JP6663365B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of variably displaying first identification information and variably displaying second identification information.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result on the variable display device, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variably displaying identification information on a variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that a variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine has an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win a hit ball, or generates a right to be in an advantageous state for the player. Or a condition in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

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

  Further, in the variable display device, a symbol other than a symbol which is a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches a specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and its state are called a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, Patent Literature 1 describes that points are given when variable display is continuously performed, and a privilege is given according to the number of points.

JP 2013-153805 A

  However, in the invention described in Patent Literature 1, it is not considered whether the continuously displayed variable display is the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information. The effect cannot be improved sufficiently.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a staging effect.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of first identification information (for example, variable display of a first special symbol) and variable display of second identification information (for example, variable display of a second special symbol). And a counting means for counting the number of times variable display is continuously executed as a continuous number (for example, a part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3604 to S3607), and a counting means. Point providing means for providing points according to the number of consecutive times counted by the above, and privilege providing means for providing a privilege based on the point provided by the point providing means reaching a predetermined number of points. The counting means can continue counting the number of consecutive times based on the variable display of the second identification information being executed after the variable display of the first identification information is completed. Yes (for example, the part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3604 to S3607. The continuous fluctuation continues even when either the first special symbol fluctuation display or the second special symbol fluctuation display is executed. It is possible to count the number of consecutive times when the next variable display is started from the end of the variable display to the elapse of the specific period, and the point giving means can determine the first identification information. between when the number of consecutive times is counted on the basis of the variable display, the so that advantageously the degree is different between when the number of consecutive times based on the variable display of the second identification information is counted (e.g., effect control microcomputer 100 Performs the steps S3607b to S3607d), and the second identification information is compared with the case where the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. Grantable der many points when the number of consecutive based of the variable display is counted is, and further comprising a specific period setting means capable of changing a specific period.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved .

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), a point giving means (for example, a part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S3607b) for giving points according to the continuous number counted by the counting means; Privilege granting means (for example, for effect control, such as execution of effects such as character change or digital content grant) based on the point given by the giving means reaching a predetermined number of points. The microcomputer 100 includes steps for executing steps S3607c and S3607d), and the point giving means variably displays the second identification information as compared to when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. Many points can be awarded when the number of consecutive times is counted based on If, when the continuously variable by variable display of the first special symbol is performed by one point giving, it may be two points are given) as when the continuous variation due to the variation display of the second special symbol is performed.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution device. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the example of a circuit structure of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern type determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type for outliers. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a design specification command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold specific area and a hold storage buffer; It is a flowchart which shows the presentation process at the time of a winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a command storage area at the time of a start winning. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous fluctuation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows hold display control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change mode determination table for 1st hits used when the effect mode is A and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change mode determination table for 2nd hits used when there is the effect mode B and a winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern for loss used when the result of determination at the time of winning is a loss. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a first change timing determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination table A. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination table B. It is a flowchart which shows a character change process. It is a flowchart which shows a general-purpose effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an opening suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect execution lottery table. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device in case a character change arises because the total number of storages held becomes a predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device in case a character change occurs because the frequency | count of a continuous fluctuation | variation reached predetermined number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device when a special pseudo-run is performed when continuous fluctuation | variation is continuing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display device in case an opening suggestion effect is performed when continuous fluctuation is continued. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a continuous fluctuation determination process.

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

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing hitting balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the board and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left, and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 4) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the lower plate body. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a predetermined instruction operation performed by a player at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for effecting variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. The effect symbol display area has a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol becomes the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and its state are called a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect design change display is executed in synchronization with the special design change display (exactly, however, the effect design change display is changed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the effect symbol disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode has been diversified, for example, the production is performed, and the production is performed such that the movable object blocks all or a part of the screen. For this reason, even if the user is looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the state of the fourth symbol is checked to determine whether the current state is the variable display. Whether or not it is possible to recognize it. Note that the fourth symbol is constantly displayed in a variably manner with a fixed operation, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

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

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss) in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. When the big hit is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is displayed when the big hit is stopped. In 9d, a display color reminiscent of a big hit (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color is displayed in blue at the time of a loss, and is displayed in red at a time of a big hit.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. To realize the fourth symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be configured to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed depending on whether or not it has been displayed.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed after a first start condition, which is an execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (in this embodiment, a technical ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 (including a winning)). , Variable display start condition (for example, when the first reserved storage number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed (Variable time), the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a second start condition which is an execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (in this embodiment, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 14 or the second start winning opening 17 ( (Including a prize)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the second reserved storage number is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It starts based on the fact that there is a jackpot game and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is previously determined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a distribution device 200 for distributing the flowing game balls is provided. In addition, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided below the effect display device 9 so as to be arranged side by side. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting port switch 14a.

  Below the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 17 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning port (second start port) 17 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second start port switch 17a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 17 (it becomes easy to start winning), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game ball flowing into the distribution device 200 is configured to win one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. The second start winning opening 17 is configured such that, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, a game ball that does not pass through the distribution device 200 can win (or easily win). In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 17. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol reservation storage display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning ports 14, 17 ie the second number of retained memories. 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number (the total pending storage number) that is the total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is provided. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, the total hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is easy to grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. can do. In this embodiment, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the winning order in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 on the total holding storage display section 18c. . The first hold storage or the second hold storage is displayed in a recognizable manner (for example, a display corresponding to the first hold storage (hereinafter, also referred to as a first hold storage display) is a red circle. A display corresponding to the second hold storage (hereinafter, also referred to as a second hold storage display) may be displayed as a blue circle display). Note that, instead of the total pending storage display unit 18c, a configuration may be adopted in which a first pending storage display unit that displays the first pending storage number and a second pending storage display unit that displays the second pending storage number are provided. Good.

  As the display mode of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the display color is "white" (white) (white), the display color is "blue", and the display color is red. “Red” (second mode) and “character” (specific mode) in which the character is drawn are provided. The degree of reliability for the big hit is “white” <“blue” <“red” <“character”. In addition, although the details will be described later, the configuration is such that the hold display of the "character" can be displayed only in the case of corresponding to the hold storage which is a probability change big hit, that is, when the display mode changes to "character" It is notified to the player that a probability change big hit will occur.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold display for the hold storage that has not yet been changed is performed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the change display for the hold storage is started until the end thereof. The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active display unit 18d different from the total hold storage display unit 18c. That is, the active display (variable display corresponding image) corresponding to the active variable display is displayed on the active display section 18d. The active display is an image indicating the reliability of occurrence of a big hit based on a change during execution. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode (“white”, “blue”, “red”, “character”) as the above-mentioned hold display is used. It should be noted that, as long as the display can be recognized as a display corresponding to the currently-displayed variable display, the display need not necessarily be in the same mode as the hold display, and other figures, characters, or the like may be displayed. .

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The effect symbol as the symbol is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  On the left side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display 10 is provided. The ordinary symbol display device 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “O” and “X”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols become visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, which is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player (a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 17). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is decreased by one. Furthermore, a high-probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of a normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of a special symbol change display is increased compared to the normal state) However, in the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, below the second starting winning opening 17, a special variable winning ball device 20 for forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball (out ball) that does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

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

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14, 17 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, 17a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is changed). The second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b, and starts variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9. Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second starting winning ports 14 and 17. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution device 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which game balls can flow is provided above the distribution device 200. Further, inside the distribution device 200, a distribution member 202 for distributing the game balls flowing into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201 to one of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 is provided. Also, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 through which game balls passing through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball passing through the right passage 204 can flow from the sorting device 200. A right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state is shown in which the distribution member 202 blocks the right passage 204 in the distribution device 200, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203. When the game balls flow into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the game balls flowing from the inflow port 201 are moved to the left side by the distribution member 200 as shown in FIG. The water is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out of the left outlet 205. Since the first winning port 13 is located below the left outlet 205, the game balls flowing out from the left outlet 205 win the first starting port 13.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotating shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pressed by the own weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the distribution member 202 changes from a state in which the distribution member 202 is leaning to the right to a state in which the distribution member 202 is leaning to the left. By such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the distribution member 202 blocks the left passage 203 in the distribution device 200, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, when the game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (c), it flows from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game ball is distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200, passes through the right passage 204, and flows out of the right outlet 206. Since the second starting winning port 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball flowing out of the right outlet 206 wins the second starting winning port 14.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotating shaft portion of the distribution member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the own weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, the state in which the distribution member 202 is leaning to the left changes from a state in which it leans to the right. By such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the distribution member 202 blocks the right passage 204 in the distribution device 200, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls flowing into the distribution device 200 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, and the first starting is performed. The winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 can be alternately won. It is to be noted that the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 can be alternately made possible by the distribution device 200. For example, the first start winning opening 13 → the first start winning opening 13 → It is possible to win in the following order: 1 start winning opening 13 → second starting winning opening 14 → first starting winning opening 13 → first starting winning opening 13 → first starting winning opening 13 → second starting winning opening 14 ... ( That is, an operation of winning three in the first start winning opening 13 and repeating an operation of winning one in the second start winning opening 14) may be possible in any predetermined order.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided below the distribution device 200, so that the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are distributed to the left passage 203. In this case, the game balls that have been won in the first starting winning opening 13 at approximately 100% and the gaming balls that have been distributed to the right passage 204 have been winning in the second starting winning opening 14 at approximately 100%. The game balls distributed to the right and left passages 203 and 204 are configured to be spilled out of the distribution device 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left and right passages 203 and 204, the first start winning opening 13 and the second The start winning opening 14 may not be won. For example, in FIG. 2, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 directly below. However, the bottom member is provided on the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 so that the player sees the ball. The game ball is guided to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 once guided to the back side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 or the right passage 204 to provide a left opening. A part of the game balls distributed to the passage 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the distribution device 200 from the opening thereof so as not to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. You may comprise.

  In this embodiment, the first winning port 13 and the second winning port 14 are provided outside the distribution device 200 (specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the distribution device 200). The first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 may be included inside the distribution device 200.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the distribution device 200 is provided with the two passages 203 and 204 has been described. However, the number of the passages is not limited to two, and three or more passages may be provided. . In this case, for example, a configuration may be such that there are a plurality of award winning passages in one or both of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the distribution member 202 of the distribution device 200 is physically switched to the left and right due to the own weight of the game ball has been described, but for example, a solenoid or a motor for driving the distribution member 202 may be provided. The arrangement may be such that the distribution members 202 are alternately switched under the control of the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a built-in random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

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

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the read numerical data has a random number generation function that becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switches 14a and 17a, the gate switch 32a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. ing. An output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening and a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided on the main board 31. It is installed in.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, and a second special symbol reservation storage display for variably displaying a special symbol. 18b, display control of the ordinary symbol display 10 and the ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

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

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

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

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125 included in the stick controller 122, a tilt direction sensor unit 123, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 included in the push button 120, as described later. However, FIG. 3 omits the illustration.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, a microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

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

  The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction restricting means for passing a signal input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the effect control board 80 (not passing a signal in a direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. In addition, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123. . The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of a reset terminal to which a reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process from step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 returns the game state restoring process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that must not be initialized remain. The part that must not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, time saving flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer). ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command as an initialization command at the time of restoration of power supply (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normally big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit, or miss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, control goes to a step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 14). You may make it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the stored variable time timer is restarted, and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted. When the value of the fluctuating time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power is restored, the special symbol process processing is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Instead of always transmitting the display result designation command at the time of restoration from power failure, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. . If the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state is not the state and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that it is not inside and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of a counter value for generating a random number for determining a jackpot type) is initialized to 0, but is reset to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized. Alternatively, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a jackpot type) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. The start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag.

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

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Step S17) in the main process. When the display random number updating process is performed, the interrupt is set to the interrupt prohibited state (step S16), and when the display random number updating process is completed, the interrupt is set to the interrupt enabled state (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden change big hit, the reach is suddenly changed without becoming reach (for example, “135”). May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute a reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. I do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually controls the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not the power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, upon detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a display control process for performing display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b. Execute (Step S22). Regarding the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switches 14a and 17a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on the turning on of one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switches 14a and 17a, and the count switch 23. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“O” and “X”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. At such a speed, the display control data value set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “「 ”and 0 indicating“ x ”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. Note that the game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally non-reachable”) variable display mode when the variable display results in a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not ultimately become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lost”) when the variable display result is “losed”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed. In some cases, a suddenly changing big hit symbol (for example, "135") is stopped and displayed without reaching reach.)

  When the small hit "5" is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is "Suddenly probable big hit". After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probable variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit which is permitted up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening compared to the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second). Note that when the small hitting game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. Further, the sudden change big hit means that the number of times the big winning opening is released is allowed to be small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening of 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, the player suddenly appears to be in the positive change state) Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 are used as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and fluctuation patterns of super PB3-1 to super PB3-2. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when no reach is performed and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is performed once again. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the re-variation is to perform the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, among the pseudo runs, the special pseudo runs (executed in the super PA3-1 and the super PA3-3) are modes in which it is difficult to recognize that the rerun is being performed as compared with other pseudo runs. . Therefore, by executing the special pseudo-ream during one fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is ended, and the player can be recognized as having started the next fluctuation display, and the pseudo-ream other than the special pseudo-ream is displayed. By executing, it is possible to make the player recognize that the re-change has started after the temporary stop. For example, in the case of a pseudo-run other than the special pseudo-run, in a fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-run, a special effect symbol that is not stopped and displayed is temporarily stopped and then changed again (that is, the pseudo-run is recognized as a pseudo-run). Effects such as easy-to-chance eye symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed temporarily. Further, the number of times of pseudo-run may be notified (for example, displayed on the effect display device 9). On the other hand, in the case of the special pseudo-ream, the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed even in the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the fluctuation is performed again (that is, an effect in which it is easy to recognize that the pseudo-ream is performed is performed. No) can be realized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3, the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly changing large hits or small hits. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns which are used when the probability variation is not a sudden change big hit or a small hit, and the effect of the pseudo-run is performed, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is re-changed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation time is fixedly set according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of the super reach A without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, Alternatively, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the total number of stored suspensions. For example, even in the case where the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first number of retained memories. When performing the fluctuation display of the two special symbols, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). And a variation pattern type determination table is prepared in advance), and a determination table is selected in accordance with the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern. One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped based on the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal jackpot or a probable variable jackpot, a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only a normal reach, and a variation involving a normal reach and a pseudo run. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type accompanied by super reach. In the case of a sudden change big hit, a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a reach and a special CA4-2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a reach are classified. ing. In the case of a small hit, the type is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. In the case of a loss, a non-reach CA 2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a reach or a specific effect, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a reach but with a specific effect are included. The non-reach CA 2-2, the non-reach CA 2-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuations without a reach or a specific effect, and the normal CA 2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern only with a normal reach. And a normal CA2-5 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo reach of two times of normal reach and re-variation, and a normal CA2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a normal reach and a pseudo run of one re-performation -6 and Super CA2-7, which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 increments (adds 1) a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number of (1). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3). In addition, a random number other than the above-mentioned random number may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the big hit determination random number instead of the hardware random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state and a time saving state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probable change state), and a positive change big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 9A is set in the normal time big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is the big hit determination value.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For the second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 9C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9C may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probable change state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to perform an effect that stimulates whether or not the probable change occurs, even if the current game state is the probable change state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel troublesome. Therefore, if the small hit is not generated during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is in the probable change state, and the stir effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. Can be prevented, and a situation in which the player feels troublesome can be prevented.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot determination values is matched, the special symbol is determined to be a jackpot (a normal jackpot, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). When the random number for big hit determination matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined that the special symbol is set to the small hit. Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 9A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether to stop the symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 are started and the second special winning opening 14 and 17 are started. As compared with the case where the symbol change display is executed, the ratio of being determined as “small hit” is higher.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9 (D) determines the big hit type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. FIG. 9 (E) shows the determination of the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b in the case of performing.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of the big hit is "normal big hit" or "normal big hit" based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. This is a table that is referred to for determining one of “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, one determination value is assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 1/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and a variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 are started and the second special winning opening 14 and 17 are started. As compared with the case where the symbol change display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be "suddenly variable hit" is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined that "suddenly variable big hit".)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (D) and (E), a sudden change probability big hit as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is provided, and an amount larger than the game value. In some cases, a 15-round normal big hit or a probable big hit is determined as the second specific game state for giving a game value, and the first specific game state is increased at a high rate when the first special symbol change display is executed. Is determined, but the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as described in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the special winning opening per round is increased as a game value is determined. Is also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, a second specific game state may be determined in which the opening time of the special winning opening per game during the big hit is extended as a game value. Further, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hits, a first specific game state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened plural times per round are set. It may be prepared to increase the game value in the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are opened). Is terminated, and in the case of the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to stimulate whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, all the 15 rounds have been internally completed, so the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, an uncompleted round remains internally. For this reason, the big hit game may be continued (an effect in which the opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after the big hit of opening 15 times is completed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (D) and (E), the big hit types include “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” and “sudden probable big hit”. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and two rounds is shown, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 5 round jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  “Normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state, and after the jackpot game state ends, shifts to only the time-saving state (see step S167 described later). Then, after the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Note that even before the variable display has been completed a predetermined number of times, even if the next big hit has occurred, the time saving state is ended (see step S132).

  The term “probable jackpot” refers to a jackpot in which the game is controlled to the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and the state is shifted to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probable change state and The process proceeds to steps S169 and S170 described later. Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly probable big hit” means that the number of times the large winning opening is released is smaller than that of “normal big hit” or “probably big hit” (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second are permitted). It is a big hit. In other words, when "suddenly changing probability big hit" is achieved, the state is controlled to the two round big hit gaming state. In addition, the opening time of the special winning jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds for “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot”, whereas the opening time of the winning jackpot per round is long for “sudden probability jackpot”. It is extremely short, 0.1 second, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probable change state after the sudden change big hit game state is terminated (in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probable change state and also to the time saving state. Step S169, which will be described later) See S170). Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The mode of the sudden change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the special winning opening is opened may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or a sudden change big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be extremely short as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by the "sudden probability change big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change and the game state before "small hit" is maintained after the opening of the special winning opening twice. By doing so, it is impossible to recognize whether it is "suddenly changing big hit" or "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved. When all the big hit types are configured to be the probable big hits, the small hits need not be provided. Further, in the case where the small hits are provided when all the big hit types are the probable big hits, a sudden probable big hit which is only shifted to the probable change state (high probability state) and does not involve the time saving state is provided. It is preferable to make the opening pattern of the special winning opening the same in the case of the sudden change big hit and the small hit.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and correspond to “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “suddenly probable large hit”. ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the large hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C are used to change the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol, and to provide a random number for the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on (random 2).

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

  For example, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A used when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and FIG. 10B used when the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot” The assignment of the determination values to the variation pattern types of the normal CA3-1 to the normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3 differs between the large hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

  As described above, when comparing the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs depending on the jackpot type. Further, a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern type according to the big hit type. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the “normal big hit” or the “probable big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is between 150 and 251, it can be seen that the variable display accompanied by at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach jackpot, the fluctuation pattern type with pseudo run (variable pattern type including the fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3 and super PA3-4) and the fluctuation pattern type without pseudo run (super PB3-3, super (Variation pattern type including the variation pattern of PB3-4). In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for the normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probable jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  Also, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is controlled to be "big hit" and the type of big hit is "suddenly variable big hit", the control to the suddenly variable big hit state is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by the normal big hit or the variable big hit. It can be determined as the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D displays a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of the following. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (D), a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type when the small hit is determined. .

  FIGS. 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among them, FIG. 11 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of stored suspensions is less than 5. FIG. 11B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. FIG. 11 (C) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time saving state. The outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that a variable display result is an outlier symbol. Is a table that is referenced to determine one of the following.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 11 illustrates a case where separate change pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a common out-of-off variation pattern type determination table is used in the case of the probable change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of stored suspensions is 5 or more. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, a case where the common variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability change / time saving is used irrespective of the total number of pending storages, but the variation change type determination table 135C for probability change / time saving is used. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for outliers (tables with different ratios of the determination values) according to the number of stored summaries may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total number of stored suspensions is less than 5, and when the total number of stored storages is 5 or more. The table shows a case where two types of tables are used, i.e., a deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, but the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the method described in this embodiment. For example, a separate outfall variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total number of pending storages (that is, for zero total pending storage, one total pending storage, and two total pending storages). , For three total pending storages, four total pending storages,... May be used separately. Further, for example, a loss variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of values other than the total number of stored suspensions may be used. For example, an out-of-change variation pattern type determination table for the total number of pending storages 0 to 2, for the total number of pending storages 3 and for the total number of pending storages 4 may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are provided in accordance with the total number of pending storages. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when performing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, a loss fluctuation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). The outlier variation pattern type determination table for 0, the first first storage number, the first first storage number 2, the first first storage number 3, the first first storage number 4, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a loss variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, an outlier variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved storage number 0-2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, etc. may be used. Even in this case, if the number of first hold storages or the number of second hold storages is large (for example, 5 or more), the configuration may be such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Further, even in such a case, a configuration may be adopted in which a common determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  The “specific production mode” refers to a variation pattern type and a variation pattern in which at least the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to be high, such as a change pattern with a super reach, so that the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. Further, the “degree of expectation (reliability) with respect to the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when a variable display (for example, a variable display with super reach) is executed according to the specific effect mode. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation degree when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (percentage of super reach executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and lost). The rate at which super reach is performed in both cases) is determined by calculating.

  In each of the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a value of a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, and non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is normal and the game state is normal, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is determined. Is 230 to 251, it can be understood that a variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of reserved storages.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state and the game state is a loss, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation that does not involve at least the reach (and does not accompany the specific effect such as the pseudo-run or the slide effect) is executed regardless of the total number of reserved storages. With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the determination tables (outlier variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) include at least one of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (the variation pattern with reach). Regarding a part, regardless of the number of rights (the first number of reserved storages, the number of second reserved storages, and the total number of reserved storages) stored in the reserved storage means (the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer), The configuration is such that a common determination value (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) is assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” refers to, for example, a variable display result without a reach, without a specific effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect, as described in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) used when a big hit does not occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Or the normal state, a separately prepared large hit variation pattern type determination table may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of suspended storages is 5 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 11B. Although a case is shown where there is a case, the total number of reserved storages (the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortened variation can be selected according to the current game state. ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved storages is three (or, for example, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is two), the shortening is performed. The variation pattern type determination table for outliers is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, the total number of stored suspensions is one or two. (Or, for example, even in the case where the first and second reserved storage numbers are 0 and 1 which are smaller), the variation pattern of the shortened variation is selected by selecting the outlier variation pattern type determination table for shortening. It may be determined in some cases.

  FIGS. 12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B are used to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for use. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result that the fluctuation pattern type is one of the normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and the super CA3-3, and the fluctuation pattern type is specially set. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table according to the result of the decision to use either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of "big hit".

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 12A, as the variation pattern types, a normal CA 3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including normal reach and pseudo-ream. A case where the type is classified into a certain normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by superreach (sometimes accompanied by pseudo-ream together with superreach) is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 12B, as the variation pattern types, special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a reach. 2 is shown. In FIG. 12B, the variation pattern types may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect, instead of being divided according to the presence / absence of a reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG1-1 and the special PG2-1 which are the fluctuation patterns without the specific effect, and the special CA4-2 includes the special PG1-2 and the special PG with the specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. When the variable display result is determined to be “outside”, the outlier variation pattern determination table 138A, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, is based on the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3). It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100, when receiving the command 80XX (H), controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), and thus the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol change designation command) indicating that variable display (change) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

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

  The commands A001 and A002 (H) are display control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, for starting a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, a big hit start specifying command or a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command is used depending on the type of big hit. More specifically, a big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probable change big hit", and in the case of "sudden positive change big hit" or "small hit", / A sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit the fanfare designation command for sudden change big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send the fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round, the special winning opening opening designation command that is different for each round is transmitted. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, the different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening that designates round 1 is transmitted, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game, Transmits a special winning opening specification command (A20A (H)) for specifying round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end specifying command: ending 1 specifying command). Note that the big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when a big hit game based on “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” is ended. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden change big hit end designation when sudden change is a big hit, but not to send an ending designation command for small hit. Is also good.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command for specifying background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state (probability change state background specification command). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (a time-saving state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the time-saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that there is a first start winning. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that there is a second start winning. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start winning designation command and the second start winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a start winning designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (combined reserved storage number designation command) for designating the total number (the combined reserved storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved storages. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (subtraction total storage number subtraction designation command) for specifying that the total number of pending storages is to be subtracted by one. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control transmits the command for subtracting the total number of reserved storages when subtracting the total number of reserved storages, but does not use the total number of reserved storages subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of reserved storages, a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages is transmitted as a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages. May be configured to transmit a command designating the increased number of reserved storages. Specifically, when the first reserved storage increases, a first reserved storage number designation command for designating the first reserved storage number is transmitted, and when the second reserved storage increases, the second reserved storage number is designated. The second reserved storage number designation command may be transmitted.

  Also, in this embodiment, a start winning prize specifying command for specifying which of the first starting prize port 13 and the second starting prize ports 14 and 17 has been started is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total holding is performed. Although the case of transmitting the total pending storage number specifying command for specifying the number of storages is shown, the effect control command transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to the one described in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage number addition designation command or the second reserved storage number addition command) indicating that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has increased. While transmitting the designated command, while the reserved storage number decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction command or the first reserved storage number subtraction command) indicating that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has decreased. A second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designating command) indicating the result of the determination of the type of a big hit, whether or not a big hit, a small hit, among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which of the determination value ranges of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the prize-winning determination results. (Fluctuation category command).

  In this embodiment, in a prize-winning effect process (see FIG. 22) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit, a small hit, or a big hit at the time of starting prize. Then, it is determined which of the determination value ranges the value of the variation pattern type determination random number has. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating a big hit type is set, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and recognize the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Based on the fluctuation category command, if the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is a predetermined judgment value, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

  The command C700 (H) is stored as a reserved memory because the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit, although a start winning has occurred in one of the first winning port 13 and the second winning ports 14 and 17. This is an effect control command (invalid start winning designating command) indicating that it has not been performed. Hereinafter, a start winning which is not stored as the holding memory because it occurs when the number of the holding storage reaches the upper limit is also referred to as an invalid starting winning. When an invalid start prize is generated, payout of prize balls according to the prize is performed, although the prize ball is not stored as the hold memory.

  In this embodiment, when an invalid start prize is generated, control is performed to transmit an invalid start prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S1212a and S1223a to be described later). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, when an invalid start prize is generated for the first start prize port 13, the first start prize is not transmitted without transmitting the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the total number of retained storages command. The control for transmitting only the designated command is performed, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may determine that the invalid start winning for the first starting winning opening 13 has occurred when the command of such combination is received. Good.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, EXT data is set according to whether a big hit or a small hit and the type of the big hit, and a symbol designating command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined in the prize-winning effect process that will be described later that it is “out”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “00 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “normal big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “01 (H)”. In addition, for example, when it is determined that “probably large hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “02 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “suddenly large change big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 4 designating command) in which EXT data is set to “03 (H)”. Further, for example, when it is determined to be “small hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which EXT data is set to “04 (H)”. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, the data to be read can be shared when setting the symbol designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, which gaming state, which display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is displayed, and the random number Is set in the EXT data according to which of the determination values is determined to fall within the range of the determination value, and the fluctuation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is a normal state and a loss at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 1 to 79 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which EXT data is set to “00 (H)”. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of stored storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the fluctuation pattern type is the non-reach CA 2-1 based on the reception of the fluctuation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which EXT data is set to “01 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which EXT data is set to “02 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which EXT data is set to “03 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining a variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which EXT data is set to “04 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which EXT data is set to “05 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which EXT data is set to “06 (H)”. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of stored storages. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is at least the super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  The thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-mentioned fluctuation categories belong to are specifically shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B. It is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern type in the outlier variation pattern type determination table. This is the same for the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D and 11C. The threshold value used for the category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the determined determination value range.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time reduction state and loses at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the variation pattern type determination random number to 1 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. 219 is determined. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the non-reach CA 2-3), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which the EXT data is set to “08 (H)”. Send a category 9 command. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7), the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” in the EXT data. A variable category 10 command is transmitted.

  Note that, even when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the processing of step S232 of the processing of the prize-winning effect described later, if it is out of place, the common determination processing may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the process of determining the game state in step S226 can be omitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a “normal big hit” is made at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “10 (H)”. 21 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2), the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data. A change category 22 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 150 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data. A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a “probable change big hit” occurs at the time of the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38. Is determined. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 (that is, if the variation pattern type is the normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “13 (H)”. 24 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the normal CA3-2), the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data. A fluctuation category 25 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data. A fluctuation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a probability change big hit suddenly occurs at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 in step S232 of the winning effect production process described later. Is determined. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, if the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “16 (H)”. 27 command is transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is the special CA 4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which EXT data is set to “17 (H)”. 28 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit occurs at the time of the start winning, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  It should be noted that the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the prize determination is made at the time of the start prize and when the fluctuation display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the prize determination result designation command is not always the same. In some cases, the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, a common determination value is assigned to at least the fluctuation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 and the super CA 3-3 regardless of the total number of pending storages (FIGS. 10 and 11). Reference), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed for the variable display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7 or Super CA3-3. Note that only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7 or Super CA3-3, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 (specifically, the variation category 8 command, the variation category 23 command, (Only the category 26 command) may be transmitted, and the fluctuation category command may not be transmitted in the case of the winning determination result of the other fluctuation pattern types. If it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3, a fluctuation category command indicating that the fluctuation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, a common determination value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 irrespective of the total number of pending storages (see FIG. 11). May be configured to execute a pre-reading notice effect.

  Note that the "read-ahead notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display targeted for the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a case will be described in which a prefetch notice effect in which the display mode of the hold display is changed is executed.

  In this embodiment, a prize-winning process is executed each time a start winning prize is generated, and a symbol designation command shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted and a variable category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted. . Then, based on the received symbol designation command and the variation category command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or a reach will be made before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute the pre-reading notice to be notified.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. I do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b due to a winning start. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a two-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to “0”. Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect display can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol indicator 8b, and the effect display is performed with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from increasing.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol process (step S27) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 determines that either the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting port switch 14a, 17a is ON, that is, the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14,17. If a start winning has occurred in any of the above, a start opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If neither the first winning port switch 13a nor the second starting port switches 14a, 17a are turned on, the starting port switch passing process (step S312) is not executed, and step S300 is performed as it is according to the internal state. -S310 is performed.

  The processing in steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, the microcomputer 560 checks the storage number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (the total number of hold storages). The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. If the count value of the total reserved storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, a big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

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

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

  Special symbol change processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 has timed out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer has become 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4, as described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data (see FIG. 27), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S23 according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control to transmit the special winning opening opening command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. (In this example, 6). Note that the special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

  Big winning opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during opening of the special winning opening, processing for confirming establishment of a closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control to transmit the designation command after opening during the big hit to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, it is updated to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probable change flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. Note that the small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit opening processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. When all the openings have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (step S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1212a), and proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Further, the CPU 56 sets the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the order of winning into the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and 17. Data indicating “first” is set in the corresponding area (step S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts to win in the first starting winning port 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are turned on (that is, when the game balls start winning in the second starting winning ports 14 and 17), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold hold specific area), When the two starting port switches 14a and 17a are turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold hold specific area).

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 21A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first startup winning opening 13 or the second winning winning port 13 is reserved. Based on the winning in the second starting winning openings 14 and 17, data indicating "first" or "second" in the winning order is set. Accordingly, the order of winning the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning ports 14 and 17 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1216). Note that in the process of step S1216, a random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start-up switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the change of the first special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect process (step S1218), and transmits a variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (step S1219).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the transmission of the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to set the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are in an on state (step S1222). If the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switches 14a and 17a are in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). It is checked whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter is 4 (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1223a), and ends the process.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1224), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, a random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, instead of extracting the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the starting opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and storing it in the storage area in advance, the random number is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect process (step S1229), and transmits the variable category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (step S1230).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to set the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the prize-winning effect processing of steps S1217 and S1228. In the prize-winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value in the normal state shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the change of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in a special symbol normal process to be described later, a big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern setting process. In addition to this, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and 17, before the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is started. Then, by executing the prize-at-a-time processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit is to be made, and which value range of the random number for determining the type of the big hit or the variation pattern type is in a range of the determined values. . By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, the microcomputer for effect control based on the determination result at the time of winning. A prefetch notice effect is executed by 100.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is in the high probability state (probability state). It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the random number (random R) for jackpot determination extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is determined whether or not matches (step S222). Note that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the time when it is determined in step S221 that the winning change is made at the start winning prize and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when it is determined in step S221 whether or not the winning change is made at the time of the start winning and the time when the change display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the start of the change). If a probability variable hit or a sudden probability change occurs before, the normal state is changed to the variable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of change (see step S61 described later) do not always match. In order to prevent such inconsistency, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination on the start winning is made based on the game state after the change. Is also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of the probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with FIG. ) And (C) are compared with each other to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing of step S1217), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (the first hit winning table) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. In addition, when there is a winning start in the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1228), the small hit determination table (the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the value matches the small hit determination value set in (2).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probable change state and whether or not the game is in the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the probable change flag and the time reduction flag are set). Is determined. It should be noted that a plurality of times are required between the time when it is determined whether or not the winning change is made in step S225 and whether or not the time saving state is reached after the start winning prize, until the start of the variable display based on the winning prize. Variable display may be performed. For this reason, the game state changes between the time the start winning prize is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the time saving state has been reached, and before the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize is actually started. (For example, when a certain-variable big hit or a sudden big-change big hit occurs before the start of the change, the state changes from the normal state to the certain-change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of the start winning is not always the same as the gaming state determined at the start of the change (see step S61 described later). In order to prevent such inconsistency, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination on the start winning is made based on the game state after the change. Is also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for out-of-position according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing a threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination falls in any of the determination value ranges. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219. Determines that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 219 (that is, if it is 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than a threshold value 79, and when the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 89 (that is, if the threshold value is 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is less than or equal to the threshold value 99 (that is, if it is 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the difference is less than or equal to the threshold value 169 (that is, if it is 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the difference is less than or equal to the threshold value 199 (that is, if it is 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is less than or equal to the threshold value 214 (that is, if it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  In the example of the threshold determination described above, the thresholds are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in ascending order of the threshold value. It does not fall within the range below the threshold value of the previous order. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, when determining whether or not the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value 89, the value does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 which is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. Is determined to be within the range. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold value is determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in ascending order is shown, but conversely, 229, 214, 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79 may be determined. The same applies to the case where the determination is made using the other threshold values described below.

  The threshold value in the normal state may be always set without performing the determination of the game state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, since the range of the determination value is at least common for the variation pattern type of “non-reach loss” and the variation pattern type of “super-reach loss”, It can be determined whether or not "out of reach" or "out of super reach" occurs.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sends the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit” to the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S227).

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

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, if there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (in the case where the winning effect processing of step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first It is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot”, or “suddenly variable jackpot” by using the special symbol 131a. In addition, when there is a winning start in the second starting winning openings 14 and 17 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1228), the big hit type determination table (the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” or “suddenly variable jackpot” using 131b.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each big hit threshold in accordance with the big hit type determined in step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined to be “normal big hit”. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74, and when the value is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines that “10 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 149 (that is, if it is 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 149 (that is, if it is 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that “probably large hit”, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 38 and 79. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 38. Determines that “13 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 79 (that is, if it is 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, if it is 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that “suddenly variable big hit”, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 100. In this case, in step S232 described later, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 100. Determines that “16 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If it is not equal to or smaller than the threshold value 100 (that is, if it is 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for randomizing pattern type randomization (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which of the random number for randomizing pattern type determination has occurred. It is determined whether the value falls within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 10 and 11) is set. Using the determination table, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the type of the variation pattern may be determined.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (Step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “09 (H)” or “10 (H)” as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 according to which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H) to 18 (H) are set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is uniformly determined even when it is determined that a large hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination. When it is determined that a big hit or a small hit occurs, the determination of the range of the random number for the variation pattern type determination may not be performed. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that it has been determined at the time of a prize when it is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a change category command comprehensively indicating that the change pattern type is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . And, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type is used, but the variation that is comprehensively indicated as one of the jackpot variation pattern types is shown. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  FIGS. 23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 checks the value of the total number of reserved storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the sum reserved storage number is 0, if the customer wait demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer wait demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. Note that, for example, upon transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing is executed after the next timer interrupt after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol change display is started.

  If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved number is not 0, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed on the second special symbol). Is set to indicate "second" (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed such that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority as shown in this embodiment, the random number (random R) for determining a big hit is determined in the prize production process shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the normal state or the time saving state may be executed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probable change state. (Specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed. (Steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, in a case where the change display of the second special symbol is performed with priority, the jackpot determination result at the time of winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the start of the actual change are determined. Deviation can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (Step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and sets the value in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one and the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved storage buffer are shifted. I do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage number in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved number of storage = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of second reserved storages) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of reserved storages by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-saving state background designation command when only the time-saving flag indicating that it is in the time-saving state is set and the probability change flag is not set. If neither the probable change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state background designation command.

  Note that, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 assigns an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the special symbol starts to change, the effect control micro-control is executed in the order of the background designating command, the variation pattern command, the display result designating command, and the total holding storage number subtracting designating command for each timer interrupt. This will be transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result specifying command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. A command for specifying the subtraction of the total number of storages held is transmitted. At the start of the special symbol variation, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second starting winning openings 14, 17, that is," second "indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. Note that, in this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the large hit has been extracted in step S1216 of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1227 of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding buffer or the second holding buffer in advance. The random number is read, and a big hit is determined. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit when they match. It is a program to do. In other words, it is a program that executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is in the probable change state than in the non-probable change state (normal state or time saving state). More specifically, a large-hit jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the right side of FIG. 9A are set) and a large-hit jackpot determination value A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side in FIG. 9A are set) that is set to be smaller than the time jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. When the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the game state is normally set. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, if the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state is determined by whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably large hit” or “suddenly variable big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined that the small hit is made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9 (E).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly changed big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1216 of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1227 of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The probability that sudden change big hits are suddenly selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined big hit type in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the jackpot type is “suddenly changing big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a lost symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the result of the determination of the big hit type. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal big hit", "3" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol. However, if it is determined to be "probable change big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined first and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the jackpot type determination random number, and a corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the change pattern type for the big hit as a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of the plurality of types, as shown in FIG. ) To (C)) (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, as a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10D ) Is selected (step S94). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state has been set (step S95). Note that the time reduction flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certain change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normal big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, it is reset when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the variable display is finished after the big hit game is finished. It should be noted that the time-saving flag is reset even before the change display of the predetermined number of times is completed, even when the next big hit occurs. If it is determined to be a "probably large hit" or "suddenly variable big hit", the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 5 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, as a table used for determining a variation pattern type for a loss 135A ( 11 (A) is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types, and determines whether the variation pattern type is a loss variation pattern type determination table. 135B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S98). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is in the probable change state or the time reduction state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probable change state, the time reduction state is always set) (See steps S169 and S170), and if Y is determined in step S95, there is a case in which the state is controlled to be the probable change state or a case where only the time saving state is controlled). Is selected as a table to be used for deciding one of a plurality of types (step S99). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of storages to be stored is 5 or more, the variation for out-of-position shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. When the game state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the out-of-place fluctuation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 11C is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described below, and if the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation may be determined in the process of step S102. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, or when the total number of stored suspensions is 5 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probable variation state or the time saving state (see FIG. 11C), and a variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained storages (see FIG. 11 (B) is a different table, but a common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortened fluctuation.

  Note that, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state, when the total number of reserved storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). May not display the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) may be selected.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of step S96 is executed, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed when the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more. As will be described later, the character change is executed when the total number of reserved storages reaches a predetermined number (eight). Therefore, for example, even if the total number of reserved storages is relatively small, If the shortening variation is configured to be executable, it is difficult for the total number of reserved storages to accumulate to a predetermined number (eight), and it is difficult to change the character. Therefore, a configuration is made such that the shortened variation can be executed when the total number of reserved storages is a relatively large number, so that the total number of reserved storages easily accumulates to a predetermined number (8) to facilitate the character change. It is desirable to configure as follows. However, if the execution frequency of the shortening change is too low, the sum of the number of pending storages will be kept high near the predetermined number (8) and will not be reduced. It is desirable to set the execution frequency of the shortening fluctuation so as to increase or decrease.

  Further, in a gaming machine of the type in which the distribution device 200 is provided as in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. Then, it is difficult for the total reserved storage number to accumulate to a predetermined number (eight), and it is difficult to change the character. Therefore, the selection ratio of the shortening variation may be smaller than that of a gaming machine in which the distribution device 200 is not provided.

  For example, in the gaming machine of the type in which the distribution device 200 is not provided, when the non-reach is out, if the number of storages to be held is “1”, the shortening variation is not selected, and the number of storages to hold is “2” or If it is common to select the shortening variation at a specific ratio when the number is "3" and always select the shortening variation when the number of reserved storages is "4", a type in which the distribution device 200 is provided. In the gaming machine of No., when the non-reach is out of place, the shortening variation is not selected when the total number of reserved storages is “1” to “3”, and when the total number of reserved storages is “4” to “6”. Select the shortened fluctuation at a rate slightly lower than the specific rate, select the shortened fluctuation at the specific rate when the total number of reserved storage is "7", and always select the shortened fluctuation when the total number of reserved storage is "8" To do It may be.

  Further, when the total number of reserved storages is “7”, the selection ratio of the shortened variation may be lower than when the total number of reserved storages is “4” to “6”. By doing so, a start winning is more likely to occur in a state where the total number of reserved storages is “7”, and the execution frequency of the character change can be improved.

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

  Next, based on the result of the determination of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types, as a hit variation pattern determination table 137A, 137B (see FIG. 12). ), And selects any one of the outlier variation pattern determination tables 138A (see FIG. 13) (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read out from the random number buffer area (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (variation pattern determination random number), and by referring to the change pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the change pattern is determined. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 sets the random number counter for the fluctuation pattern determination for generating the random number for the fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

  In the case where it is determined to be a loss, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 11) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. (Including the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7) shown in FIG. 1 and prepare one of the variation pattern type determination tables based on the reach determination result. Alternatively, the variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the reach of the reach is determined in accordance with the total number of reserved storages (the number of first reserved storages or the number of second reserved storages). A reach determination table having a different selection ratio may be selected to determine whether or not reach is performed so that the reach probability decreases as the number of pending storages increases. In this case, the CPU 56 determines, for example, whether or not “super reach loss” or “non-reach loss” in the prize-winning effect process matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table. The determination as to whether or not the vehicle may be reached may be made in advance. In consideration of the fact that the execution ratio of the announcement effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number, the “super reach loss” depending on the variation pattern type. It is preferable to perform a pre-reading notice effect by determining in advance whether or not “non-reach loss” will occur.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 to display result 5 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 14) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and miss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process moves to step S116. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, whether or not it is "normal big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . When the type of the big hit is “probably variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, whether it is "probable change big hit" can be determined by confirming whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". . If it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probably big hit" (that is, if it is "sudden big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). If the small hit flag has not been set (N in step S116), that is, if the small hit has occurred, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). It should be noted that whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described below. Is set, and in step S1121, it is determined whether or not the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a big hit end process described later when ending the change display of the special symbol or ending the big hit. do it.

  Next, if the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, indicates a probable change flag indicating a probable change state, a time reduction flag indicating a time reduction state, and the number of times a special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting the jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of big hit is sudden change big hit, a small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). It is determined based on the

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable change big hit”, and 2 times in the case of “sudden positive change big hit”) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S135). . Also, a round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of sudden change big hit, 0.1 second is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit and certain change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is "normal big hit" or "probable big hit", a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted. An end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to a time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process ends.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

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

  If it is not a normal jackpot (ie, if it is a probable big hit or a sudden big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probable change flag and shifts to the probable change state (step S169), and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

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

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

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, if the process shifts to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 sets a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is performed and the special symbol display control data for displaying the stopped symbols is set, the setting data is not changed. Therefore, the latest special symbol display control data is used in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is continuously stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol change display flag is displayed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation from occurring between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission processing. The time timer may be configured to decrement by one.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag has been described. However, in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, an end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed as to which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15). Note that the interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis processing, first, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designating commands (step S621), the effect controlling CPU 101 stores the received symbol designating command in the first free prize-winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S622).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 35, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of pending storages are secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start-up switch passing processing in FIG. 20, there is no start-up prize to the first start-up prize opening 13 or the second start-up prize-opening 14, 14. At the same time, four commands of a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or a second start prize designation command), and a total pending storage number designation command are included in one timer interrupt. Are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a start winning designating command, and a total holding storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Storage area is secured as described above.

  In the present embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area in the order in which they are received. In this embodiment, commands are transmitted in the order of a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, a start winning designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command within one timer interrupt, so that if the command reception is normally performed, As shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, a start winning designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 35, An example in which commands are stored in storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, up to seven pending storages have occurred in the previous variable display, and the total pending storage number designation command (7) is used to designate the total pending storage number 7 in the storage area where the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the start prize command storage area in a situation where one of the hold storages is exhausted and the variable display based on the second hold storage is started is shown. .

  Each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 35 is stored in step S635d, which will be described later, every time the variation display of the effect symbol is started (every time the command for specifying the total number of retained storages is received). The content stored in the first storage area 1 is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area for starting winning are shifted. For example, when the change display of a new effect symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 35, the contents (each command and a change pattern and a change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted, The contents stored in the storage area 2 are shifted to the storage area 1, the contents stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the contents stored in the storage area 4 are shifted to the storage area 3. , The contents stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. The timing at which the content is deleted may be during the effect symbol variation start processing, which will be described later, at the timing when the effect symbol variation display is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol designation command, the fluctuation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total number of retained storage number designation command received when the start winning award is generated are comprehensively expressed, both the command at the time of the winning start Say. In addition, among the commands at the time of the start prize winning, a start prize designation command and a total reservation storage number designation command, which are commands for specifying information capable of recognizing an increase in the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number, When comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as pending storage information. In addition, a symbol designating command which is a command indicating whether a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 22) at the time of the start winning, a big hit type determination result, and a fluctuation pattern type determination result. When expressing the variable category command comprehensively, it is also referred to as a prize-winning-time determination result designation command or determination result information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is further secured so that a change pattern and a change timing pattern can be stored. The change pattern is a pattern (PT1A to PT7B) of the change of the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of the start winning. Here, the details of the change pattern will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern table in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 36, in each change pattern, a “change mode” indicating a change mode of the display mode of the hold display, and the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display (the number of times excluding the change to “character”) Is associated with the number of changes, and the symbol “」 ”that allows a character change (to change the display mode to“ character ”) or the symbol“ x ”that does not allow a character change.

  For example, PT1A and PT1B have a change pattern in which the number of changes is 0 since they remain “white” and do not change. Since PT2A and PT2B change from “white” to “blue”, the number of changes is one. PT3A and PT3B have a change pattern in which the number of changes is 0 since they remain “blue” and do not change. PT4A and PT4B are change patterns in which the number of changes is two since the color changes from “white” to “blue” and then to “red”. Since PT5A and PT5B change from “white” to “red”, they have a single change pattern. PT6A and PT6B have a single change pattern since they change from “blue” to “red”. PT7A and PT7B have a change pattern in which the number of changes is 0 since they remain “red” and do not change.

  Hereinafter, PT1A and PT1B are referred to as “first change pattern type”, PT2A and PT2B are referred to as “second change pattern type”, PT3A and PT3B are referred to as “third change pattern type”, PT4A and PT4B are referred to as “fourth change pattern type”, PT5A and PT5B may be referred to as “fifth change pattern type”, PT6A and PT6B may be referred to as “sixth change pattern type”, and PT7A and PT7B may be referred to as “seventh change pattern type”.

  For example, PT1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A are change patterns in which a character cannot be changed. PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B are change patterns that can change characters (hereinafter, may be referred to as “character changeable patterns”). In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display or the active display corresponding to the character changeable pattern is “character ".

  In addition, since “character” is not included in the “change mode” in any of the change patterns, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to “character” only when the total number of storages to be held reaches eight. Configuration.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, three PT1A (change patterns that cannot be changed from “white” to any display mode) are the first, second, and fourth hold display change patterns. PT2A (a change pattern that can be changed from “white” to “blue” and does not change to a “character”) as a change pattern of the hold display of the eye is PT4B (“white”) as a change pattern of the fifth hold display. , Which can change to “red” after changing to “blue” and can also change to “character”.

  The change timing pattern is a pattern (T00 to T76) of change timing for changing the display mode of the hold display, and is determined at the time of starting winning. The change timing patterns are T00 to T07 selected when the number of changes (the number excluding changes to “characters”) is one, and T10 to T76 selected when the number of changes is two. Can be roughly divided into

  The elements of the change timing included in the change timing pattern include “active” which is the timing for starting the corresponding active display, “first” which is the timing for shifting to the first hold display, and “second hold” "2nd" which is the timing to shift to the display "3rd" which is the timing to shift to the 3rd hold display "4th" which is the timing to shift to the 4th hold display "Fifth" which is the timing to shift to the hold display of the sixth, "Sixth" which is the timing to shift to the sixth hold display, and "7" which is the timing to shift to the seventh hold display There are eyes.

  For example, T00 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is "active", T01 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is "first", and T02 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is "second". A certain change timing pattern, T03 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “third”, T04 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “fourth”, and T05 is a change timing pattern. Is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “fifth”, T06 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “sixth”, and T07 is a change timing pattern whose change timing is “seventh”. is there.

  For example, T10 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “first” and the second change timing is “active”.

  For example, T20 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “second” and the second change timing is “active”, and T21 is the first change timing in “second”. And the second change timing is the “first change timing pattern”.

  Further, for example, T30 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “third” and the second change timing is “active”, and T31 is the third change timing in “third”. T32 is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T32 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “third” and the second change timing is “second”. It is a pattern.

  Further, for example, T40 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “active”, and T41 is the first change timing in “fourth”. T42 is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T42 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “second”. T43 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fourth” and the second change timing is “third”.

  For example, T50 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fifth” and the second change timing is “active”, and T51 is the first change timing is “fifth”. T52 is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T52 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “fifth” and the second change timing is “second”. T53 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fifth”, the second change timing is “third”, and T54 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “fifth”. This is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “fourth”.

  Further, for example, T60 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “sixth” and the second change timing is “active”, and T61 is the first change timing in “sixth”. T62 is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T62 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “sixth” and the second change timing is “second”. T63 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “sixth”, the second change timing is “third”, and T64 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “sixth”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is the “fourth” change timing, and T65 indicates that the first change timing is the “sixth” change timing and the second change timing It is the change timing pattern is "five eyes".

  Further, for example, T70 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing is “active”, and T71 is “7th” in the first change timing. T72 is a change timing pattern in which the second change timing is “first”, and T72 is a change timing in which the first change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing is “second”. T73 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “seventh” and the second change timing is “third”, and T74 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is “seventh”. A change timing pattern in which the second change timing is the “fourth” change timing, and T75 is a change timing pattern in which the first change timing is the “seventh change timing” and the second change timing Is the change timing pattern is "five eyes", T76 is, first of change timing is "7 th", change the timing of the second time is a change timing pattern is "6 th".

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35, T02 is stored as the third change pattern of the pending display, and T32 is stored as the fifth change pattern of the pending display. If a change pattern in which the number of changes in the display mode (the number of changes excluding the change to “character”) is 0 is stored, there is no change timing, and thus the change timing pattern is stored. No (for example, see the first, second, and fourth storage areas).

  If the received effect control command is any of the variable category commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start winning designation command in each of the start winning time command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and the variation category command are stored in the storage area (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second start winning designation command in each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command and the variation category command are stored in the storage area (step S629).

  If the received effect control command is the command for designating the number of storages to be added (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received command to specify the number of storages to be stored in each of the start-up winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. In the storage area, the latest symbol designating command, the fluctuation category command, and the start winning designating command (the first starting winning designating command, the second starting winning designating command) are stored in the storing area (step S632). Further, effect control CPU 101 stores the total number of reserved storages designated by the total pending storage number designation command in the total reserved storage number storage area provided in the RAM (step S633).

  If the received effect control command is the command for subtracting the total number of storages to be held (step S634), the effect control CPU 101 deletes one hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c, and displays the remaining hold displays one by one. The display is shifted to update the total reserved storage number display in the total reserved storage display unit 18c based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the start winning command storage area (step S635). Specifically, referring to the change timing pattern stored in each storage area, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display leading to the change timing. With reference to the display mode of the hold display, the display mode is changed. For example, since the change timing pattern corresponding to the storage area 3 in FIG. 35 is T02, at the timing of shifting to the second hold display (the next time step S635 is executed), the display form of the corresponding hold display Will be changed. At this time, since the stored change pattern is PT2A, the color is changed from “white” to “blue”.

  Note that, even in the case of the hold display reaching the change timing in step S635, if the hold display is the hold display that has already been changed to “character”, the display mode of the hold display does not change.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 starts active display (step S635a). Here, the active display is started in a display mode based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area. For example, when a change timing pattern (any of T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) including “active” is stored in the storage area 1, the associated change timing Active display is started in the last display mode (“blue” or “red”) in the pattern. For example, if the storage area 1 stores a change timing pattern (any other than T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) that does not include “active”, the summation is suspended. The active display is started in the display mode displayed in the first display area of the storage display unit 18c. If the display mode displayed in the first display area is “character”, the change timing pattern (T00, 10, 20, 30, 40, 40) including “active” is stored in the storage area 1. 50, 60, and 70), the active display of the “character” is started.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change pattern of the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area is a character changeable pattern (PT1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B). (Step S635b) If it is not a character changeable pattern, the process moves to step S635d. If the pattern is a character changeable pattern, an active changeable flag indicating that the display mode of the active display can be changed to "character" is set (step S635c).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start winning command storage area and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S635d). Further, effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total number of reserved storages stored in the total number of reserved storages area (step S636).

  Note that the processing of steps S635 to S636 may be executed based on receiving a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern command) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 at the start of the fluctuation. In this case, the command for designating the subtraction of the total number of reserved storages may not be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S637). For example, if the received effect control command is the first symbol variation specifying command, the first symbol variation specifying command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation specifying command, the second symbol variation specifying command is set. Set the receive flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, first, effect control CPU 101 executes a continuous variation determination process for determining a continuous variation (step S800A). Next, a hold display control process for controlling the hold display is executed (step S800B). Next, the control relating to the ordinary figure effect according to the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbols is executed (step S800C).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the continuous fluctuation determination processing. In this embodiment, the number of times that the fluctuation display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous fluctuations. Then, when the number of continuous changes reaches a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20), a privilege is given (in this example, a character change is performed). Hereinafter, the continuous execution of the variable display is referred to as “continuous fluctuation”, and the discontinuation of the variable display is also referred to as “continuous fluctuation”.

  In the continuous fluctuation determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the invalid start winning command has been received (step S3601). If the command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 sets the special grace period (for details). A value corresponding to a special grace period of 10 seconds is added to a special grace timer that indicates (described later) (step S3602). The effect control CPU 101 executes a special grace effect (step S3603). In the special grace production, for example, the character display of "additional special grace period" indicating that the special grace period has been added is displayed, or the right to determine that continuous fluctuation is continuing regardless of the start timing is obtained. By displaying a continuation stock icon indicating that the continuous fluctuation has been remedied, the user is notified that relief relating to the continuous fluctuation can be received.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to start changing (step S3604). Whether or not it is the change start timing can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process.

  When it is the fluctuation start timing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the continuous fluctuation flag indicating that the fluctuation display is continuously performed (that is, the continuous fluctuation is continued) is set. (Step S3605), and if the continuous fluctuation flag is set, the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by 1 (step S3607). If not, the continuous fluctuation flag is set. (Step S3606), and increments the value of the continuous fluctuation counter indicating the number of continuous fluctuations by one (step S3607). According to the processing in steps S3605 to S3607, if the continuous fluctuation is continued, the number of continuous fluctuations is incremented by one, and if the continuous fluctuation is interrupted, the number of continuous fluctuations is changed from 0 to 1. After that, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display an image indicating the number of continuous fluctuations (see, for example, the image 55 of the number of continuous fluctuations) on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the continuous fluctuation counter (step). S3607a).

  If it is not the fluctuation start timing (N in Step S3604), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the fluctuation stop timing (Step S3608). Whether or not it is the variation stop timing can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing.

  If it is the fluctuation stop timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value to a grace timer indicating a grace period (details will be described later) according to the effect mode (step S3609). In this embodiment, the effect mode can be set to the effect mode A and the effect mode B. In the effect mode A, a value corresponding to the grace period of 0.1 second is set in the grace timer. , A value corresponding to a grace period of 5 seconds is set in the grace timer. Thereafter, the continuous fluctuation determination processing ends.

  If it is not the fluctuation stop timing (N in step S3608), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting timing (step S3610). Whether or not it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  If it is the variation pattern command reception waiting timing (Y in step S3610), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the grace timer by 1 if the grace timer has not timed out (step S3611), and the grace timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not it is (step S3612). If the grace timer has not timed out, the continuous fluctuation determination processing ends.

  If the grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3612), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the special grace timer by 1 if the special grace timer has not timed out (step S3613). It is determined whether a timeout has occurred (step S3614). If the special grace timer has not timed out, the continuous fluctuation determination processing ends.

  When the special grace timer has timed out (Y in step S3614), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous fluctuation flag and the continuous fluctuation counter (steps S3615 and S3616). That is, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted, and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes zero. In this embodiment, even if the continuous fluctuation counter is reset in step S3616, the display of the number of continuous fluctuations is not immediately updated, but is updated at the start of the next fluctuation (for example, the display of the number of continuous fluctuations is "28"). From "" to "1", but may be updated immediately after resetting (for example, the display of the number of continuous fluctuations is updated from "28" to "0").

  As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the value of the continuous fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 at the fluctuation start timing by the processing of steps S3604 to S3607. Further, by the processing of steps S3608 to S3609, a value corresponding to the grace period is set in the grace timer at the fluctuation stop timing. Further, by the processing of steps S3611 to S3616, the value of the grace timer is subtracted at the timing of waiting for the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, and if the grace timer times out, the continuous fluctuation flag is reset and the continuous fluctuation counter is reset. (That is, the continuous fluctuation is interrupted and the number of continuous fluctuations becomes 0). With these processes, when the next variable display is started before the predetermined grace period elapses after the variable display ends, it is determined that the variable display has been continuously performed. Therefore, by making it easy to continuously perform the variable display, it is possible to improve the interest, and also to prevent the interest from being lowered because it is not easy to continuously perform the variable display. be able to.

  Further, by the process of step S3609, at the fluctuation stop timing, a value corresponding to the grace period corresponding to the effect mode is set in the grace timer. Therefore, the grace period can be changed by changing the effect mode, and the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation can also be changed. Specifically, by increasing the grace period, it is possible to reduce the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation, and by shortening the grace period, it is possible to increase the difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation. With such a configuration, the game characteristics can be adjusted, and the effect can be enhanced.

  However, in the production mode A, since the grace period is 0.1 second, there is substantially no grace period, and in order to continue the continuous fluctuation, at least one hold storage is required at the end of the fluctuation display. Must be remembered. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration example shown in FIG. 38. For example, it is determined whether or not the suspension storage is stored at the end of the fluctuation display, and if it is stored, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing. If it is not stored, it may be determined that the continuous fluctuation has been interrupted (that is, the continuous fluctuation flag and the continuous fluctuation counter are reset). Also, in the case of the effect mode A, a substantial grace period may be provided similarly to the effect mode B.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect mode can be set by the player (see steps S828 to S829 described later), so that the player can change the grace period. Therefore, it is possible to play a game that matches the taste of the player.

  In this embodiment, the grace period is set corresponding to the effect mode, but may be set independently of the effect mode. Although the grace period is configured to be changed by the player by changing the effect mode, the manager of the gaming machine (or only the manager) may be configured to be able to change the grace period. For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and a grace period can be set by operating an operation means such as the push button 120 or an operation means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (only an administrator can operate). You may do so. With such a configuration, the game characteristics can be adjusted according to the taste of the administrator of the gaming machine.

  Also, the grace period may be set according to the gaming state. For example, the grace period may be set to be longer in the normal state in which the start winning is less likely to occur than in the high base state. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation in accordance with the game state, and it is possible to improve the effect for each game state.

  Also, in this embodiment, regardless of the grace period set in the effect mode, that is, regardless of the difficulty level of continuous fluctuation, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (in this example, a multiple of 20), Although a privilege (in this example, a character change is executed) is configured to be provided, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a plurality of types of benefits can be provided. Depending on the degree of difficulty of continuing), different benefits may be provided. For example, in the case of setting a grace period in which the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation is high, a privilege with a high value or scarcity may be given (or a high rate of giving). With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a privilege according to the setting of the grace period (that is, the degree of difficulty of continuing the continuous fluctuation), and it is possible to improve the effect of the production.

  It should be noted that the privilege to be given may be a type in which a variable display mode or another effect related to the display result such as a character change is executed, or an unrelated effect (for example, display of a predetermined image or display of a predetermined image). (Reproduction of music, etc.) may be executed, or the effect setting such as the effect mode may be changed by the player. In addition, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image content or music content is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a privilege to be provided, and a player can download a desired image content or music content to an information terminal. Or a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out. In this embodiment, when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, if there is no hold storage, or if execution of character change is restricted (for example, hold storage that allows character change is not stored) In some cases, there is a case where the hold memory stored before the changeable hold memory includes a jackpot hold or an off-reach hold), but in such a case, a privilege other than the character change is provided. Is also good.

  In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 38, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number of times (in this example, a multiple of 20) (for example, when there are only one or two more times up to the predetermined number of times), (For example, a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) suggesting that the number of characters is about to reach a predetermined number on the effect display device 9, or output a predetermined sound effect, a lamp or the like. LED or the like). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the fact that the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, and the effect of production can be improved.

  In the configuration in which the privilege is given when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, the firing operation is promoted, so it is assumed that the number of times the invalid start winning is generated increases. This is not desirable for a player. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning, the next variable display is started after the grace period has elapsed after the variable display has ended. However, it is configured to determine that the continuous fluctuation is continuing (that is, to be relieved). With such a configuration, the degree of disappointment due to the occurrence of the invalid start winning can be reduced, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Specifically, by executing the processing of steps S3601 to S3602, when an invalid start winning is generated, a value corresponding to the special grace period is set in the special grace timer. Then, by executing the processing of steps S3612 to S3614, when the grace period elapses after the fluctuation display ends, the subtraction of the special grace period timer is started, and the continuous fluctuation is interrupted until the special grace period timer times out. Is not determined. That is, after the end of the variable display, even if the grace period elapses, if the next variable display is started before the special grace period elapses, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing.

  Further, the processing of step S3602 is configured so that a special grace period is added by 10 seconds in accordance with the number of times the invalid start winning is generated. With such a configuration, even if the invalid start prize is generated a plurality of times, the degree of discouragement can be reduced and the effect of production can be enhanced. The present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the special grace period given depending on the number of times the invalid start prize has occurred may be different (for example, it may be longer as the number of times increases). For example, in the state where the special grace period is given, when a new invalid start winning is generated, a special grace period of 11 seconds is given, and when a new invalid starting prize is given, a special grace period of 12 seconds is given. May be performed. In this case, the granted special grace period may be added, or the granted special grace period may be reset. For example, in a state where a special grace period of 10 seconds is given, if a special grace period of 11 seconds is given due to the occurrence of a new invalid start prize, the special grace period may be set to 21 seconds. Alternatively, the special grace period may be set to 11 seconds.

  Further, when the invalid start prize is generated by the processing of step S3603, the special grace effect is set (for example, the special grace period is set (or added) for 10 seconds by the generation of the invalid start prize in the effect display device 9). Image, or a continuous stock icon that indicates that the user has obtained the right to determine that the continuous fluctuation is continuing regardless of the start timing described below.) Can be easily recognized, and a staging effect can be enhanced.

  In the configuration example of FIG. 38, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continued until the period during which the fluctuation display is interrupted becomes 10 seconds in total based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning once (that is, the fluctuation). The display may be interrupted a plurality of times). The present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and based on one occurrence of an invalid start winning, if the period during which the variable display is interrupted is within 10 seconds, only one time is displayed. The continuous variation may be determined to be continuing. That is, the contents of the remedy when the invalid start winning is generated may be different.

  Further, in the configuration example of FIG. 38, based on the occurrence of the invalid start winning, even after the grace period elapses after the end of the fluctuation display, the next fluctuation display is started until the special grace period elapses. Then, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is continuing regardless of the timing at which the next fluctuation display is started. You may do so. That is, the contents of the relief may be different.

  In addition, depending on the effect mode and the game state when the invalid start prize occurs, there may be a case where the special grace period is set and a case where the special grace period is not set, and the relief content is different as described above. You may do so.

  Also, every time an invalid start prize is generated, relief relating to continuous fluctuation (for example, provision of a special grace period, provision of a right to determine that continuous fluctuation is continued regardless of the start timing, etc.) is provided. Or the details of the remedy to be granted (for example, granting a special grace period of 5 seconds or 10 seconds, granting the right to determine that continuous fluctuations continue regardless of the start timing, etc. ) May be determined by lottery. In this case, depending on the number of continuous fluctuations, the effect mode (that is, the setting state of the grace period), the game state, and the like, the presence / absence of relief for continuous fluctuations and the content of the relief may be determined at different rates. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is equal to or more than a predetermined number (that is, when the period during which the continuous fluctuation is continued is long) or in the effect mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the degree of difficulty in continuing the continuous fluctuation is high) In (2), the rate of giving the relief related to the continuous fluctuation may be increased.

  In addition, a lottery effect such as roulette may be executed in order to pay attention to whether or not the relief related to the continuous fluctuation is provided and the content of the provided relief in accordance with the lottery of the relief related to the continuous fluctuation. In this case, one of a plurality of types of lottery effects may be executed at different rates according to the number of continuous fluctuations, the effect mode (that is, the grace period setting state), the game state, and the like. For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is equal to or more than a predetermined number (that is, when the period during which the continuous fluctuation is continued is long) or in the effect mode A (that is, when the grace period is short and the degree of difficulty in continuing the continuous fluctuation is high) ), The rate at which the lottery effects in the flashy effect mode are executed may be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the display is the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol, it is configured to count as the number of continuous variations when executed continuously. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, only the variable display of the first special symbol (or the variable display of the second special symbol) may be counted as the number of continuous fluctuations. In this case, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started before the grace period (and the special grace period) elapses after the variable display of the first special symbol ends, the continuous variation is continued. May be determined, or it may be determined that the continuous fluctuation has been interrupted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of times that the fluctuation display is continuously executed is counted as the number of continuous fluctuations, and the privilege is provided based on the fact that the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 60, points are given each time the variable display is performed continuously (step S3607b), and the number of points given reaches a predetermined number of points (for example, 30 points). Based on this (step S3607c), a privilege may be given (step S3607d). In this case, as shown in step S3607b of FIG. 60, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are continuously displayed and the second special symbol is continuously displayed. The points to be performed may be different. Specifically, one point is given when the number of continuous changes is counted based on the change display of the first special symbol, and two points are given when the number of continuous changes is counted based on the change display of the second special symbol. May be added. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to enhance the effect. In addition, the privilege given in step S3607d may be the execution of a character change as in the case where the number of continuous changes reaches the predetermined number, or may be another privilege described above.

  Further, for example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is configured to be counted as the number of continuous variations, no points are given even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, but the second special symbol is displayed. If the variable display of the first special symbol is performed after the variable display is performed, more points than usual may be given. Specifically, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed in a state where the continuous fluctuation is continuing, one point is given. Next, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed, no points are given. However, when the first special symbol change display is executed, three points are awarded. Next, when the first special symbol change display is executed, one point is given. With such a configuration, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the variation display of the first special symbol is neither directly counted nor given a point, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed. Therefore, it is possible to focus on which of the special symbols is to be displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, instead of the configuration shown in FIG. 60, for example, a point is given when the number of times the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed reaches a predetermined number, and a predetermined point is given. A privilege may be given based on reaching the number. Also in this case, the degree of advantage may be different between the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. For example, when the number of times that the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed reaches 10 times, one point is given, and the number of times that the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed is increased to 10 times. Two points may be given when reaching, or one point is given when the number of times the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed reaches ten times, and the second special symbol is given. One point may be given when the number of times the variable display is continuously executed reaches five.

  As described above, in this embodiment, "variable display is continuously performed" means that a hold storage for starting the next variable display when one variable display is completed is stored. Not only the state, but also the state where the next variable display is started after the end of one variable display and before the grace period (or grace period and special grace period) elapses, or the variable display is This is a concept that includes a state in which the continuous fluctuation is determined to be continued regardless of the start timing of the next fluctuation display based on the occurrence of an invalid start winning, for example.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the hold display control process. In the hold display control process, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received (step S3501), and if not, ends the hold display control process. If a new start winning command is received, it is determined whether the received start winning command includes information indicating a big hit or a small hit (step S3502). Specifically, it is possible to determine whether a big hit or a small hit is made by at least one of the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  If it is a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode A is controlled (step S3503). In this embodiment, an effect mode A and an effect mode B are provided as effect modes in which the change patterns of the display mode of the hold display and the change timing patterns have different selection tendencies. For example, in the effect mode A, the second mode “blue” and “red” are more likely to change to the specific mode “character” than the first mode “white”, and the “sixth mode”. This is an effect mode in which it is easy to select a change timing pattern including "" and "seventh". On the other hand, in the effect mode B, the first mode “white” is more likely to change to the specific mode “character” than the second mode “blue” and “red”, and the “sixth mode”. This is an effect mode in which it is difficult to select a change timing pattern including "" and "seventh" (that is, "white" in the first mode is likely to be continued). Which effect mode is controlled can be determined by using a flag. For example, if a flag indicating the effect mode A is used, it is possible to determine which effect mode is controlled by determining whether or not the flag is set. The flag may be set when controlling the effect mode A (for example, step S829 described later).

  In the case of the effect mode A in step S3503, the effect control CPU 101 selects the first hit change pattern determination table (step S3504), while in the effect mode B, the second hit change A pattern determination table is selected (step S3505). Also, in step S3502, if the information of the big hit or the small hit is not included, that is, if the newly generated hold storage is the miss hold, the change pattern determination table for the miss is selected (step S3506).

  Then, effect control CPU 101 performs a change pattern determination lottery for determining a change pattern using the change pattern determination table selected in any of steps S3504 to S3506 (step S3507).

  Here, the change pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. Each change pattern determination table contains a selection ratio for each winning determination result for the change pattern. In parentheses in the column of the change pattern, (で あ れ ば) indicates a change pattern in which a character can be changed (character change pattern), and (x) indicates a change pattern in which a character cannot be changed. I have. Also, different selection ratios are provided for the case where the total number of pending storages is “1” and the case where the total number of pending storages is “2 or more”. Since there is only one change, PT4A and 4B, which are change patterns having two changes, are not selected.

  Further, the column of “A + B” in the selection ratio when the prize-winning determination result is the probability change big hit indicates the sum of the selection ratio with the associated change pattern. For example, in the column of “A + B” shown in FIG. 40, from the top, the sum of the selection ratios of PT1A and PT1B when the total number of reserved storages is “1” (that is, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type), PT2A And the sum of the selection ratios of PT2B (that is, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT3A and PT3B (that is, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT4A and PT4B ( That is, the selection ratio of the fourth change pattern type), the sum of the selection ratios of PT5A and PT5B (that is, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type), and the sum of the selection ratios of PT6A and PT6B (that is, the sixth change pattern type) Selection ratio) and the sum of the selection ratios of PT7A and PT7B (that is, the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type).The same applies to the case where the total number of reserved storages in FIG. 40 is “2 or more” and in FIG. 41.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a first hit change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is A and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

  First, a case will be described in which the first hit change pattern determination table is used when the total number of pending storages is “1”.

  When the prize-winning determination result is a probability change big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1A is 4%, PT2A is 6%, PT2B is 3%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 15%, PT5B at a rate of 4%, PT6A at a rate of 19%, PT6B at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 20% , PT7A is selected at a rate of 10%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 4%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type is Is 0%, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 30%. .

  When the prize-winning result is a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 5%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, PT3A at a rate of 15%, and 20% , PT5A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 25%.

  When the prize-winning determination result is sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 10%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, and 20% %, PT3A is selected at a rate of 20%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 20%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 20%.

  Next, a case where the first hit change pattern determination table is used when the total number of reserved storages is “2 or more” will be described.

  When the prize-winning result is a probability change big hit (when the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 1%, PT2A at a rate of 2%, PT2B at a rate of 1%, and 3% Of PT3A at a rate of 2%, PT3B at a rate of 2%, PT4A at a rate of 8%, PT4B at a rate of 2%, PT5A at a rate of 15%, PT5B at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 18% , PT6B is selected at a rate of 10%, PT7A is selected at a rate of 23%, and PT7B is selected at a rate of 10%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 1%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 3%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 5%, and the fourth change pattern type is Is 10%, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 20%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 28%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 33%. .

  When the winning determination result is a normal big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, and PT3A is 8%, 10%. , PT5A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 10%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, and PT2A at a rate of 10% % Of PT3A, 10% of PT4A, 20% of PT5A, 20% of PT6A, and 20% of PT7A.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a second hit change pattern determination table used when the effect mode is B and the winning determination result is a big hit or a small hit.

  First, a case where the second hit change pattern determination table is used when the total number of reserved storages is “1” will be described.

  If the prize-winning determination result is a probable big hit (the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 6%, PT2A is 4%, PT2B is 5%, and PT2B is 10%. PT3A at a rate of 4%, PT3B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 16%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, PT6A at a rate of 22%, PT6B at a rate of 2%, and a rate of 27% , PT7A is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 6%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 9%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 14%, and the fourth change pattern type is Is 0%, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 19%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 24%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. .

  When the prize-winning result is a normal jackpot (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 5%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, PT3A at a rate of 15%, and 20% , PT5A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 25%.

  When the prize-winning determination result is sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 10%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, and 20% %, PT3A is selected at a rate of 20%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 20%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 20%.

  Next, a case where the second hit change pattern determination table is used when the total number of reserved storages is “2 or more” will be described.

  If the prize-winning determination result is a probable big hit (the symbol designating command is C402 (H)), PT1B is 7%, PT2A is 2%, PT2B is 6%, and PT2B is 4%. PT3A at a rate of 5%, PT3B at a rate of 5%, PT4A at a rate of 6%, PT4B at a rate of 4%, PT5A at a rate of 12%, PT5B at a rate of 3%, and a rate of 21% , PT6B is selected at a rate of 2%, PT7A is selected at a rate of 27%, and PT7B is selected at a rate of 1%. At this time, the selection ratio of the first change pattern type is 7%, the selection ratio of the second change pattern type is 8%, the selection ratio of the third change pattern type is 9%, and the fourth change pattern type is Is 10%, the selection ratio of the fifth change pattern type is 15%, the selection ratio of the sixth change pattern type is 23%, and the selection ratio of the seventh change pattern type is 28%. .

  When the winning determination result is a normal big hit (when the symbol designating command is C401 (H)), PT1A is 3%, PT2A is 6%, and PT3A is 8%, 10%. , PT5A is selected at a rate of 18%, PT6A is selected at a rate of 25%, and PT7A is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the prize-winning determination result is a sudden change big hit or small hit (when the symbol designating command is C403 (H) or C404 (H)), PT1A at a rate of 10%, PT2A at a rate of 10%, and PT2A at a rate of 10% % Of PT3A, 10% of PT4A, 20% of PT5A, 20% of PT6A, and 20% of PT7A.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an out-of-place change pattern determination table used when the winning determination result is out of place.

  First, a case will be described in which the out-of-place change pattern determination table is used when the total number of reserved storages is “1”.

  If the winning determination result is out of super reach (the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A is reduced by 24% at a rate of 30%. % Of PT2A, 19% of PT3A, 14% of PT5A, 9% of PT6A, and 4% of PT7A.

  When the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is other than C607 (H) and C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at a rate of 80%. And PT3A is selected at a rate of 5% and 5%, respectively.

  Next, a description will be given of a case where the out-of-shift change pattern determination table is used when the total number of reserved storages is “2 or more”.

  If the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is C607 (H) or C609 (H)), PT1A is 20% at a rate of 30%. % Of PT2A, 18% of PT3A, 15% of PT4A, 10% of PT5A, 5% of PT6A, and 2% of PT7A. You.

  When the winning determination result is other (when the symbol designating command is C400 (H) and the variable category command is other than C607 (H) and C609 (H)), PT1A is 15% at a rate of 80%. And PT3A is selected at a rate of 5% and 5%, respectively.

  Comparing the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, at least when the total number of reserved storages is two or more, and when the hit is a big hit or a small hit, the selection ratio for each change pattern type is the first change pattern type. <Second change pattern type <third change pattern type <fourth change pattern type <fifth change pattern type <sixth change pattern type <seventh change pattern type. On the other hand, the selection ratio for each change pattern type in the case of a miss is: first change pattern type> second change pattern type> third change pattern type> fourth change pattern type> fifth change pattern type> sixth change pattern Type> seventh change pattern type. Therefore, the degree of reliability for a big hit or a small hit is determined by the following: first change pattern type <second change pattern type <third change pattern type <fourth change pattern type <fifth change pattern type <sixth change pattern type < This is the seventh change pattern type.

  Here, paying attention to the change mode (see FIG. 36) in each change pattern type, the change pattern type including “blue” is a big hit or a small hit than the change pattern type including “white”. High confidence in things. Similarly, a change pattern type that includes “red” has a higher degree of reliability for a big hit or a small hit than a change pattern type that includes “blue”. Also, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, the character changeable pattern is a change pattern that can be selected only when the probability change is a big hit, so that the “character” can change only when the probability change is a big hit. This is a variation. As a result, the degree of reliability for the probability of winning is "white" <"blue" <"red" <"character".

  In the first hit change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40, when the prize-winning determination result is a probability change big hit, the selection rate of the character change pattern (PT1B: 0%) with respect to the selection rate of the first change pattern type is The selection ratio of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is higher than 0%. The selection ratio of PT1B, which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type, is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, which is the character change pattern in the second to seventh change pattern types. Lower than. Therefore, in the effect mode A, the hold display, which is displayed in "white" and is not scheduled to change to "blue" or "red" in the future, is already "blue" or The rate at which the reserved display that is displayed in “red” or changes to “blue” or “red” in the future changes to “character” is higher. Thus, in the effect mode A, by changing to “blue” or “red”, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing to “character”.

  Further, in the second hit change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, when the prize-winning determination result is a probable change big hit, the selection ratio of the character change pattern with respect to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type (PT1B: 6%) is In addition to being 100%, the selection ratio of the character change pattern to the selection ratio of the second change pattern type to the seventh change pattern type is lower than 100%. The selection ratio of PT1B, which is the character change pattern in the first change pattern type, is the selection ratio of PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, which is the character change pattern in the second to seventh change pattern types. Higher than. Accordingly, in the effect mode B, the ratio of the suspended display that is already displayed in “blue” or “red” or that will be changed to “blue” or “red” in the future becomes “character” is Also, the rate at which the suspended display, which is displayed in “white” and is not scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future, changes to “character” is higher. Thus, in the effect mode B, the player can be expected to change to a “character” while being displayed in “white” without changing to “blue” or “red”. .

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a change timing determination lottery for determining a change timing pattern (step S3508). Specifically, a change timing determination table is selected based on the change pattern determined in step S3507 and the effect mode being controlled, and the change timing is determined based on the total number of reserved storages. Here, the change timing determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Each change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 is associated with a change timing pattern selection ratio for each of the total number of pending storages (1 to 8). Each change timing pattern is associated with a specific change timing.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first change timing determination table. The first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43A is the change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “1” and the effect mode A is controlled. It is.

  For example, in the first change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43A, when the total number of reserved storages is “1”, T00 is selected at 100% as the change timing pattern. When the total number of pending storages is “2”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 40% and T01 at a rate of 60%. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, the change timing patterns are selected such that T00 is 20%, T01 is 30%, and T02 is 50%. When the total number of pending storages is “4”, the change timing patterns are selected as T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 30%, and T03 at a rate of 30%. Is done. When the total number of pending storages is “5”, as the change timing patterns, T00 is 10%, T01 is 20%, T02 is 20%, T03 is 20%, and T04 is T04. Are selected at a rate of 30%. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 15%, T01 at a rate of 15%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 20%, and T05 is selected at a rate of 20%. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 10%, T01 at a rate of 10%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 is selected at a rate of 15%, and T06 is selected at a rate of 20%. When the total number of pending storages is “8”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 5%, T01 at a rate of 5%, T02 at a rate of 10%, T03 at a rate of 10%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 is selected at a rate of 15%, T06 is selected at a rate of 20%, and T07 is selected at a rate of 20%.

  The first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43 (B) is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “1” and the effect mode B is controlled. It is.

  For example, in the first change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43B, when the total number of reserved storages is “1”, T00 is selected as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%. When the total number of pending storages is “2”, T00 is selected at a rate of 60% and T01 is selected at a rate of 40% as the change timing pattern. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, the change timing patterns are selected such that T00 is 50%, T01 is 30%, and T02 is 20%. When the total number of pending storages is “4”, the change timing pattern is selected by selecting T00 at a rate of 30%, T01 at a rate of 30%, T02 at a rate of 20%, and T03 at a rate of 20%. Is done. When the total number of pending storages is “5”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 30%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 20%, T03 at a rate of 20%, and T04. Are selected at a rate of 10%. When the total number of pending storages is "6", the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15% and T05 is selected at a rate of 15%. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 15%, T05 is selected at a rate of 10%, and T06 is selected at a rate of 5%. If the total number of pending storages is "8", the change timing patterns are T00 at a rate of 20%, T01 at a rate of 20%, T02 at a rate of 15%, T03 at a rate of 15%, and T04. Is selected at a rate of 10%, T05 is selected at a rate of 10%, T06 is selected at a rate of 5%, and T07 is selected at a rate of 5%.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing the second change timing determination table A. The second change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes of the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the effect mode A is controlled.

  For example, in the second change timing determination table A shown in FIG. 44, when the total number of reserved storages is “2”, T10 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. When the total number of pending storages is “3”, the change timing pattern is selected such that T10 is 10%, T20 is 20%, and T21 is 70%. When the total number of pending storages is “4”, as the change timing patterns, T10 and T20 are selected at a rate of 10%, and T21 to T32 are selected at a rate of 20%. When the total number of reserved storages is "5", T10 to T43 are selected as change timing patterns at a rate of 10%, respectively. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, as the change timing patterns, T10 to T31 are selected at a rate of 6%, and T32 to T54 are selected at a rate of 7%, respectively. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, as the change timing patterns, T10 to T31 each have a rate of 2%, T32 to T54 each have a rate of 3%, and T60 to T65 each have a rate of 10%. Selected. When the total number of pending storages is “8”, as change timing patterns, T10 to T54 each have a rate of 1%, T60 to T72 each have a rate of 6%, and T73 to T75 each have a rate of 7%. T76 is selected at a rate of 10%.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the second change timing determination table B. The second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 43 is a change timing determination table used when the number of changes in the change pattern determined in step S3507 is “2” and the effect mode B is controlled.

  For example, in the second change timing determination table B shown in FIG. 45, when the total number of reserved storages is “2”, T10 is selected at a rate of 100% as the change timing pattern. If the total number of pending storages is "3", the change timing pattern is selected such that T10 is 70%, T20 is 20%, and T21 is 10%. When the total number of pending storages is “4”, as the change timing patterns, T10 to T30 are selected at a rate of 20%, and T31 and T32 are selected at a rate of 10%, respectively. When the total number of reserved storages is "5", T10 to T43 are selected as change timing patterns at a rate of 10%, respectively. When the total number of pending storages is “6”, T10 to T43 are selected at a rate of 7%, and T50 to T54 are selected at a rate of 6%, respectively, as change timing patterns. When the total number of pending storages is “7”, as the change timing patterns, T10 to T54 each have a rate of 6%, T60 to T63 each have a rate of 3%, and T64 and T65 each have a rate of 1%. Selected. When the total number of pending storages is “8”, the change timing patterns are selected at a rate of 5% for T10 to T54, at a rate of 2% for T60 to T75, and at a rate of 1% for T76. .

  Thus, in the effect mode A, a relatively early timing is easily determined as the change timing (see FIGS. 43A and 44). As a result, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the display mode will change to “blue” or “red” early after the hold display is started (for example, immediately after the start winning).

  In particular, when the total number of reserved storages is “7” or “8”, it is easy to select T06, T07, and T60 to T76 which are change timing patterns including “sixth” and “seventh” as change timings. . That is, the display form of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the sixth or seventh memory is easily changed to “blue” or “red”. As described above, in the effect mode A, the rate of change of the character from "blue" or "red" is higher than the rate of change of the character from "white". By making the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory easily changeable to “blue” or “red”, the player is given an expectation that a character change will occur due to accumulation of the remaining few hold memories. Can be given and promote aggressive games.

  Further, as described above, in the effect mode B, a relatively late timing is easily determined as the change timing (see FIG. 43 (B) and FIG. 45). Thereby, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the display mode will change to “blue” or “red” at a later time after the hold display is started (for example, immediately before the corresponding change is started). .

  In particular, when the total number of pending storages is “7” or “8”, it is difficult to select the change timing patterns T06, T07, and T60 to T76 including the “sixth” and “seventh” as the change timing. . That is, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the sixth or seventh memory is not easily changed to “blue” or “red” (“white” is easy to continue). . As described above, in the effect mode B, the rate of change of the character from "white" is higher than the rate of change of the character of "blue" or "red". By making the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the memory difficult to change to “blue” or “red” (“white” tends to continue), a character change occurs by storing the remaining few hold memories. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation, and to promote a positive game.

  After step S3508, the lottery results of the change pattern determination lottery (step S3507) and the change timing determination lottery (step S3508) are stored in the start prize winning command storage area (step S3509), and the display mode is determined according to the determined change pattern. Display of a new hold display is started (step S3510). For example, if any one of PT1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B is determined, the display of the hold display is started with "white", and any of PT3A, 3B, 6A, 6B is started. Is determined, the display of the hold display is started with “blue”, and if either of the PTs 7A and 7B is determined, the display of the hold display is started with “red”. Thereafter, a character change process for changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display to “character” is performed (step S3511), and the hold display control process ends.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the character change process. In the character change process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the continuous fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (a multiple of 20 in this example). If the number has reached 20 in this example), the flow shifts to step S3702.

  If the value of the continuous fluctuation counter is not the predetermined value, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total number of reserved storages is "8" (step S3701). To end. If the value is “8”, that is, if the newly generated hold storage is the eighth hold storage, the execution of the suggested effect is terminated if the hold storage has been executed (step S3702). The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that a reserved memory that can change the character is stored.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a displayed flag indicating that the suspended display whose display mode has been changed to “character” has already been displayed is set (step S3703). If so, the character change process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, occurrence of a character change is restricted in a plurality of hold displays or active displays. However, even in a configuration in which a character change can occur in a plurality of hold displays or active displays. Good.

  If the displayed flag has not been set, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the active changeable flag has been set (step S3704). Is determined (step S3705). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area.

  In the case where a character-changeable hold memory (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “changeable hold memory”) is stored, the effect control CPU 101 normally cancels all hold memories stored before the changeable hold memory. It is determined whether it is on hold (step S3706). More specifically, in the storage area before the storage area in which the character change pattern is stored, all the symbol designating commands are C400 (H), and all the variation category commands are C600 (H) or C608 (H). In such a case, all the pending storages stored before the changeable pending storage are determined to be normally off-hold. If all of the hold storages stored before the changeable hold storage are not normally off hold, the character change process ends. As described above, when the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage includes the jackpot hold or the off-reach hold, the execution of the character change is limited. If the “Character” hold display is being displayed, and if a change before the hold display results in a big hit, the effect of changing the character may be reduced. Therefore, when the hold memory stored before the changeable hold memory includes the jackpot hold or the off-reach hold, by limiting the execution of the character change, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect of the character change. it can. If the hold storage stored before the changeable hold storage includes the off-reach hold, the execution of the character change may not be restricted.

  When all of the hold memories stored before the corresponding hold memory are normally off hold, the effect control CPU 101 sets the display mode of the corresponding hold display (hold display corresponding to the hold memory in which a character can be changed) to “ "Character" (step S3707). In the case where a plurality of hold memories capable of changing characters are stored, the display mode of the earliest hold display (hold display corresponding to the hold memory stored at the oldest timing) among the corresponding hold displays is changed. It shall be changed to "character". Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes the special effect by starting the display of the special background (step S3709), and sets the display completed flag (step S3710).

  If the active change enable flag is set in step S3704, effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the active display to “character” (step S3708), and proceeds to step S3709. By executing steps S3704 and S3708, the active display is preferentially changed in the character even when the hold storage in which the character can be changed is stored.

  In this embodiment, even when a start winning is generated in a state where the total number of stored storages is already “8” (that is, when a starting winning that does not contribute to the fluctuation is generated), FIG. Although the character change process is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character change process may be executed only when a start winning is generated in a state where the total number of reserved storages is “7”.

  In addition to the above-mentioned conditions (for example, that the total number of storages to be held is a specific number or that the number of continuous fluctuations is a predetermined number), an operation by a player (for example, a push button (Operation 120) may be added. For example, when the total number of pending storages becomes “8” (or when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches a predetermined number), an operation prompting display for prompting an operation on the push button 120 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the push button The processing after step S3704 may be executed only when the operation on the character 120 is detected, and the character change processing may be terminated as it is when no operation is detected.

  In addition, a lottery may be performed at a predetermined ratio when the condition for generating a character change is satisfied, and the character change may be performed based on the lottery result. For example, in the case of Y in step S3704 or in the case of Y in step S3706, the lottery may be performed, and steps S3707 and S3708 may be executed at a predetermined ratio. At this time, if the execution target of the character change is the hold display, the execution ratio of the character change (to be executed in the lottery) is determined based on the hold display corresponding to the hold memory stored. (Determined ratio) may be different. For example, a higher ratio is displayed when the hold display of the execution target of the character change is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage than when the hold display corresponding to the eighth hold storage is performed. The execution of the character change may be determined. Conversely, when the hold display of the execution target of the character change is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage, the eighth hold is performed. The execution of the character change may be determined at a lower rate than in the case of the hold display corresponding to the storage.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose effect control process. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a general figure effect in accordance with the variable display of the normal symbols. In the general figure effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 receives the general figure change start command (Y in step S3801), and if the continuous change flag is set (Y in step S3802), the normal state is performed. The stop symbol of the symbol becomes a hit symbol, and whether or not to perform the opening suggestion effect indicating that the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the open state (the state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 17) is executed. The effect style in that case is determined (step S3803).

  In step S3803, one of the first to fourth release suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is selected according to the total number of pending storages and the number of continuous fluctuations, and the release suggestion effect is executed using the selected table. The presence / absence and the effect form to be executed are determined.

  In this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 0 or 1, and the number of continuous fluctuations is less than 10, the first release suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. When the number is 0 or 1 and the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, the second release suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48B is used, and the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more, and the continuous fluctuation When the number of times is less than 10, the third opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48 (C) is used, and when the total number of pending storages is 2 or more and the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, The fourth opening suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 48 (D) is used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a suggestion of opening, in a partial area of the effect display device 9, the hit symbol "O" is alternately displayed with the hit symbol "X", and the hit symbol "O" is stopped and displayed. Then, when the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the open state, and the loss symbol “x” is stopped and displayed, the variable winning ball device 15 does not change to the open state (see FIG. 59). Further, an opening suggestion effect can be executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and the effect display is larger when executed in the second effect mode than in the first effect mode. The added symbol "O" and the symbol "X" are alternately displayed, and one of them is stopped and displayed. That is, the second effect mode is more flashy than the first effect mode (see FIG. 59).

  What is characteristic in the first to fourth release suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that it is determined that the release suggestion effect is executed when the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1 as compared to when the total number of storages is 2 or more. High rate of With such a configuration, when the total number of pending storages is small and continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted, an opening suggestion effect is executed (that is, the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the open state, and it becomes easy to generate a start winning). Frequency) can be increased, and the effect can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, when the continuous fluctuation is continuing, and when the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1, the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted, the execution frequency of the opening suggestion effect is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, only when the total number of pending storages is 0, the continuous change may be likely to be interrupted, and the execution frequency of the release suggestion effect may be increased. When the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed is less than a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the execution frequency of the opening suggestion effect may be increased as the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted.

  Also, what is characteristic in the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that it is determined that the opening suggestion effect is executed when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, compared to when the number of continuous changes is less than 10. High rate of With such a configuration, when the continuous fluctuation is continued for 10 times or more (that is, when the continuous fluctuation is continued for a long time and interest is increasing), the opening suggestion effect is executed (that is, the variable prize ball device). 15 is changed to the open state, which suggests that it is easy to generate a start winning prize). Therefore, interest can be increased when the continuous fluctuation is continued for a long time and interest in the continuous fluctuation is increased.

  Also, what is characteristic in the first to fourth opening suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIG. 48 is that the period during which the continuous fluctuation is continued is long (specifically, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more), When the number of storages is small (specifically, when the total number of reserved storages is 0 or 1), the rate of execution in the second production mode, which is more flashy than in the first production mode, is higher. With such a configuration, when the continuous fluctuation is continued for a long time and interest is increasing, and when the total number of reserved memories is small and the continuous fluctuation is likely to be interrupted, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect in the flashy second effect mode is increased. This makes it easier to focus on the opening suggestion effect, and enhances the effect.

  In addition to the table shown in FIG. 48, when the previous continuous fluctuation is slightly less than a predetermined number of times (a multiple of 20) (for example, at a predetermined number of times −1 or a predetermined number of times −2), the continuous change is interrupted. When the continuous fluctuation is still small (for example, when it is less than 5 times), that is, when the continuous fluctuation reaches a predetermined number and the privilege is given shortly thereafter, it is used immediately after the continuous fluctuation is interrupted. May be provided to increase the ratio of determining that the opening suggestion effect is not executed (or executed in the first effect mode, which is a modest mode). This is because if the opening suggestion effect is executed by the flashy second effect mode immediately after the continuous fluctuation is interrupted just before the privilege is given, the interest may be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the continuous fluctuation flag is set, that is, only when the continuous fluctuation is continued, the opening suggestion effect is configured to be executable, but the continuous fluctuation is not continued. It may be executable at any time, or may be executable only when the continuous variation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) or more.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the opening suggestion effect in the determined mode (step S3804). If it is determined in step S3803 that the opening suggestion effect is not to be executed, step S3804 is omitted.

  In addition, about the opening suggestion effect, you may make it execute in connection with the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol (namely, the fluctuation | variation display of an effect symbol). For example, as a release suggestion effect, by displaying a special symbol different from the hit symbol “O” and the outlier symbol “X” in a stopped state, the variation display of the special symbol being executed (or stored as a hold memory) is displayed. A big hit may be suggested. In this case, as a release suggestion effect, after the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the normal symbol, the lost symbol is changed to a special symbol, thereby being executed (or stored as a hold memory). The change display of the special symbol may indicate that it is a big hit.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S820). If yes, control for ending the display of the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S821), and the demonstration display flag is reset (step S822). Next, effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted when the power outage is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Display does not start.

  When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the demonstration display flag is set (step S823).

  If the demonstration display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the player has performed an effect mode selection operation for selecting an effect mode (step S828). If the operation has been performed, a flag corresponding to the selected effect mode is set according to the effect mode selection operation (step S829). In addition, the mode display (see FIG. 56) indicating the controlled effect mode is switched so that the player can recognize which effect mode is being controlled. After that, the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process ends.

  For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is detected while the demonstration screen is being displayed, selectable effect modes (for example, effect mode A and effect mode B) are displayed on the effect display device 9. It is configured as follows. In the effect mode selection operation for selecting the displayed effect mode, for example, the cursor for specifying the effect mode displayed on the effect display device 9 moves to another effect mode in accordance with the tilt operation of the stick controller 122, This is realized by determining the effect mode specified when the push operation of the push button 120 is performed.

  In steps S828 and S829, for example, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an operation detection signal is output from push sensor 124, and selects an effect mode according to the output operation detection signal. In this embodiment, when the demonstration screen is being displayed, the effect mode can be changed. For example, the effect mode can be changed during the changing display of the effect symbol or during the big hit game. Is also good.

  If the demonstration display flag is not set (N in step S823), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S824). Then, when the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S825), and sets a flag during demonstration display (step S826). ). Further, effect control CPU 101 resets the demonstration designation command reception flag (step S827).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, when the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is determined according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. If a pseudo-run is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8001 that the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-run is a chance pattern (for example, “223” or “445”). , But a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol which is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not a big hit is based on the received variation pattern command, and determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number symbol is determined. Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “probable change big hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 3 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged with the same odd symbol is determined.

  Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “suddenly changing large hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying command), combinations of effect symbols other than the above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, also with respect to the effect symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left middle right is the same symbol) that recalls a big hit is referred to as a large hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the player of a loss is referred to as a "off symbol". In addition, a symbol (an odd symbol in this embodiment) that reminds the user to enter the probability change state is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (an even symbol in this embodiment) that reminds the user not to enter the probability variation state is a non-variable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, a button notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol. Is performed (step S8002).

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the displayed flag is set (step S8002A). If the flag has not been set, that is, if the “character” hold display is not being displayed, the suggested effect is displayed. A suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute is performed (step S8002B). Specifically, the presence / absence of the suggestion effect is determined using the suggestion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a suggested effect execution lottery table. In the suggested effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 52, the selection ratio with respect to the execution of the suggested effect is associated with each of the character change schedules. When there is an on-hold display that can change the character (when a character change pattern is stored in one of the storage areas), the character change schedule is set to “Yes”, and when there is no on-hold display that can change the character (any (In the case where the character change pattern is not stored in the storage area of “No”), the character change schedule is set to “absent”.

  For example, when the character change schedule is “Yes”, the execution of the suggested effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the non-execution is determined at a rate of 20%. If the character change schedule is “absent”, it is determined that the suggested effect is to be executed at a rate of 5%, and not to be executed at a rate of 95%.

  It should be noted that the presence or absence of the execution of the suggestion effect may be determined at a different rate based on the total number of stored suspensions. For example, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be higher as the total number of stored storages is larger, or conversely, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be higher as the total number of stored storages is smaller.

  In the suggestion effect execution lottery, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (Y in step S8002C), the execution of the suggestion effect is started (step S8002D). Specifically, a character display such as "may it be good to store up to eight holds" is displayed (see FIG. 56). In addition, you may perform the suggestion effect of a different aspect according to the effect mode controlled. The suggested effect started here ends when the fluctuation ends or when the total number of reserved storages becomes “8”.

  In addition, in step S8002A, production control CPU101 shifts to step S8003 when the display completed flag is set. Thus, when a suspended display whose display mode has been changed to “character” already exists, it is configured such that the suggested effect cannot be executed. In addition, even when the total number of reserved storages is already “8”, the processing of steps S8002B to S8002D may not be executed.

  Note that a plurality of effect modes may be provided as the effect modes of the suggested effect. In this case, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggested effect may be changed based on whether the character change execution target is the hold display or the active display. Further, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggested effect may be made different based on whether or not there is a hold display or an active display that can change the character.

  Further, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number of times (in this example, a multiple of 20) (for example, when the number of times is one or two more times until the predetermined number of times), an effect indicating the effect (for example, effect display) The device 9 displays a suggestion image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) suggesting that it is almost up to the predetermined number of times, outputs a predetermined sound effect, emits a lamp, LED, or the like. In the case of a configuration in which execution is possible, for example, when it is determined in step S8002B that a suggestion effect is to be executed, first, a character display such as "It may be good to store up to eight holds" is displayed (see FIG. 56). When the number of continuous fluctuations is close to the predetermined number, a character display such as "may be continuous 20 times continuously" is displayed (see FIG. 57). Note that these character displays may be performed simultaneously or alternately. Also, for example, apart from the suggested effect execution lottery in step S8002B, when the number of continuous fluctuations is close to a predetermined number, an effect indicating that effect may be always executed.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the effect symbol are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 53 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  If it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and the effect component as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control such that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change processing (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, when it is the start timing of the special pseudo-run (Y in step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 increments the continuous variation counter and the pseudo-run counter indicating the number of special pseudo-runs by one (step S8107). Then, control is performed to display an image indicating the number of continuous fluctuations on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the continuous fluctuation counter (step S8108).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  By executing the processing of steps S8106 to S8108, when the special pseudo-run is started, which is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize that the re-variation is performed as compared with other pseudo-runs, the special display is displayed on the effect display device 9. Since the number of consecutive fluctuations is added, the player can be made to recognize as if the next fluctuation display was started. With such a configuration, it is possible to synergistically enhance the effect of the effect related to the continuous fluctuation and the pseudo-run. In particular, the production effect can be enhanced by utilizing the characteristics of the special pseudo-ream. In this embodiment, when the fluctuation display is completed by the processing of steps S8302A to S8302C described later, the number of times the special pseudo-run is executed is subtracted from the number of continuous fluctuations, so that the number of continuous fluctuations is actually counted as the number of continuous fluctuations. Not necessarily.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect design fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect design fluctuation stop processing, first, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, when the stop symbol display flag is set, it means that the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. The process moves to step S8305 without any processing.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). Then, effect control CPU 101 erases the active display (step S8302A), and terminates the execution of the suggested effect if it is being executed (step S8302B). Note that the case where the suggestion effect is being executed at this timing is a case where the execution of the suggestion effect is started at the start of the fluctuation, but the holding memory does not accumulate up to eight.

  After that, if neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, if a lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 goes to step S8302. Shifts to step S8320A.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304). The completed flag and the active changeable flag are reset (step S8304A), and if displayed, the display of the special background is ended (that is, the special effect is ended) (step S8304B). Note that the case where the displayed flag is set at this timing or the case where the special effect is being executed is a case where the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed to “character” in the fluctuation that ends the execution. It is. In addition, the case where the active change enable flag is set at this timing is a case where up to eight pending storages have not been accumulated in the fluctuation to end the execution.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 receives the big hit start specifying command reception flag indicating that the big hit start specifying command has been received, or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command that indicates that the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command has been received. It is determined whether the reception flag is set (step S8305). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag if the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) In accordance with the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, speaker 27 as effect component, and movable member 78 as effect component) is effected. The control of the wing actors 79a and 79b) is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the pseudo consecutive counter is 1 or more (Y in step S8320A), The value of the pseudo-sequence counter is subtracted from the counter (step S8320B), and the pseudo-sequence counter is reset (step S8320C).

  By executing the processing of steps S8320A to S8320C, it is possible to achieve consistency between the value of the continuous fluctuation counter and the number of times that the fluctuation display is actually continuously performed, and the fluctuation display is continuously performed. The number of times performed can be easily recognized.

  In this embodiment, when the next fluctuation display is started, the number of times of the special pseudo-run is subtracted from the adjusted continuous fluctuation number is displayed by the process of step S3607a. At times, the number of continuous fluctuations after the adjustment may be displayed. Also, for example, when an effect or the like (for example, a full-screen effect or a blackout effect) in which the display of the number of continuous fluctuations cannot be visually recognized is executed, the adjusted number of continuous fluctuations is displayed. This may reduce the sense of discomfort due to the adjustment.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. As soon as the command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command reception flag may be reset. However, for example, since the symbol change designation command is referred to in both the effect control process process and the fourth symbol process process, as shown in this embodiment, at the end of the change, the effect symbol change stop process, etc. It is desirable to reset in the big hit or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends. Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 9 in a case where a character change occurs due to the total number of reserved storages reaching a predetermined number. The display example shown in FIG. 56 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing for each controlled effect mode.

  First, the character change in the effect mode A will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56 (A1), when the hold display 54A is displayed in “red”, a new change is started, and the suggestion effect 54B is started (see FIG. 50). Note that a character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, the player is notified by the mode display 54C that the control is in the effect mode A, and the hold display 54A is displayed in “red” in which the character is easily changed in the effect mode A. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a character change will occur, and to promote aggressive firing of game balls.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (A2), a start winning is generated, and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, the suggested effect is ended because the total number of reserved storages is “8” (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (A3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character”, and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

  Next, the character change in the effect mode B will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 56 (B1), when all the suspension displays including the suspension display 54A are displayed in “white”, a new change is started and the suggestion effect 54B is started (FIG. 56B). 50). Note that a character change pattern is stored in the start winning command storage area corresponding to the hold display 54A. At this time, the player is notified by the mode display 54C that the control is in the effect mode B, and all the hold displays are displayed in “white” where the character is easily changed in the effect mode B. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a character change will occur, and to promote aggressive firing of game balls.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (B2), a winning start occurs, and a new hold display 54D is displayed. At this time, the suggested effect is ended because the total number of reserved storages is “8” (see FIG. 46). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (B3), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character”, and the display of the special background is started (see FIG. 46).

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 56, for example, when the total number of storages to be held becomes “8”, an action effect (for example, part or all) of the hold display (for example, After the action effect, the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed to “character”. Further, in this case, an effect effect having a different effect mode may be executed according to the effect mode (or an effect effect may be executed in one of a plurality of types of effect modes at different rates). The action effect may be, for example, a mode in which an image of a character or the like is displayed so as to act on the suspended effect, or a mode in which a movable object is operated so as to act on the suspended effect.

  As shown in FIG. 56, a continuous change count image 55 indicating the number of continuous changes is displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the continuous change count can be recognized.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device in a case where a character change occurs when the number of continuous changes reaches a predetermined number.

  As shown in FIG. 57A, during the demonstration display (that is, in the state where the effect symbol change display is not executed and the hold storage is not stored), when the start winning is generated, the effect display device 9 displays. The variable display of the effect symbol is started (FIG. 57 (2)). At this time, a continuous fluctuation count image 55 of a character display of “one continuous fluctuation” indicating that the number of continuous fluctuations is one is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), if the hold storage is not stored at the time when the variable display is stopped, the next variable display is not started. However, as shown in FIG. 57 (4), if the start winning is generated before the grace period (here, 5 seconds because of the effect mode B) elapses after the fluctuation display is stopped, the continuous fluctuation continues. Is determined, and the continuous fluctuation frequency image 55 of the character display of “two consecutive fluctuations” indicating that the number of consecutive fluctuations is two is displayed. In the example of FIG. 57, it is possible to recognize the effect mode B by the mode display 54C. In addition, for example, in addition to this, for example, a grace period set according to the effect mode or a remaining period of the grace period May be displayed. Similarly, regarding the special grace period, the remaining period of the special grace period and the like may be displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (5), when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches 19 and the state is close to the predetermined number of times (multiple of 20) at which the privilege is given, it is suggested that such a state is reached. It may be good to continue 20 times continuously ".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (6), when the number of continuous fluctuations reaches 20, as shown in FIG. 57 (7), the display mode of the hold display 54A is changed to “character” and special Control for starting display of the background is performed.

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 57, for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is a multiple of 20, an action effect that acts on the hold display (may be part or all) is executed. Subsequent to the action effect, the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed to “character”. In this case, the same action effect as when the total number of reserved storages becomes “8” may be executed, or a different action effect may be executed.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device in a case where the special pseudo-run is executed while the continuous fluctuation is continued.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 (1) and (2), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started and the number of times of continuous execution becomes the sixth, “continuous 6” indicating that the number of continuous variations is six is shown. The image 55 of the number of continuous fluctuations in the character display of “times” is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, the effect symbol variation display started in FIG. 58 (2) is stopped and displayed in FIG. 58 (7).

  When the temporary stop display and the re-variation of the effect symbol are performed by the special pseudo-ream as shown in FIGS. 58 (3) and (4) before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped, the re-variation by the special pseudo-ream is performed. In response to this, the continuous fluctuation frequency image 55 of the character display of “seven consecutive times” indicating that the continuous fluctuation frequency has been added by 1 is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 58 (5) and (6), when the temporary stop display and the re-fluctuation of the second effect symbol are performed by the special pseudo-ream, the second re-fluctuation by the special pseudo-ream is performed. , A continuous fluctuation count image 55 of a character display of “8 consecutive times” indicating that the continuous fluctuation count has been further added by 1 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 58, although the number of suspended displays does not decrease even if the re-variation is performed by the special pseudo-run, the number is temporarily reduced and adjustment is performed later to ensure consistency with the actual suspended storage ( That is, the temporarily reduced hold display may be restored.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 58 (7) and (8), when a new variation display is started after the variation display is stopped, the pseudo consecutive number is subtracted from the continuous variation number (ie, the actual variation number). A continuous fluctuation frequency image 55 of a character display of “continuous seven times” indicating the actual continuous fluctuation frequency after the adjustment (adjustment for consistency with the frequency is performed) is displayed.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device in a case where the opening suggestion effect is performed while the continuous fluctuation is continued. The display example shown in FIG. 59 is shown for each effect mode of the opening suggestion effect.

  In the examples of FIGS. 59 (A1) to (A4), as shown in FIGS. 59 (A1) and (A2), the variation display of the effect symbols is started, and when the number of times of continuous execution becomes the sixth, the continuous A continuous fluctuation count image 55 of a character display of “six times” indicating that the number of fluctuations is six is displayed. At this time, the number of pending storages is zero.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (A3), when the opening suggestion effect is started in the first effect mode, the opening suggestion in which the small-size hit symbol "O" and the off symbol "x" are alternately displayed. An effect display 56A is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (A4), the stop symbol "x" is stopped and displayed, thereby notifying that the variable winning ball device 15 does not change to the open state.

  On the other hand, in the examples of FIGS. 59 (B1) to (B4), as shown in FIGS. 59 (B1) and (B2), the variation display of the effect symbols is started, and when the number of consecutive executions reaches the 18th. , A continuous fluctuation count image 55 of “continuous 18 times” indicating that the continuous fluctuation count is 18 times is displayed. At this time, the number of pending storages is zero.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (B3), when the release suggestion effect is started in the second effect mode, the mode display 54C and the continuous fluctuation count image 55 are temporarily not displayed, and the effect display is added. The opening suggestion effect display 56B in which the large symbol "O" and the symbol "X" are alternately displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (B4), the winning symbol “○” is stopped and displayed, and the character display “Opening!” Is displayed, so that the variable winning ball device 15 changes to the open state. Is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the opening suggestion effect of the second effect mode is more flashy than the opening effect effect of the first effect mode, so that if it is executed at an appropriate timing, the interest will be improved. However, depending on the timing, there is a possibility that the interest may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's interest in the continuous variation that varies according to the number of continuous variations, and the continuation status of the continuous variation that varies according to the number of stored memories (for example, whether or not it is likely to be interrupted) It is configured such that the execution ratio differs depending on the application.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the counting unit that counts the number of times that the variable display is continuously executed as the number of continuous times, and that the number of continuous times counted by the counting unit reaches the specific number of times. A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, executing a character change) based on the information.

  Also, the counting means can count the number of consecutive times when the next variable display is started before the elapse of a specific period (for example, a grace period) from the end of the variable display. A specific period setting means that can be changed is further provided. Therefore, by making it easy to continuously perform the variable display, it is possible to improve the interest, and to prevent the interest from being lowered because it is not easy to continuously perform the variable display. be able to.

  In this embodiment, a player operation means (for example, a push button 120 or a stick controller 122) which can be operated by a player is provided, and the specific period setting means is based on an operation on the player operation means. The specific period can be changed (for example, the grace period can be changed by changing the effect mode). Therefore, the game characteristics can be adjusted according to the player's taste.

  It should be noted that the game machine includes an operation means for the administrator (for example, an operation means such as a push button 120 or an operation means such as a switch provided inside the game machine (only the administrator can operate)) which can be operated by an administrator of the game machine. The specific period setting means may be configured to be able to change the specific period based on an operation on the administrator operation means. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the game properties according to the taste of the administrator of the gaming machine.

  Further, the privilege granting means may grant different privileges depending on which of the plurality of types of specific periods is set. By doing so, it is possible to give a privilege according to the setting state, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect. It should be noted that the privilege to be given may be a type in which a variable display mode or another effect related to the display result such as a character change is executed, or an unrelated effect (for example, display of a predetermined image or display of a predetermined image). (Reproduction of music, etc.) may be executed, or the effect setting such as the effect mode may be changed by the player. In addition, a two-dimensional code for accessing a server that provides image contents and music contents is displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the player can download desired image contents and music contents to the information terminal. Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out.

  In addition, a game state control unit that can control a game state (for example, a low base state or a high base state) is provided, and the specific period setting unit is controlled according to which of a plurality of types of game states is controlled. Alternatively, a specific period may be set. By doing so, it is possible to improve the effect of each game state.

  Further, in this embodiment, a suggestion effect indicating that the number of continuous times counted by the counting means is close to the specific number of times (for example, a suggestion including a character display that "it may be good to continue 20 times continuously"). The display of the image 55B (see FIG. 57 (5)) is provided. For this reason, attention can be paid to reaching the specific number of times, and the effect can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variable display (for example, the pseudo continuous production) is performed a predetermined number of times after temporarily stopping the display after the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and then performing the variable display again. A possible re-variable display execution unit is provided, and the counting unit can count the number of times the re-variable display is executed as a continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to synergistically enhance the effect of the effect related to the number of continuous times and the re-variable display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the re-variable display execution means can execute a plurality of types of re-variable displays (for example, a normal pseudo series and a special pseudo series; see FIG. 7) in which the effect mode is different. The number of times the re-variable display is executed is counted as a continuous number depending on the effect of the re-variable display. For example, in the case of a special pseudo-run, the number of pseudo-runs is counted as the number of continuous changes. Do). Therefore, the effect can be enhanced in accordance with the re-variable display mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the variable display accompanied by the re-variable display ends, the counting means subtracts the number of times the re-variable number counted in the variable display has been executed from the continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the number of consecutive times that the variable display is actually continuously performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display executing means capable of executing a variable display based on a game medium having entered a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 17), A variable prize device control means for controlling the variable prize device to an open state where game media can easily enter, and a predetermined prize capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a release suggestion effect) indicating that the variable prize device is controlled to an open state. Effect executing means. Then, the predetermined effect execution means is configured to execute when the number of continuous times counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted (for example, when the total number of reserved storages is 0 or 1, or when the total number of reserved storages is 0 and The predetermined effect can be executed during the time when the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is less than a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 48 and 59). Therefore, when the continuous number counted by the counting means is likely to be interrupted, by executing the predetermined effect, the variable winning device changes to the open state, and the game medium easily enters (that is, the variable display is easily executed). ) Can be suggested, and the staging effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect at a different rate according to the number of continuous times (for example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more times, the predetermined effect is Therefore, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect is high (see FIG. 48). For this reason, the execution ratio of the predetermined effect can be varied according to the degree of interest in the continuous fluctuation which is considered to be changed by the number of continuous operations, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Also, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect such that the ratio of which one of the plurality of effect modes to execute the predetermined effect differs according to the number of consecutive times ( For example, when the number of continuous fluctuations is 10 or more, the ratio of executing the opening suggestion effect of the second effect mode is higher than when the number of continuous changes is less than 10 (see FIG. 48). Therefore, it is possible to vary the effect mode of the predetermined effect according to the degree of interest in the continuous change that is considered to be changed by the number of continuous operations, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 or 17), information relating to the variable display (for example, the random number for determining a big hit) (Random R), random numbers for determining the jackpot type (random 1), random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and random numbers for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 8). Is provided with a holding storage means (for example, a first holding storage buffer, a second holding storage buffer) capable of storing as holding storage information. Then, the counting means can count the number of consecutive times when the next variable display is started from the end of the variable display to the elapse of a specific period (for example, a grace period), and stored. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area in the state where the held storage information has reached the upper limit number (for example, that an invalid start winning has occurred), after a specific period has elapsed after the variable display ends. Even when the next variable display is started, it can be counted as a continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to alleviate the degree of discourage caused by the game medium passing through the start area in a state where the stored on-hold storage information has reached the upper limit number (that is, the occurrence of the invalid start prize), and to reduce the effect of the effect. Can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific effect (for example, a special grace effect) can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored suspended storage information has reached the upper limit number. Specific effect execution means is provided. As a result, the effect can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the counting means performs a special period after the variable display ends based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area in a state where the stored hold storage information has reached the upper limit number. If the next variable display is started before the grace period and the special grace period elapse, it can be counted as a continuous number. Therefore, it is possible to alleviate the degree of discourage caused by the game medium passing through the start area in a state where the stored on-hold storage information has reached the upper limit number (that is, the occurrence of the invalid start prize), and to reduce the effect of the effect. Can be enhanced.

  Note that the counting means counts as a continuous number of times, regardless of the start timing of the next variable display, based on the game medium passing through the start area in a state where the stored hold storage information has reached the upper limit number. May be possible. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement caused by the game medium passing through the start area in a state where the stored on-hold storage information has reached the upper limit number (that is, the invalid start winning). And at the same time enhance the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special period differs according to the number of times that the game medium has passed through the start area in a state where the stored suspended storage information has reached the upper limit number (for example, when an invalid start prize is generated). Each time you do so, a special grace period is added for 10 seconds.) Therefore, during the special period, the degree of disappointment caused by the game medium having passed through the start area a plurality of times (that is, a plurality of invalid start winnings has occurred) in a state where the stored hold storage information has reached the upper limit number is reduced. And at the same time enhance the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be performed. The counting means can continue counting the continuous number of times based on the execution of the variable display of the second identification information after the completion of the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special information). The continuous fluctuation is determined to be continued regardless of whether the fluctuation display of the symbol or the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed), and when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. The advantage differs from the case where the continuous number is counted based on the variable display of the second identification information. Therefore, attention can be paid to which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Further, a point giving means for giving points according to the number of consecutive times counted by the counting means, and a privilege giving means for giving a privilege based on the point given by the point giving means reaching a predetermined number of points. Wherein the point giving means has a larger number of times when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the second identification information than when the number of consecutive times is counted based on the variable display of the first identification information. Points can be awarded (for example, 1 point is awarded when continuous fluctuation is performed by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and 2 points are awarded when continuous fluctuation is performed by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol). 60 (see FIG. 60). By doing so, it is possible to focus on which of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

  In this embodiment, “variable display is continuously performed” is not limited to a state in which hold storage information for starting the next variable display is stored when one variable display is completed. A state in which the next variable display is started from the end of one variable display to the elapse of a specific period or a special period, or a state in which variable display is started when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when stored This is a concept including a state in which the next variable display is started regardless of the start timing based on the game medium passing through the start area in a state where the held storage information reaches the upper limit number.

  Further, in this embodiment, information on variable display (in this example, a random number for determining a big hit (random R), a random number for determining a big hit type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern determination Storage value (the value of the random number for random 3) as the hold storage information (in this example, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer) and the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means. Hold display means for performing a corresponding hold display (in this example, a part for executing step S3510 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and change effect execution means capable of changing the display mode of the hold display (in this example, effect A portion for executing steps S635 and S3707 in the control microcomputer 100). Based on the storage of the specific number (8 in this example) of the hold storage information in the storage means, the first mode (“white” in this example) or a more advantageous game for the player than the first mode. The display mode of the hold display displayed in the second mode (in this example, “blue” or “red”) can be changed to a specific mode (in this example, “character”) (in this example, for effect control). By executing step S3707, the microcomputer 100 changes the display mode of the white display of the first mode or the blue or red mode of the second mode to the “character” of the specific mode. Can be changed).

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the total number of reserved storages becomes a specific number (eight) is defined as "the specific number of pieces of pending storage information is stored in the pending storage means". However, the present invention is not limited to this. The fact that at least one of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number becomes a specific number (for example, four) may be regarded as "the storage of the specific number of reserved storage information in the reserved storage means". .

  In this embodiment, the presence or absence of a character change in each hold display is determined at the time of the start winning (the change pattern including the information on the presence or absence of the character change is selected at the time of the start winning). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, when the total number of reserved storages reaches a specific number (eight), a reserved storage satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit hold, a probable big hit hold, a small hit hold, a super reach hold) is stored. Alternatively, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage may be changed to a specific mode at a predetermined ratio (for example, 100%).

  Further, the manner of change of the display mode of the hold display is not limited to a predetermined one. For example, whether to change the display mode may be determined at a predetermined timing (for example, shift timing of the hold display), and the display mode may be changed based on the determination result.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storages reaches a specific number (eight) when the hold display or the active display in which the character can be changed is displayed (or when the continuous number is the specific number (20 times). (Multiple)), the character change can always be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the total number of reserved storages reaches a specific number (8) (or even if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), a predetermined condition (for example, a character change execution target). The hold display is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the number of the hold storages (the number of the hold storage stored in the hold storage) as the execution target of the character change is a predetermined value. May not be satisfied, the execution of the character change may be limited. More specifically, even if the total number of pending storages reaches a specific number (8) (or even if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), the display of the hold display on which the character change is to be performed is displayed. Even if the mode is scheduled to change to "red" in the future, the character may not be changed if the mode is "white" or "blue" at present. Also, even if the total number of pending storages becomes eight immediately after the seventh storage of the character change execution target is stored (for example, before the hold display is shifted), the character change is not executed. Alternatively, the execution timing may be delayed to a predetermined timing (for example, a timing after shifting the hold display twice). Also, for example, when the game mode is controlled to a specific game state or a specific effect mode, even if the total number of pending storages reaches eight (or the number of consecutive times reaches the specific number (a multiple of 20)). Also, the character change may not be performed.

  Also, if a character change is performed during execution of a specific effect (for example, reach effect), the effect of the specific effect may be reduced. Therefore, if the total number of pending storages reaches a specific number (8) during execution of a specific effect (or if the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number (a multiple of 20)), execution of character change is restricted. You may do it. For example, the restriction may be made by prohibiting the execution of the character change, or the restriction may be made by delaying the execution timing of the character change.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no change to the second mode)) or This is a pending display that is not currently in the first mode but is scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future.In this example, the display mode is “white” and the display mode is “blue” or “ On-hold display (change pattern type: first change pattern type) that does not change to “red.” As in this embodiment, if the gaming machine is not used as the display mode after the change in the first mode, the “current status” Is not the first mode, but there is no “suspended display scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future”, but if the first mode is a gaming machine used as the display mode after the change, the current state is This is not the first mode, but will be changed to the first mode in the future The hold display is also included in the “hold display displayed in the first mode”.) The hold display displayed in the second mode (already displayed in the second mode) at a higher rate than the “hold display displayed in the first mode”. (There is no change to the first mode), or a pending display that is not the second mode but is scheduled to be changed to the second mode in the future. "Or" red ", or a pending display that is currently" white "but whose display mode is scheduled to change to" blue "or" red "in the future (change pattern type: second change pattern type to (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the character change in the first change pattern type as the change pattern of the hold display in the effect mode A). Character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B) in the second to seventh change pattern types can be selected at a higher rate than the turn (PT1B), see FIGS. .) Thereby, the display mode can be changed to the specific mode when the number of reserved storages reaches the specific number, so that the effect can be improved. In addition, it is possible to promote the launch of game balls for a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Also, as described above, according to this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the second mode (already displayed in the second mode (no change to the first mode)) or The current status is not the second mode, but is a pending display scheduled to be changed to the second mode in the future.In this example, the display mode is already the “blue” or “red” pending display, or the current status is “white”. , But at a higher rate than the reserved display in which the display mode is scheduled to change to “blue” or “red” in the future (change pattern type: second change pattern type to seventh change pattern type). The hold display displayed in the first mode (already displayed in the first mode (no change to the second mode is planned) or the status is not the first mode but changes to the first mode in the future In this example, the display status is “white”. , A reserved display in which the display mode is not changed to “blue” or “red” in the future (change pattern type: first change pattern type) As in this embodiment, the first mode after the change is changed If the gaming machine is not used as a display mode, there is no "current status is not the first mode, but a hold display scheduled to be changed to the first mode in the future".) The display mode can be changed to a specific mode. (In the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the character change patterns (PT2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 5B, (6B, 7B), the character change pattern (PT1B) in the first change pattern type can be selected at a higher rate. See FIGS. 36 and 41.) It was. As a result, the sense of expectation for the hold display of the first mode can be increased, and a reduction in the effect of the effect can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to promote the launch of game balls for a player who expects a change to a specific mode, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, a single display mode (first mode: “white”, specific mode: “character”) is provided as the first mode and the specific mode, however, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a plurality of display modes may be provided as the first mode or the specific mode. Further, a plurality of display modes (“blue” and “red”) are provided as the second mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a single display mode is provided as the second mode. It may be that. Further, the display mode used as the first mode, the second mode, and the specific mode may be different for each effect mode.

  In this embodiment, the first mode is not used as the display mode after the change (there is no change pattern that changes from other display modes to “white”). It is not limited. For example, the display mode may be changed from a display mode other than the first mode to the first mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the “specific number” is set to the upper limit number (8) of the total number of reserved storages, and the “specific number” is set to a multiple of 20, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be any number. May be.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a configuration in which a privilege is given to a gaming machine equipped with the distribution device 200 based on the fact that the number of consecutive times in which variable display has been continuously performed has reached a specific number is applied. However, this configuration is also applicable to gaming machines that do not include the distribution device 200.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, when the change is started, 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the microcomputer 100 for effect control selects a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by using two or more commands, whereby the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes ones with different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a first effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards including two effect control boards may be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 4). (A sound / lamp board having a function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 and a function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is applied to a case where a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of gaming machines are operated in accordance with the operation of the operating lever by the player. When a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine is described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes. The present invention can also be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine in which a score is given when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied by enclosing a game medium such as.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is a gaming machine controlled to be in the positive change state after the end of the big hit game, based on the fact that the big hit type includes the probable big hit and the normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined to be the probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable prize ball device provided with a predetermined variable region therein (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable prize ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable change state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Staging display device 13 First start winning opening 14, 17 Second starting winning opening 18c Total storage storage display 18d Active display 20 Special variable winning Ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 game control microcomputer 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP
200 Sorting device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of variably displaying first identification information and variably displaying second identification information,
Counting means for counting the number of times the variable display is continuously executed as a continuous number,
Point giving means for giving points according to the number of continuous times counted by the counting means,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the point given by the point giving means reaching a predetermined number of points,
The counting means,
It is possible to continue counting the number of consecutive times based on the execution of the variable display of the second identification information after the completion of the variable display of the first identification information,
When the next variable display is started before the specific period elapses after the variable display ends, it is possible to count as the number of continuous times,
It said point awarding means, and when the number of consecutive times is counted on the basis of the variable display of the first identification information, so that advantageously the degree is different between when the number of consecutive times based on the variable display of the second identification information is counted in, than when the number of consecutive based on the variable display of the first identification information is counted, Ri grantable der many points when the number of consecutive times is counted on the basis of the variable display of the second identification information ,
A gaming machine further comprising a specific period setting means capable of changing the specific period .

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