", and "small hit (small hit A, small hit A, small A plurality of types of hits such as hit B and small hits C) are included.

  Among these, "16R length open probability change big hit", "12R length open probability change big hit", "12R length open non-probability change big hit", "2R short open latency probability hit" is the "big hit" type that triggers the operation of the condition device The "small hit" is a hit belonging to the "non-big hit" type that does not become an operation trigger of the condition device. Here, the "condition device" is a device (means) whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the character continuous actuation device for playing a round game, and a combination of a specific special symbol is displayed, or It is something which operates when the game ball passes the specified territory inside the big winning a prize mouth. The hit belonging to the "big hit" type or the hit (small hit) belonging to the "non-big hit" type is a hit serving as a transition to a special gaming state involving the opening and closing operation of the big winning opening. Therefore, the hit belonging to the "non-big hit" type is different from a mere "loss".

  Among the hits belonging to the 'big hit' category, “16R length open probability variation big hit”, “12R length open probability variation big hit”, “2R short opening latent probability big hit”, at least the probability of the gaming state after the big hit game end It is a big hit belonging to the "probable variation big hit" to shift to the gaming state (in the present embodiment, the positive variation state or the low probability state) with the status. On the other hand, "12R length open non-probability big hit" is made to "non-probability big hit" to shift to the gaming state with low probability state without shifting the gaming state after the big hit game to the gaming state with high probability state. It belongs to the big hit. Although "small hit" is a hit belonging to the 'non-big hit' type, it is treated as one of the big hit types in the same row without being distinguished from the above-mentioned big hit unless it is particularly necessary.

(4-2. Per game)
Next, the hit game according to each of the above will be described.

(4-2-1.16R length open probability variation hit hit game)
The hit game by the 16R long opening probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variation big hit game”) is a big hit with the prescribed number of rounds being 16 rounds, and in this embodiment, the big winning opening 50 in one round game The maximum opening time is set to '29 .8 seconds' of the 'long opening time'. Here, "long opening time" means that the number of winnings for the special winning opening may reach the maximum winning number (for example, nine) within that time (there is a sufficient possibility of reaching the maximum winning number) It is defined as the time width.

  After the round game is started and the big winning opening 50 is opened, if the above maximum opening time has passed, the big winning opening 50 is closed and this round game is ended, and the prescribed number of rounds of 16 rounds is reached. If not, it is transferred to the next round game after a predetermined time (interval time between rounds) has elapsed. However, even if the maximum opening time has elapsed, if the number of game balls (winning balls) winning in the special winning opening 50 reaches the maximum winning number (for example, 9), the special winning opening 50 is closed. After the current round game ends and a predetermined time (interval time between rounds) elapses, the game is transferred to the next round game. In other words, when one of the conditions is satisfied when the maximum opening time of the large winning opening has passed or when the number of gaming balls that have won the large winning opening reaches the maximum number of winning conditions, the large opening winning opening is opened. Is closed, and it is shifted to the next round game across a predetermined interval time (following 12R length open probability variation big hit, 12R length open non probability variation big hit and 2R short opening latent probability big hit hit) The same is true for

  In addition, the above-mentioned "interval time between rounds" during the round game is "remaining ball discharging time" and "interval time before opening" after the remaining ball discharging time elapses and the next round game is started. It consists of The above "remaining ball discharge time" refers to a spare time (for example, 1980 ms) for discharging the remaining balls inside the big winning opening after closing the big winning opening, and the big winning opening is closed as the time width. A sufficient amount of time is required for the game ball, which has just won a prize, to pass through the prize detection switch (big prize hole sensor 52a) formed inside the big prize hole. In addition, after "the interval time before opening" is considered that the remaining balls in the big winning opening have been discharged after the above-mentioned remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, it is until the big winning opening in the next round game is opened Refers to the time width of (eg, 20 ms). Even if the big winning opening sensor 52a detects a game ball during this pre-opening interval time, the game ball is regarded as an illegal prize due to a fraudulent act and is treated as invalid.

(4-2-2.12R length opening probability variation big hit, 12R length opening non probability variation big hit hit game)
12R length open probability variation hit by a hit game (hereinafter referred to as "12R probability variation big hit game") and 12R length opening non-confirmation variation big hit hit (hereinafter referred to as "12R probability variation big hit game"), the prescribed round number is 12 Except for the round, it is the same as the contents of the above-mentioned 16R probability variation big hit game. Therefore, this 12R probability variation / 12R non probability variation big hit game is a big hit game in which a relatively lower benefit is given than the 16R probability variation big hit game (in this embodiment, there is a difference in the number of balls for 4 rounds) .

(4-2-3.2 R short opening latent probability big hit hit game)
In 2R short opening latent probability big hit hit game (hereinafter referred to as "2R latent probability big hit game"), it is a big hit that makes the specified number of rounds 2 rounds, and in this embodiment, a big winning opening in one round game The maximum open time of 50 is set to 0.1 seconds of the "short open time". Here, the "short opening time" is defined as a time width that makes it difficult to win the prize winning opening itself. In the present embodiment, the game ball falling direction changing member (center ornament 48 or game nail) or the performance of the launcher (e.g., the continuous firing speed performance of the game ball per unit time) or the formation position of the big winning opening etc. It is impossible to reach the "maximum winning number" which is one of the big winning opening closing conditions within the "short opening time". In the 2R latent confirmation big hit game, the big winning opening 50 is opened only for a short opening time, and the number of round games is also as small as 2 rounds, so it becomes a big hit game where substantially no winning balls are obtained (Presently, there is a possibility that winning of the big winning opening 50 will occur, but the possibility is extremely low because the maximum opening time of the big winning opening of each round game is set to the short opening time , In effect, almost no prize balls can be obtained).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of winning balls in the big hit game, in other words, the number of playing balls that can be obtained by the player (the number of winning balls) is different according to the type of the big hit. There is. In the 2R latent probability big hit game, it has been described that the maximum opening time is set to the short opening time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same long opening time as the 16R probability variation big hit game or 12R probability variation big hit game or 12R non probability variation big hit game may be set so that the prize winning to the big prize mouth 50 is permitted to some extent, It is difficult or impossible to reach, but the opening time (shorter than the long opening time and longer than the short opening time) such that a certain number of winning balls to the big winning opening 50 can be secured (for example, It may be set to 5 seconds. Also, in order to make the number of winning balls by winning (the number of special awards: T1Y) different, the maximum winning numbers may be set to different numbers according to the type of the big hit.

(4-4-4. Small hit (small hit A ~ small hit C))
In the hit game by small hit A to small hit C (hereinafter referred to as "small hit game"), the opening of the special winning opening 50 is performed twice, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 50 per one time is 2R The interval time to the opening of the second big winning opening 50 after the closing of the first big winning opening 50 is set to 0.1 second which corresponds to the maximum opening time of the latent winning big hit game, and the interval time up to the opening of the second big winning opening 50 The same time width as the interval time is set. With regard to the closing condition of the large winning opening 50 in the small hit game, is the case where the maximum opening time has elapsed, or the number of gaming balls winning in the large winning opening 50 has reached the maximum number of winnings (for example, nine)? If one of the conditions is satisfied. This point is also the same as the 2R latent confirmation big hit game. That is, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 50 captured from the appearance during the small hit game is controlled in substantially the same operation mode as that of the 2R latent probability big hit game.

  Since this "small hit" is a hit type that does not become an operation trigger of the "condition device", a round game like "big hit" is not executed. However, by controlling the opening and closing of the large winnings opening 50 in substantially the same operation mode as the 2R latent probability big hit game, a pseudo round game is realized and it looks as if the 2R short opening latent probability big hit was won Makes it possible to dress like In addition, during the small hit game during the play (representation shown during the hit game), the 2R latent confirmation big hit game during the game so that a play that is substantially the same (identical or similar) is produced It has become. In other words, the action related to the small hit game including the effect during the hit shows substantially the same behavior as the game operation related to the 2R short opening latent probability big hit, and from the player side, which hit game is executed Identification is difficult or impossible. As a result, even when the player wins the small hit, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of winning the 2R short open latent confirmation big hit.

(4-3. The game state after the end of the game)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming state to be shifted after each of the above-described winning games will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view provided for explaining the gaming state to be shifted after each winning game.

(4-3-1.16R probability variation big hit game state after the end of the game)
After the 16R certainty big hit game, as shown in the figure, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, it is shifted to the "certain change state". When this "probable change state" is reached, the number of execution times of the special symbol variation display game (the number of times of variation display operation of the special symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as "number of variation of special symbol") is a predetermined number (in this embodiment, Total number of executions of special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 (total variation number of special symbols 1 and 2): For example, until the game is over until the end of the predetermined number of times (“big hit” (“big hit”) Until "is decided", the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode indicating the big hit, and the occurrence of the big hit game may be determined, or the big hit may be won. When the special symbol variation display game is over without determining the big hit within the predetermined number of times, the definite variation state is over, and the next game is shifted to the “normal state”. . The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment ends the high probability state when the special symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit after being shifted to the gaming state in which the big hit lottery probability becomes at least a high probability. It is a probability change machine (number-of-times change machine (ST machine)) of the number of times of making it shift the jackpot lottery probability to the low probability. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of the special symbol variation display game (the number of variations of the special symbol) in which the high probability state is continued will be referred to as “prescribed ST number”, as necessary. The present invention is not limited to the "ST machine", and may be configured to continue the positive change state until the next big hit is determined.

(4-3-2.12R probability variation big hit game state after the end of the game)
After the 12R certainty big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the hit, it shifts to the "probable change state", and the game state transition after entering this definite change state is the same as the case of the 16R length open certainty big hit mentioned above is there.

(4-3-3.12 R non-probability variation big hit gaming state after the end of the game)
After the 12R non-determination big hit game, as shown in the figure, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the winning, it is shifted to the "time saving state". If the "time saving state" is reached, the time saving state is performed until the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) ends, or until a big hit is determined within the predetermined number of times. When the special symbol variation display game is ended without determining a big hit within the predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended, and the next game is shifted to the "normal state".

(The game state after the end of the 4-3-4.2 R latent confirmation big hit game)
After the 2R latent confirmation big hit game, as shown in the figure, the game state of the transition destination is different according to the game state at the time of the winning. Specifically, if the gaming state at the time of winning was "normal state", it would be "CZ", if it was a time saving state it would be "probable changing state", if it was "probable changing state" It is supposed to be shifted to the "probable state". However, if the gaming state at the time of winning is "CZ", the following transition control is performed according to the internal gaming state. If the internal gaming state at the time of the big hit is "CZ" in the normal gaming state, the internal gaming state is transferred to the latent state "CZ", and the internal gaming state is "CZ" in the latent state If there is, it is transferred to the "latent state". In addition, “CZ” in the internal gaming state under the latent state is managed as the same gaming state as “CZ” in the internal gaming state under the normal gaming state, but the substance is “in the latent state with the internal gaming state 'CZ'. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, "CZ" under the normal gaming state is referred to as "CZ (normal)", and "CZ" under the internal gaming state under latency is referred to as "CZ (latency)" for the convenience of description. There is a case.

  If it is shifted to "CZ (here, CZ (latency confirmation))" after the 2R latent confirmation big hit game is over, the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed until the first predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) is ended The "CZ (latency confirmation)" continues until the big hit is decided within the predetermined number of times, or when the special symbol variation display game ends without the big hit being decided within the predetermined number of times, the "CZ "Hint confirmation" is finished, and the next game is shifted to the "latency state". Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, in order to give a sense of transition to the latent state after the end of the 2R latent probability big hit game, in connection with the gaming state by the small hit game described later, the 2R short opening latent The number of continuations of the "CZ" due to the big hit is set to the number of continuations greater than that due to the small hit.

(4-4. Play state after the end of the small hit game)
Next, the gaming state after the small hit game will be described. Here, with regard to after the small hit game, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit winning is continued as it is. That is, transition control of the internal gaming state caused by the small hit is not performed. Therefore, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit winning and the internal gaming state after the small hit gaming both become the same internal gaming state. In this respect, the nature is different from the "big hit" where transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed. However, in the present embodiment, transition control of the 'internal gaming state' caused by the small hit is not performed, but the 'playing state (fluctuation pattern selection mode (see below) regarding determination of the fluctuation pattern of special symbol (decision of presentation) Transition control of 37 variation pattern assignment designation numbers (Tcode))) 'is performed. Thereby, for example, when the gaming state after the small hit game and the gaming state after the 2R latent confirmation big hit game are shifted to the same gaming state, the both sides are made to stay in the same effect mode, and the small hit game Even after that, it becomes possible to generate an effect under the same effect mode as after the 2R latent confirmation big hit game. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state that the player may be elected to the 2R short opening latent probability big hit and shift to the "latency state" from the point of view. ing. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming state after each small hit game when the small hit A to small hit C are won will be described in detail.

(4-4-1. The game state after the small hitting game end when winning a small hit A)
After the small hit game by the small hit A, as shown in the figure, according to the game state at the time of the hit, the game state of the transition destination is different. Specifically, if the gaming state at the time of winning is "normal state" or "CZ ('CZ (normal)' or 'CZ (latency confirmation)')", it is shifted to "CZ", In the case of another gaming state (latency state, short time state, or definite change state), there is no transition of the gaming state, and the gaming state at the time of winning is continued.

  When transitioning to "CZ" by the small hit A, the second predetermined number of times (for example, one time) is set as the number of times the CZ is continued (hereinafter referred to as "CZ continuation number") . When the small hit A is shifted to "CZ", the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed continues until the CZ number of continuations (for example, once) ends, or a big hit is determined within that number The "CZ" continues until the special symbol variation display game ends without determining the big hit within the number of times, and the "CZ" ends. In addition, when the gaming state when this "CZ" is finished is "CZ (latency confirmation)", it is shifted to the "latency state" from the next game and is "CZ (normal)" In the next game, the game is shifted to the “normal state” (the same applies to small hits B and C described later).

(4-4-2. The game state after the small hitting game end when winning a small hit B)
After the small hit game by the small hit B, the same transition control as in the case of the small hit A described above is performed (see the small hit B column in FIG. 4). However, the number of continuations of CZ set by the small hit B is set to a number (third predetermined number of times: for example, twice) greater than that of the small hit A (once).

(The game state after the small hitting game end when 4-4-3. Small hitting C is elected)
After the small hit game by the small hit C, the same transition control as in the case of the small hits A and B described above is performed (see the column of the small hit C in FIG. 4). However, the number of CZ continuation times set by the small hit C is set to a number (fourth predetermined number of times: for example, three times) more than the small hit B (twice).

  The above "CZ" is a gaming state that can shift even after the 2R latent confirmation big hit game is over. For this reason, when it is shifted to “CZ” due to the 2R short opening latent probability big hit winning or small hitting A to C winning, respectively, the rendering mode (“CZ (described later) corresponding to“ CZ ” (CHANCE ZONE) will be staying in the effect mode '), and the effect is whether the internal gaming state is "latency state" or not, that is, the jackpot probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state It is kept secret. In this embodiment, although there is a difference in the operating state of the special symbol probability changing function which is an internal function between the normal gaming state and the latent state, the mechanical gaming operation state appearing on the appearance is the same. By giving the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state by noting the player side to be aware of what kind of gaming state it is from the point of view by paying attention (both 'no power support state'). It is possible to

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of winning the 2R short open latency probability big jack regarding the CZ continuation number, the CZ continuation number is set to 4 times, whereby the transition is made to CZ (CZ 4 times) limited to 4 times of fluctuation number. It will be. Then, after this CZ is ended (however, when the CZ ends four times without winning in the CZ, the big hit or the small hit), the gaming state is shifted from the CZ to the latent state, and the effect mode described later Is transferred from the concealment effect mode in which the current big hit lottery probability state (internal gaming state) is in the concealed state to the “latency effect mode” in which the latent state is notified definitely (for details of the effect mode Will be described later). Thus, if "CZ" continues four times, the "hidden state" becomes apparent. In relation to this, when winning in any of the small hits A to C in which the variation of the big hit lottery probability state is not performed, it is less than 4 times by the 2R short opening latent probability big hit depending on the won small hit The CZ continuation number (one to three) is set. Specifically, if the small hit A is won, the variation number is limited to one CZ (CZ 1), if the small hit B is won, the variation number is limited to two CZ (CZ 2 times), the small hit If C is won, it is shifted to CZ (CZ 3 times) limited to 3 fluctuation times. As a result, the number of CZ continuation times varies depending on small hits A to C and 2R short open latent probability big hits, and each time the game in CZ is digested, the "latency state" may reach four times when it becomes definitive. It is possible to give the player a feeling of tension.

(About winning in 4-5. CZ)
In the present embodiment, when a 2R short opening latent probability big hit or small hits A to C is won during “CZ”, the CZ continuation number corresponding to the winning is re-determined as the new CZ continuation number. It is set to be set. This makes it possible to create a situation where the CZ number of continuations four or more times in the case of winning the 2R short open latent probability big hit. For example, if you win a small hit C and move to CZ (CZ: 3 times), and you win a small hit B the third time in that CZ, the CZ continuation frequency of 2 is reset by the small hit B win, CZ The period is extended up to 5 times "CZ period 3 times + 2 reset times". In other words, even if CZ is continued four times, it is not clear that it is always under latent condition, and it is possible to create a surprising playability.

  Of course, if "CZ" continues four times, it may be configured to be clearly under latent condition. For example, after transitioning to "CZ (normal)" due to winning in a small hit during the normal state, as long as staying in the "CZ (normal)", either in small hits A to C Even if the player wins again, the number of continuations of the "CZ (normal)" can be configured not to exceed the maximum of three times. In addition, after transitioning to "CZ (latency confirmation)" due to winning at the 2R short opening latency certain jackpot during the normal state, it won the small hit A to C during the "CZ (latency confirmation)" In this case, the CZ continuation number corresponding to the small hit may not be newly set. In this way, it is possible to create a playability such as being clearly under latent condition if "CZ" continues four times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is also possible to create a situation where the latent state becomes clear by less than four CZ continuation times. For example, if you win the 2R short open latent confirmation big hit in CZ and win the small hit B for the first time after shifting to "CZ (latency)", the CZ continuation number of '2 times' by the small hit B wins again When set, the CZ period becomes "one CZ period when the small hit B was won + 2 times reset by the small hit B elected", and is shortened to "3 times" less than the original "4 times" Ru. Then, after the CZ period ends, the gaming state is shifted from the CZ to the latent state, and with regard to the effect mode described later, the latent state is shifted to the “latency effect mode” in which the latent state is notified. As a result, the latent state can be apparent even if CZ does not continue four times, and thus it is possible to create a surprisingly rich gameplay. As already explained above, when the 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won, if the gaming state at the time of the winning is "CZ (latency)", the hit is transferred to the latent state after the game Therefore, with regard to the effect mode, the concealment effect mode is ended, and the upgrade to the latent effect mode is performed. Also in this case, the latent state can be revealed in less than 4 CZ continuation times.

<5. About the production>
(5-1. Effect mode)
Next, an effect mode (effect state) corresponding to each gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an effect mode that produces effects related to the current gaming state, and is configured to be able to move between the effect modes. Specifically, during the "normal state" stay, there is a "normal effect mode" that produces an effect related to it, while during the "latency state" stay, an "latency effect mode" that produces an effect related to this, "CZ" During the stay, there are multiple types of effect modes according to each game state, including the "CZ effect mode" that produces effects related to this, and the "probability change effect mode" that produces effects related to this during stay. It is provided. In the "CZ effect mode" corresponding to the above "CZ", the effect is that the current big hit lottery probability state (internal gaming state) is concealed, and the player is given a sensation of expecting a high probability state. Play a role as "reproduction mode". In the present embodiment, the gaming state is notified in a definite manner under a rendering mode other than the “CZ rendering mode” in which the big hit lottery probability state is set to the concealed state.

  The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) has a functional unit (effect state transition control means) that performs transition control between a plurality of effect modes. The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) specifies a specific effect control command (for example, the current game state (including the internal game state) sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU 201), or the game state is shifted. The main control unit 20 side maintains consistency with the gaming state managed by the main control unit 20 based on the effect control command that enables identification of the gaming state managed by the main control unit side. Transition control is possible between a plurality of types of effect modes. In addition, the effect control unit 24 is a command for designating a game state (for example, a variation pattern designating command, a decoration pattern designating command, a game state designating command, a command transmitted during hitting ("big hit start command" or "big hit end command") And so on), it is possible to grasp the internal gaming state and the variation pattern distribution designation number managed by the main control unit 20 side and manage it.

  Further, in each effect mode, the background display as a background of the variation display screen of the decorative symbol is, for example, “normally” so that the player can be grasped under what effect mode corresponding to the game state. Background effect reminiscent of season 'spring' (for example, background effect displaying a background image of a cherry tree: first background effect) under rendition mode, reminiscent of season 'summer' under latent presentation mode ' Background rendering (for example, background rendering for displaying a background image of the sea: second background rendering), background rendering for reminiscent of the season 'autumn under' CZ rendering mode '(for example, displaying a background image of autumn leaves tree Background rendering: Switch to background rendering reminiscent of season 'winter' (for example, background rendering for displaying a background image of snow mountain: fourth background rendering) under the “3rd background rendering) and“ probable variation rendering mode ” It is controlled.

  The "CZ effect mode" in this embodiment is described as the same effect mode regardless of whether the internal gaming state is the latent state (high probability state) or the normal gaming state (low probability state). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect control command (for example, "variation pattern specification command", "decorative symbol specification command", "gaming state specification command") including information on the internal gaming state from main control unit 20 to effect control unit 24. In accordance with the internal gaming state, by transmitting a command (may be included in the "big hit start command" or "big hit end command") sent during the hit, the latent state (high probability state) Transition control can be made to the "real CZ effect mode (first concealment effect mode)" and the "Casse effect CZ effect mode (second concealment effect mode)" under the normal gaming state (low probability state) below You may configure.

  Specifically, when the internal gaming state is won during a "normal gaming state" and the normal gaming state is maintained, the "CZ effect mode" of the above "CZ effect modes" is performed after the small hitting game is over. If you shift to the CZ production mode (low probability) of Gasse, while the internal gaming state is won in '2R short opening latent probability big hit' during 'normal gaming state', and is shifted to the latent state, After the end of the 2R latent jackpot game, it is possible to control the transition to the above-mentioned "genuine CZ effect mode (high probability)" of the "CZ effect modes". In this case, with regard to the effects under each effect mode, the background effects of both the "real CZ effect mode" and the "Gasse CZ effect mode" are made the same (for example, both are associated with the season 'autumn' Background rendering), while the current big hit lottery probability state (internal gaming state) is kept in the secrecy state, if the occurrence probability of a specific rendering is different between the above "real CZ rendering mode" and the above "the above Casse rendering mode" It is possible to give the player an inference factor as to whether or not it is in a high probability state (for example, "the real CZ effect mode" is more specific than the above "Gase's CZ effect mode" above) There is a form such as raising the occurrence probability of the effect of “probable expectation effect”, such as suggesting or implying that there is a possibility of a latent state). By such a latent expectation expectation effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of latent expectation whether or not the current internal gaming state is the latent state, and to further improve the fun of the game.

(5-2. Notice production)
Next, advance notice effects will be described. In the symbol variation display game, the effect control unit 24 is the content of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, fluctuation pattern information included in at least the fluctuation pattern designation command (for example, a winning lottery result, reach effect) A functional unit (presence appearance appearance control means) is provided which performs appearance control of various preliminary announcement effects related to the big hit lottery result based on presence / absence, and a variation time of a special symbol, etc., under the above-described effect mode. Such effect modes include those that occur concomitantly or independently of these effects, in addition to the advance effect represented by "reach effect (effect mode related to reach variation pattern)". These presentation modes indicate (notice) the degree of confidence or expectation (hereinafter referred to as “percent winning expectation”) as to whether or not the player has won the per category, and the player has an expectation of winning for the per category. It acts as a "rolling effect" to give the player a sense of expectation for winning a prize. The hit winning expectation changes in accordance with the level of appearance of the effect (selection rate) and the gaming state. For example, the hit winning expectation in reach production changes mainly in accordance with the level of appearance of the reach production (selection rate). Specifically, when one reach effect (for example, strong SP reach) appears, the winning selection expectation rate is the ratio at which the corresponding reach effect including the time of big hit and the time of losing is executed (all appearances of the reach effect It is indicated by the ratio (the appearance ratio of the reach effect at the time of winning) of the ratio) when the reach effect is executed in the case of a big hit. That is, the hit winning expectation for the reach production is indicated by "appearance rate of the reach production at the time of winning / all appearance rate of the reach production", and each of the jackpot lottery results is different as the expectation is different. The selection rate of reach production is defined. In the following, the notice effect according to the present embodiment will be described.

(5-2-1. Reach production)
The above-mentioned "reach effect" means an effect mode with a reach state, and specifically means an effect mode in which the final result is displayed via the reach state. In this "reach state", at a stage before the result of the decorative symbol variation display game is derived, a part of the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the middle of the decorative symbol variation display game is a big hit (big hit winning) It is a display mode in which a variation display of a decorative symbol not yet derived and displayed is being performed while configuring a part of the display mode shown, in other words, a display mode indicating the occurrence of a big hit is easily derived This is a variable display mode that can be associated with the player. For example, when the combination of decorative symbols indicating occurrence of a big hit (big hit won) is "7 (left symbol)", "7 (middle symbol)" and "7 (right symbol)", a decorative symbol on a predetermined hit effective line Part of the display mode showing a big hit occurrence (big hit winning) (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol indicate "7", so-called "hearing state (reach symbol) However, a display mode in which the final derived result necessarily indicates the occurrence of a big hit, such as “7 (left symbol)”, “7 (middle symbol)” and “7 (right symbol)” is derived Not always derived, decorative symbols (in this case, the middle symbol not forming a hearing state (reach symbol)) has been stopped, rocked, scaled, or deformed for a predetermined period of time. While the final result is displayed before the big win It refers to the state or the state in which the possibility of the occurrence is continuing. Therefore, even if the reach state is formed, the result of the decorative symbol variation display game does not necessarily become a "big hit", and the stop display mode (for example, "7 If it is not (left symbol), "7 (middle symbol)", or "7 (right symbol)", the current game result is "loss".

  The above-mentioned "reach effect" indicates (proposes) a jackpot expectation (indicating that it may be a jackpot (including a jackpot)) indicating the degree of expectation whether or not a jackpot was won. There are multiple types of reach effects associated with the jackpot expectation. For example, when a reach effect with a specific reach state appears, the jackpot expectation is relatively higher than when a reach effect with a normal reach state ('normal reach (N reach)') appears There is. Reach production with such a specific reach state is called 'super reach (SP reach)'. Many of these SP reach have a relatively long presentation time (variation time) even with N reach in order to have a feeling of big hit.

  In the reach effect of this embodiment, a plurality of reach effects are provided in accordance with each gaming state (see FIGS. 34 and 35). The big hit winning expectation in the reach production changes mainly according to the level of the selection of the reach production and the gaming state. For example, among reach types pertaining to the normal state, in the relation of "N reach <SP reach 1 <SP reach 2 <... <SP reach 6 <SP reach 7", the larger the number is, the higher the jackpot winning expectation is. Thus, the selection rate (occurrence rate) is determined in relation to the jackpot lottery result (the same applies to other gaming states)). In addition, actual big hit winning expectation changes according to whether or not other notice effects are accompanied. For this reason, for example, even when the SP reach 5 appears, a jackpot expectation degree equal to or higher than the SP reach 6 can be obtained if a notice effect with a high jackpot expectation is involved.

(5-2-2. Pseudo ream production (pseudo ream))
The “pseudo-link” refers to a presentation mode with a pseudo-continuous variation display state (pseudo-variation) of a decorative symbol. Specifically, in the decorative symbol change display game, part or all of the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed. By repeating the display operation of setting the temporary stop state and executing the re-variation operation of the decorative symbol from the temporary stop state one time or a plurality of times, it may seem as if the change operation as one set is performed multiple times in appearance This is a variation display mode as expressed as When performing this pseudo change, while forming a temporary reach state (a variable display state in which it is suggested that there is a possibility of a reach state before the temporary stop state, or the reach symbol is worn as if it stops) Temporarily stop with the combination of symbols that will be lost once, then perform the re-variation operation, or change to a normal decorative symbol, or a special decorative symbol (a special decorative symbol that indicates the possibility of occurrence of pseudo-links) (Pseudo reunion chance)) including the special decoration pattern and performing temporary stop, such as performing re-fluctuating operation as temporary stop state by including pseudo-fluctuation is performed, or its In some cases, it is suggested to the player that there is a possibility. The occurrence rate (the occurrence probability of the pseudo run according to the pseudo run number) is mainly determined such that the “big run win expectation” increases as the pseudo run number increases. In other words, as the number of times of pseudo run increases, it is possible to expect the occurrence of an SP reach type having a relatively high jackpot winning expectation.

  Therefore, in the case of the rendering scenario including the reach effect (in the case of the effect mode based on the pseudo moving presence reach fluctuation pattern), the above “pseudo chain” is generated before the reach state is formed (stage before reach effect), For example, as a notice that there is a possibility that reach effect will occur, some or all of the stop symbols that make up the combination of stop symbols in the temporary stop state form a combination of reach patterns (reach symbols) A pseudo-fluctuation operation is suggested to indicate that there is a possibility to configure, and after this pseudo-fluctuation ends, the final game result is derived via the reach state. In the case of the rendering scenario not including the reach effect (in the case of the effect mode based on the pseudo link normal fluctuation pattern), after the pseudo fluctuation ends, the final game result is derived without passing through the reach state. become. Here, the fluctuation display developed after the end of the above-mentioned pseudo fluctuation is also referred to as "this fluctuation". For example, when passing through the reach state, a reach state is formed by this main fluctuation, and the final game result Is derived. In addition, in the case of the production | presentation aspect in which the said pseudo ream and the said reach production are accompanied, although it is what the 'pseudo ream' and 'reach production' which are respectively different production | presentation aspects are compounded, for convenience of explanation In the book, if there is no special need, treat the pseudo-connected reach production in the same way as "reach production".

(5-2-3. Button Notice Production)
The above-mentioned "button advance presentation effect" refers to an effect mode in which the content of the effect can be changed depending on whether the player operates the frame effect button 13, and a so-called "player participation type" effect mode Say. In this "button advance presentation effect", information for prompting the player to operate the frame effect button 13 is notified during a predetermined operation reception period, and depending on whether or not the frame effect button 13 is operated during this notification period. It is possible to indicate the jackpot expectancy by changing the appearance of the appearing character or generating special sound effects, for example. ing. Such a "player-participation type" effect mode can increase the fun of the game because it can give the player a feeling as if it is affecting the game result.

(5-3. Preview notice effect)
In addition, the effect is that there is a possibility that a big hit will be won for the operation-reserved ball (undigested operation-reserved ball) that has not yet been provided for the execution of the symbol variation display game (variation display operation of special symbol) There is a pre-reading advance notice effect informing the degree of expectation in advance. With regard to this pre-reading advance notice effect, first, in the main control unit 20, when the operation holding ball is generated (when the starting condition is satisfied), the operation holding ball is the execution of the symbol variation display game (variation display operation of special symbol) Before being served, a "pre-reading per-prediction determination" is performed to determine in advance the jackpot lottery result relating to the operation holding ball (steps S317 to S318 in FIG. 10, steps S337 to S338 in FIG. Stop symbol data creation process))).

  Furthermore, "prefetch variation pattern determination" in which the variation pattern of the special symbol when the operation reserving ball is provided for the execution of the symbol variation display game is determined in advance using the above "prefetching hit determination" result in the future It will be. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in advance is referred to as "look-ahead fluctuation pattern". In this look-ahead fluctuation pattern determination, for example, what kind of reach fluctuation pattern (reach fluctuation pattern) for reach effect designation via a reach state becomes, or a normal fluctuation pattern for non-reach effect designation not passing through a reach state It is determined in advance whether or not the normal fluctuation pattern is to be obtained. In addition, since the above-mentioned read-ahead change pattern is determined using at least a winning lottery result, not only the change pattern type but also the change pattern at the start of change is included in the look-ahead change pattern information transmitted to the effect control unit 24 side. Also included is information on "hit variation pattern" when winning a big hit (including a small hit) or "loss variation pattern" when a loser is won. When the information on the preread variation pattern is transmitted from the main control unit 20 to the effect control unit 24, the effect control unit 24 performs effect control processing on the advance notice effect. As described above, a series of processes for determining the prefetch variation pattern after the prefetch hit determination is referred to as “prefetch determination”.

  Specifically, when the main control unit 20 transmits the “pending addition command” including the information of the above-described pre-reading determination result to the presentation control unit 24 and the presentation control unit 24 receives the pending addition command, the pre-reading determination included in the command An effect control process is performed on pre-read notice effect based on the content of the result. This hold addition command is composed of 2 bytes, and is composed of high-order byte data specifying the number of operation hold balls at the time of pre-reading determination and low-order byte side data enabling specification of the contents of the pre-reading fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the hold addition command includes operation hold ball information and look-ahead change pattern information. However, the effect control unit 24 does not necessarily cause the advance notice effect to appear when the hold addition command is received, but determines the execution of the advance notice effect by lottery, and at the timing when the operation hold ball occurs or At the same time as the start of the symbol variation display game to be performed, or at a predetermined timing during the game, it is possible to make the advance notice effect for the current operation holding ball appear.

  The "look-ahead fluctuation pattern" obtained by the pre-reading judgment when the operation holding ball is generated is necessarily the "variation pattern at the start of the fluctuation" itself obtained when the operation holding ball is actually subjected to the fluctuation display operation. Absent. For example, the case where the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation is the fluctuation pattern for designating “normal medium SP reach 1” will be described representatively. In this case, the content designated by the look-ahead fluctuation pattern is not the type of reach effect "SP reach 1" itself, but the "SP reach" type that is the main point, or "weak" whose jackpot expectation is relatively low SP reach type (for example, if normal state, usually medium SP reach 1 to 3) or big hit winning expectation is relatively high "strong SP reach type (for example, if normal state, usually medium SP It is possible to specify that "SP reach type", "weak SP reach type", or "strong SP reach type" in which the variation patterns of the same system of "reach 4 to 7)" are grouped and classified. In the pre-read advance notice effect relating to this case, an effect mode related to the pre-read “reach type” will appear. Therefore, with regard to the symbol variation display game to be executed in the future, is the main information notified by the advance notice advance effect, there is a high possibility that a scolding effect (in this case, an SP reach type) occurs with a high expectation of jackpot win This information is low or not, in other words, information about whether or not the jackpot probability is high or low, and by notifying the player in advance of such information before the operation holding ball is digested, Not only the symbol variation display game of, but also the symbol variation display game to be executed in the future is made to draw the attention of the player to improve the fun of the game.

(5-3-1. Pre-reading notice effect mode: FIG. 5, FIG. 6)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the prefetch advance notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and show an example of the prefetch advance notice effect.

  First, referring to FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (below the display area of the decorative symbol in the illustration) A reserve display area 76 for displaying the number and a reserve display area 77 for displaying the number of operation reserve balls on the special symbol 2 side are provided. : Information on the current number of operation pending balls is reported (see “A” (white circle)) or off (no operation pending ball: circle shown by broken line) (see FIG. 5 (A)). .

  The indication regarding the presence or absence of the operation pending ball (hereinafter referred to as "pending indication") is sequentially displayed in the order of occurrence (winning order), and it is possible to have a maximum of 4 pending displays in each of the pending display areas 76 and 77. (See FIG. 5 (b)). Specifically, in each reserve display area 76, 77, the leftmost operation reserve ball is the earliest (that is, the oldest) operation on the time axis among all the operation reserve balls in the reserve display. Displayed as a holding ball. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the hold display portions a1 to d1 each consisting of a hold icon (icon image) provided by the same number (four) as the maximum hold storage number in a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 It corresponds to the special design symbol 1 side), a2-d2 (corresponding to the special design symbol 2 side) is provided. The display modes of these suspension display portions a1 to d1 and a2 to d2 are normally switched to the operation state (lighting state) by the same number as the number of operation suspension balls existing at the time of pre-reading determination, for example, three. Therefore, the hold display unit functions as a hold display means for displaying the number of operation hold. However, when performing pre-reading advance notice effect, changing the hold display mode of the corresponding hold display portion among the hold display portions a1 to d1 and a2 to d2 to a predetermined pre-reading notice display mode (dedicated hold display mode) This acts as a means to generate preview advance effects.

  When the effect control unit 24 receives the hold addition command sent from the main control unit 20, it performs a pre-reading notice lottery that draws the possibility of the pre-reading advance notice effect as part of the display control process related to the hold display. Do. The operation suspension ball relating to the winning in the advance notice lottery is the operation suspension ball targeted for the advance notice effect (for example, the hatched display portion b2 in FIG. 5 corresponds). In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading advance notice lottery execution condition, it is a condition that there is no reach change pattern type in the pre-reading fluctuation pattern concerning the existing operation reserving ball. This is to avoid that the other pre-read advance notice effects are cut off and the turn-off effects become thin due to another reach effect being intervened in the middle of the pre-read advance notice effects that are occurring continuously. . The probability of winning by the above-mentioned advance notice lottery is higher in the case of “big hit” than in the case of “loss”, and in the case of reach type with a relatively high expected probability of winning a big hit. Depending on whether or not to be, the winning expectation to the big hit is shown.

  When the pre-reading notice lottery is won, among the holding icons of the holding display parts a1 to d1 and a2 to d2, the pre-reading notice target of the pre-reading notice object is, for example, a notice from the blue of the normal holding display. A previewing effect of "hold display change system" is performed such that the display changes to a special hold color such as yellow, green, red, or rainbow color. Here, the blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent display of the hold icon means that the big hit winning expectation is high in the order of this color, and in particular, the display of the rainbow hold icon is a big hit confirmed It is a premium hold icon to be displayed. The reserved color is determined by lottery based on the content of the prefetch variation pattern. Specifically, in the case of a "big hit" rather than a "losing", and in the case of a reach type with a relatively high probability of winning a big hit, a reserved color having a high probability of winning a big hit is selected with high probability It has become. In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect mode of “hold display change system”, it is not limited to changing the hold color as described above, but may be changed to an icon imitating a special character or the like. Such pre-reading advance notice effect of "retention display change system" is referred to as pre-reading advance notice effect of "time change system for winning" because it is produced when the operation reserving ball is generated.

  The existing operation pending balls are sequentially digested triggered by the execution of the symbol variation display game. At this time, the display position of the holding display unit corresponding to the existing operation holding ball is moved up (shifted to the left sequentially) to indicate that one operation holding ball has been digested, and the display number is reduced. Although the control is performed, the above-described different-than-usual hold display mode continues to be continuously displayed while changing the display position of the hold display. In this respect, the advance notice effect of the above-mentioned pending display change system (time change system during winning) displays a dedicated advance notice effect across multiple symbol variation display games (multiple symbol variation display operations). It can be said that this is a form of "continuous advance notice effect". This continuous advance notice effect is different from the advance notice effect performed during one time of the symbol change operation, as in the pseudo run, in that it is executed in a plurality of symbol change display games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the above-described advance notice effect of the "time change system for winning", it is possible to present the advance notice effect of the "time change system at start of change" which is triggered by the start of the symbol change display game. It has become. In this "prediction notice effect of change start time change system", for example, a notice image dedicated to read ahead is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, and this is executed across a plurality of symbol change display games and displayed continuously. This is an advance notice of "image display change system". That is, when the game ball is won in the start opening during one symbol change display game and the start condition is satisfied, the advance notice effect of “change start time change system” is a symbol change display game according to the start condition satisfied. The pre-reading notice lottery is performed regarding whether to perform pre-reading advance notice effect while holding and storing the right to be executed temporarily, and if this pre-reading notice lottery is won, those symbols for all the pending memories existing at that time Make the variable display game an expression with some relevance. For example, in all the symbol variation display games related to the existing operation holding balls from the oldest operation holding ball to the operation advance holding target of the prefetch notice object in memory order, the preview image for reading only is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 36 . In this respect, as with the advance notice effect of “change start time change system” as well as the advance notice effect of “change start time system”, “continuous advance notice such that dedicated advance notice effect is revealed over plural times of symbol change display games It can be said that it is an aspect of "reproduction. Note that the above-described advance notice effect may be revealed by other effect means. For example, a movable object (not shown) is operated with a read-only operation pattern to straddle a plurality of symbol variation display games. It may be configured to appear as a preread effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the advance notice and staging effect mode that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment weaves will be described.

  In the figure (1), during the symbol variation display game ("↓" in the figure indicates that the decoration symbol is being displayed in variation), the upper starting opening 34 is won and the operation reserved ball on the special symbol 1 side is reserved Assuming that the number has become three, of the third one, the operation pending ball for which the second variation start operation is executed is the target of the advance notice announcement effect (here, the advance notice lottery and change of the winning system during winning It shows a case in which it is determined that the start change system pre-read notice lottery is repeated). Here, it is assumed that the first and the third operation holding balls held first and previously held are the operation holding balls of the pre-reading advance notice lottery non-winning.

  The effect control unit 24, as shown in (1) of the same figure, is a prefetch display only for prefetching different from normal display (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated suspension display") of the suspension display of the second operation suspension ball targeted for previewing Change to At this time, the hold indication corresponding to the first and third operation hold balls which are not the target of the advance notice is kept as normal hold indication (hereinafter referred to as "normal hold indication"). In the illustration, when the display mode of the second operation-retention ball that is the target of the advance notice is changed from the normal display (white circle (o) mark) to the dedicated display (hatched circle). It shows. As a result, the player is notified that the advance notice effect has been started. Note that (1) in the same figure shows that the symbol variation display game currently being executed is ended and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at "246" (the result is "lost").

  The progress of the game is shifted to (2) in the figure, and the main control unit 20 starts the special symbol variation display game based on the operation reserve ball on the side of the special symbol 1 which was the first (oldest operation reserve ball). The action holding ball is digested (one consumed), and the effect control unit 24 shifts the holding display mode corresponding to each action holding ball to the left with the start of the special symbol variation display game, and the action holding ball The display mode is a display mode showing a state in which one has been digested, and the decorative symbol variation display game based on the first operation holding ball is started. At this time, a background image for preview advance notice effect (for example, lightning effect by lightning image display imitating lightning: dedicated notice image) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 as advance notice effect of “change start time change system”. Display. As a result, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 has a display mode as shown in FIG.

  Then, the game proceeds to (3) in the figure, and it is assumed that the symbol variation display game currently being executed is ended and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at "351" (result is "lost").

  Subsequently, the game proceeds to (4) in the figure, and the main control unit 20 performs a special symbol variation display game based on the above-mentioned second operation-reserved ball, that is, the operation reserving ball targeted for advance notice effect. The action control ball is started, and the action control ball is digested, and with the start of the special symbol variation display game, the hold display mode corresponding to each operation stop ball is shifted to the left, and the second is the second The decorative symbol variation display game based on the activated holding ball is started. At this time, the "dedicated hold display" of the prize change system disappears from the screen at the time of the shift, and is ended at the start of the current symbol variation display game (with the digestion of the operation hold ball). In addition, the special notice image (here, lightning effect) of the change start time change system is also ended at the end of the generation in the symbol change display game this time. FIG. 4D shows the screen display of the liquid crystal display device 36 immediately after the start of the symbol variation display game. In this way, a series of preview advance notice effects are finished. After that, if a hit effect (pseudo ream or reach effect (SP reach)) is generated relatively during the symbol variation display game this time, the expectation for the big hit will be combined with the content of the advance notice effect. The feeling will be further enhanced.

  In addition, if the hold addition command specifies 2R short opening latent probability big hit winning or small hitting winning as one aspect of pre-reading advance notice effect, possibility of CZ rush (2R short opening latent positive big hitting winning or small hit It is possible to configure to be able to reveal a pre-reading notice effect for a CZ entry notice such as giving a notice of winning). In addition, when the operation pending ball occurs in CZ, it is possible to make it possible to present the advance notice effect for the operation pending ball according to the current big hit winning probability state. For example, when the operation pending ball occurs in CZ, the prefetching notice effect (for example, the pending display according to the operation pending ball with high probability under the high probability state is relatively higher probability than under the low probability state) Bring up a change to a dedicated pending display in CZ that suggests the possibility of a state.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating the above-described advance notice effect as one aspect of the continuous notice effect. As a result, since the variation of the presentation can be made abundant, the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, various effects by the pachinko gaming machine 1 are manifested by the rendering means provided in the gaming machine. The presentation means may be any stimulus delivery means that can appeal to human perception, such as sight, hearing, touch, etc. Any of them can be adopted as the presentation means in the present invention. Decoration lamp 45, LED device, light source such as speaker 46, liquid crystal display device 36, sound generator, effect display device, or vibration device for transmitting vibration to the body of the operator, or movable body having visual effect Characters and the like are typical examples. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the same vision as the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent device (for example, a 7-segment display). When referred to as an image display device, it refers to a type that produces effects by image display, and devices that produce effects by other than images, such as a seven-segment display, are included in the concept of the effect display device. In addition, the operation of the frame effect button 13 (hand operation means) can not be operated (for example, a part or all of the period during which a beat effect with a relatively high expectation of winning to a big hit is generated) A special effect means may be provided to place the frame effect button 13 in a non-depressible state or in an operation difficult state (for example, to make it difficult to press the frame effect button 13). You may provide the excitation apparatus to give.

<Process on Main Control Unit Side: FIGS. 7 to 16>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 16, the game operation processing on the main control unit 20 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the main control unit 20 side mainly includes a predetermined main processing (main control side main processing: FIG. 7) and a timer interrupt processing (main control side timer interrupt processing: activated by a scheduled interrupt from CTC): And FIG. 8).

<6. Main control side main processing: Figure 7>
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control unit 20 side. The main process starts when the power is turned on without operating the initialization switch (not shown) as when recovering from a power failure state, or when the initialization switch is turned on. May be turned on. In any case, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by the power supply board 31, and the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) starts the main control side main process shown in FIG. .

  In the main control side main processing, the CPU 201 first executes necessary initialization processing before the start of the game operation (step S011). For example, first, oneself is set to the interrupt disabled state, and is set to a predetermined interrupt mode (interrupt mode 2), and the register values in the CPU including the respective units of the microcomputer are initialized.

  Next, the state (ON, OFF) of the RAM clear signal, which is an output signal of the RAM clear switch input through an input port (not shown), is determined (step S012). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and normally has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by a clerk at a pachinko parlor doing.

  Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the determination result in step S012 is 'YES', and the entire area of the RAM is cleared to zero (step S016). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set at the time of power-off becomes zero along with other checksum values and the like.

  Next, a "RAM clear display command" for notifying that the RAM area is zero cleared is transmitted to each control board as an initialization command (step S017). Then, for example, 30 seconds is stored in the RAM clear notification timer as a time for notifying that the RAM is cleared (step S018).

  Next, the CTC, which outputs an interrupt signal for activating the timer interrupt operation, is initialized (step S019), and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state.

  After that, the interrupt disable state and the interrupt enable state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and during that time, various random number update processing is executed (steps S020 to S022). In this various random number updating process (step S021), various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game (random numbers relating to a big hit lottery circulating a predetermined numerical range by increment processing (used in symbol lottery Used for changing the initial value (start value) of the special symbol judgment random number to be played) and the random number for the auxiliary hit lottery (random number for auxiliary hit judgment used in the winning lottery for the auxiliary hit) (special symbol) The judgment initial value random number, the auxiliary hit judgment initial value random number), and the fluctuation pattern random number used for selecting the fluctuation pattern are updated.

  In the RAM 203 of this embodiment, as a random number counter used for a symbol lottery, a winning lottery for assistance, or a variation pattern lottery for a big hit lottery, a counter for generating a random symbol counter initial value for special symbol determination, for special symbol determination A random number counter, a counter for generation of an initial value of a random number counter for auxiliary collision determination, a random number counter for auxiliary collision determination, a random number counter for fluctuation pattern, and the like are provided. These counters function as random number generation means for generating random numbers in software. In the various random number updating processes in step S021, the above-mentioned random number counter for special symbol determination and the auxiliary hit determination random number counter, two initial value generation counters for generating initial values, a variation pattern random number counter, etc. are updated. Generate various soft random numbers. For example, when the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number counter for fluctuation pattern is 0 to 238, the value is acquired from the count value storage area for generating the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern in RAM 203, and 1 is added to the acquired value. After that, it is stored in the original count value storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 239, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters are similarly updated. The CPU 201 is configured to repeatedly execute various random number update processes except while performing the timer interrupt process which is intermittently executed.

  Returning to the determination process of step S012, the explanation will be continued. When recovering from the power failure state, the initialization switch (RAM clear signal) is in the OFF state (step S012: YES). Therefore, in such a case, following the determination process of step S012, the backup flag value is determined (step S013). Note that the backup flag is set to ON (backup flag = 5AH ('XXH' means any hexadecimal number)) when the power is shut off, and turned off in the process of the first timer interrupt processing after power is restored (backup flag = It is configured to be reset to 00H).

  Therefore, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, the backup flag should normally be in the ON state. However, the backup flag is reset (OFF) when the predetermined processing is not completed before power-off for some reason. Therefore, if the backup flag is in the OFF state (step S013: NO), the process proceeds to step S016 to return the operation of the gaming machine to the initial state.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is in the ON state (step S013: YES), a checksum operation is performed to calculate a checksum value. Here, the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation that targets the work area of the RAM 203. When the checksum value is calculated, the operation result is compared with the stored value at the SUM address of the RAM 203 (step S014). At the above-mentioned SUM address, a checksum value by the same checksum operation is stored when the power is shut off. Then, the stored calculation results are maintained by the backup power source, along with other data in the RAM 203. Therefore, originally, both should match each other by the determination of step S014.

  However, if the checksum operation can not be executed when the power is turned off, or if it can be executed, the data in the work area may be damaged until the execution of the checksum operation of the main process after that. In such a case, the determination result of step S014 does not match. If data corruption is detected due to the non-coincidence of the determination result (step S014: NO), the process proceeds to step S016 to execute the RAM clear process, and the operation state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state. On the other hand, if the checksum value by the checksum operation matches the storage value of the SUM address (step S014: YES), the stack pointer before power shutoff is restored based on the backup data, and the processing upon power shutoff Execute game recovery processing necessary to start the game from the state.

  When the game recovery process in step S015 is completed, the process proceeds to step S019, in which CTC is initialized to set the CPU to the interrupt enabled state, and thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state until the interrupt occurs. While repeating the above-described various random number update processing (steps S020 to S022).

<7. Main control timer interrupt processing: Figure 8>
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the main control side timer interrupt process. The main control side timer interrupt process is started by an interrupt from CTC at predetermined time intervals (about 4 ms), and is executed while executing the main control side main process. In the following, for convenience of explanation, address values (including data described in the address) when the CPU 201 reads and writes the main memory such as RAM and ROM, result information obtained by arithmetic processing on a program, etc. The processing such as reading and loading into the CPU built-in register may be referred to as "acquisition", and the CPU 201 accessing the work area of the RAM to store predetermined data may be referred to as "storage".

  In FIG. 8, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area, and first performs power supply abnormality check processing to monitor the supply state of power from the power supply control board 31 (step S051). In this power supply abnormality check process, it is mainly monitored whether the power supply is normally supplied. Here, for example, when an abnormality such as a power failure occurs, a backup process of storing predetermined game information at the time of power failure in the RAM is performed so that the game can be restored without any trouble at the time of power recovery.

  Next, a timer management process is performed to manage a timer used for game operation control (step S052). The timer values of various timers (for example, a special symbol combination product operation timer described later, etc.) used for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are managed (updated) here.

  Next, an input management process is performed (step S053). In this input management process, detection information by various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the winning counter. Information detected by the various sensors here is output from a winning detection switch such as, for example, the upper starting opening sensor 34a, the lower starting opening sensor 35a, the normal symbol starting opening sensor 37a, the special winning opening sensor 52a, and the general winning opening sensor 43a. Switch signal ON / OFF information (winning detection information). Thus, whether or not a winning is detected (a winning is generated) at each winning opening is monitored at every interruption. The "winning counter" is a counter provided corresponding to each winning opening and counting the number of winning game balls (number of winning balls).

  Next, a timer interruption internal random number management process is performed to periodically update the random numbers relating to each variable display game (step S054). In this regular random number update process, the special symbol determination random number and the auxiliary hit determination random number are updated (+1 is added for each interrupt), and the process of changing the start value of the random number counter is performed each time the random number counter makes one revolution. For example, the value of the special symbol determination random number counter is updated (+1 added) within a predetermined range, and the value of the generation counter for the special symbol determination random number counter initial value is read out each time the special symbol determination random number counter makes one revolution. The value of the generation counter is stored in the special symbol determination random number counter. Since the start value of the special symbol determination random number counter is changed according to the value of the generation counter, the count value of the special symbol determination random number counter becomes random although the update cycle is constant.

  Next, an error management process is performed to monitor the presence or absence of an abnormality in the gaming operation state (step S055). In this error management process, an abnormality in the gaming operation state is monitored, and when an abnormality (error) occurs, predetermined error processing is performed.

  Subsequently, a winning ball management process is performed (step S056). In this prize ball management process, the data stored in the above-mentioned input management process is grasped, the above-mentioned prize counter is confirmed, and if there is a prize, the payout control board for designating the number of prize balls is paid out. Control unit) 29 sends. The payout control board 29 that has received this payout control command controls the gaming ball payout device 19 to perform the payout operation of the designated number of winning balls. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning opening (predetermined number of winning balls per winning ball promised for each winning opening × number of winning balls for the value of the winning counter) is paid out. There is.

  Then, normal symbol management processing is performed (step S057). In this normal symbol management process, the winning per lottery in the normal symbol variation display game is performed, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display mode of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result, or the blinking is repeated every predetermined time Create normal symbol data (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol fluctuation), and if normal symbol is not changing, create data for stop display (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol stop display) To The normal symbol management processing functions as an auxiliary game lottery means and a normal symbol display means (normal symbol display control means) for controlling the variable display operation of the normal symbol.

  Subsequently, the ordinary electric role management process is performed (step S058). In this ordinary electric role management process, generation of an excitation signal for solenoid control to the ordinary electric role solenoid 41a necessary for the generation of the general electric power release game based on the drawing result of the drawing per drawing of the auxiliary symbol management process (step S057). And set the data (solenoid control data). Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the normal motorized combination solenoid 41a in a solenoid management process described later, whereby the operation of the movable wing piece 47 is controlled.

  Next, special symbol management processing is performed (step S059). In this special symbol management process (big hit determination means), a big hit lottery in a special symbol variation display game is mainly performed, and based on the lottery result, a variation pattern of a special symbol (look-ahead variation pattern, variation pattern at the start of variation) And special stop symbols etc. The details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a special electric role management process is performed (step S060). In this special electric role management process, when the big hit lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", the setting process necessary to control execution of the hit game corresponding to that hit is performed. The details of the special motorized role property management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, right-handed notification information management processing is performed (step S061). In this right-handed notification information management process, when it is a gaming state in which a high base gaming state of "power support present state" occurs, right-handed instruction information (information instructing normal stream down path 3c to be aimed (normal symbol starting opening 37. A process is performed to make "launch position induction effect (right-handed notification effect)" to notify 37) of the instruction information to urge winning). As a case where the right-handed information is notified, there is a case where it is estimated that the player erroneously aims the firing position at the left flow down path 3b side in the presence of the power support condition. When there is a winning on the upper starting opening 34, or when a winning does not occur on the normal symbol starting opening 37 even after a predetermined time has passed. In such a case, in the right-handed notification information management process, a "right-handed command" for instructing the start of the above-mentioned emission position guidance effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24, and upon receiving this command, the effect control unit 24 It is configured to control the launch position guidance effect.

  Next, LED management processing is performed (step S062). In this LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 39a and the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. Thereby, the variable display and the stop display of the normal symbol and the special symbol are performed. In addition, the display data of the ordinary symbol created in the ordinary symbol management process of step S057, and the special symbol display data update process during the special symbol management process of step S059 (step S309 in FIG. 9 described later) Display data is output in this LED management process.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (step S063). In this external terminal management process, operation state information (per game start information, symbol variation display game start / end information, winning occurrence information, prize ball payout information, etc.) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the frame external concentrated terminal board 21 Output to an external device such as a hall computer HC or an island lamp.

  Next, a solenoid management process is performed (step S064). In this solenoid management process, the process of outputting the excitation signal to the common motorized combination solenoid 41c based on the solenoid control data created in the common motorized goods management process in step S058, and the special motorized goods management process in step S060 Output processing of the excitation signal to the special winning opening solenoid 52c based on the solenoid control data is performed. Thereby, the movable wing piece 47 and the open door 52b operate in a predetermined pattern, and the lower starting opening 35 and the big winning opening 50 are opened and closed.

  After completing the above-described processing of steps S051 to S064, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and an interrupt enabled state is set (step S065). As a result, the timer interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main control side main process before the interrupt, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(8. Special symbol management process: Figure 9)
Next, the special symbol management process (step S059) in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol management process of step S059.

  In FIG. 9, the CPU 201 first performs special figure 1 start opening check processing on the special symbol 1 side (upper start opening 34 side) (step S301), and then the special figure on the special symbol 2 side (lower start opening 35 side) 2 Start opening check processing (step S302).

  When the starting opening check process in steps S301 to S302 is completed, the state of the small hit middle flag is determined (step S303). The "small hit flag" is a flag for designating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and indicates that the small hit game is in progress when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH). If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not in progress.

  If the small hit middle flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S303: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operating flag is determined (step S304). The "condition device operation flag" is a flag for designating whether or not the big hit game is in progress, and indicates that the big hit game is in progress when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the jackpot is not in progress.

  If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S304: ≠ 5AH), that is, if it is not even in the small hit game or the big hit game (step S303: ≠ 5AH, and step S304: ≠ 5AH), special A process related to the variable display operation of the special symbol is performed according to the symbol operation status (00H to 03H) (step S305: special symbol operation status branch processing). On the other hand, in the small hit game (step S303: = 5 AH) or in the big hit game (step S304: = 5 AH), without processing the variation display operation of the special symbol of steps S306 to S308, as it is The process proceeds to the special symbol display data update process of step S309. Therefore, the variation display operation of the special symbol is not performed when it is in the small hit game or the big hit game. (The display condition of the special symbol of the special symbol display device is the display determined after the small hit or the big hit. The state of being kept is kept). The "special symbol operation status" is a status value indicating the behavior of the special symbol, and this status value is changed according to the processing state, and is stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203.

  In the special symbol operation status branch process of step S305, depending on which status value the special symbol operation status is “waiting (00H, 01H)”, “changing (02H)” or “confirming (03H)” , Execute processing corresponding to each.

  Specifically, when the special symbol operation status is "standby (00H or 01H)", the special symbol variation start process (step S306) is "special variation" ("02H"). If the symbol variation processing (step S307) is "confirming (03H)", the special symbol confirmation processing is executed (step S308). Here, the above-mentioned "standby" indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in the standby state for the next change, and "during the change" indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is changing (variable display). It shows, and the above-mentioned "under confirmation" shows that it is in a stop (decision) display (during special symbol confirmation time), after the change of a special symbol is completed. By these processes, the variable display operation of setting the start of fluctuation and the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol is realized. The details of the above-mentioned special symbol variation start processing (step S306), the special symbol variation processing (step S307), and the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S308) will be described later.

  When one of the processes in steps S306 to S308 is finished, a special symbol display data update process in step S309 described later is performed. In this special symbol display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing, and if it is changing, the special symbol data (special symbol) which repeatedly blinks every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) If the special symbol is not changing, data for stop display (data for 7 segment blinking display during special symbol stop display) is created. The display data of the special symbol created here is output in the LED management process (step S062) of FIG. 8, and the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b are realized. As a result, the special symbol management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric symbol management process of step S060 in FIG.

(8-1. Special figure 1 start opening check processing: FIG. 10)
First, the special figure 1 starting opening check process (step S301 of FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the details of the special view 1 starting opening check process of step S301 described above. The special figure 1 starting opening check process plays a role as a winning process when executed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and here, the pre-starting process for executing the special symbol variation display game 1 ( As the winning process on the side of FIG. 1, addition processing of the number of operation holding balls of the special drawing 1 side caused by the winning of the upper starting opening 34, storage processing of various random numbers, creation processing of holding addition command, etc. are performed. The special figure 2 starting opening check process (step S302 in FIG. 9), which will be described later, also plays a role as a winning process upon execution of a predetermined starting condition, like the special figure 1 starting opening check process. As a pre-start process (process for winning on the special figure 2 side) for executing the symbol variation display game 2, an adding process of the number of operation reserved balls on the special figure 2 side due to the winning of the lower starting opening 35, various random numbers Storage processing and creation processing of the hold addition command are performed, and the same processing procedure as the special figure 1 starting opening check processing described next is performed.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 201 first determines whether a winning (winning ball) has been detected at the upper starting opening 34 (step S311).

  When the winning of the upper starting opening 34 is detected (step S311: YES), it is determined whether the number of operation pending balls of the special symbol 1 is four or more (step S312). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of operation holding balls (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 operation holding balls") related to the special symbol 1 is less than the maximum number of holding memories (here, the upper limit is four). In addition, when there is no winning detection of the upper starting opening 34 (step S311: NO), nothing is done and the special figure 1 starting opening check processing is exited.

  If the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is 4 or more (step S312: YES), the process proceeds to the later-described step S325, and if the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is not 4 or more, that is, less than 4 (step S312: NO) The special figure 1 actuation ball number is incremented by one (+1) (step S313), and the process proceeds to step S314.

  If it progresses to the process of step S314, the various random numbers utilized for the special symbol variation display game 1 which concerns on the special figure 1 operation | movement pending ball which generate | occur | produced this time are acquired (step S314). Specifically, the current value of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern random number is acquired from the random number counter, and the acquired random value is stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 203. This reserve storage area is an area for storing predetermined game information relating to the symbol variation display game as an operation reserve ball (hold data), and in this reserve storage area, the above-mentioned various random number values as reserve data are special symbols Until the variable display operation of 1 is performed (until the special symbol fluctuation display game 1 is executed), it is reserved and stored in the order of establishment of the start conditions (prize order). In the reserve storage area, a reserve storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side (a special figure 1 reserve storage area (first reserve storage area corresponding to the special symbol 1) and a special symbol 2 And a second special storage area (second storage area)). In these reserve storage areas, reserve 1 storage area to reserve n storage area (n is the maximum number of operation reserve balls: n = 4 in this embodiment) are provided, and each set of reserve data for the maximum number of operation reserve balls Can be stored (pending storage order is to be stored in the order of pending 1 storage area, pending 2 storage area,..., Pending n-1 storage area, pending n storage area).

  Among the above-mentioned various random numbers, the special symbol determination random number and the variation pattern random number are extracted from a random number counter that generates random numbers by software corresponding to each. The random number values of these random number counters are updated in a random manner in the main processing executed between the interrupt processing that occurs intermittently and the interrupt processing in the count value storage areas corresponding to the respective ones provided in the RAM 203. The value is to be obtained as it is.

  On the other hand, the big hit determination random number value is extracted from a random number generation circuit (a big hit determination random number counter for counting the big hit determination random number value: not shown) that generates a random number in hardware. This random number generation circuit latches the count value at this timing when the detection signal of the game ball is input from the upper start opening sensor 34a or the lower start opening sensor 34a, and the count value is input to the microcomputer It has become. This count value is stored as a big hit determination random number value in a storage area for a big hit determination random number value (random number latch buffer for special motorized product activation decision) of RAM 203 provided separately from the pending storage area of RAM 203, The CPU 201 reads out and uses the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special electric power product operation determination random number latch buffer at a necessary timing.

  Next, as read-ahead command data (data corresponding to the lower byte side (EVENT) of the hold addition command) for creating a hold addition command (details will be described later), read ahead prohibition data (EVENT: "01H") for which the read ahead judgment is prohibited Is acquired (step S315), and it is determined whether the "special figure 1 prefetch prohibition condition" is satisfied (step S316). The above-mentioned “special figure 1 pre-reading prohibition condition” is the condition for prohibiting the pre-reading judgment for the special figure 1 operation holding ball.

  If the special view 1 pre-reading prohibition condition is satisfied (step S316: YES), the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 operation holding ball at this time is not executed (the pre-reading prohibition of the holding addition command is prohibited by the process of step S315) Is designated, whereby the pre-reading advance notice effect is not also executed (see the processing route of step S316: YES). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether prefetching is prohibited based on the current gaming state. Specifically, when in the gaming state with the 'power support presence state', the pre-reading determination on the special symbol 1 side is prohibited. The reason for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the special symbol 1 side in the gaming state with the power support state as described above is as follows.

  The first reason is that when placed under the 'power support state', the winning percentage to the lower starting opening 35 can be significantly improved over the normal gaming state. Operation rate improvement state: The winning probability per assistance will be 255/256, and the open extension function is activated. ”Therefore, when the player aims the firing position so as to make a normal symbol start opening 37 win ( In the present embodiment, when the aim is set so that the gaming ball passes through the right flowing down path 3c), the number of operation holding balls related to the special symbol 2 (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 operation holding ball”) is frequently It is presumed to occur. On the other hand, when placed under no power support condition, the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 is low. The low base gaming state (the winning probability per assist is 1/256, and the open extension function is not activated In the present embodiment, the game ball is hard to be induced or not induced to the upper starting opening 34 due to the falling direction conversion member such as a game nail or the like. When the launch position is aimed at the normal symbol start opening 37 side, it is a game characteristic that it brings a disadvantage particularly. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not set the firing position so that the game ball passes the left flow down path 3b side during the power support state, and the advance notice for the special view 1 operation holding ball If it is not necessary to generate the problem, and the pre-reading determination is performed individually on the special figure 1 operation holding ball with such a low occurrence rate, there arises a problem that the control load increases.

  The second reason is the issue of technical intervention. As an example where the problem of technical intervention nature arises, when there is only some advance notice effect (in particular, a advance notice effect with a high expectation of a big hit win) targeting a special figure 1 operation holding ball, the player If the special symbol 2 display flag is displayed without interruption and the special symbol variation display game 2 on the priority variation side is continuously executed, the special symbol 2 side (special symbol variation display game 2 side) is recognized. The game can be advanced while receiving the full benefit of the big hit lottery. In this embodiment, those who receive the symbol lottery on the special symbol 2 side rather than receiving the symbol lottery on the special symbol 1 side have a high probability of high profit "12R length open probability variation big hit" and "16R length open probability variation big hit" To win the prize (details will be described later). Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player to receive the big hit lottery on the special symbol 2 side (special symbol variation display game 2 side) rather than to receive the big hit lottery on the special symbol 1 side (special symbol variation display game 1 side) It will be expanded. If it is known that a special hit of the special figure 1 operation holding ball is known by using this, after receiving the maximum benefit of the big hit lottery of the special symbol 2 side until the termination of the electric support state, it is elected The technical interventional problem that the special figure 1 operation retention ball concerned is made to digest and to get a big hit easily arises, and it causes the inequality between players.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in consideration of the problems as described above, a section (prereading prohibition state) for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the special drawing 1 side and the special drawing 2 side is provided, and these sections are switched according to the gaming state. It is configured to be controllable.

  Returning to the description of step S316 again, if the special view 1 pre-reading prohibition condition is satisfied (step S316: YES), the process regarding pre-reading determination (steps S317 to S319) is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S320. .

  If the special view 1 prefetch prohibition condition is not satisfied (step S316: NO), then random number determination processing is performed (step S317). The random number determination process is performed as part of the "prefetching determination" process. Here, the "pre-reading success determination" is performed to determine in advance the "current lottery" related to the current operation holding ball. Specifically, the lottery result of the "random number determination process for special motorized combination determination (see S409 in Fig. 12 described later)" (variation start) executed when the operation reserving ball is subjected to the variable display operation. At the same time, the result of the lottery is determined by reading ahead.

  When the random number determination process of step S317 is entered, first, a big hit determination random number value stored in the RAM 203 (special electric power product thing operation determination random number latch buffer) is acquired, and then a random number determination table for special figure 1 described later is get. Then, based on the acquired jackpot determination random number value and the random number determination table, the determination of the current drop (other determination of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss) for the operation pending ball is performed.

(T-1. Per random number judgment table)
In the above-mentioned random number determination table, there is a "random number determination table (not shown) for special figure 1" related to the special symbol variation display game 1, and a "random number determination table for special figure 2 according to the special symbol variation display game 2". (Not shown).

  In these hit random number judgment tables, the hit classification (big hit, small hit, or lost) is determined according to the big hit lottery probability state (high probability state (high probability) and low probability state (low probability)). Determination area (judgment value) for the jackpot and the jackpot judgment random number value (big hit judgment random number size: 65536) are defined in association with one another. Specifically, the jackpot judgment random value is any judgment value Depending on whether or not it belongs to, it is determined either a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Therefore, even if the acquired jackpot determination random number values belong to the same determination value (the jackpot determination random value is the same value), the current jackpot lottery probability state is the high probability state or the low probability state Depending on whether or not the hit type may be different, such as "big hit" on the one hand and "loss" on the other hand. The big hit winning probability of this embodiment is about 1/397 in the low probability state, and is about 10 times higher than that in the high probability state and is about to win the big hit at about 1 / 39.7, which is a small hit. The winning probability of is approximately 1/200 regardless of the jackpot lottery probability state. That is, the winning probability of the small hit is constant regardless of the big hit lottery probability state, and in this respect, the character is different from the above-mentioned big hit in which the winning probability fluctuates depending on the big hit lottery probability state.

  The big hit determination flag is set to "5AH (big hit determination flag is ON)" when the "big hit" is won in this winning lottery (pre-reading hit determination), and if it belongs to other determination value, "5 The jackpot is not won (the jackpot determination flag is in the OFF state). If the "small hit" is won, the small hit judgment flag is set to "5AH (small hit judgment flag is ON)", and if it belongs to other judgment value, "small hit not won (small The hit determination flag is in the OFF state). Therefore, when the random number value for big hit judgment belongs to the judgment value which becomes the big hit judgment flag “00H” and the small hit judgment “00H”, it means that either “big hit” or “small hit” was not won, The hit determination result of this time is 'lost (big hit determination flag and small hit determination flag OFF state)'.

  In addition, in the winning lottery by the special symbol variation display game 2 (step S337 (see FIG. 11) in the special figure 2 starting opening check process), the lottery using the above-mentioned "random number determination table for special figure 2" separately provided It will be. In the random number determination table for the special view 2 of the present embodiment, the determination region of the big hit is the same (the big win selection probability is the same), but the determination value itself for the small hit is not determined. That is, in the special symbol variation display game 1, the big hit, the small hit, and the loss are targeted for the winning lottery, but in the special symbol variation display game 2, only the big hit and the losing are targeted for the winning lottery. Of course, a small hit may be defined as a hit lottery target also for the random number determination table for the special figure 2.

  When the random number determination process of step S317 described above is completed, the special stop symbol data creation process is then performed (step S318). The special stop symbol data creation process is performed as part of the "preliminary reading determination" process, and in this case, the "first reading symbol determination" is performed to determine in advance the "symbol lottery" related to the current operation holding ball. Specifically, the lottery result of the "special stop symbol creation process (see S410 in Fig. 11 described later)" executed when the current operation reserving ball is subjected to the variable display operation (the symbol lottery result at the start of the change) ) To determine read ahead. The above-described random number determination process (step S317) to the special stop symbol data creation process (step S318) are processes related to the "pre-reading read determination".

  When entering the special stop symbol data creation process of step S318, first, the winning lottery result obtained in the random number determination process of step S317 is obtained, and according to the winning lottery result (big hit, small hit, different from lost), the big hit Select one of the symbol table, the small hit symbol table, or the lost symbol table. Then, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired in step S 314 is acquired, and based on the selected symbol table and the random value for special symbol determination, prefetch symbol determination (hit (win) for the current operation holding ball) Perform type pre-reading judgment).

(T-2. Symbol table)
In each of the above-mentioned symbol tables, “random number for special symbol determination (size of random value for special symbol determination: 200)” and a determination area (determination value) for determining a win type are defined in association with each other. Specifically, the special symbol determination data and the special stop symbol number for identifying the win type are determined depending on which determination value the random value for special symbol determination belongs to. There is.

  Here, the “special symbol determination data” is data for identifying a winning type (type of winning: big hit type, small hit type, and lost type), that is, 2R short open latency probability big hit, 12R long open probability variation big hit, 12R It is data for identifying which of the long opening non-probability big hit, the 16R long open certain variable big hit, the small hit A to C, and the loses A to B was won. This special symbol determination data is a process requiring winning type information (for example, the game state transition preparation process of step S411 in FIG. 12 described later, the special symbol variation pattern creation process of step S412, the process regarding execution control of the big hit game (The special electric symbol management process (step S060) of FIG. 6, etc.) It is data to be used, and the above "special stop symbol number" designates the special stop symbol form to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device. The main control unit 20 side is used to specify a stop symbol type of a special symbol.

(T-2-1. Big hit symbol table)
In the big hit symbol table of this embodiment, there are a "big hit symbol table 1" for special figure 1 according to special symbol variation display game 1 and a "big hit symbol table 2" for special figure 2 according to special symbol variation display game 2 Is included. In each big hit symbol table, a special symbol determination random number value and a determination value for determining a big hit type are defined in association with each other, and specifically, the special symbol determination random number value is any determination value. Depending on whether or not it belongs, one of the plurality of types of jackpots can be determined.

  In the above-mentioned big hit symbol table 1, for example, when the random value for special symbol decision belongs to the range of decision value 0-80, it becomes “2R short opening latent probability big hit” winning (symbol selection (lottery) rate: 80/200) If it belongs to the range of judgment value 80-119, "12R length opening non probability variation big hit" will be elected (symbol selection rate: 40/200), if it belongs to the range of judgment value 120-179, "12R length opening probability variation big hit If it belongs to the range of judgment value 180-199, "16R length open probability variation big hit" will be won (symbol selection rate: 20/200), among the multiple types of big hit From the above, any one big hit is determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate.

  The jackpot symbol table 2 has the same basic configuration as the jackpot symbol table 1 described above, but differs from the jackpot symbol table 1 in the following points. The jackpot symbol table 2 is different from the jackpot symbol table 1 in that the symbol selection rate (symbol lottery probability) of a specific jackpot is different. Specifically, when the random number for special symbol determination falls within the range of determination values 0 to 40, "12R length opening non-probability variation big hit" is won (symbol selection rate: 40/200), and the determination value is 41 to 80 If it belongs to the range, it will be elected "12R length opening non-probability variation big hit" (symbol selection rate: 40/200), and if it belongs to the range of judgment value 80-199, it will be elected "16R length opening probability oddity big hit" The ratio: 120/200), there is no judgment value that "2R short open latent probability big hit" is won. That is, the symbol lottery based on the big hit symbol table 2 is more likely to select a type of jackpot with a relatively higher profit than the symbol lottery based on the big hit symbol table 1 and is a symbol lottery advantageous for the player. As a result, the player who receives the lottery of the special symbol variation display game 2 rather than the special symbol variation display game 1 is considered as a more advantageous game development for the player.

(T-2-2. Small hit symbol table)
The small hit symbol table of the present embodiment is shared by the special symbol variation display game 1 and the special symbol variation display game 2, and the random symbol value for special symbol determination is any one like the above-mentioned configuration of the big hit symbol table. Depending on whether or not it belongs to the judgment area (judgement value), small hit type (one of small hits A to C) is decided with a predetermined symbol selection rate, and the special symbol decision data corresponding to this is decided. It has become. The symbol selection rate of small hits A to C can be set freely, but the relationship of the symbol selection probability is that "small hits A <small hits B 当 り (or <) small hits C". preferable. The reason is that small hit A is set to one with the smallest number of CZ continuation times, and the CZ period becomes the shortest, so even if it shifts to CZ, the sense of tension to the latent state is immediately ended. It is. Such a small hit A is set to the number of times close to the number of CZ continuation times at which the latent state can be determined rather than the highest symbol selection rate. The symbol selection rate of small hits B and small hits C is increased. This is because one is more effective in sustaining a sense of tension to the latent condition.

(T-2-3. Missing symbol table)
In the lost symbol table of the present embodiment, there are a "lost symbol table 1" for special figure 1 according to the special symbol variation display game 1 and a "loss symbol table 2" for special figure 2 according to the special symbol variation display game 2. And are included.

  As with the above-mentioned big hit symbol table and small hit table configurations, the lost symbol tables 1 and 2 have a lost type according to whether or not the special symbol determination random number belongs to any of the determination areas (determination values). (A loss of A or a loss of B) is determined at a predetermined symbol selection rate, and special symbol determination data corresponding to this is determined. The lost symbol table 1 and the lost symbol table 2 have different determination values for winning the loses A to B, and therefore the lost symbol table 1 is referred even if the special symbol determination random number value is the same value. There are cases where the type of the winning winning will be different between the case where the game is played and the case where the lost symbol table 2 is referred to. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the loser B is set lower than the winning probability of the loser A.

  When the special stop symbol data creation process of step S318 described above is completed, next, the start hole winning random number determination process of step S319 is performed. This random number determination process at the start-up winning is also performed as part of the "prefetch determination" process, as in the above-described random number determination process (step S317) and the special stop symbol data creation process (step S318). Perform 'prefetching fluctuation pattern determination' to pre-read the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation according to the operation-retention ball of. Specifically, the result of the "special symbol variation pattern creation process (see S412 in Fig. 12 described later)" executed when the current operation reserving ball is subjected to the variation display operation (the variation pattern content at the start of variation) ) To determine read ahead.

  When entering the above-mentioned starting opening winning combination random number judgment processing, the winning lottery result obtained in the random number judgment processing in step S317, the symbol lottery result obtained in the special stop symbol data creation processing in step S318, and the random number for fluctuation pattern Pre-read judgment of the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation by using, and based on the judgment result, the winning command data (the second byte (EVENT): lower byte) used for the creation of the "pending addition command" described later Perform creation processing. The content of the look-ahead fluctuation pattern (excluding the operation pending ball number information) is designated by the winning command data (EVENT) determined in the start-up winning combination random number determination process.

  After the start hole winning random number determination process in step S319, the upper byte (MODE) side winning command data specifying the operation pending ball number at the time of the preliminary reading determination and the lower byte (EVENT) side specifying the preliminary reading fluctuation pattern A "pending addition command (see FIG. 29 described later)" composed of winning command data is created (step S320), and transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S321). As a result, the special view 1 start opening check process is exited, and then the special view 2 start opening check process (step S302) of FIG. 11 is performed. The above-mentioned reserve addition command is specifically created according to the operation suspension number of balls and the special symbol type (special symbol 1, special symbol 2), and the operation suspension number of balls at the time of pre-reading judgment and the special symbol type It consists of winning command data on the upper byte (MODE) side to be designated and winning command data on the lower byte (EVENT) side for designating the prefetch variation pattern type.

  The “pending addition command” mainly includes information on the number of operation pending balls and information on the type of prefetch change pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, since there are a plurality of special symbol types (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2), information on the special symbol type is also included. With such a hold addition command, for this hold storage, which special symbol side, what number is the operation hold ball, and what kind of fluctuation pattern is the look-ahead judgment result, etc. It becomes identifiable on the part 24 side. In addition, the information regarding the prefetch variation pattern type is used as a trigger for performing the prefetch effect lottery on the side of the effect control unit 24, and the information regarding the number of operation pending balls and the information regarding the special symbol type are as pending display areas 76 and 77 in FIG. As shown, it is used to distinguish the special symbol 1 side and the special symbol 2 side and display the number of operation pending balls.

(Modification of hold addition command)
As described above, the hold addition command includes a plurality of types of information. In this embodiment, a single hold addition command is created and transmitted to the effect control unit 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following hold addition command can be used.

  The hold addition command can be divided into a plurality of types of control commands, and these can be sequentially transmitted. As a plurality of types of control commands, for example, a control command including information on the number of operation pending balls (a second control command including information on the number of pending balls stored pending) and a control command including information on the type of prefetch variation pattern (A first control command including information on the pre-reading determination result) can be used.

  When special symbol type information is included, a control command including information on operation pending ball number and information on special symbol types (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) and a control command including information on prefetch variation pattern type Alternatively, it may be a control command including information on the number of operation pending balls, and a control command including information on special symbol types (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) and information on prefetch variation pattern types.

  The control command may include a control command including information on the number of operation pending balls, a control command including information on a special symbol type (special symbol 1 and a special symbol 2), and a control command including information on a prefetch variation pattern type.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of information are included in the effect control command and transmitted to the effect control unit 24, such information is included in a single effect control command and transmitted to the effect control unit 24. The information is not limited to this, divided into an effect control command including one information and an effect control command including other information, and information included in a single effect control command may be divided into a plurality of effect control commands as described above. It may be configured to transmit to the effect control unit 24 in a form of sharing.

(List of pending addition commands: Fig. 29)
The hold addition command is illustrated in FIG. In the drawing, as the hold addition command, the hold addition command used during the normal operation is typically exemplified, and the other hold addition commands are omitted for the sake of convenience of the description in order to avoid redundant description.

  The hold addition command is composed of 2 bytes of control data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the upper byte (MODE 1 byte (MODE) data) created according to the number of operation pending balls and the special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2): "BXH" (BXH is B5H to BEH), and the lower byte (2nd byte (EVENT) data created in the start hole winning random number determination process of step S319: "XXH" (XX is the corresponding numerical value for each command: 00H) To 11H)).

  The upper byte (MODE) data B5H to BEH designate the number of operation pending balls at the time of pre-reading judgment, among which “B6H to B9H” correspond to the specification of 1 to 4 actuation pending balls for special symbol 1 respectively , “BBH to BEH” correspond to the designations of 1 to 4 operation reserved balls of the special symbol 2 respectively. Further, of the lower byte (EVENT) data 00H to 11H, 00H to 0AH correspond to the specification of the prefetch variation pattern types X1 to X11 of the loss, and 0BH to 11H correspond to the specification of the prefetch variation pattern types Y1 to Y7 of the hit. .

  Therefore, the hold addition command includes the prefetch determination result information obtained in the series of processes (steps S315 to S317) related to the prefetch determination, specifically, information capable of specifying the prefetch variation pattern. However, when the lower byte (EVENT) value is "01H", read ahead prohibition is specified.

  When the above-mentioned hold addition command is divided into a plurality of types of control commands (the above modification), the hold addition command data values shown in the figure are appropriately changed to be divided into each control command. The control command having a 2-byte configuration may be configured to be able to specify the operation pending ball number information at the time of the pre-reading determination and the pre-reading fluctuation pattern information.

  When the hold addition command is transmitted from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 having received it performs a lottery (prereading notice lottery) on the appearance of the advance notice effect based on the information included in the hold addition command. When a pre-reading advance notice effect is produced, the pre-reading advance notice effect for the current operation pending ball is made to appear at the start of the symbol variation display game or at a predetermined timing in the game. In addition, when receiving the hold addition command, the effect control unit 24 can cause "winning effect" to be displayed, which informs that the starting opening has a winning.

  Even when there is a new prize when the number of operation pending balls is 4 or more, a pending addition command (hereinafter abbreviated as “OF pending addition command”) at the time of overflow winning is created, and the effect control unit It is supposed to be sent to 24. The OF pending addition command is also composed of 2 bytes, and the upper byte (MODE) is "B5H (corresponding to special symbol 1)" or "BAH (corresponding to special symbol 2)", and the lower byte (EVENT) is It has become "00H" that specifies the overflow winnings.

  Further, the above-mentioned OF hold addition command is not used for the pre-read determination, but is exclusively used for the above-mentioned "winning effect", but may be configured to cause the following effect. For example, in the case where the effect control unit 24 receives the above-mentioned OF holding addition command, when there is something that becomes "big hit (may include a small hit)" among the current operation holding balls, that effect A notice effect (notice effect in a hold at the time of winning) of notification may be configured to be available. In this case, when the presentation control unit 24 receives the hold addition command, when the prefetch judgment information storage means for storing the prefetch judgment information included in the hold addition command and the OF hold addition command is received, the present operation hold ball is included. The possibility of a big hit or the possibility of the above CZ rush (2R short open latency final big hit or small hit win) is provided on the condition that there is something that becomes "big hit (may include a small hit)". Informing that there is a notification (which may determine whether to notify by a predetermined notification lottery) may be included in the on-hold advance notice effect means. Such advance notice effects are similar to the prize effects produced in response to the occurrence of the overflow prize, but in that the result of the symbol variation display game whose final result has not yet been derived is informed in advance. Plays the same role as pre-reading preview.

(8-2. Special figure 2 start opening check processing: FIG. 11)
Next, special figure 2 starting opening check processing (step S302 in FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the details of the special view 2 start opening check process.

  The special figure 2 starting opening check process plays a role as a winning process upon execution of a predetermined starting condition, as in the special figure 1 starting opening check process. Here, the special symbol variation display game 2 As the start pre-processing for executing the process, as with the flow of the special figure 1 starting mouth check processing mentioned earlier, such as addition processing of the number of operation pending balls, storage processing of various random numbers, creation processing of pending addition command, etc. Processing is performed. In the following, the same processing content as the special view 1 starting opening check processing (step S301) will be appropriately omitted to avoid redundant description.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 201 first determines whether a winning (winning ball) has been detected at the lower starting opening 35 (step S331).

  When there is no winning detection of the lower starting opening 35 (step S331: NO), nothing is done and the special figure 2 starting opening check processing is exited. However, when the winning of the lower starting opening 35 is detected (step S331: YES), it is determined whether the number of operation pending balls of the special symbol 2 is 4 or more (step S332).

  When the special figure 2 operation pending ball number is 4 or more (step S332: YES), it advances to step S345. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 actuation ball number is not 4 or more, that is, less than 4 (step S312: NO), the special figure 2 actuation ball number is added 1 (+1) (step S333). Proceed to processing.

  In the process of step S334, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, and fluctuation pattern random number) used for the special symbol variation display game 2 related to the special figure 2 operation holding ball generated this time The current value of the random number counter is obtained and stored in the pending storage area of the RAM 203 (step S334). This process is the same as the process of step S314 in FIG. This special drawing 2 operation pending ball is reserved and stored in the order of establishment of the starting condition, with the maximum pending storage number as a predetermined upper limit value, until it is subjected to the variable display operation of the special symbol 2.

  Subsequently, prefetching prohibition data (lower byte "01H") for prohibiting the prefetching determination is acquired as winning command data (step S335), and it is determined whether "special view 2 prefetching prohibition condition" is satisfied (step S335) S336). The above-mentioned “special figure 2 pre-reading prohibition condition” is the condition for prohibiting the pre-reading judgment for the special figure 2 operation reserving ball.

  If the special view 2 pre-reading prohibition condition is satisfied (step S 336: YES), the pre-reading determination for the special figure 2 operation holding ball of this time is not executed, whereby the pre-reading advance notice effect is not also executed. (Step S336: YES processing route). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether prefetching is prohibited based on the current gaming state. Specifically, in the case of gaming state with 'playing state with no power support state', that is, when the internal gaming state is in the normal gaming state or in the latent state, prefetching on the special symbol 2 side Prohibit judgment. The reason for prohibiting the pre-reading determination on the side of the special symbol 2 in the gaming state with the non-power support state is as follows.

  If the player is in the "normal game state" or the "latency state", the player is placed under the "non-charging support state" and the winning rate of the lower starting opening 35 is significantly reduced. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the player aims the firing position toward the normal symbol start port 37 side during the non-power support state, the game ball is aimed to pass the left flow down path 3b. This is a game characteristic that brings a disadvantage to the player that the winning rate of the upper starting opening 34 is significantly reduced than in the case of setting. For this reason, it is presumed that the player does not normally aim the launch position toward the symbol start port 37 during the power-off state. Therefore, in the absence of power support, it is scarcely necessary to generate the advance notice effect for the special figure 2 operation holding ball, and the preliminary judgment is made one by one for the special figure 2 operation holding ball with a low incidence rate. If this is done, there will be a problem that the control load will increase.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the gaming state, it is configured to be able to switch between the prefetching prohibited section on the special symbol 1 side (period of the prefetching prohibited state) and the prefetching prohibited section on the special symbol 2 side. It is not restricted to this. For example, depending on the gaming state, it may be configured not to carry out any pre-reading determination on either the special symbol 1 side or the special symbol 2 side. In particular, the pre-reading determination may not be performed at all during CZ. During CZ, the player's expectation of the latent state is felt by the effect produced under the corresponding dedicated CZ effect mode. The CZ period is also relatively short. For this reason, the pre-reading advance notice effect may not be generated.

  Returning to the description of step S336 again, if the special view 2 prefetch prohibition condition is satisfied (step S336: YES), the process proceeds to step S340. However, if the special view 2 prefetch prohibition condition is not satisfied (step S336: NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S337, and the random number determination process is performed (step S337). In this random number determination process, a "pre-reading complete determination" related to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. Further, the basic processing method is the same as the random number determination processing of step S317 in the special figure 1 starting opening check processing of FIG.

  When the random number determination process of step S337 is finished, next, special stop symbol data creation process is performed (step S338). In the special stop symbol data creation process, “pre-reading symbol determination” related to the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. Moreover, the method of basic processing is the same as the special stop symbol data creation processing of step S318 during the special figure 1 starting opening check processing of FIG.

  Then, the special figure 1 starting opening check processing same starting opening winning a prize random number decision processing is done (step S339), the reservation addition command in Figure 29 (MODE data BAH ~ on the basis of winning a command data and the number of operation holding balls). The BEH and EVENT data 00H to 11H are created (step S340), and the created suspension addition command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S341), and the special figure 2 start opening check process is exited.

(8-3. Special symbol variation start process: FIG. 11)
Next, the special symbol variation start process (step S305) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation start process of FIG.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is zero (step S401), and when the special figure 2 operation holding ball number is not zero (step S401: NO), Proceeding to the process of S403, the process at the start of fluctuation (steps S403 to S416) is performed for the operation reserving ball provided for the present fluctuation display. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 actuation ball number is zero (step S401: YES), it is determined whether the special figure 1 actuation ball number is zero or not (step S402). If the number is not zero (step S402: NO), the process proceeds to step S403, and the process (steps S403 to S416) related to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol for the operation holding ball to be provided for the current fluctuation display. Do. According to the processing in steps S401 and S402, “Priority in which the special view 1 operation reserving ball or the special view 2 operation reserving ball is to be preferentially subjected to the variable display operation (which operation reserving ball is to be digested) The change order is determined. The processing in steps S401 and S402 is performed as "priority change means" which preferentially digests the Tokuyama 2 operation holding ball when the tokushu 2 operation holding ball is present in both the Tokushima 1 operation holding ball and the Toku 2 operation holding ball. Function.

  In the present embodiment, when the action reserve ball is present in both the special view 1 action reserve ball and the special view 2 action reserve ball, the special figure 2 action reserve ball is preferentially digested by the priority changing means, that is, The special symbol variation display game 2 is to be executed with priority over the special symbol variation display game 1. More specifically, on the condition that the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is stopped and displayed, the first holding storage area (the first holding storage means (the holding storage area related to the operation holding ball on the special symbol 1 side)) The reserve data (the first reserve storage: special figure 1 operation reserve ball) regarding the special symbol 1 is stored in) and the second reserve storage area (the second reserve storage means (the special symbol 2 side operation reserve ball) is stored. If the second reserve data (second reserve storage: special figure 2 operation reserve ball) for the special symbol 2 is not stored in the reserve storage area according to 1), the most of the first reserve data While the variable display of the first special symbol based on the previously stored pending data is started, when the second pending data is stored in the second pending storage area, the first pending The above first pending data is stored in the storage area Regardless of whether or not they are 憶, so as to start earliest variable display of the second special symbol based on the stored pending data out of the second pending data.

  In addition, when the number of operation holding balls of both the special drawing 2 operation holding ball number and the special drawing 1 operation holding ball number is zero (step S401: YES, and step S402: YES), the state of "operation holding ball absent" Become. The state of "No operation holding ball" is a case where the special symbol is on standby and in the state of no holding memory, and the effect control unit 24 is notified of entering into this state, and the demo screen is displayed. Switch to display control. Therefore, if it is determined that "operation holding ball is not present", the process proceeds to step S417, and it is determined whether the special symbol operation status is "standby (00H)". The "standby (00H)" is an operation status indicating the above-mentioned "operation holding ball not present" state. When passing the determination process of step 417 for the first time, the special symbol operation status is "standby (01H)" (refer to step S 472 during special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 24A described later). In the case of "standby (01H)", the process proceeds to step 418 to switch the special symbol operation status to "standby (00H)" (store 00H in the special symbol operation status: step S418), effect control A "demo display command" for displaying a demo screen is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as a command (step S419), and the special symbol variation start process is exited. If the effect control unit 24 does not receive the effect control command (for example, the hold addition command) according to the symbol variation display game even if a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the demonstration display command, the variation display operation is not performed for a predetermined time It is assumed that the state (the customer waiting standby state) has occurred, and the liquid crystal display device 36 performs “demonstration screen display” notifying that the game standby state is in progress.

  When the special figure 1 operation suspension ball number or the special figure 2 operation suspension ball number is not zero (step S401: NO or S402: NO), it starts the fluctuation of the special symbol for the operation suspension ball to be provided for the current fluctuation display. The process (steps S403 to S417) is performed. In addition, about the process of step S403 to S417 demonstrated below, when it is' NO 'by the determination of said step S401, the process which made the special figure 2 operation pending ball object object, and the determination of said step S402' When it is NO ', it is processing for the special figure 1 operation holding ball, but the method of processing is the same, so the operation of the special symbol 1 side is suspended unless it is necessary in particular to avoid duplicate description It will be explained without making a distinction as to whether the processing is intended for the ball or the processing intended for the operation reserved ball on the special symbol 2 side.

  At step S403, the operation holding ball number is decremented by 1 (the operation holding ball number -1 related to the special symbol side used for the current variable display operation: step S403), and the control command including the operation holding ball number information after subtraction. Is generated as a "pending subtraction command" (FIG. 30), and is sent to the effect control unit 24 (step S404).

(Hold subtraction command: Fig. 30)
FIG. 30 shows a list of hold subtraction commands. This pending subtraction command is also composed of 2-byte control data. Specifically, upper byte (MODE) data created according to the special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2): "B0H" to "B1H"("B0H" is the number of balls held for special symbol 1) Designated, "B1H" is a designated symbol number subtraction designation of special symbol 2), and lower byte (EVENT) data: "XXH" (XX is a numerical value corresponding to each command: 01H to 05H). 01H to 05H of EVENT data correspond to "B0H" (designated ball number subtraction designation of special symbol 1) and "B1H" (designated ball number subtraction designation of special symbol 2) of MODE data. "01H to 05H" of the EVENT data correspond to designation of 0 to 4 operation pending balls, respectively. Note that "05H" (one for which the number of reserved memories specifies 4) is used when setting at power on, and is not used in this embodiment. Therefore, the pending subtraction command whose EVENT data is "05H" is not sent.

  Next, the special symbol operation confirmation data is stored (step S405). This special symbol operation confirmation data is information for specifying the special symbol type on the current variation start side. For example, if the special symbol 1 is on the variation start side, "00H" and the special symbol 2 on the variation start side If there is, "01H" is stored in the special symbol operation confirmation data.

  Next, the pending data stored in the pending storage area of the RAM 203 is shifted (step S406), and the pending 4 storage area is cleared to zero (step S407). In the processing of steps S406 to S407, the pending data (big hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, variation pattern random number) stored in the pending storage area (pending 1 storage area) corresponding to the pending storage number n = 1 ) Is stored in the random number storage area for determination of the RAM 203 and is also stored in the storage area for storage n (n = 2, 3, 4) (storage 2 storage area, storage 3 storage area, storage 4 storage area) Are stored in the pending storage areas respectively corresponding to 'n-1' (step S406), and the pending 4 storage area is cleared (step S407). That is, while shifting pending data of pending 1 storage area to a random number storage area for determination, pending data of pending 2 storage area one by one lower number (pending 2 storage area → pending 1 storage area, pending 3 storage) Shift to overwrite each area → storage 2 storage area, storage 4 storage area → storage 3 storage area), and provide a free area in the storage 4 storage area (if no new operation suspension ball occurs, the process of step S 407 The empty area is sequentially shifted each time the operation is performed, so that all the reserved storage areas become empty when all the operating reserved balls are digested). As a result, the start order of the special symbol variation display game matches the order of the number of operation holding balls n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4), and the operation holding balls obtained at the starting opening winning combination are any holding memory As well as specifying whether it corresponds to an area, it is possible to store new activated balls for storage.

  Next, the remaining-time short-time command transmission process is performed (step S408). Here, it is determined whether or not the special symbol time short count counter (counter for counting the remaining number of times until the special symbol time short state ends) described later is zero, and if there is the remaining time short, A "remaining time shorting command" including the remaining time shorting information is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S408). The "remaining time reduction number command" is used when the presentation control unit 24 notifies the remaining time reduction number information.

  Next, a special electric combination determination operation random number determination process is performed (step S409). In the random number determination process for the special electric combination determination, it is possible to use the jackpot determination random number value to perform a "winning lottery" according to the current special symbol variation display game. In addition, the random number determination process for the special motorized combination determination is "one random determination process" (step S319 in FIG. 10, step S339 in FIG. 11) which is one of the "prefetch determination process" in that "the winning lottery" is performed. In this process, a "fall lottery" in "determination at the start of fluctuation" is performed on the operation reserving ball provided for the current fluctuation display operation. The procedure of the random number determination process for the special electric combination determination is as substantially the same procedure as the random number determination process (step S319 in FIG. 10 and step S339 in FIG. 11). To explain.

  Here, first, based on the special symbol operation confirmation data, the hit random number determination table corresponding to the current variable display side is acquired. The per-random-number determination table is the same as the per-random-number determination table used in the random number determination process (step S317 in FIG. 10 and step S337 in FIG. 11). Next, the jackpot judgment random number stored in the judgment random number storage area is acquired, and another hit drawing of a big hit, a small hit, and a loss is performed based on the big hit judgment random number value and the hit random number judgment table.

  In the case of winning the "big hit" by this winning lottery, the big hit determination flag is set to "5AH", and when it belongs to other determination values, it becomes "big hit non-winning". When the "small hit" is won, the small hit determination flag is "5 AH", and when it belongs to other determination values, the "small hit is not won". Therefore, when the random number value for big hit judgment belongs to the judgment value which becomes the big hit judgment flag “00H” and the small hit judgment “00H”, it means that either “big hit” or “small hit” was not won, This success judgment result is 'lost'.

  When the random number determination process for the special electric utility product operation determination in step S409 is finished, next, the special stop symbol creation process is performed (step S410). In this special stop symbol creation process, the “lottery lottery” related to the special symbol variation display game of this time is performed using the winning lottery result of the special electric symbol activation determination random number determination process of step S409 and the random number for special symbol judgment. Do. The special stop symbol creation process is the same as “special stop symbol data processing (step S 318 in FIG. 10, step S 338 in FIG. 11)” which is one of the “prefetching determination” processing in that “design lottery” is performed. In this case, the "symbol lottery" in the "determination at the start of the change" is performed on the operation reserving ball provided for the current change display operation. The basic processing procedure of the special stop symbol creation processing is the same as the special stop symbol data processing (step S 318 in FIG. 10, step S 338 in FIG. 11), so in order to avoid redundant description .

  Here, first, the special symbol operation confirmation data and the winning lottery result (the above-mentioned big hit determination flag and the small hit determination flag) obtained by the random determination processing for the special electric utility product operation determination in step S409 are obtained, As the symbol table corresponding to the current variable display side, one of the big hit symbol table 1 and 2, the small hit symbol table, and the lost symbol table 1 and 2 is selected. This symbol table is the same as the symbol table used in the special stop symbol data processing (step S318 in FIG. 10, step S338 in FIG. 11). Subsequently, the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the random number storage area for determination is acquired, and based on the selected symbol table and the special symbol determination random number value, the symbol lottery related to the current special symbol variation display game To determine the type of winning according to the special symbol variation display game of this time.

  When the special stop symbol creation process of step S410 is completed, a game state transition preparation process is then performed (step S411). In this gaming state transition preparation processing, as setting for shifting the gaming state, setting processing necessary for designating the gaming state after the hit game is performed. The details of the game state transition preparation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After completing the gaming state transition preparation processing of step S411, next, special symbol variation pattern creation processing is performed (step S412). In this special symbol variation pattern creation process, the present lottery result using the special lottery result obtained in the special electric symbol combination operation determination random number decision process, the symbol lottery result of the special stop symbol creation process, the variation pattern random number, etc. Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol for the operation holding ball to be provided for the display operation. Then, in order to notify the effect control unit 24 of the contents of the fluctuation pattern, as the effect control command, a "fluctuation pattern specification command" including fluctuation pattern information capable of specifying the contents of the fluctuation pattern is created, and this is effect control Send to the part 24 side. In addition, the special symbol variation pattern creation process is a creation process related to the start opening winning combination random number determination process and the pending addition command which is one of the 'pre-reading determination' process in that the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (step in FIG. 10 S319 to S320 (steps S339 to S340 in FIG. 11) is a process that functions in the same way, but here the variation pattern of the special symbol for the operation holding ball to be subjected to the variation display operation this time, that is, The fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation is determined.

  Here, first, a random pattern value for variation pattern is acquired, and then, based on the big hit lottery result (a winning lottery, a symbol lottery), the following variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 34) or the loss variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 35) Get). Then, based on the variation pattern distribution table and the variation pattern random number value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by lottery.

(T-3. Fluctuation pattern distribution table: Fig. 34, Fig. 35)
FIG. 34 shows a variation pattern distribution table for hit, and FIG. 35 shows a variation pattern distribution table for loss. The above-mentioned fluctuation pattern distribution table for hit is selected when winning (big hit or small hit) is selected, and the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern distribution table for loss is a variation pattern distribution table selected when lost. is there.

  In the above variation pattern assignment table, the variation pattern assignment designation number (the current game state), the number of operation pending balls (in the case of “loss 0” variation pattern assignment table, “retention 0” to “retention 3” The notation indicates the number of remaining operation pending balls “0” to “3” except for the operation pending ball to be subjected to the variation display operation this time, the big hit lottery result (special stop symbol creation process (step S410) The symbol lottery result) and the random number for fluctuation pattern (the size of the random number: 239) are defined in association with each other, and one of the fluctuation patterns is selected from among a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns by lottery with the random number for fluctuation pattern. It is to be selected. In FIGS. 34 and 35, for convenience of explanation, the “selection rate (lottery probability)” of the variation pattern is described, but in practice, a determination area (determination value) for determining the variation pattern is determined. The target fluctuation pattern is determined depending on which judgment value the fluctuation pattern random number belongs to.

  At this time, the fluctuation time determination table is also determined. In the “variation time table”, the variation time (variation display operation time) corresponding to each variation pattern is defined, and the variation time of the selected variation pattern is determined. In addition, this fluctuation time becomes game time (variation display time (representation time) of decoration symbol) of the decoration symbol fluctuation display game executed in synchronization with the special symbol fluctuation display game.

  The information on the variation pattern determined in this way mainly includes another hit lottery result of hitting and losing (detailed symbol lottery result information is included in the decoration symbol designating command), current gaming state type, It includes fluctuation time, execution indication information of a specific advance notice effect (designation information of reach effect type (N reach, medium medium SP reach 1 to 7 etc.) designation information of pseudo run times, etc.). The CPU 201 creates a “variation pattern designation command” that enables the content to be identified, and transmits this to the side of the presentation control unit 24, and the presentation control unit 24 uses the variation pattern information included in the fluctuation pattern designation command. , The appearance control of the present during the symbol variation display game is to appear control.

(About lost change pattern in CZ)
In the present embodiment, the lost fluctuation pattern which can be selected during CZ is the number of operation pending balls (the number of remaining operation pending balls except for the operation pending ball to be subjected to the current variation display operation (0 to 3)). Regardless of, the single loss fluctuation pattern (CZ loss fluctuation) is selected (see the “CZ (01H)” column of the loss fluctuation distribution table in FIG. 35). Thereby, since the same fluctuation time determination table is selected regardless of the number of operation pending balls, the lost fluctuation pattern selected during CZ has the same time width. Thus, the reason for making the lost fluctuation pattern selected during CZ the same fluctuation time regardless of the number of operation pending balls is as follows.

  In general, the number of operation holding balls can be changed in a relatively short time even in the absence of power support (in a general ball game machine, the operation is suspended during one pattern change display game) The number of balls increases by about 1 to 3), and if it is used to select the variation pattern according to the number of operation pending balls, the effect time (pattern) is displayed for each symbol variation display game. It is possible to change the execution time of the variable display game) and to generate various effects. As such a gaming state, there are, for example, a "normal state" and a "time saving state" (see FIG. 35).

  However, if the effect time of the symbol variation display game is made different according to the number of operation pending balls, the possibility that the effect time of the symbol variation display game of this time and the effect time of the next symbol variation display game are different is high. In a short period of time, the presentation time of the symbol variation display game changes frequently, and across the multiple symbol variation display games, the presentation with a close relationship (for example, the production of story style storytelling) is continuously performed. It will be difficult to expand. For example, under the CZ production mode, in the case of producing a narrative-like production including story production of a plurality of stories having relevance, if the production times of all the story productions are the same, expand this continuously. It is easy to go on (the process of selecting effects on the side of the effect control unit 24 is easy and the burden of effect control is reduced), but if the effect time changes according to the number of operation holding balls, the story is displayed In relation to development, it is necessary to provide many renditions corresponding to 0 to 3 operation pending balls for each story rendition, and furthermore, it is necessary to make renditions with different rendition times as expressions with relevance As a result, the types of effect patterns increase, and the effect control load relating to the effect selection process on the effect control unit 24 side increases.

  In addition, when making such narrative-like effects as described above appear, it is also conceivable to use pre-read preview effects, but since pre-read preview effects are continuous preview effects targeting the number of operation pending balls, pre-read preview Depending on the start timing of the presentation, the number of existing operation pending memory differs each time, and the presentation time of the symbol variation display game changes frequently in a short period as described above, and the presentation having a close relationship is continuously developed It is thought that it will be difficult to In addition, since the prefetch advance notice effect is a continuous advance notice effect targeting the number of operation pending balls, the number of executions of the advance notice effect is likely to be different every time depending on the start timing of the advance notice effect. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the longer the number of continuations of the CZ effect mode continues, the higher the expectation of the latent state is enhanced, or when the CZ effect mode continues for a predetermined number of times, transition to the latent effect mode It can not be said that it is definite that it is under the latent state, or the like. In particular, since the CZ rendering mode works as a rendering mode that produces a rendering capable of concealing a big hit lottery probability, it is possible to develop a narrative-like rendering that gives a sense of expectation of a high probability state under such a rendering mode. Is extremely effective in improving the fun of the game. The above-mentioned "story-like production" is, for example, "combat production" in which a battle is developed while facing the enemy, "line-drawing production" in which the contents of old-fashioned stories and fairy tales are developed, and symbol variation display It is particularly limited as long as it is possible to have expressions that have some relationship between effects that can be expanded during a specific period (during CZ), such as “command effect” that gives the player a predetermined command each time the game is executed. I will not.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to minimize the occurrence of lengthening of rendering time, a specific gaming state (CZ) is selected such that a variation pattern having the same variation time is selected regardless of the number of operation pending balls. Provided, the number of times that the specific gaming state can continue is fixed according to the winning type (2R short open latent probability big hit, small hit A to C), and the development of the above-mentioned story style effect is made easy , To reduce the burden of effect control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the expectation of the latent state transition can be enhanced according to the number of times of CZ continuation. And the upper limit number of times is set to 4 times of the same value of the maximum number of pending storages. The reason is as follows.

  First, when the concealed effect mode such as the CZ effect mode is continued for a long period of time (for example, between dozens of games), the player is convinced that it is not in the latent state (for example, the concealed effect mode ends) And the game is shifted to a normal rendering mode in which the normal state becomes definite), or the like, and the number of games must be reduced for a long period of time, resulting in the development of a game disadvantageous to the player. Particularly in recent years, there are many players who avoid gaming machines such that the concealment effect mode continues for a long period of time, and therefore, it is preferable to set the number of continuations of the concealment effect mode to a relatively short number of games.

  Secondly, when determining the number of times of continuation of the concealment effect mode such as the CZ effect mode, making the effect performed under the concealment effect mode be a continuous advance notice effect such as the advance notice effect in order to improve the fun of the game. It is effective. In other words, it is preferable that the effect performed under the concealed effect mode is as if it had been read as if it was a preview effect. It will be as follows if this point is demonstrated.

  Since the pre-read advance notice effect is a continuous notice effect directed to the existing operation pending balls, the number of executions is limited to the maximum number of pending storages (four times). Focusing on this point, the CZ continuation frequency is set within the range of 4 times of the maximum number of pending storages, because the effect performed under the CZ effect mode for the player is as if the pre-reading effect is also presented as a prelude. . This does not mean that many players are playing in the game while gazing at the hold display for notifying the operation hold ball number, but plays in the game while gazing at the notice effect displayed at a position easy to see larger than the hold display. In addition, as described above, even if the number of operation pending balls is increased by about 1 to 3 even during one symbol variation display game, the number of operation pending balls may change in a short time ( For example, even if there is only one operation reserving ball at the time of entry into the CZ, the number of operation reserving balls is likely to increase to 2 to 4 at the start of the next game, and so on). In the present embodiment, by keeping the number of CZ continuation times within the range of the maximum number of pending storages, it is possible to imitate the effects performed under the CZ effect mode like pre-reading advance notice effects (continuous advance notice effects). There is.

  As described above, in the CZ effect mode, a dedicated effect to appear as appearing as a preview advance notice effect (continuous advance notice effect) appears. Therefore, if a pending memory based on a new winning is generated under the CZ effect mode, and if a prefetch advance notice effect is generated based on this, there is a possibility that contradiction and a sense of discomfort may occur mutually. Therefore, in order to avoid such a disadvantage, it is configured to prohibit prefetching only four times of the maximum number of pending storages, which is the upper limit of the pending storage, for pending storage newly generated under the CZ effect mode. It is preferable that contradiction or a sense of discomfort does not occur between the rendering performed in the CZ rendering mode and the preview rendering preview.

(About the variation pattern of 2R short opening latent probability big hit winning · small hit winning)
Referring to FIG. 34, referring to the fluctuation pattern distribution table for the hit, in the present embodiment, the same hit fluctuation pattern (normally 2R latency · · · between 2R short open latent probability big win and win small win) The small hit 1, normal medium 2R latent probability, small hit 2, CZ 2R latent probability, small hit 1, CZ 2R latent probability, small hit) are selected. This makes it possible to determine the same variation time (rendering time) in the case where the 2R short opening latent probability big hit was won and when the small hit was won, and in selecting the stage, which hit was won This is to perform an effect process that makes it unclear.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 11 again, when the special symbol variation pattern creation process in step 412 is finished, then, 5AH (ON state) is set to the special symbol N variation flag (N = 1, 2) specifying that variation display is in progress. ) Is stored (step S413). The "special symbol N changing flag" is a flag indicating which special symbol of the special symbols 1 and 2 is changing, and the special symbol changes when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH). It indicates that it is medium, and if the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol is being stopped. The special symbol 1 in motion flag (N = 1) corresponds to the special symbol 1 side, and the special symbol 2 in motion flag (N = 2) corresponds to the special symbol 2 side.

  Next, based on the symbol lottery result obtained in the special stop symbol creation process of step S410, a decorative symbol designation command is created (step S414), and transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S415). The decorative symbol specification command is composed of two bytes of a high-order byte (MODE) for designating a special symbol type on the variable side, and a low-order byte (EVNET) for designating a big hit type, a small hit type and a lost type. Therefore, the decorative symbol specification command includes information on the special symbol type on the variable side and the winning type (symbol lottery result). For example, on the upper byte (MODE) side, "BBH" is set if the special symbol on the variable side is special figure 1 and "BCH" is set if the special symbol 2 is on the lower byte (EVENT) side. If the type is a loser A to B, "01H" to "02H", if it is small hit A to C, "03H" to "05H", if it is big hit, 2R short opening latent probability big hit is "06H", 12R length The open non-deterministic big hit is "07 H", the 12R long open probability big hit is "08 H", and the 16 R long open probability big hit is "09 H". Since this decoration symbol designation command includes the winning type information, the combination of the decoration symbols (reach symbol) at the time of forming the reach state in the effect control unit 24 side, and the decoration symbol to be finally stopped and displayed It is used when deciding the combination of (decorative stop pattern).

  Then, as the variation start time setting process, the special symbol operation status is switched to "during variation (02H)" (store 02H in the special symbol operation status), and 00H is stored in the determination random number storage area (zero clear) (step S416) ).

  As described above, when the special symbol variation start process is ended, the special symbol display data update process of FIG. 9 (step S309) is performed, and thus the variation symbol display of the special symbol is started. Thus, the special symbol management process (step S059) is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric symbol management process (step S060) of FIG.

(8-3-1. Game state transition preparation processing: FIG. 13)
Next, the game state transition preparation process (step S411) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the details of the game state transition preparation processing of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 201 first acquires the big hit determination flag, and determines the state of the big hit determination flag (step S431). If the jackpot determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S431: ≠ 5AH), the game state transition preparation processing is exited without doing anything.

  If the jackpot determination flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) (step S 431: 5 AH), a jackpot gaming state transition table selection table (FIG. 31) is acquired (step S 432).

  Next, with reference to the acquired gaming state transition table selection table, the gaming state transition table (FIG. 33) corresponding to the gaming state determination number (YJ) and the big hit type (special symbol determination data) is acquired (step S433) The data defined in the gaming state transition table is stored in various buffers described later (step S434: state buffer setting process). The values stored in these buffers are read out in the big hit end process (step S 509 in FIG. 16) during the special electric symbol management process described later (flag storage area corresponding to each buffer in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 203 And the counter storage area). After the process of step S434, the game state transition preparation process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special symbol variation pattern creation process (step S412) of FIG. In this game state transition preparation process, a setting process related to the transition of the gaming state when the big hit is won is performed, and a setting process related to the transition of the game state when the small hit is the electric character management process described later. It is designed to be performed in the middle small hit process (see step S504 in FIG. 16).

(T-4. Jackpot gaming state transition table selection table: FIG. 31)
FIG. 31 shows a jackpot gaming state transition table selection table. In the jackpot gaming state transition table selection table of this embodiment, a plurality of game state transition tables associated with the gaming state judgment number (YJ) and the winning classification (special symbol judgment data: big hit classification here) are defined. Specifically, based on the gaming state determination number (YJ) and the special symbol determination data, any of the gaming state transition table out of a plurality of types of gaming state transition table ((the game state transition for the big hit Table) is to be selected.

  Here, the “playing state determination number (YJ)” is data for identifying the internal playing state. Referring to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number table in FIG. 37, when the gaming state determination number (YJ) is "00H", "the normal gaming state (with no power support, low probability)", "01H In the case of ", the latent state (without power support, high probability)", in the case of "02H", the "short time status (with power support state, low probability)", and in the case of "03H", the "probably variable state ( The state of power support, high probability) is shown. Therefore, the gaming state determination number (YJ) is different from the data for identifying the gaming state itself, such as the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), in that it identifies the internal gaming state as described above.

(T-5. Gaming state transition table: FIG. 33)
FIG. 33 shows the gaming state transition table described above. In the gaming state transition table of this embodiment, “JTTBL-1” to “JTTBL-4” of the gaming state transition table for the big hit that can be selected in the case of a big hit, and the small hitting game for which the small hit can be selected. State transition tables "JTTBL-5" to "JTTBL-7" are included.

  In these gaming state transition tables, a plurality of types of data groups for designating a gaming state to be transitioned after a hit game are defined. Specifically, general-purpose game release extension transition state buffer, normal symbol time short transition state buffer, normal symbol probability transition state buffer, special symbol short time transition state buffer, special symbol probability transition state buffer, special symbol time short counter buffer A variety of data to be stored in the special symbol probability variation counter buffer, the variation pattern distribution designation number buffer, and the special symbol variation count counter buffer are defined. The values stored in these buffers are read at necessary timing, and are set in a predetermined flag storage area provided in the RAM 203 or a predetermined counter storage area. When various data specified by each gaming state transition table are stored in each buffer, the gaming state after the end of the winning game will be determined.

  In this embodiment, “JTTBL-1” is in the “probable state”, “JTTBL-2” is in the “latent state”, “JTTBL-3” is in the “CZ”, and “JTTBL-4” is in the “time-short state” "JTTBL-5" to "JTTBL-7" are gaming state transition tables for shifting to 'CZ'. However, for “JTTBL-3” and “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL-7” relating to CZ transition, “JTTBL-3” is CZ (four times) with the number of CZ continuation times being “JTTBL-5” Is CZ (1 time) CZ (1 time), “JTTBL-6” is 2 CZ continuation time CZ (2 times), “JTTBL-7” is CZ continuation time 3 times CZ (2 times) It is a game state transition table to shift to 3). The roles of the various buffers described above will be described below.

(Pu Deng Release Extension Transition Status Buffer)
The "general-purpose battery open extension transition status buffer" is used to set a general-purpose reactor open extension status flag. The “general-purpose game release extension status flag” is a flag for specifying the operation status of the release extension function, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the “power If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the open extension function is not in operation, that is, in the “non-power support state”.

(Normal pattern time short transition status buffer)
The "normal symbol time short transition state buffer" is used to set a normal symbol time short state flag. The "normal symbol time short status flag" is a flag for specifying the operating status of the normal symbol time short function, and when the flag is ON (= 5 AH), the "normal symbol time short function in normal symbol time short function operation When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the symbol short function is not in the “normal symbol non-short state”.

(Normal symbol probability variation transition status buffer)
The "normal symbol probability variation transition state buffer" is used to set a normal symbol probability variation state flag. The "normal symbol probability variation state flag" is a flag for designating a lottery probability state for assistance, that is, a flag for specifying the operation status of the normal symbol probability variation function, and the normal symbol probability variation function when the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the symbol probability variation function is normally in the “probable assistance low probability state”.

(Special symbol time short state transition state buffer)
"Special symbol time short state transition state buffer" is used to set a special symbol time short state flag. The "special symbol time short status flag" is a flag for specifying the operation status of the special symbol time short function, and when the flag is ON (= 5 AH), the "special symbol time short function in special symbol time short function operation When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol non-operational special symbol non-operational "special symbol non-short state".

(Special symbol probability variation transition status buffer)
The “special symbol probability variation transition state buffer” is used to set a special symbol probability variation state flag. The "special symbol probability variation status flag" is a flag for specifying the actuation status of the special symbol probability variation function, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the "high probability status during the special symbol probability variation function actuation" If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the special symbol probability variation function non-operation "low probability state".

(Special symbol time reduction counter buffer)
The "special symbol time short counter buffer" is used to set the special symbol time short counter. The above "special symbol time number counter" is the remaining number of times until the operation of the "special symbol time short function" is finished depending on the number of times the special symbol changes (number of times the special variation display game is executed), that is, "special symbol time short state" It is a counter for counting the number of times remaining until completion. In the present embodiment, with the end of the special symbol time reduction state, the high base gaming state with the power support state is also ended (see step S481 in FIG. 15B).

(Special symbol probability variation counter buffer)
The "special symbol probability variation counter buffer" is used to set the special symbol probability variation counter. The above "special symbol probability variation number counter" is the remaining number of times until the operation of the "special symbol probability variation function" is ended by the variation number of the special symbol (number of times the special variation display game is executed), that is, the "high probability state" is ended It is a counter for counting the number of times remaining (number of times remaining ST).

(Variation pattern assignment specification number buffer)
The “variation pattern assignment designation number buffer” is used to set a variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode). The variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is gaming state data for specifying a gaming state (see FIG. 37). This variation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode) is set in the variation pattern distribution specification number storage area of the RAM 203, and its value is changed when a predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied (special symbol (special symbol) Steps S481, S486, and S490 of the processing (FIG. 15B), the game state transition preparation processing (S411 in FIG. 12, S434 in FIG. 13, special electric role management process (FIG. 16), etc.).

(Special symbol variation frequency counter buffer)
The "special symbol variation frequency counter buffer" is used to set the special symbol variation frequency counter. The above-mentioned "special symbol variation frequency counter" is a counter for counting the variation frequency of the special symbol serving as the gaming state transition condition (hereinafter, referred to as "gaming state transition prescribed frequency"). In the special symbol variation frequency counter of this embodiment, the CZ continuation frequency is set as the gaming state transition prescribed frequency (see "JTBL-3" and "JTBL-5" to "JTBL-7" in FIG. 33), and this counter Functions as a management means for managing the CZ continuation frequency.

(8-4. Special symbol during processing: Figure 14)
Next, the special symbol variation process (step S307) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation processing (step S307) of FIG.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is zero, that is, whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed (step S451). If the special symbol combination product operation timer is not zero (step S451: NO), the variation time of the special symbol has not yet passed, that is, the special symbol is in variation, so nothing is processed during this special symbol variation process Get out of.

  If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes zero (step S451: YES), it sends a "variation stop command" indicating that the variation of the special symbol is finished to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S452). Based on this fluctuation stop command, the effect control unit 24 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display game has ended after the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and causes the decorative symbol currently in fluctuation display to be stopped (fixed display). Thus, with the end of the special symbol variation display game, the decorative symbol variation display game is also ended.

  Next, as the setting process at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special symbol, the special symbol decision signal output time (for example, 100 ms) is stored in the special symbol decision timer of RAM 203, and the decision display time (for example, 500 ms) ), Switch the special symbol operation status to "confirming (03H)" (store 03H in the special symbol operation status), store 00H (OFF state) in the special symbol variation flag (step S453), Exit the process during special symbol change. The above “special symbol determination signal output time” is a margin time for securing an output time of a special symbol determination signal notifying that the special symbol has been determined and displayed from the frame external terminal board 21 to the hole computer HC. It is. Further, the "fixed display time" is a time (stop display time) for holding the stop display when the variation display of the special symbol is ended and the stop display of the special symbol is performed.

  When the processing of step S453 is finished, the special symbol variation processing is exited, and after the special symbol display data update processing of step S309 of FIG. 9 is performed, the special symbol management processing is exited and the special of step S060 of FIG. Proceed to the electric role management process.

(8-5. Special symbol confirmation processing during processing (processing at the time of fluctuation stop): FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B)
Next, the special symbol confirmation process (step S308) will be described. FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are flowcharts showing the details of the processing during the special symbol confirmation time of FIG. 9 (step S308).

  In FIGS. 15A and 15B, CPU 201 first determines whether the special symbol combination product operation timer is zero or not (step S471). The "fixed display time" is set in the special symbol role product operation timer here (see step S453 in FIG. 14). Until the special symbol character product operation timer becomes zero (step S471: NO), the processing is ended during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes zero (step S471: YES), it is determined that the special symbol variation display game this time is over, and the special symbol operation status is switched to "standby (01H)" (special symbol operation The 01H is stored in the status (step S472), and the gaming state determination number (YJ) corresponding to the current gaming state is stored in the gaming state determination area of the RAM 203 (step S473).

  Next, the big hit determination flag is acquired, and the state of the big hit determination flag is determined (step S474).

(When the big hit judgment flag is ON state)
If it is determined in step S474 that the big hit determination flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) (step S474: 5 AH), various settings are performed when the big hit symbol stops (step S475). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the big hit determination flag and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the condition device operation flag as various setting processing (pre-start process of the big hit game) at the big hit symbol stop, and further General-purpose game release extension status flag, normal symbol time short status flag, normal symbol exact variation status flag, special symbol time short status flag, special symbol probability variation status flag, special symbol time short count counter, special symbol probability variation count counter, and special symbol variation count A game that stores 00H (OFF state) in each of the counters, stores 00H (normal A specification) in the variation pattern distribution specification number (Tcode), and specifies lighting / extinguishing of the game state notification LED (not shown) 00H is stored in the status notification LED output number, and the processing is ended during this special symbol confirmation time. The "playing state notification LED" is a state notification means for notifying the current playing state information. The game state notification LED (state notification means) of the present embodiment is used to indicate whether or not the special symbol time short state is set. The CPU 201 changes the notification mode of the game state notification LED (state notification means) according to the game state notification LED output number. For example, if the gaming state notification LED output number is "00H", it is currently not a special symbol time short state (playing state notification LED: off state (non special symbol time short state notification), "01H" , Currently, it is notified that it is a special symbol time reduction state (playing state notification LED: lighting state (special symbol time reduction state notification).

(When the big hit judgment flag is OFF state)
If it is determined in step S474 that the big hit determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S474: ≠ 5AH), then the small hit determination flag is obtained and the small hit determination flag state is determined (step S476) . If the small hit determination flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S476: ≠ 5AH), the process proceeds to step S478. When the small hit determination flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH) (step S 476: 5 AH), various setting processing at the small hit symbol stop is performed (step S 477). Here, 00H (OFF state) is stored in the small hit determination flag and 5AH (ON state) is stored in the small hit flag as various setting processing (small hit game start pre-processing) at the small hit symbol stop. When the various setting processes at the time of the above-mentioned small hitting design stop are finished, it advances to the processing of step S478.

  If it progresses to the process of step S478, it will be determined whether a special symbol time number-of-times counter (number of remaining special symbol time short states) is zero (step S478). If the special symbol time minor counter is zero (step S478: YES), nothing is done and the process proceeds to step S483.

  If the special symbol time short counter is not zero (step S 478: NO), the special symbol time short counter is decremented by 1 as a digest of the current fluctuation number (step S 479), and the special symbol time short counter after subtraction is zero. It is determined whether there is any (step S480).

  If the special symbol time reduction counter after subtraction is not zero (step S480: NO), the number of times the special symbol reduction state has not been completed (50 times in the time reduction state, 10000 times in the definite variation state) has not been reached. If not, the process proceeds to step S483.

  When the special symbol time reduction counter after subtraction is zero (step S480: YES), it is determined that the special symbol time reduction state has reached the end count, and the setting process at the time reduction end is performed (step S481). Here, as the setting processing at the time reduction end, the general electric utility symbol extended extension status flag, the normal symbol time short status flag, the normal symbol probability variation status flag, and the special symbol time short status flag are both changed to 00H (OFF status) The pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) stores 00H, and the gaming state notification LED output number stores 00H (non-special symbol time short state designation). By this, from the next game, it will be put under the state without power support.

  When the setting process at the time reduction end of step S481 is finished, “time reduction end command” indicating that the special symbol time reduction state is ended is transmitted as an effect control command to the effect control unit 24 ( Step S482). By receiving the short end command, the effect control unit 24 recognizes that the next game will be in the power non-supporting state. In the present embodiment, when transitioning from the power support state to the power non-supply state is the same as the transition from the positive change state to the normal A, the effect control unit 24 receives this “time reduction end command”. For example, when the decorative symbol variation display game to be performed next is started, the background image (background effect) for the “normal effect mode” is switched to the effect control process according to the effect mode.

  Next, in step S483, it is determined whether the special symbol probability variation counter (number of remaining STs) is zero or not (step S483).

  If the special symbol probability variation counter is zero (step S483: YES), the process proceeds to step S488.

  If the special symbol probability variation number counter is not zero (step S483: NO), the special symbol probability variation number counter is decremented by 1 as the variation number digest of the special symbol this time (step S484), and the special symbol probability variation number counter after that subtraction Is judged whether it is zero (step S485).

  If the special symbol probability variation counter after subtraction is not zero (step S 485: NO), the ST prescribed count (70) is not reached, so the process proceeds to step S 487 without doing anything.

  If the special symbol probability variation number counter after subtraction is zero (step S 485: YES), the setting number at the end of probability variation is performed, assuming that the variation number of the special symbol has reached the ST prescribed number (in this embodiment, 10000). (Step S486). Here, as a transition setting process to the normal gaming state along with the completion of the latent state or the definite variation state, the general purpose player open extension state flag, the normal symbol time short state flag, the normal symbol probability change state flag, the special symbol time short state flag, And 00H (OFF state) is stored in each of the special symbol probability variation state flags, 00H is stored in the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode), and 00H (non-special symbol time short state designation) is stored in the game state notification LED output number. Do. As a result, from the next game, the jackpot lottery probability is placed from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  When the setting process at the end of the definite variation in step S486 is finished, the process proceeds to step S487, and whether or not the special symbol variation frequency counter is zero, that is, the game state transition prescribed frequency (CZ continuation frequency) is zero It is determined whether or not it is (step S487).

  When the special symbol variation frequency counter is zero (step S487: YES), the processing is ended during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol fluctuation frequency counter is not zero (step S487: NO), the special symbol fluctuation frequency counter is decremented by 1 as a digest of the current fluctuation frequency (step S488), and the special symbol fluctuation frequency counter after the subtraction is zero. It is determined whether or not (step S489).

  If the special symbol variation frequency counter after subtraction is not zero (step S489: NO), it is determined that the game state transition regulation frequency has not been reached, and the processing is ended during this special symbol confirmation time without doing anything.

  If the special symbol variation frequency counter after subtraction is zero (step S489: YES), the variation setting of the special symbol has reached the game condition transition regulation number, and the transition setting process of the gaming condition is performed (step S490: variation pattern fluctuation) Minute designation number setting process). Here, a transition setting process of the gaming state after the CZ continuation number ends is performed. In this embodiment, the game state of the transition destination is made to differ depending on whether the big hit lottery probability state at the end of CZ is the low probability state or the high probability state. Here, the gaming state determination number (YJ) is obtained first, and the current internal gaming state is the normal state (playing state determination number (YJ) = 00H) or the latent state (playing state determination number (YJ) = It is determined whether it is 01H). If the current internal gaming state is the normal state, that is, the low probability state, the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is set to "00H" which designates the normal state, and the current internal gaming state is the latent state, That is, if it is a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) is set to “02H” which designates the latent state. Thereby, in the next special symbol variation display game, the variation pattern of the special symbol in the “normal state” or the “latency state” is selected. The process of step S 490 functions as a variation pattern selection condition switching unit for switching and controlling the selection condition (variation pattern selection mode) of the variation pattern based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.

  Next, as the effect control command, the game control command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as a "game state specification command" including the game state information of the transition destination (step S491). By this "playing state specification command", the effect control unit 24 grasps that "CZ" is ended in the current symbol variation display game and that "normal state" or "latency state" will be made from the next game. Thereby, when the next symbol variation display game is started, the effect control unit 24 performs control to switch to a background image (background effect) for the "normal effect mode" or a background image for the "latency effect mode", An effect control process under the effect mode is performed.

  After the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is over, the special symbol display data update processing of step S309 of FIG. 9 is performed, and then the special symbol management processing is exited, and the special electric role management of step S060 of FIG. Proceed to processing.

(9. Special Electric Rolled Goods Management Process: Fig. 16)
Next, the special motorized prize management process (step S060) in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the details of the special motorized prize management process of step S060.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hit middle flag (step S501). When the small hitting middle flag is ON state (= 5AH) (step S501: = 5AH), the small hitting processing for controlling the series of operations of the special fluctuation winning device 52 which relates to the small hitting game is done (step S504) Get out of this special electric role management process.

  If the small hit middle flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S501: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (step S502). If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S 502: ≠ 5AH), in this case, it is not in the small hit game (step S 501: ≠ 5AH), it is not in the big hit game either. Exit the special electric role management process.

When the condition device operation flag is ON (= 5 AH) (step S 502: 5 AH),
A process according to the special electric combination product operation status (00H to 04H) is performed (step S503: special electric combination thing status branch processing). The "special motorized work item operation status" is a status value indicating the behavior of the special variation winning device 52, and this status value is changed according to the processing state, and is stored in the special motorized work item operation status storage area of the RAM 203. Be done.

  In the special motor-operated product operation status branching process in step S503, a process corresponding to the special motor-operated product operation status value is called and executed. Specifically, when the special electric role combination operation status is "start processing (00H)", the big hit start processing (step S505) is performed. When "operation start processing (01H)", the special electric power In the case of operation (02H), the special product operation start process (step S506), the process during the special electric combination (in step S507) is performed. In the case of "during end processing (04H)", the jackpot end processing (step S509) is called and executed. By these processes, the operation of the special fluctuation winning device 52 related to the big hit game is controlled. Here, the above-mentioned "start processing in progress (00H)" indicates that the game is in a standby state before the start of the big hit game, and "in operation processing in progress (01H)" indicates that it is in a standby state before the start of round game Indicates that "in operation (02H)" indicates that a round game is being executed, and "in progress determination (03H)" indicates that it is being determined whether or not to continue the next round game. Indicate "in big hit end processing (04H)" indicates that the end processing at the end of the big hit game is under way. When one of the processes in steps S505 to S509 is completed, the special electric role management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process in step S061 of FIG.

  The big hit game control process (steps S505 to S509) and the small hit game control process (step S504) will be described below.

<Big hit game control processing (step S505-S509)>
First, the big hit start process (step S505) will be described.

(9-1. Big hit start processing)
At the start of the big hit game, the special electric role combination operating status is set to "start processing (00H)" of the initial status value. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, the big hit start process is performed first.

  Here, as a setting process at the time of the big hit game start necessary when starting the big hit game, 5AH (ON state) is stored in the item continuous action device operating flag, and the special electric role function operating status is “operation start process Switch to medium (01H) (store 01H in the special motorized combination product operation status), and store 01H in the consecutive number counter. The above-mentioned "character product continuous operation device operation flag" is a flag for specifying the operation state of the character product continuous operation device, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), the character continuous operation device is in operation It indicates that (round game continuation is possible), and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the bonus product continuous operation device is inoperable (round game continuation is not possible). Moreover, a "consecutive number counter" is a counter for managing the continuous execution number of a round game, and the present round number is memorize | stored here. Since the consecutive number counter here is set to “01H”, the current number of rounds indicates the first R's.

  Subsequently, a "big hit start setting table (not shown)" in which the maximum number of rounds (prescribed round number) according to the special symbol determination data (big hit type) and the round display LED number are determined is acquired. Each data corresponding to the special symbol determination data of this time is stored in the storage area of the corresponding RAM 203 with reference to the big hit start setting table, and the "start interval time" is stored in the special symbol combination product operation timer. Do. In the above "start interval time", until the special fluctuation winning device 52 is activated after the big hit is decided after the finalized display time of the special symbol has passed and the big hit has been decided (see step S471 of step S453 of Fig. 14 and Fig. 15A). It is an interval section of and indicates a time width (a first presentation time before the first round game is performed) which defines a section in which the opening effect is performed. The "round display LED number" is data for specifying the notification mode of the round number display device 39b (round number display means), and indicates the maximum round number (prescribed round number) of the current big hit game.

  Next, a "big hit start command" instructing the start of the opening effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24, and the process exits from the big hit start process and proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 in FIG. Note that the "big hit start command" includes, besides the role of instructing the start of the opening effect, information capable of specifying the current big hit type and the gaming state at the time of the big hit, and the big hit on the side of the production control unit 24. It is also used when determining a series of hit effects (opening effect corresponding to each big hit type, round effect, round end effect, ending effect, etc.) developed during the game.

(9-2. Special motor part start operation processing)
Next, the special electric combination product operation start process (step S506) will be described.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is zero. The "interval time before the start of the round game" is set in the special symbol role thing operation timer here. As this interval time, the "start interval time" set in the big hit start process (step S505) is monitored in the first round (the first R), but this special electric role thing operation start process is performed after the second R When passing (step S506), the "pre-opening interval time (interval time set in the special electric power product operation continuation determination process described later (step S508))" is monitored. Until the special symbol character product operation timer reaches zero, the special electric symbol processing start process is exited without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol character product operation timer is zero, that is, the interval time before opening (in the case of the first round (1R), the start interval time) has elapsed, the special symbol determination data (big hit type) and the current round The opening and closing operation pattern of the special winning opening 50 corresponding to the number is set (big winning opening opening and closing operation setting processing). Specifically, a solenoid for storing the special winning combination opening / closing operation time (for example, 29.8 seconds) for opening the special winning opening 50 in the special symbol combination product operation timer and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 52c. Control data for As a result, the special winning opening solenoid 52 c is operated, and the special winning opening 50 opens the upper special winning opening opening / closing operation time. When the special winning opening / closing operation setting process is finished, the special electric combination product operation status is switched to "in operation (02H)" (02H is stored in the special electric combination product operation status), and the special electric combination product management process is skipped, The process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 in FIG.

(9-3. Special electric part processing during processing)
Next, the special electric combination product operation process (step S507) will be described.

  Here, first, the number of winning balls to the large winning opening 50 is counted, and it is confirmed whether or not the number of winning balls reaches the maximum number of winnings (large winning opening maximum number of winnings confirmation process), and the maximum number of winnings is reached. If it does, the special symbol role thing operation timer is cleared. As a result, the timer value set in the special electric combination product operation start process (step S506) is forcibly set to zero, and when the maximum winning number is reached, the large winning opening 50 being opened is closed. It has become. In addition, until the special symbol role thing operation timer reaches zero (during the special winning opening opening operation time or until the maximum winning number is reached), do nothing and process during this special electric role thing in operation Get out.

  If the special symbol role thing operation timer has become zero (if the maximum winning number has been reached or the special winning opening opening operation time has elapsed), the special electric role thing operating status Switch to "continuing judgment (03H)" (store special motion bonus product status 03H), store the remaining ball discharge time (for example, 1980 ms) in the special symbol bonus product operation timer, and process the special power bonus product in operation And the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 of FIG.

(9-4. Special electric combination product operation continuation determination processing)
Next, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process (step S508) will be described.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is zero. Since the above-mentioned residual ball discharge time after the special winning opening is closed is set in the special symbol / character product operation timer here (refer to the special motorized product in action processing (step S507)), this residual ball discharge time It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Until the above-mentioned special symbol character product operation timer becomes zero, it does nothing and exits this special electric character product operation continuation determination processing.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol character product operation timer becomes zero (remaining ball discharge time elapsed), acquire the consecutive number counter and whether the current number of rounds has reached the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) or not judge. If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, the continuous number counter is incremented by 1 (+1) as processing when continuing the round game, and the "pre-opening interval time" is stored in the special symbol combination product operation timer, and special electric role Switch the object operation status to "in process of starting operation (01H)" (store 01H in the special motorized product operation status). As a result, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 of FIG. 9.

  When the current number of rounds reaches the maximum number of rounds, the "end interval time" is stored in the special symbol role product operation timer, and then, as the various setting processing at the end of the round game, the special motorized role operation status "end" Switch to “processing in progress (04H)” (store 04H in the special motorized role operation status). In addition, the above "end interval time" is an interval section until the big hit game is finished after the round game of the last round is finished and the remaining ball discharge time has passed, and a section where ending effect is performed is defined. Point to the time span.

  Then, a "big hit end command" instructing the start of ending effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24, and the process is exited from the big hit start process and proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 in FIG. The "big hit end command" includes information capable of specifying the current big hit type and the gaming state at the time of the big hit, and the effect control unit 24 side also determines the effect mode after the big hit game. It is used. Note that the information that can specify the gaming state at the time of the big hit as described above can include information on the variation pattern distribution designation number or information on the variation pattern distribution designation number and the internal gaming state. Also, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit was CZ, it is specified whether the gaming state at the time of the winning is "CZ (normal)" or "CZ (latency)" distinguished by the internal gaming state It can contain possible information. In addition, the big hit end command may be a single command or a plurality of commands. In the case of a plurality of commands, for example, one big hit end command includes information that makes it possible to identify the present big hit type, and other big hit end commands include information that makes it possible to specify the gaming state at the time of the big hit. These commands can be transmitted to the effect control unit 24 simultaneously or sequentially at the required timing. In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of information is included in the effect control command, the role of the specific effect control command is shared by the plurality of effect control commands, and the specific effect control command including one information and the other It may be divided into a specific effect control command including the information of and transmitted to the effect control unit 24. As such a specific effect control command, in addition to the big hit end command, for example, "hold addition command" including information on the number of operation hold balls and the prefetch change pattern contents, the special symbol type on the fluctuation side and the win type There is a "decorative symbol specification command" that includes information on (symbol lottery result) and the like.

  As described above, in addition to the role of instructing the start of ending effect, the above-mentioned big hit end command also plays a role as a game state designating command for designating a game state. Thereby, it is possible to take consistency between the gaming state to be shifted after the big hit game and the effect mode relating to the gaming state.

(9-5. Big hit end processing)
Next, the big hit end process (S509) will be described.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is zero. Since the above-mentioned end interval time is set to the special symbol role thing operation timer here, it is judged whether or not this end interval time has elapsed. Until the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes zero, nothing is done, this big hit end processing is exited, and it proceeds to the right-handed notification information management processing of step S061 in FIG.

  If the special symbol role product operation timer becomes zero (end interval time elapsed), the value of each transition state buffer is stored in each state flag, and the gaming state after the big hit game is designated. Specifically, each value of the transition state buffer set in the game state transition preparation process (step S411 in FIG. 12, refer to FIG. 13 showing the details thereof) in step S 411 in the special symbol variation start process, the game state For specifying, general-purpose game release extension status flag, normal symbol time short status flag, normal symbol probability variation status flag, special symbol timing variation status flag, special symbol probability variation status flag, special symbol duration count counter, special symbol probability variation counter, It stores in the variation pattern distribution designation number and the special symbol variation frequency counter. Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit game is specified.

  Next, various setting processing at the end of the big hit is performed. Here, as various data used during the big hit game control process, the condition device operation flag, the character continuous operation device operation flag, the number of consecutive times counter, the maximum round number, the round display LED number, various buffers, etc. are cleared, Switch the special motorized product status to "Start processing (00H)" (store 00H in the special motorized product status).

  Next, a game state notification information update process is performed to update the game state notification information. Here, it is confirmed whether the special symbol time short state flag is ON state (= 5AH) or OFF state (≠ 5AH), and in the case of ON state, data for lighting the game state notification LED, specifically, the game state notification LED Store 01H in the output number.

  When the big hit end process is finished, a series of control processes related to the big hit game are finished. When this big hit end process is exited, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 of FIG.

<Small hit game control processing>
(9-6. Small hit processing)
Next, the small hit process (step S504) will be described.

  In the small hit game, a "round game" like the big hit game is not executed. Therefore, here, the processing for controlling the opening / closing operation pattern of the big winning opening 50 is performed so that the operation mode during the small hit game is substantially the same as the operation mode of the "2R short open latency probability big hit game" It will be.

  When this small hit processing is entered, first, the "start interval time" in the small hit game is set to the special symbol combination product operation timer, and the "small hit start command" instructing the start of the opening effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 . If the start interval has elapsed, then the small hit game state transition preparation processing is performed to specify the game state after the small hit game described later, and then, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 50 is "2R latent confirmation big hit game" Control data for solenoids for controlling the special winning opening solenoid 52c is set so as to have an operation mode identical to or very similar to the above. As a result, the big winning opening 50 opens as in the 2R latent confirmation big hit game, and a pseudo round game in a small hit game is executed. In the small hit game, the maximum winning number for the big winning opening 50 is the same as that for the big hitting, and when the maximum winning number is reached, the big winning opening 50 is closed. However, since a round game such as a big hit game is not executed in the small hit game, when the maximum winning number is reached, the pseudo round game itself is ended.

  When the series of opening and closing operations of the special winning opening 50 is finished, a “small hitting end command” instructing the start of ending effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. This "small hit end command" includes information that can identify the current small hit type and the gaming state at the time of the small hit, and the effect control unit 24 determines the effect mode after the small hit game. It is also used when Therefore, this small hit end command plays a role as a game state designating command for designating a game state in addition to the role of the start instruction of ending effect, and the same effect as the "big hit end command" related to the big hit game It is a control command.

<9-6-1. Small hit time game state transition preparation processing>
Next, the above-described small hit game state transition preparation processing will be described.

  In the small hit game state transition preparation process, in order to specify the game state after the small hit game, the setting process for specifying the game state after the small hit game is performed. Specifically, first, the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) is acquired, and then the small hitting game state transition table selection table (FIG. 32) is acquired. Then, with reference to the small hit game state transition table selection table, based on the variation pattern distribution specification number and the small hit type (special symbol determination data), the game state transition table “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL- 7) is acquired, and the corresponding data is stored in a predetermined area (a variation pattern distribution designation number storage area and a special symbol variation frequency counter) of the RAM 203 with reference to the gaming state transition table. Thus, the game state after the small hit game is determined.

(T-6. Small hit game state transition table selection table: FIG. 32)
FIG. 32 shows a small hit gaming state transition table selection table. In the small hit game state transition table selection table of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of games associated with the variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) and the win type (special symbol determination data: small hit type here) State transition tables “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL-7” (see FIG. 33) are defined, and more specifically, a plurality of types based on variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) and special symbol determination data Among the gaming state transition tables, one of the gaming state transition tables (a small hit gaming state transition table) is determined.

(T-7. Small hit game state transition table: Figure 32)
The small hit gaming state transition tables “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL-7” will be described with reference to FIG. In these small hit game state transition tables, data for specifying the game state to be shifted after the small hit game is data to be stored in the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number storage area and the special symbol fluctuation frequency counter. It is fixed. When these data values are stored in the variation pattern assignment designation number storage area and the special symbol variation frequency counter, the gaming state after the small hitting game is over is specified. Here, since only the data to be stored in the variation pattern assignment designation number buffer and the special symbol variation frequency counter buffer are defined in the above “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL-7,” a small hit is won. However, there is no transition of the internal gaming state, and only transition of the gaming state as the fluctuation pattern selection mode (change of the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)) is performed. Of the above gaming state transition tables, “JTTBL-5” is' CZ (1 time) ', “JTTBL-6” is' CZ (2 times)', and “JTTBL-7” is' CZ (3 times) It is a game state transition table for transitioning to).

  In the small hitting game state transition table selection table, whether the playing state at the time of winning a small hit is the normal state (variation pattern distribution specification number 00H) or CZ (variation pattern distribution specification number 01H) Only when there is a small hit game state transition table “JTTBL-5” to “JTTBL-7” is selected. That is, when the gaming state is a time saving state (variation pattern distribution designation number 03H), a probability change state (variation pattern distribution designation number 04H), and a latent state (variation pattern distribution designation number 02H), the transition of the gaming state The game state at the time of winning the small hit is continued. If the small hit is won during CZ, one of the small hit gaming state transition tables "JTTBL-5" to "JTTBL-7" is selected again, and the CZ continuation frequency is determined according to the small hit type. It will be reset.

  After the small hit process described above, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process of step S061 of FIG.

<Processing on the side of the effect control unit: FIGS. 17 to 28>
Next, the effect control process on the side of the effect control unit 24 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing on the side of the effect control unit 24 mainly includes a predetermined main process (effect control side main process: FIG. 17) and a timer interrupt process activated by a scheduled interrupt from CTC (effect control side timer interrupt process: And FIG. 19).

<11. Effect control side main processing: Figure 17>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing (presentation control side main processing) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) starts main processing on the effect control side shown in FIG. 17 when power is externally supplied to the gaming machine main body.

  In the main process of the effect control side, the CPU 241 first performs necessary initial setting process before the start of the game operation (step S071). Here, as initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, movable object role start point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, initial setting of register values in the CPU including microcomputer parts, etc. I do.

  When the initial setting process of step S71 is completed, the main loop process of steps S073 to S078 is performed every predetermined time as the process during normal operation, and the effect soft random number updating process of step S080 is repeatedly performed otherwise.

  In the process of step S072, the CPU 241 refers to the main loop update cycle counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update cycle serving as an execution trigger of the main loop process has come (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter updated in the main loop update process (step S096 in FIG. 19) during the effect control timer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every about 16 ms. Until this main loop update period arrives (step S72: NO), the random numbers for various effect lotterys are updated (step S079: software random number update process for various effects).

  If the main loop update period has come (step S072: YES), the CPU 241 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this reception command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not a presentation control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if a presentation control command is stored, this command is read out and presentation control processing corresponding to the read presentation control command I do. The effect control commands include the hold addition command, the hold subtraction command, the variation pattern designation command, the decoration symbol designation command, the variation stop command, and the like, which have already been described.

  For example, when at least a variation pattern designation command is received and stored in the reception buffer, in the command analysis process, one or more types of effects based on information (variation pattern information and winning type information) included in the command Determine the pattern. The effect pattern determined here works as "part effect" as an element constituting the effect scenario. Subsequently, a time schedule on how much the presentation time width is made to appear at what timing and at which timing the presentation pattern (parts production) determined above is determined is formed, thereby forming a presentation scenario, The data of the rendering scenario is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. A “rendering scenario” in a broad sense is realized by sequentially or sequentially developing various rendering patterns (parts renderings) incorporated in this rendering scenario.

  When the received command analysis process of step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the content of the timer necessary for the execution of the effect pattern is updated. A representative example of the timer is a presentation scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of presentation. For example, within the fluctuation period (decorative symbol fluctuation period) in which the decorative symbol is fluctuatingly displayed (the decorative symbol fluctuation period) which is substantially the same as the fluctuation period (special symbol fluctuation period) in which the special symbol is variably displayed. On the axis, a timer schedule is managed by this timer as to what effect pattern is to be produced by the effect means with how much time width. Such an effect scenario timer is also used in an LED data update process (step S075) to be described later and a effect role control data update process (step S077). Here, this presentation scenario timer is monitored, and sound data for the speaker 46 and a liquid crystal command for image display control are created when the occurrence time of one presentation comes, and each is stored in a designated area of the RAM 243 . The LED data for the optical display device is created in the later-described LED data update process (step S075), and the motor control data for the movable object is created in the later-described presentation feature control data update process (step 077) Ru.

  Then, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as the decoration lamp unit 45 or the LED is created based on the rendering scenario data and the rendering scenario timer, and is stored in a designated area of the RAM 243. The data created here is used in the effect LED management process (step S095 in FIG. 19) during the timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S 076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, the sound control unit (sound source LSI) causes the speaker 46 to output a sound effect. As a result, a sound effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, the effect role control data update process is performed (step S077). In this effect role control data update process, control data of the movable object role motor 61 is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in the effect combination product operation management process (step S094 in FIG. 19) during the timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing is performed to monitor malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like (step S 078). If the program runs out of control due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer times up and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is ended, and the effect soft random number updating process of step S079 is performed until the next main loop updating cycle comes.

(12. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 18)
The command reception interrupt process will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. The command reception interrupt process is preferentially executed over the effect control timer interrupt process (FIG. 19) described later when the effect control command is received from the main control unit 20.

  First, when an interrupt based on a strobe signal from the main control unit 20 occurs during execution of the main processing shown in FIG. 17, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S081), The received effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the RAM 243 (step S082), and the contents of the saved register are restored (step S083). As a result, the command reception interrupt process is ended, and the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interrupt, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal occurs. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 20 are received, this command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control commands are received, the commands are stored in the command reception buffer Be done.

(13. Effect control side timer interrupt process: FIG. 19)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the timer interrupt process on the effect control side will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control timer interrupt process. The effect control side timer interrupt process is activated by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from CTC, and is executed while interrupting the execution of the effect control side main process.

  In FIG. 19, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S091), and then performs production button input management processing (step S092). In this effect button input management process, the presence or absence of the input of the operation (ON operation) detection signal from the frame effect button 13 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information is Store in This information is used for the button preview effect.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (step S093). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, when there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (step S074) in the effect control side main process of FIG. 17, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU) Then, the image display control to the liquid crystal display device 36 is executed. Thereby, the image rendering in line with the rendering scenario is realized.

  Next, the effect role management of effects is performed (step S094). In this effect role product operation management, based on the motor control data for the movable body role created in the effect role article control data update processing (step S077), a control signal is output to the movable body role object motor 61 through the drive control unit Do. As a result, visual rendition by the movable body part along the rendition scenario is realized.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (step S095). In this effect LED management, the decoration lamp unit 45 or the LED is lit and blinked through the light display control unit based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (step S075). Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, main loop update processing for managing the main loop update cycle is performed (step S 096). In the main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update period counter is, for example, a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing.

  After the processing in steps S091 to S096 described above is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S097). Thus, the timer interrupt process is ended, and the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interrupt, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<Contents of Reception Command Analysis Processing: FIGS. 20 to 28>
FIGS. 20 to 28 show the processing that is closely related to the present invention among the processing executed in the received command analysis processing (step S073 in FIG. 17). Hereinafter, a case will be described where each of the "hold addition command", the "hold subtraction command", the "variation pattern designation command", the "big hit end command", the "small hit end command", and the "decorative symbol designation command" are received.

<14. Hold addition command reception process: Fig. 20>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process when the hold addition command is received. The hold addition command handled here is an effect control command transmitted at step S321 of the special view 1 start opening check process of FIG. 10 or at step S341 of the special view 2 start opening check process of FIG.

(14-1. Judgment as to whether the hold addition command is correct or not)
In FIG. 20, when receiving the hold addition command, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the contents of the command, and determines whether the hold addition command is normal (judgment of hold addition command). (Step S711). This refers to the pending addition command list (FIG. 29) stored in advance as reference data on the side of the effect control unit, and is compared with the pending addition command type in the list, and the pending addition command received with one of them It does by judging whether or not it matches.

  Specifically, the EVENT data (prefetch variation pattern information) of the hold addition command are collated with each other, and the EVENT data of the received hold addition command is stored as the hold addition command list of FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches one of data "00H" to "11H" (prefetch variation pattern types X1 to X11 and Y1 to Y7).

  When the EVENT data of the received hold addition command is not any of 00H to 11H (step S711: NO), it is determined that the command is abnormal, and the hold addition command reception process is performed without performing the addition process for the hold addition command. Get out of.

(14-2. Determination of consistency of the number of holding balls)
If the EVENT data of the received hold addition command is 00H to 11H (step S711: YES), it is determined that the command is normal, and 1 addition is made for the hold ball number (sub hold ball number) managed by the effect control unit side To execute the process (step S712). Then, the number of holding balls specified by the holding addition command is stored in a predetermined area (number-of-holding ball management area: holding ball number storage means) of the RAM 243 managed by the effect control unit side (step S713). Then, the number of sub-holding balls after the above 1 addition currently stored and managed is compared with the number of holding balls specified by the received holding addition command, and the consistency is determined depending on whether or not they match (step S714) . That is, when the hold addition command is received, the sub hold ball number is added by 1 accordingly, and it is checked whether the content (hold ball number) indicated by the hold addition command matches the addition result.

  The reason why such consistency determination of the number of holding balls is required is that, for example, some electrical noise (for example, various noises due to disturbance or internal disturbance such as noise at power on or electrostatic noise) enter the control system The data of the hold addition command changes in, and the hold ball number specified by the hold addition command may be different from the current hold ball number (sub hold ball number) managed by the effect control unit side. As a result, the correspondence relationship between the prefetch determination result managed by the main control unit and the prefetch notice effect performed by the effect control unit is broken, and the prefetch notice effect performed by the effect control unit is inappropriate It is possible to become something.

  The above-mentioned number of sub-holding balls is managed by dividing into the number of holding balls of special symbol 1, the number of holding balls of special symbol 2, and the total number of holding balls (total number of holding balls) combining the both, In step S712, 1 is added to the corresponding sub-holding ball number. For example, if the pending addition command for the special symbol 1 is received, the pending symbol count of the special symbol 1 and the total pending ball number are added by 1 and the pending addition command for the special symbol 2 is received. If there is, processing is performed to add 1 to the number of balls held for the special symbol 2 and the total number of balls held.

  The consistency judgment of the number of holding balls in the above step S714 first determines the consistency with respect to the total number of holding balls (total number of holding balls) combining the number of holding balls of special symbol 1 and special symbol 2 and secondly The consistency is determined for the number of balls reserved for special symbol 1 and the consistency for the number of balls reserved for special symbol 2 is determined third.

  In this embodiment, the consistency determination is performed for the total number of balls held, the number of balls held for special symbol 1 and the number of balls held for special symbol 2. However, depending on the circumstances, consistency may be determined for only some of these. For example, the consistency determination is performed only on the total number of holding balls, or the consistency determination is performed on two of the total number of holding balls and the number of holding balls of special symbol 1 or the total number of holding balls and the number of special balls of 2 holding balls Integrity determination can be performed for two of the numbers.

(14-2-1. When the number of holding balls is consistent)
As a result of the consistency determination, when the value of the number of sub-holding balls after the addition of 1 and the number of holding balls specified by the holding addition command match, that is, when both are consistent (step S715: YES), It is checked whether the value of the "read ahead prohibition counter sys" is zero or not (step S716), and if it is zero, then it is checked whether the value of the "read ahead prohibition counter mode" is zero or not (step S716) S717).

  Here, both the “pre-reading prohibition counter sys” and the “pre-reading prohibition counter mode” are counters for counting and managing the number of symbol variation display games for which the pre-reading is prohibited. Among them, one "pre-reading prohibition counter sys" is used when the pre-reading is prohibited due to an abnormality in the control system (for example, a mismatch between the main and sub control parts of the number of holding balls due to electrical noise). . A value corresponding to the number of existing holding balls is set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys", whereby a section until the symbol variation display game for the number of holding balls is digested is managed, and Lottery or execution of pre-reading advance notice effect about pending storage that occurred in is prohibited.

  The other "prediction prohibition counter mode" is used to prohibit the occurrence of the pre-reading advance notice effect so that a situation causing the above-mentioned contradiction, a sense of incongruence or a distrust like the following cases 1 and 2 does not occur.

<Case 1>
There is a new chance to win a prize or a winning prize, and continuous advance notice effects have started based on the pre-read result of the pending storage (for example, 4th pending), but before that, the pending storage pertaining to the winning (for example, 2nd pending) Because the above-mentioned continuous advance notice effect started based on the 4th look-ahead result of hold is interrupted before the symbol change of hold 4 is started, it causes a sense of discomfort or distrust to the player. It will be.

<Case 2>
A premium jackpot rainbow color reserve occurred in the advance notice announcement under a definite change state, but there is a reserve memory pertaining to a non-probability big hit prize before that, to a loss on the low probability state hit judgment table If it falls under the condition, the rainbow color suspension of the premium jackpot will be a loss, giving a sense of distrust to the player.

  As described above, when the prefetched presentation lottery (step S 718) is won once and the prefetching announcement presentation is being executed, the prefetched presentation attraction is displayed as it is won again based on the pending storage by the new winning balls. When it is released, contradiction or discomfort occurs between the pre-reading effects, or it becomes unclear based on which winning balls (for example, red holding or lightning image previews) are generated based on which winning balls (holding memory) This will bring a kind of distrust to the player. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, a value corresponding to the number of existing holding balls is set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode", and a new holding is performed until the symbol variation display game for the number of holding balls is digested. About memory, we prohibit lottery or execution of preview advance notice effect.

  The pre-read advance notice effect is a continuous notice effect directed to the existing number of operation pending balls. Therefore, regardless of the "prereading prohibition counter sys" or the "prereading prohibition counter mode", the prohibition corresponding to the pre-reading advance notice effect is a symbol corresponding to the number of holding balls existing when the pre-reading effect lottery is won. Prereading advance notice may be prohibited for the number of times of the variable display game, and in the present embodiment, this is done (steps S720 and S724).

  However, the number of holding balls existing at the time of winning the pre-reading effect lottery is determined to be the upper limit of four at most. Therefore, 4 times of the same value as the maximum number of pending storages are set to "prefetch prohibition counter sys" and "prefetch prohibition counter mode", respectively, and the configuration for prohibiting prefetch notice for new pending storage only four times definitely It may be

  In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the total value (up to eight) of the number of holding balls according to special symbol 1 and the number of holding balls according to special symbol 2 is managed, "read ahead prohibition counter sys" and "read ahead prohibition counter mode It is also possible to set “8”, which is the maximum value of the total, to “finally”, and prohibit the pre-reading notice about new pending storage only eight times definitely.

  If it is determined in step S716 that the value of the "prefetch prohibition counter sys" is not zero (step S716: NO), that is, if prefetching is prohibited, the preread effect lottery process (step S718) described later is not performed. Go to S721. Similarly, in the case where the value of the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" is not zero in the determination of step S717 (step S717: NO), that is, when pre-reading is prohibited, the pre-reading effect lottery (step S718) described later is not performed. move on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S716 to S717 that the value of the "read ahead prohibition counter sys" is zero (step S716: YES) and the value of the "read ahead prohibition counter mode" is also zero (step S717: YES) Since it does not exist, it progresses to step S718 and performs a pre-reading effect lottery process.

(Pre-reading effect lottery process: Figure 21)
FIG. 21 shows details of the pre-reading effect lottery process (step S 718).

In this prefetching effect lottery process, as a result of prefetching a fluctuation pattern type to be determined at the start of fluctuation, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform previewing notice effects based on the prefetching fluctuation pattern type designated by the hold addition command. (Step S718).
The "pending addition command" in the present embodiment is a form including information on each of the operation pending ball number, the look-ahead change pattern type, and the special symbol type, and accordingly, it relates to the look-ahead change pattern type among these pieces of information The information is used as a lottery trigger for the pre-reading effect lottery. However, when the information regarding the number of operation pending balls, the prefetch fluctuation pattern type, and the special symbol type is shared by a plurality of effect control commands, a control command including information on the prefetch fluctuation pattern type in those forms is selected. If it is received, a pre-reading effect lottery will be performed.

  For example, in a mode using control command 1 including operation pending ball number information and second control command 2 including prefetch variation pattern type information, the prefetch effect is produced when control command 2 including prefetch variation pattern type information is received. Make a lottery.

  In the case of using control command 3 including the number of operation pending balls and special symbol type (special symbol 1, special symbol 2) information and control command 4 including prefetch change pattern type information, when control command 4 is received Make a pre-reading effect lottery. In addition, in the form using control command 5 including operation pending ball number information and control command 6 including special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) information and prefetch variation pattern type information, prefetch variation pattern type information When the control command 6 including is received, the pre-reading effect lottery is performed.

  Also, in the form of using control command 7 including operation pending ball number information, control command 8 including special symbol type (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) information, and control command 9 including prefetch variation pattern type information, prefetching When the control command 9 including the variation pattern type information is received, the pre-reading effect lottery is performed.

  Here, there are two types of "pre-reading advance notice effect". One is the symbol generation of the change at the time of winning or change at the start, which is caused when the game ball is won in the starting opening and the starting condition is satisfied (that is, when the winning or starting conditions are satisfied) This is a prefetching notice effect (continuous notice effect) by executing in the variable display operation, and in the present embodiment, the notice effect of the hold display change system (appearance of color change hold) is made continuous, that is, the prefetching performed by shifting the display position It is a notice effect. The other one is by displaying the notice effect of the change start time change system to be caused when executing the symbol change display operation of the symbol game (that is, at the start of the change) across the multiple symbol change display operations. This is a pre-read advance notice effect (continuous notice effect), and in the present embodiment, it is a continuous notice effect performed by continuously causing a notice effect (lightning bolt appearance) of an image display change system. Therefore, as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery, there are a lottery about whether to perform the advance notice of the change start time change system and a lottery about whether the advance notice effect of the change start time system is performed or not. Do it independently. However, when both are drawn together and in a form (a form in which the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect of the change start time system are executed according to one lottery result), and simultaneously winning the draw effect of the advance notice effect. You may be comprised so that it may be elected also in the random selection | lottery of the advance notice effect | action system of a fluctuation | variation start time.

  In the above prefetching effect lottery process, when the prefetching variation pattern types designated by the hold addition command are the prefetch variation pattern types X1 to X11 and Y1 to Y7 in FIG. 29, they are shown in FIG. 38 based on the variation pattern types. The preview advance notice effect is determined with reference to the prefetch effect lottery table (step S731: prefetch effect lottery), and effect information (information on the prefetch effect lottery result) based on the result of the prefetch effect lottery is set (step S732). This effect information is used when producing a preview advance notice effect. In the effect information set here, (i) information designating the advance notice effect of the change system at the time of winning, for example, information relating to the hold display shown in FIG. 38 (specify the hold display mode by hold color or icon image) In addition, (ii) information to specify advance notice effect of change start time system, for example, type of lightning effect (strong lightning effect (high expectation for winning), middle lightning effect (for expectation of winning), weak lightning effect (for Other than (expected winning expectation degree)) and (iii) pre-reading effect lottery non-winning information (information indicating that pre-reading advance effect of change system at the time of winning is not executed) and the like.

(T-8. Pre-reading effect lottery table: Figure 38)
FIG. 38 shows a pre-reading effect lottery table, and as a pre-reading fluctuation pattern type serving as a lottery trigger for executing pre-reading effect, a part of the losing fluctuation pattern type of FIG. 35 and a part of the hitting fluctuation pattern type of FIG. And the like (here, as an example, those corresponding to the pending addition commands of the prefetch variation pattern types X3 to X11 and Y1 to Y7 illustrated in FIG. 29 are shown). However, together with or separately from these, another variation pattern type may be treated as a look-ahead variation pattern type serving as a lottery trigger.

  In FIG. 38, in the case of loss as the prefetch variation pattern type, the prefetch variation pattern types X3 to X11 whose designated contents are “normal variation”, “N reach”, and “normal medium SP reach 1 to 7” are also hit In the case of {circle over (2)}, the prefetch variation patterns Y1 to Y7 whose designated content is “normally medium SP reach 1 to 7” are lottery triggers. Fluctuation modes of these look-ahead fluctuation pattern types are normal fluctuation, normal reach, first reach effect A, first reach effect B, first + second reach effect A, first + second reach effect B, second reach effect A, The second reach effect B, has become a special reach. And in these types of look-ahead change pattern types, the selection ratio of the color of the pre-read hold notice selected by lottery is indicated by a numerical value.

  Specifically, "previous change", N reach (normal reach), normal medium SP reach 1 (first reach effect A), normal medium SP reach 2 (first reach effect), as the look-ahead fluctuation pattern types X3 to X11 in the case of a loss B), Normal medium SP reach 3 (first + second reach effect A), normal medium SP reach 4 (first + second reach effect B), normal medium SP reach 5 (second reach effect A), normal medium SP reach There are 6 (second reach effect B) and normal medium SP reach 7 (special reach), and the selection ratio in the case where the color of the pre-reading hold notice becomes “white” “blue” “red” is shown numerically. Similarly, as pre-read fluctuation pattern types Y1 to Y7 in the case of a hit, also during normal SP reach 1 (first reach effect A), during normal SP reach 2 (first reach effect B), and during normal SP reach 3 (1st + 2nd reach production A), usually during medium SP reach 4 (1st + 2nd reach production B), normally during SP reach 5 (2nd reach production A), normally during SP reach 6 (second reach production B) The selection ratio is indicated numerically when there is a medium SP reach 7 (special reach) and the color of the pre-reading hold notice becomes “white”, “blue”, “red” in normal.

  Among the variation modes described above, the “normal variation” is a variation mode of the symbol variation pattern that is terminated without passing through the reach state only by performing the symbol variation display operation (normal variation) for a short time. In the case of this normal change, the ratio for which the pre-reading hold notice "white" "blue" "red" is selected is "250" for "white", "6 for" blue ", and" 0 "for" red "out of the total 256 .

  In addition, “Normal reach”, as shown as “fluctuation pattern 0” in FIG. 39, after performing normal fluctuation, just passing through the normal reach state, the fluctuation in the case of notifying loss without causing reach effect and ending It is an aspect. In the case of this normal reach, the ratio in which the pre-reading suspension notices “white”, “blue” and “red” are selected is “244” for “white”, “12” for “blue” and “0” for “red” out of the total 256.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39 as “fluctuation pattern 1”, “first reach effect A” or “first reach effect B” usually fluctuates, and then the first reach effect (for example, via a normal reach state (for example, This is a variation mode in the case where the effect by the animation image is generated, and then a hit or a loss is notified and terminated. In the case of the “first reach effect A” or “first reach effect B” of the loss, “white” out of the total 256 is “prediction hold notice“ white ”“ blue ”“ red ”is selected 230, “blue” is 25 and “red” is 1. In addition, in the case of the "first reach effect A" or the "first reach effect B" of the hit, the ratio at which the pre-reading hold notice "white" "blue" "red" is selected is "white" out of the total 256 Is 216, "blue" is 30, and "red" is 10. Therefore, when the first reach effect is accompanied, the rate of occurrence of the prefetching advance notice increases, and the rate of occurrence of the prefetching advance notice becomes higher in the case of hitting than in the case of losing.

  In addition, “first + second reach effect A” or “first + second reach effect B”, as shown as “fluctuation pattern 2” in FIG. 39, usually fluctuates, and then the first reach via the normal reach state. A reach effect (for example, an effect by an animation image) is generated, and once a loss is informed, a second reach effect (for example, an effect by a photographed image) having a higher degree of expectation than the first reach effect is generated. It is a fluctuation mode in the case of reporting a loss and ending. In the case of the “first + second reach effect A” or “first + second reach effect B” of the loss, the ratio in which the pre-reading hold notice “white” “blue” “red” is selected is the whole 256 out of 256 "White" is 186, "Blue" is 50, and "Red" is 20. In addition, in the case of "first + second reach effect A" or "first + second reach effect B" of the hit, the ratio for which the pre-reading hold notice "white" "blue" "red" is selected is a total of 256 out of 256 "White" is 166, "blue" is 60, and "red" is 30. Therefore, in the case of "first + second reach effect A" or "first + second reach effect B", "blue" "red" than in the case of "first reach effect A" or "first reach effect B" The proportion to be selected is high, and the proportion to be selected “white” is relatively low. Further, the selection ratio of "blue" and "red" is higher in the case of hit than in the case of loss, and the ratio of selection of "white" is relatively reduced.

  In addition, “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B” normally changes as shown in “fluctuation pattern 3” in FIG. 39 and then passes through the normal reach state, but the first reach effect ( This is a variation mode in the case where the second reach effect (real-shot image effect) occurs immediately after notifying the animation image effect), that is, it is omitted, and the end or the loss is notified. In the case of “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B” of the loss, “white” out of 256 is the ratio for which the pre-reading hold notice “white” “blue” “red” is selected 176, "blue" is 40, "red" is 40. In addition, in the case of “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B” of the hit, the ratio for which the pre-reading hold notice “white” “blue” “red” is selected is “white” among the entire 256 Is 106, "blue" is 70, and "red" is 80. Therefore, in the case of "the second reach effect A" or "the second reach effect B", "red" is selected more than in the case of the "first + second reach effect A" or "first + second reach effect B" The ratio is higher, and the selection ratio of "white" and "blue" is relatively low. Further, the selection ratio of "blue" and "red" is higher in the case of hit than in the case of loss, and the ratio of selection of "white" is relatively reduced.

  In addition, with “special reach”, in the case of medium-sized SP reach 7, as shown in FIG. 34, a reach mode (for example, a mode in which 7 symbol reach takes place) will be 16R certainty variation big hit. It is named in consideration of sex. In the case of the “special reach” of the loss in FIG. 38 (normal medium SP reach 7 in FIG. 35), the ratio in which the pre-reading hold notice “white” “blue” “red” is selected is “white out of 256”. Is “206”, “blue” is 0, and “red” is 50. Also, in the case of "special reach" per hit (normal medium SP reach 7 in FIG. 34), the ratio for which the pre-reading hold notice "white" "blue" "red" is selected is "white" out of 256 overall. 128, "blue" is 0, "red" is 128. Therefore, in the case of “special reach”, the ratio of “red” to be selected is higher than in the case of “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B”. Further, the selection rate of "red" is higher in the case of hit than in the case of loss, and the ratio of selection of "white" is relatively reduced.

(Characteristic of pre-reading effect lottery)
As can be understood from the description of FIG. 38, in the case of the present embodiment, as the reach effect (effect during reach) type, the first reach effect (for example, the effect by the animation image) and the hit expectation than the first reach effect There are two types of second reach effects (for example, effects by photographed images) with a high degree of degree. Moreover, after performing the first reach effect as a type of the symbol change pattern that handles the reach effect, the "notice of the first change pattern (the change pattern 1 in Fig. 39)" ends the symbol change display operation by notifying the hit result of the hit. After the first reach effect is performed, the second reach effect is performed, and after that, the second variation pattern (variation pattern 2 in FIG. 39) of notifying the hit result of the hit and ending the symbol variation display operation, and the first Perform a second reach effect without performing the reach effect, and then notify the result of the success or failure of the hit and finish the symbol change display operation with a total of three types of "third change pattern (the change pattern 3 in Fig. 39)" It contains.

  Then, in step S 731 (pre-reading effect selecting means) in the pre-reading effect lottery process of FIG. 21, a color (blue or red) other than a specific pre-reading notice effect (here normal color (white) in relation to the type of fluctuation pattern. The difference is given to the ratio of performing the pre-reading suspension notice) of the third change pattern (the change pattern 3 of FIG. 39) in which the second reach effect is performed without the first reach effect. The ratio of executing a specific preview advance notice effect is more than the ratio of executing a specific prefetch notice effect when the second change pattern (the change pattern 2 in FIG. 39) performing the first reach effect and the second reach effect. Is getting higher.

  If you look at the ratio at which “blue” or “red” pre-reading suspension notice is selected as the specific pre-reading notice effect on the pre-reading effect lottery table in FIG. Change is' 6 ', normal reach is' 12', 'first reach effect A' or 'first reach effect B' is' 26 ',' first + second reach effect A 'or' first + second reach effect B “70”, “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B” is “80”, and “special reach” is “50”. In the case of a hit, “first reach effect A” or “first reach effect B” is “40”, “first + second reach effect A” or “first + second reach effect B” is “90”, “90 The second reach effect A or the second reach effect B is '150', and the 'special reach' of the loss is '128'. Therefore, as a hot look-ahead effect, the percentage displayed when "blue" or "red" other than normal "white" is selected and displayed is "second reach effect A" or "second" regardless of whether it is lost or hit "2 reach production B" is the highest, and the selection ratio in the case of hitting is higher than in the case of a loss.

  As described above, in the case of “second reach effect A” or “second reach effect B”, prefetching is suspended, as compared to the case of “first + second reach effect A” or “first + second reach effect B” The variation pattern 2 (“1st + 2nd reach effect A” or “1st + 2nd reach effect B”) is selected because the selection rate of “blue” or “red” is increased as the notice. During the first reach production when the hot read advance notice effect ("blue" or "red" or "lightning continuous notice" of the read hold hold notice) occurs, many players will receive "This first reach effect It's a cold way of thinking that you'll get out and develop into the second reach effect, that is, the first reach effect itself has no meaning, and it's a waste of time to go through the first reach effect It is to reduce the situation.

  In the present embodiment, the result of setting the ratio of executing a specific prefetch advance notice effect at the time of fluctuation pattern 3 of FIG. 39 higher than the ratio of executing a specific prefetch advance notice effect at the time of fluctuation pattern 2 of FIG. Since the first reach effect is omitted and the occurrence ratio of the third variation pattern in which the second reach effect is executed suddenly increases when the look-ahead effect with a high degree of expectation occurs, the time required for the first reach effect is increased It is possible to eliminate waste as much as possible. That is, when a high-predictive-prediction notice effect with a high degree of expectation occurs, a high-order reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed as soon as possible, and it is possible to improve the interest in the symbol game.

  When the preread effect lottery process is ended, the process proceeds to step S719, where it is determined whether or not the preread advance notice is won in the preread effect lottery process. If the player has won (step S719: YES), the value of the current number of balls held (1 to 4 or 1 to 8) is set to the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" (step S720), and the process proceeds to step S721. . If the player has not won (step S719: NO), the process proceeds to step S721 without performing the counter setting process of step S720.

  By setting the value of the number of holding balls existing at the time of winning the pre-reading effect lottery as described above in the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" (step S720), the number of symbol variations corresponding to the value of the number of holding balls is Even if a new winning ball is generated, the lottery for pre-reading advance notice effect is prohibited for that (step S717: NO route). For example, in the case where the current number of balls held is three, the drawing of the advance notice effect is prohibited during the three symbol changes corresponding to the held ball number, whereby the occurrence of the advance notice effect is prevented. This relationship is the same as in the case where the value of the current holding ball number is set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys" in step S724 described later. The above-mentioned "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" can also be used as information on pre-reading advance notice winning. In other words, if "prefetch prohibition counter mode" is zero, it is determined that prefetching non-election is in progress (prefetching non-execution status), and if it is a non-zero value, prefetching pre-notification winning status (prediction preview execution state) Can.

  In step S721, a liquid crystal control command (liquid crystal side holding ball number information command) including operation holding ball number information is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit side. As a result, the number of icon images corresponding to the number of holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen. In addition, command transmission of this holding ball number information transmits about all of the holding ball number of special symbol 1 and the holding ball number of special symbol 2.

  Here, in addition to the liquid crystal side holding ball number information command, the effect information is confirmed, and liquid crystal control commands (liquid crystal control information including information on holding display mode (information for specifying holding display mode) as information on preview advance notice effect, for example Side look-ahead information commands are also sent. Therefore, when the advance notice lottery for whether or not to carry out the advance notice notice effect (the advance notice notice effect of the hold display change system) at the time of winning is selected, it is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit side of step S721. On the basis of the liquid crystal side look-ahead information command, the liquid crystal control unit side uses the hold display mode (hold icon) related to the hold storage that has won this time as a dedicated hold color (for example, blue, yellow, It is displayed on the liquid crystal screen in such a way as to be in a hold display mode (dedicated hold display) of green, red or rainbow color) or a special hold display mode using a special icon different from a normal one. Thus, for example, if the third holding storage that has won this time, the special holding display is performed until the third holding storage is provided to the symbol variation display game (symbol variation display operation). It can appear continuously. That is, in the process here, when the reserve addition command is received when the prefetch notice lottery is won, “dedicated reserve display (for example, blue, yellow, In the case where the green, red or rainbow hold display) is not won in the pre-reading notice lottery, effect control processing is performed to control the normal hold display (FIG. 5, FIG. 5). 6). In the present embodiment, it has been described that the liquid crystal side holding ball number information command and the liquid crystal side look-ahead information command are transmitted (a plurality of commands are transmitted), but the invention is not limited thereto. A liquid crystal control command including the ball number information and the information on the hold display may be transmitted.

  In addition, here, as part of the preview advance notice effect, for example, an effect (special hold effect) scenario for setting and controlling a sound effect (special sound effect) different from normal or a special light effect (special light effect) is set. Be done. Thus, for example, if the current pending storage is the third one, the advance notice is made to appear until the third pending storage is provided to the symbol variation display game (symbol variation display operation). It can be done. For example, at the time of holding storage (at the time of winning), a winning sound (special winning sound) different from normal is generated to notify that it is won in the advance notice lottery, or the holding memory is a symbol variation display game (symbol In the period until it is provided to the variable display operation (for example, when the hold display is a shift display or when a new hold storage occurs), special sound effects and special light effects are made to appear, and an icon image of the hold display Can be changed (pending icon image change presentation) or the like.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice lottery whether or not to carry out pre-reading notice effect (lightning effect) of the change start time change system is won, the symbol change display operation is executed when the pending memory is sequentially digested In the pre-read advance notice effect process (step S 874 in FIG. 27 described later) described later, a production scenario of lightning effect is set as the advance notice effect of the change start time change system, thereby setting the lightning effect by the lightning image (FIG. 5, FIG. 6) will be revealed.

  Next, it is checked whether the special information on hold special effect is included or not, that is, whether or not the above special hold on hold effect is being executed, and if the on hold special effect is not being executed (step S722: NO), normal hold A winning sound scenario is set (step S723). As a result, a new hold storage occurs, and when the hold special effect is not being executed at this time, a normal hold winning sound is generated instead of the special winning sound. Thereafter, the process of receiving the hold addition command is exited. On the other hand, when the effect information of the hold special effect is included (step S722: YES), the hold special effect is being executed, and in this case, it relates to the advance notice effect based on the scenario of the special hold effect. Since the sound effect is to be generated, nothing is done here, and the process of receiving the hold addition command is finished. In addition, since it is supposed that pre-reading pre-notice production for new holding is prohibited when pre-reading pre-notice production is under execution, if “pre-reading prohibition counter mode” is zero, on-hold special production is under execution If it is not determined that the condition is not zero, it may be determined that the on-hold special effect is being executed. In addition, when the preview advance notice effect execution period is underway (while the hold special effect is being executed), the above-mentioned normal hold winning sound is not generated, but the winning sound itself is not generated due to the hold storage occurrence, or It is possible to generate only a winning light effect (may be a normal winning light effect or a special light effect) at the time of holding occurrence without generating a winning sound by.

(When 14-2-2. The number of holding balls is not consistent)
If the number of holding balls, which is the instruction content of the holding addition command, changes due to an abnormality in the control system due to electrical noise, the advance notice is generated on the side of the effect control unit based on this, the player feels distrust There is a possibility that a situation may arise. Therefore, in order to prevent such an inconvenient situation, the number of symbol variation display games corresponding to the existing number of pending game is to prohibit the occurrence of the pre-reading effect for the new pending storage, and the number of pre-reading prohibitions at this time Are counted and managed by the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys".

  Specifically, if the number of holding balls designated by the holding addition command does not match the current number of sub-holding balls in the consistency determination process of step S715 (step S715: NO), the process proceeds to step S724, and the current The value of the number of holding balls is set to the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys" (step S724). As a result, the pre-reading effect lottery process is prohibited for the generation of new winning balls thereafter by the number of holding balls set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys" (step S716: NO route).

  In addition, when the number of holding balls specified in the holding addition command does not match the current number of sub-holding balls (step S715: NO), the pre-reading effect information being executed is cleared (step S725). For example, when the pending addition command is received, there are three pending balls that were already present, and the fourth pending ball where the pending addition command is newly generated is the third pending ball that already exists. If it is assumed that a pre-reading advance notice effect has been performed by the ball, the hold data of the third holding ball is the pre-reading effect information currently being executed. Therefore, in the process of step S 725, the pre-reading effect information concerning the third holding ball is cleared, and the pre-reading notice effect which has been performed based on the pre-reading effect information of the third holding ball until then is It will be lost. Therefore, with regard to the pre-reading advance notice effect of the image display change system (change start change system) which has already occurred, the three reserve balls are provided to the symbol variation display game in the order of old memory, so three reserve balls The first holding ball with the oldest memory among them is not generated from the time the symbol variation display game is provided. In addition, with regard to the pre-reading advance notice effect of the hold display change system (change system at winning) for the third hold ball that has already occurred, when the display position of the third hold ball is shifted by one. It will disappear.

  As described above, even if the continuous advance notice effect does not appear on the way, it is uncertain whether the advance notice effect (for example, lightning effect or sound effect) of the change start time change system is originally generated in the symbol change display game Since it is a preliminary presentation effect, no particular discomfort occurs. On the other hand, the pre-read notice effect (for example, the hold color change advance notice) of the hold display change system is the pre-read notice effect of the change system during winning, and is visually recognized from the occurrence of the operation hold ball. Therefore, if the high expected display color, for example, red, which has already appeared, returns to the normal color with a low degree of expectation midway through it, the player will feel uncomfortable. However, in addition to the very rare case, an event occurs in which the retention color changes to one with a low degree of expectation, and the degree of discomfort is incorrect because the consistency of the number of retention memories can not be obtained. It is considered to be within the allowable range as compared with the occurrence of a pending indication change notice (for example, an event in which a rainbow decision of hitting determination occurs).

  The information to the effect that the above-described pre-reading is prohibited is not transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit side in particular. It may be sent to the liquid crystal control unit side and may be used for applications such as displaying in a small manner that "prefetching is in progress" on the screen, but it is particularly necessary to inform the player that prefetching is prohibited. It is because it is scarce.

  When the processes of steps S724 to S725 are finished, the process of receiving the hold addition command is ended.

<16. Hold subtraction command reception process: FIG. 22>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process when the hold subtraction command is received. The hold subtraction command handled here is an effect control command transmitted in step S404 of the special symbol variation start process of FIG. In addition, although the "holding subtraction command" in the present embodiment includes the information on the number of operation holding balls and the special symbol type, the control command including the information on the number of operation holding balls and the information on the special symbol type In such a case, they are comprehensively determined to specify the number of holding balls of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2.

(16-1. Judgment of hold subtraction command correctness)
In FIG. 22, when receiving the hold subtraction command, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the content of the command and determines whether the hold subtraction command is normal (judging determination of the hold subtraction command) (Step S741). This refers to the pending subtraction command list (FIG. 30) stored in advance as reference data on the side of the effect control unit, and the pending subtraction command received matches one of the pending subtraction command types in the list. It does by judging whether or not.

  Specifically, the lower byte (EVENT) data of the hold subtraction command are collated with each other, and the EVENT data (prefetch variation pattern information) of the received hold subtraction command is displayed as the hold subtraction command list of FIG. It is determined whether it matches the stored one, that is, whether it matches one of the EVENT data "01H to 05H". Since the hold subtraction command having the EVENT data "05H" is not actually sent, it is determined whether the hold subtraction command sent is in the range of the EVENT data "01H to 05H". Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the EVENT data “01H to 04H” (the reserved ball number subtraction designation is in the range of 0 to 3 for the pending storage number) is determined.

  If the EVENT data of the received hold down command is not 01H to 05H (step S741: NO), it is judged that the command is abnormal, the subtraction process is not performed, and the hold addition command reception process is ended.

(16-2. Determination of consistency of the number of balls held)
If the EVENT data of the received hold down command is 01H to 05H (step S741: YES), the command is determined to be normal, and the effect control unit stores the number of held balls specified by the hold down command. At the same time (step S742), the effect control unit side executes a process of subtracting 1 on the number of sub-held balls (step S743). Then, the effect control unit side collates the number of sub-holding balls after the above-mentioned 1 subtraction which is currently stored and managed with the number of holding balls specified by the received holding subtraction command, and determines its consistency (whether it matches or not). It determines (step S744).

  As described above, the consistency determination of the suspension sphere number is required for the suspension subtraction command because of the same reason as the consistency determination (step S 715) of the suspension sphere number of the suspension addition command. That is, electrical noise etc. enters the control system, the data of the hold subtraction command changes, and the number of hold balls specified by the hold subtraction command may differ from the number of sub hold balls managed by the effect control unit side. , The correspondence relationship between the prefetch determination result managed by the main control unit and the prefetch notice effect performed by the effect control unit is broken, and the prefetch notice effect performed by the effect control unit is not It is possible to be appropriate.

  In the above-mentioned step S743, among those which are divided and managed in the number of holding balls of special symbol 1, the number of holding balls of special symbol 2, and the total number of holding balls (total number of holding balls) combining the both, Subtract 1 for the corresponding number of sub-held balls. For example, if the reserve subtraction command for the special symbol 1 is received, the reserve sphere number of the special symbol 1 and the total reserve sphere number are respectively decremented by 1 and the reserve subtraction command for the special symbol 2 is received. If it is the case, the number of balls held for special symbol 2 and the total number of balls held are decremented by one.

  Moreover, the consistency determination of the number of holding balls in the above step S744 first determines the consistency with respect to the total number of holding balls (total number of holding balls) obtained by combining the number of holding balls of special symbol 1 and special symbol 2 The consistency of the special symbol 1 is determined with respect to the number of balls reserved for the special symbol 1 and the consistency is determined with respect to the number of balls reserved for the special symbol 2 third.

  In this embodiment, the consistency determination is performed for the total number of reserved balls, the number of balls reserved for the special symbol 1 and the number of balls reserved for the special symbol 2; Consistency may be determined. For example, the consistency determination is performed only on the total number of holding balls, or the consistency determination is performed on two of the total number of holding balls and the number of holding balls of special symbol 1 or the total number of holding balls and the number of special balls of 2 holding balls Integrity determination can be performed for two of the numbers.

(16-2-1. When the number of holding balls is consistent)
If it is determined that the number of sub-holding balls after subtraction matches the number of holding balls specified by the holding-subtraction command as a result of the consistency determination of the number of holding balls above, it can be determined that both are consistent (step S745 : YES), pending information shift process (step S 748) for shifting pending storage information (pending display data) without performing the prefetching inhibition process (steps S 746 to S 747), that is, shifting of the pending display according to the operation pending sphere Execute processing (pending display shift processing).

  In the hold information shift process, the hold display data storage area (hold 2 display data storage area, hold 3 display data storage area, hold 4 display data storage area corresponding to the hold display data n storage area (n = 2, 3, 4) The pending data stored in the area is overwritten on the pending display data storage area respectively corresponding to 'n-1', and a vacant area is provided in the pending 4 display data storage area. Since the presentation scenario data for suspension display is not stored in the suspension display data storage area, which is a vacant area, in this case, the corresponding display location is displayed as the unlit state without the suspension display effect being performed (see FIG. 5). As a result, the CPU 241 refers to the suspension display effect scenario stored in the suspension display data storage area, and performs effect display in which the position of the existing suspension display portion is shifted by one toward the old storage position as a whole. At the start of the decorative symbol variation display game, a suspension display representing a state in which the operation suspension ball has been digested is displayed. The prefetch information storage area of the RAM 203 is also stored in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the hold n prefetch information storage area (n = 2, 3, 4) in the same manner as the shift processing of the suspension display data storage area described above. The pre-reading judgment result information is overwritten on the pre-reading information storage area respectively corresponding to 'n-1', a vacant area is provided in the holding 4 pre-reading information storage area, and the pre-reading judgment when the next holding addition command is received An area for storing result information is secured.

  In the hold information shift process, in addition to shifting the hold storage information corresponding to the number of held balls as described above, in the effect mode in which the pre-reading prohibition period is in effect, the number of times of symbol fluctuation is added 1 and the effect mode In addition to the process of incrementing the number of times by one, the process of subtracting one each of the contents of the "pre-reading prohibition counter sys" and the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" managing the number of times of pre-reading prohibition is performed.

  Here, the shift processing of the suspension information is performed after the consistency determination of the number of suspension balls if the processing of shifting the suspension information at the stage before the consistency determination of the number of suspension spheres is This is because there occurs a case where the shift processing of the pending information is performed despite the incoherence.

  After performing the hold information shift process (step S 748) as described above, the process of leaving the hold subtraction command (FIG. 22) is exited.

(16-2-2. If the number of balls held is not consistent)
If it is determined in step S745 that the number of holding balls specified by the holding subtraction command does not match the current number of sub-holding balls (step S745: NO), the process proceeds to step S746, and the value of the current number of holding balls Is set to the "prefetch prohibition counter sys" (step S746), and the pre-reading effect information being executed is cleared (step S747), and this hold down subtraction command reception process is exited.

  Therefore, if the number of pending balls specified in the pending subtraction command does not match the current number of sub-pending balls, the value of the current number of pending balls is set in the "prefetching counter sys" and only the number of pending balls is read ahead. The pre-read effect information that is prohibited and is currently being executed is also cleared, and the pre-read effect (image display change system (change start time change system) and hold display change system (prize change system at pre-reading notice effect) does not occur . For this reason, the inconvenience when the data of the hold subtraction command changes due to the abnormality of the control system due to the electrical noise or the like is eliminated. This relationship is the same as in the case where consistency is not obtained for the number of holding balls specified in the holding addition command (steps S724 to S725). In addition, the information to the effect that pre-reading was prohibited is not transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit side in particular. Although it may be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit that the pre-reading is prohibited, the necessity is considered to be scarce.

(17. Receiving process of end command: FIG. 23 to FIG. 25)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process when the hit end command is received. The hit end command includes a big hit end command and a small hit end command. The big hit end command is a big hit end process (step S 509) during the special electric role management process of FIG. 16, and the small hit end command is an effect control command transmitted in the small hit process (step S 504) of the same process. is there.

  In FIG. 23, when the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) receives a hit end command, it first analyzes the contents of the command (step S801), and the current hit information as the contents and the game state information at the time of winning And the effect mode to be shifted to after the hit game is set (step S802: finish processing mode setting process per hit). The details of the hit end effect mode setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25.

(17-1. Per win end effect mode setting process: FIG. 24 to FIG. 25)
Next, the hit / end effect mode setting process (step S802) will be described. In FIG. 24 (1), when the big hit end command corresponding to the 2R short open latency probability big hit in the normal state is received, FIG. 24 (2) shows the big hit finish command corresponding to 2R short open latency win in the CZ. 25 is a flow chart showing the details of the winning end effect mode setting process when the small hit end command corresponding to the small hit in the normal state or in CZ is received.

(17-1-1. At the time of 2R short opening latent probability big hit in the normal state: Figure 24 (1))
First, with reference to FIG. 24 (1), the case where the 2R short open latent probability jackpot is won in the normal state will be described. In FIG. 24 (1), if the content of the big hit end command analyzed in step S801 in the normal state is that the 2R short open latent probability big hit is won in FIG. 24 (1), after the big hit game The effect mode of is set to the CZ effect mode (step S821), and the CZ continuation number is set to four times as an initial value (step S822). The CZ continuation number is stored in a predetermined area (CZ continuation number management area) of the RAM 243 that manages the CZ continuation number. As a result, when a 2R short opening latency certainty jackpot is won in the normal state (render mode is the normal effect mode), the gaming state shifts from the normal state to CZ (here, "CZ (latency): 4 times") The effect mode is shifted to the CZ effect mode (see the column of "2R short opening latency" in "normal state" in FIG. 4).

(When the 2R short opening latent probability big hit in 17-1-2. CZ is won: Figure 24 (2))
Next, with reference to FIG. 24 (2), the case where the 2R short open latent probability jackpot is won in CZ will be described. In FIG. 24 (2), the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first determines whether the content of the big hit end command analyzed in step S831 is won by the 2R short open latency probability big hit in CZ (normal), CZ In (latency confirmation), it is determined whether or not the 2R short open latency confirmation jackpot has been won (step S 831).

  In CZ (latency confirmation), if the 2R short opening latency confirmation big hit is won (step S831: = CZ (latency confirmation)), the effect mode after the big hit game is set as the latency effect mode (step S832), CZ The number of continuations is cleared (step S833). As a result, when a 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won during CZ (latency confirmation) (rendering mode is CZ rendering mode), the gaming state is shifted from the CZ to the latent state, and the rendering mode is latent from the CZ rendering mode It will be upgraded to the definite production mode (see the "2R short open latency" column of "CZ (latency)" in FIG. 4).

  On the other hand, if a 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won in CZ (normal) (step S 831: = CZ (normal)), the effect mode after the big hit game is set to CZ effect mode (step S 834), CZ continuation The number of times is reset to four times (step S 835). As a result, the CZ effect mode will be continued again. As a result, when a 2R short opening latent probability big win is won during CZ (normal) (rendering mode is CZ rendering mode), the gaming state is shifted to CZ (latency: 4 times), and the staging mode is CZ continued (See the “2R short open latency” column of “CZ (normal)” in FIG. 4). If the internal gaming state is taken into consideration, the substantial gaming state is shifted from "CZ (normal)" to "CZ (latency confirmation)", but the effect mode is the same "CZ effect mode".

(17-1-3. At the time of small hit in the normal state, CZ: Figure 25)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the case where a small hit is won in the normal state or CZ will be described. In FIG. 25, when the content analyzed in step S 801 in the normal state or CZ is won by any of small hits A to C in FIG. 25, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) after the small hits game The effect mode is set to the CZ effect mode (step S851), and the CZ continuation number corresponding to the small hitting type (small hitting A to C) is set as the CZ continuation number (step S852). As a result, when a small hit A to C is won in the normal state (render mode is the normal effect mode), the gaming state is from the normal state to CZ (here, "CZ (normal): once to three times") And the rendering mode is shifted from the normal rendering mode to the CZ rendering mode. When CZ (normal) (in the production mode is CZ production mode) and any of small hits A to C are won, the gaming state is CZ (here, "CZ (normal): once to 3 times") The effect mode is shifted, whereby the CZ is continued (see the "small hit A" to "small hit C" columns of "normal state" and "CZ (normal)" in FIG. 4).

  Here, in the present embodiment, CZ is to be continued even when a small hit is won in “CZ (normal)” even if a 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won. . Thus, for example, a case where "CZ (normal) → small hit C won → CZ (three times: normal)" as a transition state of the gaming state, and "CZ (normal) → 2R short opening latent probability big hit win → CZ As a result, the same CZ effect mode is continued in the case of (4 times: latent), the jackpot probability state is concealed, and the player is made unclear about the transition to the latent state. it can. In other words, if you win the 2R short open latent probability big win during CZ, you can make the transition to the latent state unclear during the CZ period rather than making sure to shift to the latent effect production mode, so an expectation of the latent state I can get a feeling. On the other hand, if you win the 2R short open latent probability big hit during CZ (latency), you will immediately shift from the CZ production mode to the latency production mode as a bonus, and be notified that the latent state is definite I have to. When the player wins a 2R short open latent probability jackpot during "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latent confirmation)", the game may be shifted to the latent effect mode.

(18. Reception process of fluctuation pattern specification command: Fig. 26)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing in the case of receiving a variation pattern specification command. This variation pattern specification command is a rendering control command transmitted in step S412 of the special symbol variation pattern creation process of FIG.

  In FIG. 26, when receiving the variation pattern designation command, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the content of the command (step S861), acquires the variation pattern information of the special symbol which is the content, and the RAM 243 Are stored in a predetermined area (step S862). The rendering scenario in the symbol variation display game is not determined yet at this time, and is determined when the decorative symbol designation command sent subsequent to the variation pattern designation command is received. That is, based on the variation pattern information stored here and the information (special symbol judgment data information) included in the decoration symbol designation command, the rendering scenario in the symbol fluctuation display game (decorative symbol fluctuation display game) is determined It has become. In the present embodiment, the rendering scenario in the symbol variation display game is determined based on the information included in the variation pattern designation command and the decoration symbol designation command, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and at least the variation pattern designation It can be determined based on the information contained in the command. Since the fluctuation pattern designation command includes the hit information and the fluctuation pattern information, when the hit type itself is not required, the effect scenario in the symbol fluctuation display game is constructed based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. It can also be done.

(19. Reception process of decoration symbol specification command: FIG. 27)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a received command analysis process in the case of receiving a decorative symbol designation command. This decoration symbol specification command is a rendering control command transmitted in step S415 of the special symbol variation start process of FIG. Here, based on the variation pattern information obtained in the variation pattern designation command reception process of FIG. 26 and the information obtained by the decoration symbol designation command, effects (various notice effects) in the symbol variation display game, a decoration symbol The display mode (temporary stop symbol of pseudo group, reach symbol, stop decoration symbol, etc.) is determined, and a rendering scenario according to the current variable display game is configured. In the present embodiment, when executing the symbol variation display game, the main control unit 20 transmits the hold subtraction command, the variation pattern designation command, and the decoration symbol designation command to the effect control unit 24 in this order (see FIG. In the special symbol variation start process (refer to steps S404, S412 and S415), the effect control unit 24 side assumes that the symbol variation display game start condition is satisfied when the final decorative symbol designation command is received, the symbol variation display game As the start processing of the reception processing of the decoration symbol designation command of FIG. 27 is performed.

  In FIG. 27, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first analyzes the content of the decorative symbol designation command, and acquires the content (step S871).

  Next, a decorative symbol stop symbol lottery process is performed (step S872). In this decorative symbol stop symbol lottery process, based on the variation pattern information obtained in the processing of step S732 and the win type information included in the decorative symbol designation command, the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol (decoration (decoration) A combination of symbol stop symbols is determined by lottery. For example, when the content of the variation pattern is a hit variation pattern of reach production designation and the win type information is 16R length open probability variation big hit, in order to decide the stop display mode of the decoration design related to the 16R length open probability variation big hit, First, the left symbol is determined by lottery, and then the left symbol and the reach symbol can be formed as the right symbol (decision of reach symbol), and based on the determined left symbol and right symbol, The middle symbol is determined so that the decorative symbol row (big hit symbol) associated with the 16R long open probability variation big hit is finally stopped. Thereby, the combination of the decorative symbols when the present decorative symbol variation display game is completed is determined. The determined decorative symbol data is stored and used in the decorative symbol data storage area of the RAM 243.

  Next, pre-reading advance notice effect processing is performed (step S874). Here, an effect process is performed to make the advance notice effect of “the change start time change system” appearing during the symbol change display game of this time. Here, if it is elected to the advance notice effect of "the change start at the time of change start" in the advance effect lottery process of step S718 (FIG. 20), the effect for lightning effect by the display of the dedicated advance notice image (lightning bolt imitating lightning). Data is created and stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. As a result, a lightning effect is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 by the lightning image display (see FIG. 6 (2)).

  Specifically, in the prefetch advance notice effect processing, the counter value of the prefetch prohibition counter mode is confirmed, and when the value is not zero, the effect information related to the notice effect of the change start time change system set in the process of step S732 is confirmed Production control to make it appear as a pre-read advance effect, either lightning production (strong lightning production (high expectation of winning), middle lightning production (high in winning expectation), or weak lightning production (low expectation of winning) This "prediction notice effect of" the change start time change system "is executed until the counter of" prediction prohibition counter mode "reaches 0. In the present embodiment, S748 of FIG. In the on-hold information shift process, the value of "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" is decremented by 1 in advance, for example, three on advance notice lottery winnings are held. If the process is in step S874, the read-ahead prohibition counter mode has a counter value of 2. Therefore, in the first and second pending symbol change display games, the lightning bolt is selected. Since the third symbol variation display game on hold is a symbol variation display game related to suspension of advance notice effect effect, the advance notice effect is produced at the start of the change. Of course, the pre-reading effect may be revealed in the symbol variation display game pertaining to the pre-reading notice effect object pending, and in this case, the pre-reading effect is performed after the pre-reading advance effect processing has been completed. It may be configured to perform a process of subtracting 1 from the prohibition counter mode.

  Next, rendering processing according to the rendering mode is performed (step S875: rendering mode branch processing). In the effect mode branch process of step S875, an effect scenario setting process (steps S876 to S880) corresponding to the current effect mode is called and executed. In these rendering scenario setting processes, rendering patterns (part renderings) under each rendering mode are determined. Then, based on the determined effect pattern, an effect scenario that appears in the current symbol variation display game is configured, and data of the effect scenario is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. The details of the "CZ effect mode effect scenario setting process" in step S877 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the effect scenario setting process corresponding to the above-mentioned effect mode is completed, various setting processes required to start the decorative symbol variation display game are performed (step S881).

  When the process of step S881 is completed, the decorative symbol specification command reception process is ended, and thereafter, the decorative symbol variation display game in accordance with the rendering scenario is started.

(19-1. CZ effect mode effect scenario setting process: FIG. 28)
Next, the above-mentioned CZ effect mode effect scenario setting process (step S906) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the details of the CZ effect mode effect scenario setting process of FIG.

  In FIG. 28, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) determines the fluctuation pattern type based on the fluctuation pattern information obtained in the process of step S732 (step S901: fluctuation pattern type branch processing). In the case of the hit variation pattern (step S901: hit variation), the win pattern information (big hit type or small hit) included in the change pattern information obtained in the process of step S732 and the decorative symbol designation command obtained in the process of step S871. Based on the type), the rendering scenario in the case of the hit variation pattern in CZ is determined, and the data of the rendering scenario is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243.

(About CZ loss of change production processing (steps S905 to S907))
In the case of the lost fluctuation pattern (step S901: lost fluctuation), the CZ continuation number is decremented by 1 (step S902), and in accordance with the remaining continuation number of the CZ continuation number (hereinafter referred to as "CZ remaining number"), step S905. The effect processing of ~ S907 is performed (step S903: CZ remaining number of times branch processing). In the present embodiment, when the effect in the CZ effect mode is determined, the effect corresponding to the CZ remaining number is determined. The details will be described below.

  Specifically, in the CZ, when a loss is continuously won, the selection status of the effects (a specific gaming state effect selection status) such as the following (α) to (γ) according to the number of remaining CZ. Occurs.

  (Α) A first selection situation in which CZ is continued for the next symbol variation display game after the symbol variation display game (symbol variation display operation) this time. In this case, the CZ remaining number is at least one.

  (Β) A second selection situation in which CZ ends in the symbol variation display game of this time, and is shifted from the next symbol variation display game to the normal state (first gaming state). In this case, the internal gaming state according to the symbol variation display game of this time is “normal gaming state (without low probability power support)”, and the CZ remaining number is “0 times”.

  (Γ) A third selection situation in which CZ ends in the symbol variation display game of this time, and the symbol variation display game of the next time is shifted to the latent state (second gaming state). In this case, the internal gaming state according to the symbol variation display game of this time is “latency state (without high probability power support)”, and the CZ remaining number is “0 times”.

  In consideration of the occurrence of the first to third selection situations, in the present embodiment, the rendering process (steps S905 to S907: first to third choice situation presentation processes during CZ) corresponding to the CZ remaining frequency is performed. The effect is made to appear according to the first to third selection situations. For example, if it is a first selection situation in which CZ continues, it causes "a presentation mode (rendering scenario) dedicated to CZ continuation" to appear, and if it is a second selection situation or a third selection situation in which CZ ends. It is possible to make "a presentation mode dedicated to the end of CZ" appear.

  Particularly in the second selection situation and the third selection situation, the next game is shifted to a different gaming state. Therefore, for example, in the case of the second selection situation, since the next symbol variation display game is shifted to the normal state, it is assumed that the transition to the normal condition is made as an effect according to the symbol variation display game this time. In the case where the effect to be notified (normal transition effect) is made to appear, or in the case of the above-mentioned third selection situation, the next symbol variation display game is shifted to the latent state, so the presentation according to the symbol variation display game this time As a result, it is possible to make an effect (indicative transition effect) notifying the transition to the latent condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the lost variation pattern selected during CZ is the same regardless of the operation pending ball, whereby the rendering time of the symbol variation display game in CZ is the same. Therefore, it becomes easy to set the effect developed during CZ as a 'story-like' effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of losing prize winning during CZ, only the normal variation pattern (loss variation for CZ) is selected, and the reach variation pattern is not selected (see “CZ (01H)” in FIG. 35). See column). On the other hand, in the case of a hit (but excluding 2R short open latent probability big hit and small hit), "CZ variation for CZ" is selected (see "CZ (01H)" column in FIG. 34), and this "CZ variation for CZ variation "Is defined as a reach change pattern. That is, when reach effect (reach state) occurs in the CZ effect mode, the big hit winning decision is informed.

(About the CZ in-turn variation production process (step S904))
In addition, if you win a 2R short opening latent probability big hit during "CZ (normal)", or if you win a small hit during "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latency)", the next symbol fluctuation display Since CZ is continued in the game (see the columns of "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latency)" in FIG. 4), the selection status in the case of winning (hereinafter referred to as "CZ will be continued by winning". The situation is referred to as “the fourth choice situation”) is placed under the same situation as the first choice situation according to the case of a loss. Focusing on this point, in the case of the fourth selection situation in the CZ in-turn variation production process in step S904, the same “CZ continuation-only effect mode” as the first selection situation is produced as an effect. It is preferable to In this case, in order to produce the same effect as the "CZ continuation-only effect mode" based on the CZ loss change, the hit change pattern under the fourth selection situation ("2 R latent in CZ, small hit 1") Alternatively, it can be configured such that the same change time is selected in the case of receiving "2R in CZ latent probability / small hit 2" and "lost change in CZ".

  Specifically, the "variation time determination table" referred to in the special symbol variation pattern creation process on the main control unit 20 side (step S412 in FIG. 12) is referred to as "2R latent in CZ in CZ (01)" The same variation time is selected as “small hit 1” or “2R latent in CZ / small hit 2” and “loss variation for CZ”. Also, whether or not it is the fourth selection situation, when receiving "2R in CZ latent probability / small hit 1" or "2R latent in CZ latent probability / small hit 2", determine the current internal gaming state, It is possible to identify whether or not it is the fourth selection situation by judging whether it is a 2R short opening latent probability big hit or a small hit according to the winning type information included in the decorative symbol designating command. In this way, when the 2R short opening latent probability big hit or small hit is won under the above-mentioned fourth selection situation, the above-mentioned "CZ continuation-only effect mode" is selected, and the win is not notified on the effect, It can be dressed as if CZ is continuing. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to be aware of the end time of CZ, and to give tension and expectation of the latent state during the CZ period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection rate differs depending on whether the 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won or the small hit is selected, “2R in CZ latent probability / small hit 1” or “2R latent probability in CZ small hit” 2 "is selected. Referring to the hit variation pattern allocation table in FIG. 34, when 2R short open latent probability big win is won, “2R latent in CZ, small hit 2” in “2R latent in CZ with small hit 1” The selection rate is higher, and the selection rate is reversed when the player wins a small hit (see the "CZ (01H)" column in FIG. 34). By using this, it is possible to make different presentation modes appear in “2R latent probability in CZ / small hit 1” and “2R latent in CZ / small hit 2”. For example, the probability of occurrence of a specific effect (for example, for a specific character effect) in the case of the above-mentioned fourth selection situation “2R latent probability in CZ / small hit 1” and “2R latent probability in CZ / small hit 2”. If the occurrence probability is made different, it is possible to give the player an estimation factor as to whether or not the state is a high probability state, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if a 2R short open latency certainty jackpot is won during “CZ (latency confirmation)”, the gaming state of the next symbol variation display game is shifted to the latent state (“CZ (FIG. 4“ See below))). Therefore, if the 2R short open latent certainty jackpot is won during CZ and it is shifted to the latent state (hereinafter, the situation where it is shifted from the CZ to the latent state is referred to as the “fifth selection situation”), It is placed under the same condition as the third selection condition according to the case of loss. Focusing on this point, in the CZ hitting variation production process of step S904, if it is this fifth selection situation, the same "latency state transition presentation" as the third selection situation is made to appear as the presentation It may be configured as follows.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment described above, an embodiment has been described in which the effect control unit 24 manages the number of times of CZ continuation and determines the effect according to the number of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit may manage the number of CZ continuation times. The second embodiment will be described below.

(About lost variation pattern selection processing)
During CZ, the same selection situation (variation pattern selection situation under specific gaming conditions) as the first to third selection situations occurs according to the remaining number of CZ as the selection situation when selecting the lost variation pattern. .

  Therefore, when the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) selects a variation pattern in CZ, it can be configured to select the variation pattern based on each of the selection situations in consideration of the first to third selection situations. . Specifically, the main control unit 20 selects a variation pattern according to the management means (specific gaming state continuation number management means) for managing the CZ continuation number and the remaining number of CZ continuation numbers (CZ remaining number). And selection means for selecting (specific game state variation pattern selection means) can be provided. And by the above selection means, in the case of the above-mentioned first selection situation (the next symbol variation display game is also CZ continuation), the "first CZ loss variation pattern" is selected as the second selection situation (next symbol variation In the case of transition to the normal state from the display game), the second variation pattern for losing CZ for CZ is selected, and in the case of the third selection situation (transition to the latent state from the next symbol variation display game), the third Configuration for CZ for "CZ" can be selected. In this case, it is possible to create a variation pattern designation command including information on which one of the first to third selection states it is, and transmit this to the effect control unit 24. In addition, the above-mentioned management means can take on the special symbol fluctuation frequency counter its function, and the above-mentioned selection means can bear the function on the special symbol fluctuation pattern creation process (step S411 in FIG. 12).

  FIG. 36 shows a lost fluctuation pattern distribution table according to the second embodiment. Note that FIG. 36 shows a loss variation pattern distribution table focusing on CZ, and the other gaming states are the same as in the first embodiment, so are omitted to avoid redundant descriptions.

  In the illustrated loss variation pattern allocation table A, a variation pattern corresponding to the first to third selection situations, that is, the CZ remaining frequency is selected. Specifically, in the case where the first selection status of CZ continuation specification (CZ remaining number ≠ 0 (CZ remaining 1 to 3)), the “CZ loss change 1” is the second transition specification of the normal transfer specification. If the selection status (CZ remaining 0: normal transition) is “CZ loss change 2”, and if the latent transition specification is the third selection status (CZ remaining 0: latent transition), “CZ Loss change 3 "is selected.

  When referring to the loss variation pattern allocation table A, the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) first checks the special symbol variation frequency counter and determines the CZ remaining frequency when CZ is in progress. However, in the case of this embodiment, the subtraction processing of the special symbol variation frequency counter is performed during the processing of the special symbol confirmation time in the later stage (step S488 in FIG. 15B). The number of times is actually "if CZ remaining number ≠ 0 (CZ remaining 1 to 3)", the CZ continuation number 2 to 4 before the above subtraction process, "CZ remaining number 0 (CZ remaining 0)" The case is the case of one CZ continuation number before the same process.

  Next, with reference to the fluctuation pattern distribution table A, a target fluctuation pattern is selected. Here, when the remaining number of CZs becomes ≠ 0 in the symbol variation display game of this time, “CZ loss variation 1” of CZ continuation designation is selected. However, if the remaining number of CZ = 0 in the symbol variation display game this time, the gaming state determination number (YJ) is acquired to determine the current internal gaming state, and the current internal gaming state is the normal gaming state ( Normal state: If it is gaming state determination number (YJ = 00H), select "CZ for change variation 2" of normal transition specification, and the current internal gaming state is the latent state (gaming state determination number (YJ) In the case of = 01 H), "CZ loss variation 3" of the latent shift specification is selected. Then, the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. The variation pattern specification command created according to the present embodiment includes information corresponding to each of the first to third selection situations, that is, which one of the first to third selection situations is. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that can specify which of the first to third selection statuses it is.

  In addition, as a modification of the present embodiment, in consideration of the internal gaming state of CZ, a variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode) capable of discriminating between "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latency)" is provided. A fluctuation pattern distribution table (a fluctuation pattern distribution table B shown in FIG. 36) corresponding to the above may be provided. In this configuration, a variation pattern assignment distribution number (05H) corresponding to CZ (latency) is newly provided, and a variation pattern according to the remaining number of CZ is selected based on the variation pattern assignment table B shown in FIG. It is a structure.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by selecting the fluctuation patterns according to the first to third situations, in the case of the “CZ loss variation 1” on the side of the presentation control unit 24, “CZ continuation only In the case of the "CZ loss variation 2" or the "CZ loss variation 3", it is possible to select the "CZ ending variation dedicated to". In addition, since a variation pattern different in the case of the second situation and the case of the third situation, “CZ loss variation 2” or “CZ loss variation 3” is selected, the effect control unit 24 ends “CZ end” When the dedicated effect mode is selected, the normal transition effect or the latency transition effect can be made to appear depending on the CZ end situation. When determining the fluctuation time of the CZ loss fluctuations 1 to 3, the same fluctuation time may be used, or different fluctuation times may be used. Further, since the CZ loss fluctuations 2 and 3 designate not the CZ continuation but the CZ end, at least the fluctuation time of these fluctuation patterns is made equal, and is different from the fluctuation time of the CZ loss fluctuation 1 It is good also as fluctuation time.

(About the hit variation pattern selection process)
As already explained above, if you win a 2R short open latent probability jackpot during "CZ (normal)" or if you win a small hit during "CZ (normal)" and "CZ (latency)" Since the next symbol variation display game also continues CZ, the selection situation in the case of winning (the fourth selection situation) is placed under the same situation as the first selection situation in the case of a loss . Focusing on this point, when selecting the hit variation pattern, it is possible to select the hit variation pattern according to “CZ (normal)” and “CZ (latency)” in consideration of the internal gaming state in CZ You may configure. However, it is preferable to configure so that the same fluctuation time is selected (the same fluctuation time determination table is referred to) for the hit fluctuation pattern and the “CZ loss fluctuation”. When the effect control unit 24 receives the variation pattern specification command of the hit variation pattern, it identifies whether it is a win during "CZ (normal)" or a win during "CZ (latency)". Also, according to the selection type information included in the decorative symbol specification command to identify whether it is a 2R short opening latent probability big hit winning or small hitting winning, and the fourth regarding the 2R short opening latent probability big hitting or small hitting winning It is possible to determine whether it is a selection situation or the above-mentioned fifth selection situation. Then, if the "CZ continuation dedicated directing mode" is selected in the same way as in the above-described first embodiment, the effect at this time is the case where the 2R short opening latent probability big hit is won or the small hit is won. Also, since the winning is not notified on presentation, it can be worn as if CZ is continued, and the same effect as the first embodiment can be exhibited.

  Also, when the effect control unit 24 receives a hit variation pattern corresponding to “CZ (latency confirmation)”, it determines whether it is the fourth selection situation or the fifth selection situation, and the fifth selection In the case of a situation, it can be configured to cause the same “latency state transition effect” as the third selection situation described above to appear.

  The functions and effects of the present invention will be described as follows from the viewpoint of control burden in the first and second embodiments described above. In the first embodiment, the main control unit 20 side does not manage the number of CZ continuation times when the variation pattern is selected, and the effect control unit 24 side manages the number of CZ continuation times when the effect during CZ is selected, It is a form that makes the effect based on the number of continuations appear. As a result, it is possible to reduce the control processing load related to the variation pattern selection on the main control unit 20 side. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the main control unit 20 manages the number of continuations of CZ when selecting the fluctuation pattern, selects the fluctuation pattern based on the number of continuations, and the production control unit 24 selects the CZ. It does not manage the number of times of CZ continuation at the time of selecting the effect in medium, and it has a form in which the effect based on the fluctuation pattern is produced. Thereby, the burden of the effect control processing on the effect control unit 24 side can be reduced. In particular, in recent years, the types of fluctuation patterns have also increased in order to achieve various effects, and situations may arise in which the amount of programs related to this has to be vigorously increased. However, in the case of gaming machines such as those installed in pachinko parlors, specifically, for gaming machines intended for No. 7 sales under the Act on the Regulation of Sex Sales and Regulations of Business Conduct, etc. And because the program capacity of the ROM mounted on the main board (in the present embodiment, the main control unit 20 corresponds) controlling the entire game operation is limited by the rules concerning the inspection of the model and the like The third standard related to the structure of the gaming machine to prevent unauthorized modification and other changes (Article 6 relations), from the viewpoint of reduction of program capacity, pertaining to the variation pattern selection on the main control unit 20 side It is preferable to set it as 1st Embodiment which can reduce a control burden. However, which control unit the load is reduced can be appropriately selected according to the design of the gaming machine.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described. This is configured to prohibit the occurrence of pre-reading advance notice in the chance zone (CZ).

  In the above first and second embodiments, a specific gaming state (CZ) is provided across a plurality of symbol variation display games (1 to 4 times), and under the CZ effect mode, a previewing notice effect (continuous Special effects (showing the expectation of the latent state) to appear as if it were made to appear like a preview effect). It is not prohibited that the pre-reading effect is performed in this CZ effect mode. For this reason, a pending memory based on a new winning is generated under the CZ effect mode, and if prefetch advance notice effect is generated based on this, there is a possibility that contradiction or discomfort may be caused between the effects in the CZ effect mode. There is.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, with regard to the pending storage newly generated under the CZ effect mode, that is, the execution of the pre-reading effect lottery only for the number of changes (1 to 4 times in this example) set as the period of the CZ effect mode. Is prohibited so that contradiction or discomfort does not occur between the rendering performed in the CZ rendering mode and the advance rendering rendering notice.

  Specifically, for example, after the confirmation that the values of the "read ahead prohibition counter sys" and the "read ahead prohibition counter mode" are zero (the prefetch is not in progress) is obtained in steps S716 and S717 of FIG. A process of determining whether or not switching to the effect mode has occurred (effect mode switching determination process) is provided. Whether the switch to the CZ effect mode has occurred is received a big hit end command or a small hit end command (a command sent in the big hit end process (step S 509) or the small hit process (step S 504) of FIG. 16). It can be grasped by doing. These commands include current hit information and gaming state information at the time of winning, and the effect mode to be shifted after the hit game is set based on the contents, so CZ can be selected based on the command. It is possible to grasp whether or not the switching to the rendering mode has occurred, and to manage the number of continuations (see FIGS. 23 to 25). Then, if the CZ effect mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S718 to execute the prefetch effect lottery process, but in the CZ effect mode, the process skips the advance effect effect lottery process of step S718 and the determination process of step S719, It can be configured to shift to the setting process of “pre-reading prohibition counter mode” in step S720.

  Alternatively, the effect mode switching determination process is provided after step S 719 of FIG. 20 (judging process of the pre-reading effect lottery result), and if the CZ effect mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S 720 to set the “prereading prohibition counter mode”. Although the process is executed, when the CZ effect mode is in progress, the process can be configured to shift to step S721, bypassing the process of setting the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" in step S720.

  In any case, the numerical value set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" is the same value as the number of fluctuations set as the CZ effect mode period (1 to 4 times in this example), but always 4 fixed values. You may set it. In this case, a deviation may occur between the number of fluctuations (1 to 4) set as the CZ effect mode period and the numerical value (4 times) set to the "prefetch prohibition counter mode", but the deviation width There is no problem because, at most, it is only prohibited to look forward to three symbol variations after the period of the CZ effect mode has elapsed.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. This is configured to prohibit the occurrence of the advance notice for the predetermined remaining number of symbol variations during the specific gaming state. Here, as a specific gaming state, the "time saving state" or the "probable variation state" which is the gaming state in the special symbol time short function operating state (special symbol time short state) will be described as a representative example.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the number of symbol variations (50 times of time reduction) in the time reduction effect mode in the "special symbol time short state" is set by the special symbol time short number counter, and the special symbol time short number counter When the value becomes zero, the special symbol time saving state ends. In the fourth embodiment, as a premise, when the special symbol time reduction state (time reduction number of 50 times) reaches a predetermined number of times before the completion of the special symbol time reduction state, the remaining number of symbol variations including the predetermined number of times Switch to a specific effect mode that sets “the last chance” (for example, 4 times of the maximum number of pending storages, which is the upper limit that can be saved), and during this “last chance”, a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected , Configured to continue the player's tension.

  However, when the advance notice effect is generated during the specific effect mode as the “last chance”, contradiction or a sense of incongruity may be caused between the effect of the specific effect mode and the advance notice effect. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, when the effect mode is switched to the specific effect mode (last chance), the hold memory newly generated under the specific effect mode (last chance) is, that is, the specific With regard to the remaining fluctuation number (four times in this example) set as the effect mode period (last chance zone), the occurrence of the advance notice effect is prohibited, and the effect performed under the specific effect mode and the advance effect notice Make sure that there is no contradiction or discomfort during the

  Specifically, for example, after the confirmation that the values of the "read ahead prohibition counter sys" and the "read ahead prohibition counter mode" are zero (the prefetch is not in progress) is obtained in steps S716 and S717 of FIG. A process (a production mode switching determination process) is performed to determine whether a switch to the production mode (last chance) has occurred. Whether or not the switching to the specific effect mode (last chance) has occurred can be determined by monitoring the “remaining time shorting command” transmitted in the remaining time shorting command transmission process (step S408). Then, if the specific effect mode (last chance) is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S718 to execute the prefetch effect lottery process, but in the specific effect mode (last chance), the predictive effect lottery process of step S718 and The determination process of step S719 is bypassed, and the process proceeds to the setting process of the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" of step S720.

  Alternatively, the effect mode switching determination process is provided after step S 719 of FIG. 20 (judgment process of the pre-reading effect lottery result), and when not being in a specific effect mode (last chance), the process proceeds to step S 720 and “pre-reading prohibition counter mode Setting processing is executed, but in the case of being in a specific effect mode (last chance), the setting processing of “pre-reading prohibition counter mode” in step S720 is bypassed, and the processing is shifted to step S721. it can.

  In any case, the numerical value set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" is the same value as the number of changes set as the period of the specific effect mode (last chance) (four times in this example), but the specific effect mode A fixed value (for example, 5 to 6 times) slightly exceeding the number of changes set as the period of (last chance) may be set.

  By setting the above value to "prefetch prohibition counter mode" (step S720), for example, from the time of entering the remaining number of times of symbol variation 4 times out of 50 times of time reduction until the end of the section concerned Lottery or occurrence is prohibited. In other words, if the remaining number of symbol variations that the 50 time-savings have ended is four, the variation pattern of a relatively long variation time is selected so that the player's tension continues in the remaining four segments. Configured to If the last look of the last 4 times of the highly tense, thick and luscious rendition is further generated, the player will be distrusted with the disapproval of the rendition when the symbol game result is not won. become. However, since the lottery or the occurrence of the advance notice effect is prohibited during the last four times under such a tense situation, giving the above distrust can be avoided.

Fifth Embodiment
A fifth embodiment will now be described. Since this is based on a so-called ST machine, this configuration will be described first.

  In the ST machine, as a bonus game state after the big hit game ends, it shifts to the “probable change state” (special symbol probability change function, special symbol time short function, normal symbol probability change function, normal symbol time short function and open extension function activate game state) Be done. This definite change state is a so-called "count reduction certain change state (ST)", and the game state of the main control unit 20 is returned to the normal play state when the number of times of fluctuation of the symbol reaches the upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times in total).

  As an additional configuration in this ST machine, when reaching a predetermined number of times before the ST state (100 times of ST) ends, the remaining number of symbol variations (for example, 5) including the predetermined number of times is The game mode is switched to a specific rendering mode as "chance", and during this "last chance", a relatively long fluctuation pattern of fluctuation time is selected so that the player's tension continues. That is, the variation time of the special symbol in the effect mode (last chance zone) in the positive change state (positive change B state) from 96 to 100 rotations rather than the effect mode in the positive change state (positive change A state) to the 1st to 95th rotation The fluctuation pattern is defined so that the time from the start of the fluctuation of the pattern to the stop) becomes relatively longer. In this way, on the other hand, the variation time of the symbol is set relatively short (for example, selected from 5 seconds, 8 seconds, 12 seconds) In the definite variation A state, each special symbol variation display game The speed of the ball can be increased at the time of the jackpot, and the speed of the ball can be increased. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that in the definite variation B state in which the variation time of the special symbol is set relatively long (the variation time is fixed to 12 seconds, which is the longest), it takes a long time to be a definite variation state. While being conscious of, it is possible to entertain a definite change state for a long time as in the normal game state.

  However, when the advance notice effect is generated during the specific effect mode as the “last chance”, there is a possibility that contradiction or a sense of discomfort may be caused between the effect generated in the specific effect mode and the advance notice effect. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the specific effect mode (last) is calculated from the point before the end of the ST period (known value: the 100th time) by a predetermined number of times of fluctuation (here, 5 rotations). In the case of switching to a chance), the remaining memory generated under the above specific effect mode (last chance), that is, the remaining number of times of fluctuation set as the above specific effect mode period (last chance zone) (five times in this example) As for the above, the occurrence of the pre-reading advance notice effect is prohibited, and contradiction or a sense of incongruity does not occur between the effect performed under the specific effect mode and the pre-reading effect advance notice.

  Specifically, for example, after the confirmation that the values of the "read ahead prohibition counter sys" and the "read ahead prohibition counter mode" are zero (the prefetch is not in progress) is obtained in steps S716 and S717 of FIG. A process (a production mode switching determination process) is performed to determine whether a switch to the production mode (last chance) has occurred.

  Whether or not the switching to the specific effect mode (last chance) has occurred is, for example, based on the big hit end command sent when the big hit is finished, to know the transition to the ST state after the big hit end. Therefore, it is possible to judge that switching to the specific effect mode (last chance) has occurred by monitoring the number of changes from when the ST state is reached and grasping the remaining number of times in the ST state. . The remaining number of ST states is, for example, counting the number of times the variation pattern specification command has been received, counting the number of times the decorative symbol variation display game has been executed, or grasping it by remaining time shortness information etc. be able to.

  Further, for example, on the main control unit 20 side, although not shown in FIG. 37, a variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) corresponding to the definite variation A state and a variation pattern assignment designation number (Tcode) corresponding to the probable variation B state , And as shown in FIGS. 34 to 35, it is configured to select a dedicated fluctuation pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode). That is, the variation pattern dedicated to the probability variation A state and the variation pattern dedicated to the probability variation B state are configured to be selectable. In this case, on the main control unit 20 side, since start and end of the probability change state can be configured to be manageable (for example, refer to S483 to S486 in FIG. 15B), the number of executions of ST state (remaining number) is monitored. In the 1st to 95th rotations, select the fluctuation pattern under the definite variation A condition (the fluctuation pattern dedicated to the definite variation A condition), and until the 96th to 100th rotations, select the fluctuation pattern under the definite variation B condition Pattern) can be selected. Therefore, when the effect control unit 24 receives the “variation pattern designation command” including the fluctuation pattern type information dedicated to the definite variation B state, it can be determined that the switching to the above specific effect mode (last chance) has occurred . In other words, when the "variation pattern specification command" including the variation pattern type information dedicated to the definite variation A condition is received, it can be determined that the above-mentioned specific effect mode (last chance) is not being performed, and only the definite variation B condition is When the “variation pattern designation command” including the fluctuation pattern type information of “1” is received, it can be determined that the above-mentioned specific effect mode (last chance) is being performed. Of course, one or a plurality of types can be provided for the hit / loss fluctuation in the positive variation A state and the positive variation B state dedicated variation pattern.

  Then, if the specific effect mode (last chance) is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S718 to execute the prefetch effect lottery process, but in the specific effect mode (last chance), the predictive effect lottery process of step S718 and The determination process of step S719 is bypassed, and the process proceeds to the setting process of the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" of step S720.

  Alternatively, the effect mode switching determination process is provided after step S 719 of FIG. 20 (judgment process of the pre-reading effect lottery result), and when not being in a specific effect mode (last chance), the process proceeds to step S 720 and “pre-reading prohibition counter mode Setting processing is executed, but in the case of being in a specific effect mode (last chance), the setting processing of “pre-reading prohibition counter mode” in step S720 is bypassed, and the processing is shifted to step S721. it can.

  In any case, the numerical value set in the "pre-reading prohibition counter mode" is the same value as the number of changes set as the period of the specific effect mode (last chance) (five times in this example), but the specific effect mode A fixed value (for example, 6 to 7 times) slightly exceeding the number of changes set as the period of (last chance) may be set.

Sixth Embodiment
A sixth embodiment will now be described. This prohibits the occurrence of pre-reading advance notice effect at the time of power restoration, and is intended to eliminate the following inconveniences.

  When the data of the hold addition command changes due to an abnormality in the control system such as electrical noise, based on this, the presentation control unit generates a preview notice effect (in particular, a preview notice effect of the image display change system). As shown in Case 3 and 4 below, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which the player is distrusted.

<Case 3>
There is a loses prize (or hit winning) anew after the power supply is restored, and continuous notice effect has been started based on the pre-reading result of the pending storage (pending 4), but before that, the pending storage pertaining to winning when hit the power recovery Since 2) exists, the continuous advance notice effect started based on the pre-reading result of the hold 4 is interrupted before the symbol change of the hold 4 is started, which brings a sense of discomfort or distrust to the player It will be.

<Case 4>
A rainbow jackpot with a premium jackpot occurred under the high probability state after power recovery, but before that, there was a suspension for the fall prize at power restoration or a suspension for the normal jackpot, so the hit in the low probability state Being a loss on the determination table, and the rainbow color suspension of the premium jackpot becoming a loss, gives the player a sense of distrust.

  Therefore, in order to prevent such an inconvenient situation from occurring, in the sixth embodiment, when the pending data for the pending storage number is recovered to be playable by the returning means, the pending storage means is newly added thereafter. Same number (8 rotations) or the same as the maximum number of pending storages (8 corresponding to the total of 4 for the maximum pending number of special symbols 1 and 4 for the maximum pending number of special symbols 2) With regard to pending data of a value (one revolution) larger by one, a configuration is provided that prohibits the occurrence of the advance notice advance effect.

  That is, the value of 8 rotations or 9 rotations described above is set in the "prereading prohibition counter sys", and the number of symbol variation display games in which the generation of the previewing notice effect is prohibited is counted and managed by this "prereading prohibition counter sys". , Make sure that no pre-reading effect occurs during the above eight rotations or nine rotations. The prefetch prohibition operation in this case is the same as the case where the “prefetch prohibition counter sys” is set due to an abnormality (when the data of the hold addition command changes) in the control system which causes electrical noise or the like.

  The present invention is useful for gaming machines using gaming balls or gaming media corresponding thereto.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 front frame,
3 game boards,
3a playing area,
4 Outer frame,
5 ball guide rails,
6 glass doors,
7 front operation panel,
8 Upper tray unit,
9 saucer,
11 ball lending button,
12 card return button,
13 frame effect buttons,
14 ball removal button,
15 firing operation handle,
19 game ball payout device,
20 main control units,
External terminal board for 21 frames,
24 production control unit,
28 launch control board,
29 Payout control board,
31 power supply board,
32 launchers,
34 top opening,
34a Upper opening sensor,
35 lower opening,
35a lower opening sensor,
36 Liquid Crystal Display,
37 Normal symbol opening,
37a Normal pattern start opening sensor,
38a, 38b special symbol display device,
39c Hold composite display LED indicator 38c
39a Normal symbol display device,
39b round number display device,
40, 50 big winning opening,
41 normal fluctuation winning device,
41c Normal electric role solenoid,
42, 52 Special variation winning device,
42a, 52a big winning opening sensor,
42b, 52b open door,
42c, 52c big winning opening solenoid,
43 general winning openings,
43a General winning opening sensor,
44 windmills,
45 decorative lamps,
45a light display,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable Wings,
48 center ornaments,
49 out,
71 movable body role motor,
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 production control CPU,
242 production control ROM,
243 Effect control RAM.

Claims (2)

Display means capable of displaying the variable display operation of the game symbol;
Main control means for generally controlling a game operation including operation control related to a variable display operation of the game symbol in the display means based on a predetermined start condition;
And effect control means for controlling the effect of the effect means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
Obtaining means for obtaining predetermined game information upon detection of the game ball by the start means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate a hit game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Hold storage means for holding and storing the game information acquired by the acquisition means as the hold data until the variable display operation of the game symbol is performed in the symbol display means, with the maximum number of held memories set in advance as the upper limit ,
Pre-reading / determination means for pre-determining the result of the lottery by the lottery means based on the game information acquired by the acquiring means at a stage before the lottery by the lottery means is performed,
A control command generation unit that generates a control command including information on the result of the pre-reading determination by the pre-reading determination unit and information on the number of pending balls stored in the pending storage unit;
And command transmitting means for transmitting the control command to the effect control means.
In the gaming machine configured to be capable of performing the hit game after the gaming symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode on the symbol display means,
When the game information is put on hold in the hold storage means, the game display means is provided with a hold display means for notifying of that in a predetermined hold display mode.
The effect control means is
Command receiving means capable of receiving the control command;
Effect control side holding storage means for storing holding ball number information included in the control command;
Holding ball number managing means for storing the holding ball number information included in the control command in the effect control side holding storage means when the control command is received by the command receiving means;
When the control command is newly received by the command receiving unit, new holding ball number information included in the control command is managed by the holding ball number management unit and stored in the effect control side storage unit Consistency determination means for determining whether or not there is consistency with the pending ball number information;
Preview production control means for executing and controlling a preview production for reporting information related to the prefetch determination result based on information on the prefetch determination result included in the control command;
The preview effect control means is
A notice execution determination means for judging whether the notice effect is to be executed by lottery if the consistency of the holding ball number information is confirmed by the consistency judgment means;
Wherein when it is determined that executable the prediction effect by announcement execution determining means includes a hold announcement attraction to hold display mode the normal hold display mode different from a hold display mode to the hold display unit, the current At least one of the prefetch notice effect executed in the variable display operation due to the pending storage prior to the reserved storage subject to the prefetch determination being subjected to the variable display operation of the gaming symbol the one that generates the prediction effect, controlled so as not to generate the hold informational display and the prefetch prediction effect with respect to the hold display unit when it is determined that not executable the announcement attraction by the announcement execution determination means Preview execution control means to
When the consistency of the holding ball number information is not confirmed by the consistency determination means, the execution information relating to the pre-reading advance notice effect being executed is cleared and the pre-reading advance notice effect is not generated for the pre-reading advance notice effect. to the the pending announcement attraction comprises a clear section to the normal hold display mode the hold display mode in the hold display unit clears the execution information related to the pending announcement attraction running,
A bullet ball game machine characterized by Display means capable of displaying the variable display operation of the game symbol;
Main control means for generally controlling a game operation including operation control related to a variable display operation of the game symbol in the display means based on a predetermined start condition;
And effect control means for controlling the effect of the effect means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
Obtaining means for obtaining predetermined game information upon detection of the game ball by the start means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate a hit game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Hold storage means for holding and storing the game information acquired by the acquisition means as the hold data until the variable display operation of the game symbol is performed in the symbol display means, with the maximum number of held memories set in advance as the upper limit ,
Pre-reading / determination means for pre-determining the result of the lottery by the lottery means based on the game information acquired by the acquiring means at a stage before the lottery by the lottery means is performed,
Control command creation means for creating a first control command including information on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means; and a second control command including information on the number of balls to be reserved that are pendingly stored in the pending storage means ,
And command transmitting means for transmitting the control command to the effect control means.
In the gaming machine configured to be capable of performing the hit game after the gaming symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode on the symbol display means,
When the game information is put on hold in the hold storage means, the game display means is provided with a hold display means for notifying of that in a predetermined hold display mode.
The effect control means is
Command receiving means capable of receiving the control command;
Effect control side holding storage means for storing holding ball number information included in the control command;
Holding ball number managing means for storing the holding ball number information included in the control command in the effect control side holding storage means when the control command is received by the command receiving means;
When the control command is newly received by the command receiving unit, new holding ball number information included in the control command is managed by the holding ball number management unit and stored in the effect control side storage unit Consistency determination means for determining whether or not there is consistency with the pending ball number information;
Preview production control means for executing and controlling a preview production for reporting information related to the prefetch determination result based on information on the prefetch determination result included in the control command;
The preview effect control means is
A notice execution determination means for judging whether the notice effect is to be executed by lottery if the consistency of the holding ball number information is confirmed by the consistency judgment means;
Wherein when it is determined that executable the prediction effect by announcement execution determining means includes a hold announcement attraction to hold display mode the normal hold display mode different from a hold display mode to the hold display unit, the current At least one of the prefetch notice effect executed in the variable display operation due to the pending storage prior to the reserved storage subject to the prefetch determination being subjected to the variable display operation of the gaming symbol the one that generates the prediction effect, controlled so as not to generate the hold informational display and the prefetch prediction effect with respect to the hold display unit when it is determined that not executable the announcement attraction by the announcement execution determination means Preview execution control means to
When the consistency of the holding ball number information is not confirmed by the consistency determination means, the execution information relating to the pre-reading advance notice effect being executed is cleared and the pre-reading advance notice effect is not generated for the pre-reading advance notice effect. to the the pending announcement attraction comprises a clear section to the normal hold display mode the hold display mode in the hold display unit clears the execution information related to the pending announcement attraction running,
A bullet ball game machine characterized by

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