JP6731243B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, have rows variable display relates controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player when a particular display result display result was derived displayed.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a display mode of a newly generated pending storage is used to give a notice of a possibility of a big hit in a variable display based on the pending storage, and when a shutter image is displayed or a shutter accessory is operated. In the case of performing a special effect such as time, there is a method in which these hold indications are erased in order to prevent misrecognition of the number of hold memories (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-156153, A

However, in Patent Document 1, when the special effect is executed, all of these pending displays are erased, so that a pending storage that is likely to be a big hit when the pending display is erased is newly added. Even if it occurs, the possibility of a big hit is no longer announced by the hold display, so there is a problem that the interest due to the start winning cannot be improved when the hold display is erased (when it is not displayed) .

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest caused by the occurrence of new pending storage when the pending display is not displayed. To do.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention,
Variable display is performed, and when a specific display result (eg, big hit pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (eg, big hit game state) , and the execution condition of the variable display is A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled into a first state in which the frequency of establishment is low and a second state in which the execution condition is higher than that of the first state ,
Holding storage means (for example, a holding specific area, a first holding storage buffer, a second holding storage buffer, a winning determination result storage buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as a holding storage;
Hold display means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) that can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode (for example, a first special mode or a second special mode) different from the normal mode. Executes the prefetching effect determination process S67112 to display the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c),
Predetermination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (for example, the portion where the CPU 56 executes the special symbol normal process),
Determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained before the determination by the pre-determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes the winning determination processing),
Based on the determination result of the determination means, by displaying the hold display in the special mode, a hold advance notice effect execution means capable of executing a hold advance notice effect for notifying the possibility of the specific display result (for example, for effect control) (A part in which the CPU 101 executes S67106 and S67107 of the prefetching effect determination processing and then executes S67112 to display the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c).
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) during variable display (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 101 executes S1845 of the effect symbol changing process),
When the specific effect execution means is executing the specific effect (for example, when the reach effect flag is set), a hold display restriction means for restricting the hold display so that the hold display is not displayed ( For example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the pending display restriction process),
At least when the hold display is restricted by the hold display restriction unit (for example, after the effect control CPU 101 executes S903 of the hold display restriction process to erase the hold display being displayed, S904 is executed). Therefore, when the hold non- display flag is set), the hold notice displayed in the special mode is newly stored by the hold advance notice effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the command). In the case where it is determined in S664 of the processing that there is any winning determination result designation command), a special sound (for example, a start winning output sound 2) indicating that the hold memory displayed in the special mode is newly stored Or a special winning output sound 3) is output at a timing at which the hold memory displayed in the special mode is newly stored (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes command analysis processing S675 or S677). Accordingly, a portion for executing transmission setting of a voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 and the starting winning output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the voice output board 70) ,
Before Symbol special sound output means,
A possible output the special sound at the time when the previous SL specific effect is not running, the and special sound output when the specific effect is running, the output when the specific effect is not running as the special sounds, and output the same sound,
When the specific effect is executed in the second state, the special sound is not output even if the pending storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored .
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest caused by the occurrence of new pending storage when the pending display is not displayed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine of means 1 ,
The pending notice effect executing means is capable of executing the pending notice effect of changing the pending display to the special mode,
Suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect symbol variation process after performing S1807 or S1811 of the effect symbol variation start process). Part) is further provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to make an interest in changing the display mode of the hold display by executing the suggestion effect, and enhance the interest of the hold notice effect.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 2 ,
The pending notice effect execution means is displayed in a display mode (for example, a first special mode, a second special mode, or a special mode) different from the normal mode in the pending display displayed by the pending display means. One of the pending displays displayed by the pending display means at a different ratio depending on whether or not there is a pending display (for example, whether or not the pending display changing flag is set). (For example, the determination value shown in FIG. 24 is set at different rates depending on whether the effect control CPU 101 sets or does not set the pending display change flag in S67104 of the prefetch effect determination processing. Select the pre-reading effect execution determination table that determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the display mode of the hold display when the hold notice effect is executed interesting, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the hold notice effect.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 3 ,
The pending display means can display a plurality of types of pending displays of different special modes (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process). Which is a part of executing S67112 after executing and determining the prefetch effect pattern to any of the first prefetch effect pattern to the fourth prefetch effect pattern).
Based on the determination result of the specific determination unit, the suspension advance notice effect execution unit executes the suspension advance notice effect such that the degree of expectation as the specific display result is different in the suspension display of each type of the special mode (for example, A part in which the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode at different rates based on the winning determination result in S67106 and S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process, and determines the prefetch effect patterns at different rates based on the final display mode. ),
The special sound output means, among a plurality of types of the special mode, the pending storage displayed by the pending announcement effect execution means in the special mode of a type having a higher expectation of the specific display result than other types. In the case of being newly stored, the special sound is output (for example, as shown in the supplementary note of Modification 2, the hold display displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c is larger than the first special aspect in the expectation degree of big hit. (The part that outputs the start winning output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the case of the second special mode with high
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the special sound is output when the degree of expectation of the specific display result is high, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation due to the output of the special sound.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 4 ,
The pending display means can display a plurality of types of pending displays of different special modes (for example, the first special mode and the second special mode) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process). Which is a part of executing S67112 after executing and determining the prefetch effect pattern to any of the first prefetch effect pattern to the fourth prefetch effect pattern).
Based on the determination result of the specific determination unit, the suspension advance notice effect execution unit executes the suspension advance notice effect such that the degree of expectation as the specific display result is different in the suspension display of each type of the special mode (for example, A part in which the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode at different rates based on the winning determination result in S67106 and S67107 of the prefetch effect determination process, and determines the prefetch effect patterns at different rates based on the final display mode. ),
The special sound output means is capable of outputting a plurality of kinds of special sounds (for example, a start winning output sound 2 and a starting winning output sound 3), and any kind of reserved storage of the special mode is newly stored. Each type of the special sound is output so that the degree of expectation for the thing is different depending on the type of the special sound (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes S672 of the command analysis process to store the winning determination result). If the display mode of the hold display stored in the lowest entry of the buffer is specified, and if the specified display mode of the hold display is the first special mode, the speaker 27L, When the transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 is executed from 27R and the display mode of the specified hold display is the second special mode, the audio output substrate 70 is displayed in S675. (Perform settings such as transmission of voice output command for outputting start prize output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the degree of expectation of which kind of special mode the reserved memory is newly stored differs depending on the type of special sound, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of special sound. The interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 5 ,
The special sound output unit can output the special sound even when the specific effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S673 to S677 of the command analysis process to execute the reach effect). The same sound is output as the special sound output when the specific effect is executed and the special sound output when the specific effect is not executed. (For example, the effect control CPU 101 always displays the voice output board 70 when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the first special mode, regardless of whether the reach effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 from the speakers 27L and 27R is executed and the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the second special mode, the audio output board is always used. The transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the 70 is executed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by outputting the same sound as the special sound when the specific effect is being executed and when the specific effect is not being executed, a new pending storage that is highly likely to be a big hit occurs. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize what has been done, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a reservation buffer. It is a flowchart showing a winning determination process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area|region (a prize determination result storage buffer) which saves the determination result at the time of winning. It is the flowchart which shows pre-reading production decision processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the pre-reading production execution decision table. It is an explanatory view showing a final display mode decision table and a prefetch effect pattern decision table. It is an explanatory view showing a first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a suggestive effect mode determination table. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows reservation display restriction processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of prefetch effect. 9 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the first modification. 9 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the second modification.

Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. In the description of each step of the flowchart in this embodiment, for example, a portion described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

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

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

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays the effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display areas include “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game. ..

On the left side of the upper part of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper part of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After winning 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and, , The state where the big hit game is not executed) is started, and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variation time) elapses. It should be noted that the winning is that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

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

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the winning openings 14 may be provided.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect displaying device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

At the lower part of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed 4 A first special symbol reservation storage display 18a including two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process for performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

In the lower part of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LED) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A memory indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. For example, it is realized by executing a process for performing display control in the display control process (S22) of the timer interrupt process described later.

In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total reserved storage display unit 18c that displays the total number (the total reserved storage number) that is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided. ing. In the present embodiment, in the total pending storage display section 18c, pending displays corresponding to the first pending storage and the second pending storage are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. .. Note that the total pending storage display unit 18c may display the first pending storage or the second pending storage in a recognizable manner (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red). , The second hold storage may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total reserved storage display section 18c, a first reserved storage display section for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display section for displaying the second reserved storage number may be provided. Good.

The production display device 9 is for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect symbol as a symbol (for) is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are almost the same (may be exactly the same), and the variable display period is almost the same (may be the same). Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the effect symbol is reminiscent of the big hit on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

In the present embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the specific game state that occurs (big hit game state), the special winning opening is controlled to be open.

On the lower right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display device 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display on the normal symbol display device 10 is started. In the present embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the pattern can be visually recognized at the time of lighting), and for example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal 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. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having four display devices (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of the display devices to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the display device to be turned on is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, in the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the game balls easily start winning (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. Further, in the present embodiment, even in a time saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time, and the number of times of opening is increased.

Note that the variable winning ball device 15 does not extend the time in which it is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning prize is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the like, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbols increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 increases to the open state, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

Also, by shifting to a time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is reduced, so that an effective start winning is likely to occur. The chances of a jackpot game are increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State).

Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. In addition, two speakers 27L and 27R for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer peripheral upper part, the outer peripheral left part, and the outer peripheral right part of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left frame LED 28b, and a ball out LED 52 that is turned on when a supply ball is run out is provided near the right frame LED 28c. .. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are an example of a luminous body for performance provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that, in addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effect (for decoration), LEDs and lamps for effect are installed.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down 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, That 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to 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 1 on 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 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is finished and started). The condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 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 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs 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 1-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the following description means that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

The random number circuit 503 selects and sets the update range of numerical data (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), numerical data update rule selection setting function, and numerical data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

The game control microcomputer 560 reads out numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when the start winning for the first starting opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a occurs, and starts fluctuation of special symbols and effect symbols. At times, it is determined based on the random R whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result, that is, whether to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a 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 content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data indicating the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total number of reserved storage counters) and the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The power supply board is equipped with a reset circuit that generates a reset signal to be supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like. It should be noted that when the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like becomes operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 or the like becomes inoperative. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is high level, the permission signal for permitting the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 is output, and during the period when the reset signal is low level, the game control microcomputer This means that an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 and the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric parts is mounted).

Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the game machine, and when the voltage value drops to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage decreases). When it is detected), a power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that fact is mounted. In addition, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM has been operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening/closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening/closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also the main board 31. It is installed in. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting 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 is also mounted on the main board 31.

In the present embodiment, the effect control means (composed of an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 directs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols.

The production control board 80 has a production control microcomputer 100 including a production control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be external. 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 signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In accordance with the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port (neither is shown). Further, 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.

Further, the RAM provided in the effect control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power), a part of the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is included. Content is saved. In particular, at least data indicating the gaming state (probably changed state flag and time saving state flag described later) are stored in the backup RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value of the post-time saving counter for counting the number of fluctuations after transition to the time saving state, which will be described later, is not stored in the backup RAM.

In the present embodiment, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 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 therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

The effect control CPU 101 reads out necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing in advance character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including an effect pattern). The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver in the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal 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 means.

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

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via the input driver. The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitting body other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitting body is mounted on the lamp driver board 35.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the tone number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC to a level according to the volume set by the volume and outputs the audio signal to the speakers 27L and 27R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in 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 is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match) because the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved. If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

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

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S13a. In the present embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits to the effect control board 80 a total reserved storage number designation command in which the value of the total reserved storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

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

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol determination) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Further, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the head address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (S12).

By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, an initial value for a flag for selectively performing processing in accordance with a control state such as a random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag. Is set.

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

Further, the CPU 56 detects an abnormality of the special winning opening when the power is turned on, and executes power-on special winning opening abnormality notification processing for notifying the abnormality of the special winning opening (S13a).

It should be noted that the "special winning opening abnormality" means that the gaming ball has been abnormally won in the special winning opening (specifically, the gaming ball is detected by the count switch 23 when the special winning opening is not controlled to be in an open state). It was done).

In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 when not in the big hit game state, or when the big prize hole is controlled to be closed even in the big hit game state, the game is performed by the count switch 23. When the ball is detected, the special winning opening abnormality is detected, and the control for notifying the special winning opening abnormality is performed. In addition, since it is also assumed that the special winning opening is controlled to be closed from the time when the game ball is won into the special winning opening until it is detected by the count switch 23, the special winning opening is controlled to be closed. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 after a lapse of a predetermined period after being played, it may be determined that a special winning opening abnormality has occurred and detected.

In S13a, since the big hit game state is not controlled when the power is turned on, the CPU 56 determines that the special winning opening abnormality has occurred if the game ball is detected by the count switch 23. When notifying of the special winning opening abnormality, for example, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) in the security signal information timer. In this embodiment, the information output process (see S30) is executed based on the setting of the security signal information timer for a predetermined time in S13a, so that the security signal has a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example). It is output externally. Further, for example, the CPU 56 may perform control to transmit a special winning opening abnormality notification designating command for notifying a special winning opening abnormality to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 that has received the special winning opening abnormality notification designation command, for example, performs a control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen indicating that the special winning opening abnormality has occurred. Notify the winning mouth abnormality.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (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 the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 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 taken every 2 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (S17) and the initial value random number updating process (S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. Yes (S19). In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether to reach when not a big hit, for display The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In the present embodiment, the initial value random number, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol is determined. It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process of, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number per ordinary symbol is one round (ordinary random number per symbol is determined) If the number of steps between the minimum and maximum possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to that counter.

In addition, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach effect control.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (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 supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply-stop-time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch process: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 is the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

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

Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 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 sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28).

Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

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

In the present embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 has contents regarding the ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32). The CPU 56, for example, when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, until the end flag is set, if the fluctuating speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, every 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag for the variation of the normal symbol is set, the variation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

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

By the above control, in the present embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in the present embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is executed in the main process. It may be executed.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become the big hit symbol finally may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "off".

In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in the respective symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the effect display device 9.

When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "a sudden sudden change big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability big hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. ..

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. Further, the sudden probability big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability changing state (that is, by doing so, it may appear to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability changing state. is there). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, when the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the variable display result is “off”, and the variable non-reach and non-reach are shortened as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not accompany the reach state. It is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is accompanied by the reach state, normal deviation, pseudo-relation 1 normal deviation, super-disconnection, pseudo-relation 2 super deviation and pseudo-reconnection There are 3 supermarkets available. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation among the change patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo continuous, the re-change is performed once. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 2-super-out of the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo continuous, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 3 super out of the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of pseudo continuous, the re-variation is performed three times. The re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after the effect symbol which is once out from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol is started until the display result is derived and displayed. In addition, when performing the re-variation, it is also possible to temporarily stop the pseudo-relational exclusive symbol that appears only during pseudo-repetition that is not in the effect symbol array. Further, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening which is provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation and has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol is the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit, there is a normal hit, a pseudo run, a super hit, and a pseudo run. Super hits and pseudo-run 3 super hits are prepared. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using the pseudo-relation 1 normal per one of the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-reproduction, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 2 super hits among the change patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo continuous, the re-change is performed twice. Further, in the case of using the pseudo continuous 3 super hits among the change patterns accompanied by the pseudo continuous effect, the re-change is performed three times.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a sudden change big hit or a small hit.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-relation (3 times), the variation time is changed). Is fixed at 40 seconds, and the variation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of super-reach without pseudo-linking.) The varying time may be different depending on the number of memories. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the number of total pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different depending on the first number of reserved memories. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be different according to the second number of reserved memories. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved pattern storage tables for the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). A fluctuation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination table may be selected in accordance with the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages to vary the varying time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time is configured to be different depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (in the example shown in FIG. 3, when the game state is the time saving state, , The judgment value is set so that the rate of selecting “shortened non-reach deviation” with a shorter fluctuation time than other fluctuation patterns is high), but not limited to this, in the normal state (or time saving state) However, the variation time may be different depending on the total number of pending storages (that is, the variation pattern having a short variation time may be selected at different rates). For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate of selecting a variation pattern having a short variation time may be increased) as the number of total pending storage increases. In addition, for example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol, the variation time is changed according to the first number of reserved memories (that is, the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected at different rates). Alternatively, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the variation time is changed in accordance with the number of second reserved memories (that is, the variation pattern in which the variation time is short is selected differently). You may do it. In this case, a separate table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved pattern storage tables for the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). A fluctuation pattern determination table may be prepared), and the determination table may be selected in accordance with the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages to vary the varying time.

When it is configured to use different variation pattern determination tables depending on the number of pending storages, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is off and the number of total pending storages is 3 or more is As compared with the fluctuation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) decreases. Further, the variation pattern determination table used when the number of total pending storage is 3 or more is determined so that the rate of selecting “shortened non-reach deviation” with a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is high. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the number of total pending storages increases, and it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operating rate of variable display is lowered as much as possible.

In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total pending storage number is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 have a specific effect (for example, super reach). ), a common judgment value (for example, 950 to 997, etc.) is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (or a set of such fluctuation patterns). Therefore, irrespective of the total number of pending storages (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table used is different), if the value of the extracted variation pattern determination random number (random 2) is confirmed at the time of starting winning, a specific effect (for example, It is possible to easily determine in advance whether or not superreach is involved. Therefore, prior to the variable display corresponding to the start winning, it can be notified that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is involved (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100). It is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control microcomputer 100 that has transmitted and received the effect control command), and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, although the case where the determination value allocation is different for two types of the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, depending on the total pending storage number. The allocation may be changed more finely and stepwise. In this case, for example, a variation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number of 0, 1 and a variation pattern determination table for two total pending storage numbers, three total pending storage numbers, and four total pending storage numbers May be prepared in advance, and the determination value may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern with reach or the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation, and the judgment value may be changed stepwise.

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

In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be any of the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern judgment table using the fluctuation pattern judgment random number (random 3).

In S23 in the game control processing shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for normal symbol per determination of (4). Perform up (add 1). That is, they are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 3) or the initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the game effect. Further, in the present embodiment, as the big hit determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (which may be hardware outside the game control microcomputer 560) is used.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set 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 (a game state that is not the probability changed state) and a probability variable time big hit determination table used in the probability changed state. In the normal time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 5(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 5(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5(A) is a jackpot determination value.

5B and 5C 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, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, and the small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol There is (for the second special symbol). The small hitting determination table (for the first special symbol) is set to each numerical value described in FIG. 5(B), and the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown in FIG. 5(C). Each listed numerical value is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are the small hit determination values.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random number (random R) value. The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is decided to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Moreover, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it means to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning prize is started in the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the winning prize is started in the second starting winning opening 14 and the variation of the second special symbol is performed. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the ratio of the “small hit” is high.

FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 5(D) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 5(E) is a case where the big hit type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and "the sudden variation jackpot." In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned 10 determination values for “abrupt probability variation jackpot” (40 minutes). 10 is determined to be a sudden probability big hit, whereas the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned three determination values for "a sudden probability big hit" (at a rate of 3/40). It is decided that it is a sudden change jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning prize is started in the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the winning prize is started in the second starting winning opening 14 and the variation of the second special symbol is performed. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the rate of being determined as "a sudden probability big hit" is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The first special symbol may be changed and displayed, and it may be determined as "a sudden probability big hit". Note that the determination values set in the table are different in number and cannot be assigned in duplicate.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, as the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of sudden probability big hits and an amount larger than the game value are given. The case of deciding a 15-round big hit (probable variation big hit or normal big hit) as the second specific game state to which the game value of is given will be explained. Although the case of deciding to be in the specific game state is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the large winning hole per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one big hit during the big hit is extended may be determined. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15-round big hit, a first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened multiple times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be finished, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round will remain), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot of 15 times opening).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probably odd big hit” and “suddenly sudden big hit”.

The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the probability variation state and the time saving state also shift (See S170 and S171 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

Further, the "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probability changing state after the end of the big hit gaming state, but is shifted only to the time saving state (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In the present embodiment, after the shift to the time saving state, even if a big hit occurs before the execution of the variable display for the predetermined number of times ends, the time saving state ends (see S134 described later).

In addition, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times that the special winning opening is less than the number of times of "probability big hit" or "normal big hit" (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds. Then, in the present embodiment, after the two rounds of big hit game state, the state is changed to the probability changing state (in the present embodiment, the state is changed to the probability changing state and the time saving state. See S170 and S171 described later. ). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

As described above, in the present embodiment, even in the case of "small hit", the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, which is the same as the big hit game state by "a sudden sudden change big hit". Is controlled. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained (described later). See S147 to S151). By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden variation big hit" or a "small hit", and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (jackpot type determination value). ) 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.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination, according to a jackpot type, a game state, and the like. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 56 sets the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the determination value of the matched variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state ("off" field in FIG. 6), the determination value corresponding to the value of random 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern "out of reach". That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variable display result of “out”, “out (time saving)”, “normal big hit/probably variable big hit”, or “suddenly probable big hit/ In the case of "small hit time", the ratio determined by the associated variation pattern is shown.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “off” in the normal game state (“off” field in FIG. 6), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The highest percentage is determined as "non-reach out" and the lowest percentage is determined as "pseudo run 3 super out." Further, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the time saving state (“outside (time saving)” field in FIG. 6), unlike the “outside” field, “non The determination value is assigned such that the rate of determining “reach out-of-reach” without being determined as “out-of-reach” is high. By setting in this way, it becomes easy to select a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time in the short-time state.

Further, in the case where it is determined that the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probability variation big hit” (“normal big hit/probability variation big hit” field in FIG. 6), among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo continuous production. , The determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined as “per pseudo pseudo 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined as “per pseudo 3 normal” is the lowest. That is, in the "normal big hit/probable variation big hit" field, it is easy to select a fluctuation pattern having a larger number of pseudo consecutive times among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo consecutive effects. Therefore, in the pseudo continuous effect, the larger the number of times of the pseudo continuous, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation, per normal and pseudo continuous 1 normal per) is a variation pattern with super reach (super deviation, pseudo continuous 2 super deviation). , Pseudo-run 3 super-off, super-win, pseudo-run 2 super-win, and pseudo-run 3 super-win), the variable display result is more likely to be selected as “off”. On the contrary, the variation pattern with super reach (super deviance, pseudo-relation 2 super deviance, pseudo rendition 3 super deviance, super hit, pseudo rendition 2 super per and pseudo rendition 3 super per) fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviance , Pseudo-run 1 normal, normal hit, and pseudo-run 1 normal hit) are more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variable pattern with super reach.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability big hit/small hit” (“sudden probability big hit/small hit” field in FIG. 6), The variation pattern is determined as "special hit".

7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 3, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it 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 a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production 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 identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect 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, the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbols is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

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

The command 95XX(H) is an effect control command (a prize-winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the prize-winning determination result. In the present embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern will be obtained at the time of starting winning. Then, a value for designating a variation pattern as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specification command upon winning, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data depending on which variation pattern is determined at the time of winning a start, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "shortened non-reach deviation" at the time of starting winning, a winning determination result specification command in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is "special win" at the time of starting winning, a winning determination result designation command in which "13 (H)" is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A003 (H) are display control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The big hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit/sudden probability big hit big designation start command according to the type of big hit. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to send a fanfare designating command for sudden probability big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX.

Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) that displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game and also specifies that it was a normal big hit. is there. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) that displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game and also specifies that it was a probability variation big hit. is there. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit/sudden odd change jackpot end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability big hit game end. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden probability big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (time saving state designation command) that specifies that the game state is a time saving state (not including the probability variation state). The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation state designation command) that designates that the game state is the probability variation state.

Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designating command) that specifies the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number specification command) that specifies the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C1XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 installed on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. 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 2-byte structure, 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". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a production control command transmission method, production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 from the main board 31 one byte by eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production 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 the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (S26) 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 process, the process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a starting opening switch passage process (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed.

The processing of S300 to S310 is the following processing.

Special symbol normal processing (S300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the storage number (total reserved storage number) of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Moreover, if the count value of the total pending 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. When making a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display until the derived display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation 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 S302.

Display result designation command transmission process (S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the 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 S303.

Special symbol fluctuation during processing (S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

Special symbol stop process (S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is stopped to display the stop symbol. In addition, the control for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, 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 S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect design when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (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 that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

Special winning opening opening process (S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

Big hit end processing (S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

Small hit opening pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). The small hit opening pre-process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small hit opening pre-process is also a process for starting the small hit game.

Small hitting open process (S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The processing etc. which confirms establishment of the closing conditions of the special winning opening are performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (10 (decimal number) in this example).

Small hit end processing (S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the display control for informing 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 S300.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing of S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first starting opening 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 confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to 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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the area (S1215).

In the present embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (that is, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 for starting winning), the data indicating "first" is set, When the 2 start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01(H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), When the 2 starting port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00(H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (holding specific area).

FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Note that FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13(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 start winning opening 13 or 2 Based on the winning in the starting winning opening 14, data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the holding storage specific information storage area (holding 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 the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number and a big hit type determination random number (random 1 and a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the saving area in advance in the opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning), but the fluctuation start of the first special symbol is started. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 outputs a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract directly.

FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the present embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random 3) is stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for previously determining the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently performed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved storage number counter, and thereafter, based on the determination result of the winning determination process. Control is performed to transmit the hour determination result designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218).

By executing the process of S1218, in the present embodiment, the CPU 56 executes the first game regardless of the gaming state (whether in the high probability state or the high base state or in the big hit gaming state). Every time the player wins a prize in the starting winning opening 13, both the first reserved memory number designating command and the winning determination result designating command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls have won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to a high base state, the second winning symbol 14 is provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second winning symbol is easily accumulated and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be preferentially executed. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) shown in FIG. 13A becomes unnecessary. In addition, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time saving flag is not set), and when the jackpot is not being played, the first start winning opening 13 is the winning prize based on the winning prize. The determination process (S1217) may be performed. That is, when the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning determination process (S1217) is restricted so that the display result of the specific variable display is a big hit or super reach. Yes) may not be executed. In the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the game state where the start winning in the second starting winning opening 14 is easy, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, even if the prefetching effect is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display of the notice target is not easily executed. However, by limiting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect based on the start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 from being executed, and to avoid such a state. You can Also, by limiting the winning determination process during the high base state or during the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state in which it is possible to recognize that the pending storage for the big hit is stored. Whether or not it is a big hit game is confirmed by the value of the special symbol process flag, for example. In that case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is in progress when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a winning determination process, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state, whether or not it is a big hit game, The execution of the prefetch effect may be restricted. Further, on the side of the game control microcomputer 560, when the high base state or the big hit game is in progress, the execution of the winning determination process (that is, the prefetch effect) based on the start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted. In the case of the configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 side can execute only the prefetching effect based on the start winning in the second starting winning opening 14 in the high base state, and the first starting winning opening in the low base state. Only the look-ahead effect based on the start winning of 13 is executed (that is, in the low base state, the look-ahead effect is received even when the winning determination result designation command based on the start winning of the second start winning opening 14 is received. (Do not decide to execute).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state (S1222). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 14a is 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 for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1223). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and sets the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) (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 the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( S1227). In the process of S1227, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and saved. It is stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting port switch passage processing (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. May be. 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 determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved storage number counter, and thereafter, based on the determination result of the winning determination process. Control is performed to transmit the hour determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1229, in the present embodiment, the CPU 56 executes the second game regardless of the gaming state (whether in the high probability state or the high base state, or in the big hit gaming state). Every time the player wins in the starting winning opening 14, both the second reserved memory number specifying command and the winning determination result specifying command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process of S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the random number for random determination (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the regular jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not (S220). In the present embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to be a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal process described later, determine the big hit type, change pattern in the change pattern setting process Although it is decided, separately from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the starting winning is started, the winning By executing the time determination process, it is confirmed in advance which fluctuation pattern will be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes a big hit or a super hit. A look-ahead effect that predicts that it will reach is executed.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N of S220), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the game state is the probability variation state is set. Yes (S221). If the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the big variation determination value at the time of probability variation shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It is to be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed between the confirmation of whether the state is the probability change state at S221 at the time of starting winning and the actual start of the variable display based on the starting winning. is there. Therefore, the game state is changing during the period from when it is confirmed whether or not the state is the probability change state in S221 at the time of winning the start prize until when the variation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of the variation). If the probability variation big hit occurs, it has changed from the normal state to the probability variation state). Therefore, the game state determined in S221 at the time of start winning and the game state determined at the start of fluctuation (see S61 described later) do not always match.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 selects the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227, and FIG. The small hitting judgment value shown in (C) is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination processing (see S1217) in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 executes the processing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in B). FIG. 5C shows the case where there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning determination processing (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 12). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 performs processing for determining the current game state (S224). In the present embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S224 whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state (specifically, whether the time saving flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed between the confirmation of the probability change state and the time saving state in S224 at the time of winning the start prize until the actual start of the variable display based on the start prize. there is a possibility. Therefore, the game state has changed during the period from the confirmation of whether the state is the probability change state or the time saving state at S224 at the time of starting winning, until the actual variable display based on the starting winning is started (for example, If a probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, it may change from the normal state to the probability variation state.). Therefore, the game state determined in S224 at the time of start winning and the game state determined at the start of fluctuation (see S61 described later) do not always match.

Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, the CPU 56 selects the “out (time saving)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “out” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected.

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 selects the "suddenly probable variation big hit/small hit" field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 ( S226).

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of the big hit based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see S1217) in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 56 of FIG. The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D) is used to determine whether the jackpot type will be "normal jackpot", "probably strange jackpot" or "suddenly sudden jackpot". Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the starting opening switch passage processing shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 6(E). The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is a "normal jackpot", a "probability variation jackpot", or a "sudden confirmation variation jackpot".

Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, the CPU 56 selects the “normal jackpot/probable variation jackpot” field of the variation pattern determination table when it is determined as “normal jackpot” or “probability variation jackpot”. When it is determined that the "sudden sudden change big hit", the "sudden sudden change big hit/small hit" field of the variation pattern determination table is selected.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the fields of the variation pattern determination table set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result specification command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 sets one of the values “00 (H)” to “13 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning. The process of setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

For example, when it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern is "non-reach out of reach", "02 (H)" is set to the EXT data of the winning determination result specification command including the MODE data "95 (H)". Perform processing to Further, when it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern is "per 3 pseudo supermarkets", the EXT data of the winning determination result specification command composed of the MODE data "95 (H)" is "12 (H)". Perform the process of setting.

In this embodiment, even if the number of pending storages is different, the same variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern. However, different variation pattern determination tables may be used depending on the number of pending storages. In this case, regardless of the number of reserved memories, for example, it is determined from the variation pattern determination random number (or variation pattern type determination random number) whether or not the variation pattern involves normal reach or super reach, and the determination result is displayed. Alternatively, the winning determination result designation command may be transmitted, and it is determined that a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect, a variation pattern for a specific pseudo-repetition number, etc.) is determined. At this time, a winning determination result specification command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. In addition, for example, it is determined whether the display result is "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", and a command indicating the judgment result is used as a winning judgment result specifying command or separately from the winning judgment result specifying command. You may make it transmit.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process ends.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is the data indicating “first”. Yes (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating "first" (that is, data indicating "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 causes the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set to a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S53).

By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol according to the starting winning order in which the game balls win the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 or The variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls have won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, it is confirmed in S52 whether or not the second reserved storage number in the second reserved storage number buffer is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more. If it is 0, the process proceeds to S54.

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

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (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 in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved storage buffer are shifted. To do.

That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates "first", 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 stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (the values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages=m (m=2 to 8) in the pending specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages=m-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective total reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the total reserved storage numbers=1-8.

Note that the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer in S56, and the first special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a or based on the subtracted count value of the reserved storage number counter. Control for changing the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b is also performed.

Then, the CPU 56 saves the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In addition, CPU56, on the basis of the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction, performs the control of transmitting the reserved storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first special symbol indicating that the process is executed "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data 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 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 the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the big hit determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or S214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read out and judge big hits. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and if they match, executes processing to determine a jackpot or a jackpot. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state), the probability of being a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal gaming state and time saving state). ing. Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table (table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance and the number of big hit determination values There is provided a normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is a game state or a time saving state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal-time jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the CPU 56 determines to make a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined to be a sudden variation big hit or a sudden variation big jackpot, set in the process of ending the big hit game, when the big hit is determined, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). The small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 56 determines to make a small hit for the special symbol. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 5B. ) Is used to decide whether to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5C. .. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, as the table used for determining the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5D. Further, 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. 5(E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) that corresponds to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type random number extracted in S214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or S214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 5(D) and (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating 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 stop symbol of the special symbol, depending on the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "a sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the "normal big hit/probable change big hit" field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability varying big hit (Y of S92). S93) If the type of big hit is not a normal big hit or a probability big hit (N of S92), the "abrupt change big hit/small hit" field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the "suddenly probable variation big hit/small hit" field of the variation pattern determination table (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

When the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S97). The time saving flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time saving state (including the time of shifting to the probability variation state), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a certainty variation big hit or a sudden variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, the timing when the number of times saved and shortened is exhausted, and the fluctuation of the special symbol when it is determined to be a big hit. It is reset at the timing of ending the display and stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time saving flag has been set (Y in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out (time saving)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the "out" field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) (S101) and selects it in the processing of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of kinds by referring to the field of the fluctuation pattern determination table (S102).

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S103). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S104).

Further, the variation of the special symbol is started (S105). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. Control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed (S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and "second" is indicated to the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. In addition, control is performed to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time saving flag indicating the time reduction state if set (S134), and the effect control is performed. The control for transmitting the big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the normal big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of big hit is the probability variation big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden change sudden big hit, the small hit/sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a sudden variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). ..

Further, the CPU 56 controls to send a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (e.g., the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (corresponding to a special winning opening control timer described later) (S137). ). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden variation big hit) is set in the special winning opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (S305) (S139).

In S140, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S141). When the time saving flag is set (that is, when it is controlled only in the time saving state without accompanying the probability change state), the value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the time saving state is − 1 (S142).

Next, when the value of the time saving counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (S145). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 9 is notified that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (S308) (S151).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the CPU 56 proceeds to S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S161), and control for sending the big hit end designation command is performed (S162). Here, if it is a normal big hit, it sends a big hit end 1 designation command, if it is a certainty variation big hit, it sends a big hit end 2 designation command, and if it is a sudden variation big hit, a small hit/sudden Send a probability variation jackpot end designation command. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (S163), and the process ends.

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

If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y of S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the big hit is a probability variation big hit or a sudden variation big hit (S166). Whether or not the probability big hit or sudden probability big hit, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" to "03" It can be determined by doing. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden variation big hit (that is, the normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the game state to the time saving state (S167). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (S168). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to send a time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

If the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts the game state to the probability variation state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag (S171). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

In the present embodiment, the time saving flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether to open the variable winning ball device 15 for a long time or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process process (see S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and is set. If so, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time saving flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to reduce the variation time of the special symbol.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S173).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the production control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the production display device 9 is executed.

Next, a random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Then, it transfers to S702.

20 to 21 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

If the received effect control command is the display result specification command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 5 specification command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

If the received production control command is the symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the production control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (S628).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage number designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved storage number designation command to the first reserved storage number. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage number designation command (S654), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved storage number designation command to the second reserved storage number. Is stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (S655).

Next, if the received production control command is any prize determination result specification command (S664), the effect control CPU 101 determines the prize determination result according to the received prize determination result specification command. It saves in the area|region matched with the number of total pending storages in a storage buffer (S665), and performs prefetching effect determination processing (S671). When it is configured to determine the presence or absence of a big hit and the variation pattern at the time of starting winning, and send the determination results by different commands, in S664, it is transmitted based on the determination processing at the time of starting winning. By confirming whether or not all the commands have been received, it is possible to determine whether or not the command transmission/reception processing is normally performed.

In the embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the total pending storage number is stored in the first pending storage number storage area and the second pending storage number storage area. It is calculated by summing the number of second reserved storages. The first reserved storage number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved storage number designation command, and the second reserved storage number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved storage number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. In addition, the winning determination result designation command is transmitted after transmitting the first reserve storage number designation command in S1218 of the starting opening switch passage processing, and is transmitted after transmitting the second reserve storage number designation command in S1229. To be done. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In addition, in the process of S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result specification command in the saving area associated with the total pending storage number in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing when the process of S801 is executed, etc.) described later. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 manages the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560. Based on the command that specifies the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number, the first reserved storage number, the second reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are recognized, and the recognized reserved storage numbers The value is used in the process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. That is, the total pending storage number used in the effect control microcomputer 100 has the same name as the total pending storage number managed in the game control microcomputer 560, but is managed in the game control microcomputer 560. The total number of reserved storages is not used as it is, but is recognized based on the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total pending storage number are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. Further, in the present embodiment, based on the winning determination result, the variable display specified by the winning determination result may be a big hit. The look-ahead effect that gives advance notice is executed by changing and displaying the display mode. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 22, as the data related to the look-ahead effect that can be associated with the winning determination result (that is, the variable display specified by the winning determination result and the hold display corresponding to the specified variable display). , A hold display mode indicating the current display mode of the hold display, a final display mode indicating which display mode is finally changed and displayed by the prefetch effect, and a prefetch effect pattern indicating a pattern of the prefetch effect to be executed. And a shift number counter indicating the timing at which the hold display changes when the look-ahead effect is executed (in this example, how many times the hold display shifts), and the display mode of the hold display may change. The suggestive effect mode (in the example of FIG. 22, the suggestive effect mode executed at the timing when the hold display changes) is shown.

The data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is deleted in order from the one set first in the effect design variation start processing (timing at which the processing of S801 is executed, etc.) described later, and the corresponding suspended display is also simultaneously performed. Shifted and displayed. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 22(A), when the effect design variation start process (timing at which the process of S801 is executed, etc.) described later is performed once, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer is: The state shifts to that shown in FIG. Further, when the effect symbol variation start process (such as the timing when the process of S801 is executed) is performed twice, the data set in the winning determination result storage buffer shifts to the state shown in FIG. 22(C).

In the example shown in FIG. 22, it is specified whether the winning determination result is based on the first starting winning or the second starting winning. Therefore, in the processing of S67112 described later, the first starting winning is performed. The hold display based on the second start prize is displayed in different display modes (for example, the hold display based on the first start prize is displayed in red, and the hold display based on the second start prize is displayed in blue) Yes).

Further, in the case of being configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, in order to distinguish which of the winning determination results, A first prize determination result storage buffer for storing a result of a prize determination at the time of a start winning to the first start winning port 13, and a second storing a result of a prize determination at the time of a starting prize for the second starting winning port 14 It is also possible to prepare a winning determination result storage buffer. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In the second winning determination result storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. Further, in this case, the EXT data of the received winning-time determination result designation command is stored in the first winning-time determination result storage buffer and the second winning-time determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

After the execution of S671, the effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 22, and identifies the hold display mode stored in the lowest entry of the winning determination result storage buffer. (S672). If the specified hold display mode is the normal mode described later (S673; Y), the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 1 corresponding to the normal mode, and executes S611. (S676). As the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 1, for example, the transmission setting of the voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 1 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the voice output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

When the specified hold display mode is the first special mode described later (S674; N), the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the start winning output sound 2 corresponding to the first special mode. The setting is executed and the process proceeds to S611 (S677). As the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 2, for example, the transmission setting of a voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 2 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the voice output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

If the specified hold display mode is neither the normal mode nor the first special mode (S674; N), the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the start winning output sound 3 corresponding to the second special mode described later. The output setting for executing is performed and the process proceeds to S611 (S675). As the output setting for outputting the start winning output sound 3, for example, the transmission setting of a voice output command for outputting the start winning output sound 3 from the speakers 27L and 27R to the voice output board 70 is executed. You can do it.

By executing S675 to S677 in this way, in the present embodiment, in accordance with the voice output command output from the effect control board 80 in the voice output board, the start winning output sound corresponding to the hold display mode is output to the speaker 27L,. It is possible to output from 27R.

If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

Next, the prefetch effect will be described. The prefetch effect is executed before the variable display that is the target of the effect is started, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific fluctuation (for example, including reach effect). It is a notice production that gives advance notice. In the present embodiment, as the prefetching effect, in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the pending display corresponding to the variable display (reserved storage) to be notified is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode). An effect that is displayed by changing to a special mode or a first special mode or a second special mode described later is performed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the prefetching effect determination processing. First, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the latest award determination result stored in the award determination result storage buffer (award determination result indicated by the award determination result specification command received this time) (S67102).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether to execute the prefetching effect based on the extracted winning determination result (S67104).

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is changing the hold display to a display mode other than the normal mode (that is, the hold display is being displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode on the combined hold storage display unit 18c). ), the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is used to determine whether to execute the pre-reading effect.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the prefetch effect execution determination table. The pre-reading effect execution determination table is assigned with a determination value corresponding to a decision item (“execute pre-reading effect” or “do not perform pre-reading effect”) for each winning determination result, but the example shown in FIG. In the figure, for simplification of the explanation, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and a determination item (“execute prefetch effect” or "Do not execute prefetch effect"). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the numerical values corresponding to “execute pre-reading effect” and “do not execute pre-reading effect” in each winning determination result are “execute pre-reading effect” or “pre-reading effect” as a decision item. The percentage (%) of selecting "Do not execute production" is shown.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A, and the look-ahead effect shown in FIGS. 25B, 25C, and 25D Although judgment values are actually assigned to the pattern determination table, the look-ahead production pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 29, and the suggestive production mode determination table shown in FIG. 30, in order to simplify the description. The ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. Further, also in S67106, S67107, S67108, and S67110, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, the effect control CPU 101, for example, similarly to S67104, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (the number of shifts), or the suggested effect. A random number for determining the effect mode is extracted, and a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned to the assigned item.

In S67104, the effect control CPU 101, depending on the state of the pending display changing flag, shows the prefetching effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24(A) (when the pending display changing flag is not set) or FIG. 24(B). A pre-reading effect execution determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate determined for each of the prize time determination results in the selected prefetch effect execution determination table based on the extracted latest prize time determination result. To do. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that "shortening non-reach is lost", the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100% regardless of the state of the pending display changing flag. To decide. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 indicates, for example, that the winning determination result is “pseudo consecutive 3 super hits”, and when the pending display changing flag is not set, the prefetch effect is 99%. When the hold display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 50%.

A characteristic of the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that the display result is “compared to the case where the display result is “out” (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). In the case of "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation ~ winning judgment result 12 designation), the judgment value is set so that the prefetch effect is executed at a higher rate. It is that you are. Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that the reach effect having a high expectation is performed even if the display result is the same (for example, the super reach is performed rather than the normal reach). The determination value is set so that the prefetch effect is executed at a high rate. By having such characteristics, when the pre-reading effect is executed, compared to when the pre-reading effect is not executed, it is possible to increase the ratio of the big hits in the variable display of the notice object, and to expect the big hits. It is possible to increase the ratio at which the reach production with high degree is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the prefetching effect will be executed.

Further, a characteristic of the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 is that when the pending display changing flag is set (that is, in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, any pending display is other than the normal mode). In the display mode), when the pending display changing flag is not set (that is, in the combined pending storage display section 18c, no pending display is displayed in a mode other than the normal mode). The determination value is set so that the rate of execution of the prefetching effect is lower than that in (time). With such a feature, when any of the pending displays is already displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode on the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the prefetch effect is rarely newly executed. Therefore, for example, when the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display may change is executed, the hold displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode is displayed more than the hold display displayed in the normal mode. The rate at which the display mode of the display further changes can be increased (that is, the special mode is changed to the special mode by the pre-reading effect (details will be described later) based on the second pre-reading effect pattern that is started first, and the display is changed. Can be increased). Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode and a second special mode are provided, and the expectation of a big hit is different. (Strictly speaking, in the present embodiment, if the final display mode is the special mode, the expectation degree to be a big hit is 0, but the special mode hold display is the first special mode or the second special mode. Since there is a possibility that it will change to, it can be said that there is a degree of expectation that the pending display will be a big hit as well. Therefore, it is desirable for the player to change to a display mode with a higher expectation of a bigger hit. Therefore, when any of the pending displays is already displayed in the combined pending storage display unit 18c in a display mode other than the normal mode, the pending display is likely to change to a display mode with a higher expectation of being a big hit. The display mode of the hold display when the prefetching effect (indicative effect) is executed can be made to be interested, and the interest of the prefetching effect can be enhanced.

Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 24, even if the winning determination result is “non-reach loss”, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed at a rate of 1%, but “non-reach” (“shortened non-reach loss”) is executed. Alternatively, in the case of “out of reach”), it may not be decided to execute the prefetching effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 24, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. The judgment value (ratio) for deciding whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is set for (for example, "outside hit", "normal big hit" or "probably odd big hit" or "sudden sudden big hit" or "small hit"). It may be.

Next, when the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the CPU 101 proceeds to S67106. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the prefetching effect (N of S67105), the process proceeds to S6711.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in what display mode the pending display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) that is the target of advance notice is finally displayed in the prefetching effect (S67106). In the present embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display, in addition to the normal mode (displayed as "○" in this example (see FIG. 36)), a special mode ("x" in "○" in this example) is displayed. Included), the first special mode (in this example, "○" is included in "○") and the second special mode (in this example, "○" is included in "○") are provided. .. However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. May be displayed.

FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A to finally determine in which display mode (hereinafter, also referred to as final display mode). Specifically, the final display mode is determined based on the extracted latest prize determination result, at a rate determined for each prize determination result (variable display result) in the final display mode determination table. For example, when the display result of the variable display is indicated as “out” in the winning determination result (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 determines The final display mode is determined to be the special mode at a rate of 60%, the first special mode at a rate of 30%, and the second special mode at a rate of 10%. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display is "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit" in the winning judgment result (corresponding to winning judgment result 8 designation to winning judgment result 12 designation) In particular, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode to be the first special mode at a rate of 20% and the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

The characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25A is that the display result is displayed in comparison with the case where the display result is “out” (corresponding to winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation). When the result is "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" (corresponding to winning determination result 8 designation to winning determination determination 12 designation), it is determined so that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. With such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the proportion of big hits generated in the changeable display of the notice target is higher than that in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit will be displayed in the second special mode than in the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the prefetching effect is executed. Can be focused on. In addition, when the final display mode is the special mode, the display result of the variable display is always “out”, so the hold display displayed in the special mode tends to change to the special mode (the second prefetch effect described later). If it does not change, the display result of the corresponding variable display will always be "off". Therefore, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed, which enhances the enjoyment of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 25(A), the final result is displayed for each of the display results (“off”, “normal big hit” or “probably odd big hit” or “suddenly sudden big jackpot” or “small hit”) shown by the winning determination result. Although the judgment value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, different judgment values (ratio) may be set for "normal big hit" and "probability variation big hit", or the display result may be "normal". Even if it is a "big hit" or "probability sudden big hit" or "a sudden sudden big hit" or "small hit", if the percentage is small, the judgment value (ratio) is set so that the final display mode is determined to be the special mode. May be. Further, for example, similarly to the prefetch effect execution determination table of FIG. 24, a determination value (ratio) for determining the final display mode may be set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of big hits in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of the reach effect with high expectation. Can also be higher. Further, when the final display mode is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result, the final display mode is determined to be the special mode because the variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result is the winning determination result 2 It may be only in the case of “out of reach”. By doing so, the hold display displayed in the special mode tends to change to the special mode (due to the look-ahead effect based on the second look-ahead effect pattern described later), but if it does not change, the corresponding variable display reaches the reach. It will not be in a state and will be out of order. Therefore, depending on whether or not the display mode of the hold display displayed in the special mode changes, it is possible to make a large difference in the content of the variable display and the display result, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of display modes are provided, each of which is expected. The degrees may be different (the proportion selected depending on the display result).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines an effect pattern of the look-ahead effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a look-ahead effect pattern) (S67107).

In this embodiment, as the prefetch effect pattern, a first prefetch effect pattern, a second prefetch effect pattern, a third prefetch effect pattern, and a fourth prefetch effect pattern are provided. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target is displayed in a normal manner at the timing of the start winning, and at any shift timing until the change display of the notice target is started. , The display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. In the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target is displayed in the normal mode at the timing of the start winning, and is changed from the normal mode to the special mode at any first shift timing. The special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode at any second shift timing after the first shift timing and before the variable display of the notice target is started. Further, in the third prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display (holding information) is displayed in a normal manner at the timing of the start winning, and any shift until the noticeable change display is started is performed. At the timing, the normal mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. Further, in the fourth look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target is changed to the final display mode of the normal mode or the special mode at the timing of the start winning.

The shift timing of the hold display is a timing at which a new change display is started, and in the effect symbol change start process described later, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased and the remaining hold is held. This is the timing of shifting the display one by one and updating the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display section 18c (specifically, the timing at which S801 is executed). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing (that is, the timing when a new variable display is started). At the same time, the hold display that was displayed secondly was shifted to the first display area, the hold display that was displayed thirdly was shifted to the second display area, and fourthly. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

25B, 25C, and 25D are explanatory diagrams showing the prefetch effect pattern determination table. In S67107, the effect control CPU 101 selects the prefetch effect pattern determination table based on the total pending storage number, and determines the prefetch effect pattern using the selected prefetch effect pattern determination table. Specifically, when the total number of pending storages is 1, the effect control CPU 101 selects the prefetch effect pattern determination table (total number of pending storages = 1) shown in FIG. 25 is 2, the prefetch effect pattern determination table (total pending storage number=2) shown in FIG. 25C is selected, and when the total pending storage number is greater than 2 (3 or more), The prefetch effect pattern determination table (total pending storage number≧3) shown in 25 (D) is selected. In the present embodiment, the display modes of the first lookahead effect pattern to the third lookahead effect pattern change by one step or more, so at least one or more shift timings are applied to the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target. Without it, the pending display would be erased before all changes could be done and it could not be executed. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 1 (that is, when there is no shift timing in the pending display corresponding to the latest winning determination result), it is determined that the first prefetching effect pattern to the third prefetching effect pattern are not determined. The pre-reading effect pattern determination table (total pending storage number=1) shown in FIG. 25B in which the value is set is used.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the display mode of the second prefetch effect pattern changes in two stages (from the normal mode to the special mode, and from the special mode to the special mode), the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target. If there is not at least two or more shift timings, the hold display is erased before all the changes are completed, and it cannot be executed. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is 2 (that is, when the pending display corresponding to the latest winning determination result has two shift timings), the determination value is set so that the second prefetch effect pattern is not determined. The prefetch effect pattern determination table (total pending storage number=2) shown in FIG. 25C is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected look-ahead effect pattern determination table to set the look-ahead effect patterns to the first look-ahead effect pattern, the second look-ahead effect pattern, at a rate determined for each final display mode determined in S67106. Either the third look-ahead effect pattern or the fourth look-ahead effect pattern is determined.

For example, when the final display mode determined in S67106 is any of all display modes (special mode, first special mode, second special mode), and the total pending storage number is 1, the effect control CPU 101 Determines the prefetching effect pattern to be the fourth prefetching effect at a rate of 100%.

When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode and the total pending storage number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern to be the third prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 90%. Then, the fourth prefetching effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode and the total pending storage number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern to be the third prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 95%. Then, the fourth prefetching effect pattern is determined at a rate of 5%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is a special mode and the total number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern to be the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 100%. To do.

When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode and the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 75%. The third look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 15%, and the fourth look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 10%. When the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode and the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 58%. The third look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 37%, and the fourth look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 5%. If the final display mode determined in S67106 is a special mode and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 changes the prefetch effect pattern to the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 100%. decide. In addition, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes is only the shift timing, but the timing is not limited to this, and for example, before the reach occurrence during change or before the first effect symbol stops. The second effect design may be changeable at any timing such as before the stop, during the reach, and when the fluctuation stops. In this case, not only the number of shift timings at which the shift is changed, but also the timing at which the shift is changed may be determined. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display can be changed at an arbitrary timing, the second prefetch effect pattern (that is, the display mode of the hold display is set to twice when the display number of the hold display is one or two even when the total number of held storages is one). It is also possible to allow the prefetching effect to be executed based on (changes).

What is characteristic of the prefetch effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 25C and 25D is that the second display mode is the second special mode as compared with the case where the final display mode is the first special mode. That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined by the three look-ahead effect patterns is high. By having such characteristics, when the prefetching effect is performed in the third prefetching effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the time of winning the start prize, and then the special mode is changed and displayed). ), when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is changed and displayed from the normal mode to the special mode, and further changed from the special mode to the special mode and displayed). In comparison, the proportion of the second special mode, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first special mode, is finally changed and displayed. Therefore, the degree of expectation of a big hit can be made different for each look-ahead effect pattern, and attention can be paid to which look-ahead effect pattern the look-ahead effect is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch effect is performed in the third prefetch effect pattern, the second special aspect having a higher expectation of a big hit than in the case where the prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern is performed. Although it is set so that the ratio of finally changed and displayed is high, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern, the pre-reading effect is performed in the third pre-reading effect pattern. The proportion of the second special mode that is finally changed and displayed with a higher expectation of a big hit may be higher than that when the player is hit. That is, the second prefetching effect pattern may be set to have a higher expectation that it will be a big hit than the third prefetching effect pattern.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25D is that the special-mode hold display changes to a special mode rather than the third pre-reading effect pattern in which the normal mode hold display changes to a special mode. The second prefetching effect pattern to be performed has a higher rate of being determined as the prefetching effect pattern. By setting in this way, the ratio of the special mode pending display changed and displayed in the special mode is higher than that of the special mode pending display. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to change the special mode hold display to the special mode than the normal mode hold display, and it is possible to increase the expectation when the hold display is displayed in the special mode.

In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode and displayed, and in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display is changed. In the first timing displayed by changing from the normal mode to the special mode, the second timing displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the third prefetch effect pattern, the hold display is The timing at which the normal mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed is an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice target is started, but is not limited to this and other timings May be For example, the display mode may be changed at any timing during the variable display (a period for one variable display or a plurality of variable displays) executed before the variable display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, the pre-reading effect can be executed, and the second pre-reading effect pattern can be determined regardless of the total number of reserved memories. The special mode is changed to the special mode before the variable display corresponding to the pending display (holding information) is started, and the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. You may make it display it.

Further, in the present embodiment, four patterns of the first look-ahead effect pattern to the fourth look-ahead effect pattern will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal mode changes to the first special mode, and the second special mode. Alternatively, a pattern that changes from the normal mode to the special mode, a pattern that changes from the special mode to the first special mode, and a pattern that changes to the second special mode may be used. That is, a display mode of a plurality of stages of hold display with different expectation of being a big hit is provided, and the prefetch effect in which the display form of the hold display is changed stepwise has an upper limit on the number of changes. Absent.

When the pre-reading effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S67107 is the pre-reading effect pattern 4 (S67108). When the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the pre-reading effect pattern 4 (S67108; N), the change timing for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target (in this example, the hold display The number of shifts of (1) is determined, and the determined change timing (the number of shifts) is set in the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (the number of shifts) (S67109). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) of the notice target changes is the shift timing of the arbitrary hold display. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined how many times the display mode is changed with respect to the pending display corresponding to the noticeable variable display. For example, if the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed on the hold display corresponding to the changeable display of the notice target.

26 to 29 are explanatory diagrams showing a look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table. In S67109, the effect control CPU 101 selects and selects the prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table based on the final display mode determined in S67106, the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107, and the state of the pending display changing flag. Based on the prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table and the total pending storage number, the pending display change timing (the number of shifts) corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is determined. Specifically, in the effect control CPU 101, the final display mode determined in S67106 is a special mode, the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetching effect pattern, and the pending display changing flag is not set. At this time, the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. 26A is selected, and when the hold display changing flag is set, it is shown in FIG. The first lookahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown (when the pending display changing flag is set) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each combined hold storage number in the selected first prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is determined to be one of 1 to 7.

In addition, in the effect control CPU 101, the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern, the pending display change flag is not set, and the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode. At some time, the second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. 27A (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and from the special mode to the first special mode) Second change timing) and the final display mode determined in S67106 is the second special mode, the second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (hold display change flag non-setting) shown in FIG. 27B. Time) (the first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the second change timing from the special mode to the second special mode) are selected. When the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetching effect pattern and the pending display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 irrespective of the final display mode determined in S67106. The second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set) shown in FIG. 28A (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode) 2nd change timing to)) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the first change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each combined hold storage number in the selected second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. ) Is determined as any one of 1 to 6, and the second change timing (the number of shifts) is determined as any of 2 to 7.

Note that, as described above, the second prefetching effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 27 to 28 shows the ratio of the determination value corresponding to the random number, and actually, for example, 1 to 1000. When using a random number, a judgment value of 1 to 1000 corresponding to the random number is assigned. Therefore, for example, when the ratio of the determination value is 0.5 (first shift timing: 6 and second shift timing: 7 in FIG. 27A), the determination values 1 to 5 are assigned. In addition, in the present embodiment, the first change timing and the second change timing are simultaneously determined using the second lookahead effect pattern change timing determination table shown in FIGS. 27 to 28, but they may be determined separately. You may

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the third prefetch effect pattern, the pending display change flag is not set, and the final display mode determined in S67106 is the first special mode. At some time, the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode) shown in FIG. 29A is selected and determined in S67106. When the final display mode is the second special mode, the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. 29B (change timing from the normal mode to the second special mode) ) Is selected. When the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the third prefetching effect pattern and the pending display changing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 irrespective of the final display mode determined in S67106. The third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the pending display change flag is set) (second change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode) shown in FIG. 29C is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a rate determined for each combined hold storage number in the selected third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table. It is determined to be any of 1 to 7.

For example, when the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display changing flag is not set) shown in FIG. , The change timing (shift count) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the change timing (shift number) is determined to be at a rate of 30%. Further, when using the first look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set) shown in FIG. 26B, when the total pending storage number is 3, the effect control CPU 101 The change timing (shift count) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (shift number) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 70%.

Further, for example, the second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) shown in FIG. 27A (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the special mode to the first special mode) When the total number of pending storages is 4, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (the number of shifts) to 1 and the second change timing (to the second change timing). The number of shifts is set to 2, 50% of the first change timing (the number of shifts) is set to 1, and the second change timing (the number of shifts) is set to 3 of 20%. The number of times is determined to be 2, and the second change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 3.

Further, for example, the second prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) shown in FIG. 27B (the first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the special mode to the second special mode). When the total pending storage number is 4, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (the number of shifts) to 1 and the second change timing (to the second change timing). The number of shifts is determined to be 2, the first change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 1 and the second change timing (the number of shifts) is determined to be 30 at a rate of 30%, and the first change timing (shift) is determined at a rate of 20%. The number of times is determined to be 2, and the second change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 3.

In addition, for example, the second look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (when the pending display flag is set) shown in FIG. 28A (first change timing from the normal mode to the special mode and the first special mode or the special mode) When the total number of pending storages is 4, when the second change timing to the 2 special mode) is used, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first change timing (the number of shifts) to 1 at the rate of 20%. The second change timing (shift number) is determined to be 2, the first change timing (shift number) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the second change timing (shift number) is determined to be 3 at a rate of 30%. The change timing (shift number) is determined to be 2, and the second change timing (shift number) is determined to be 3.

Further, for example, when using the third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode) shown in FIG. When the number is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (shift count) to be 1 at a rate of 50% and the change timing (shift number) at a rate of 50%. Further, for example, when using the third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the hold display flag is not set) (change timing from the normal mode to the second special mode) shown in FIG. When the number is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (shift count) to be 1 at a rate of 70% and the change timing (shift number) at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when using the third look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table (at the time of holding display flag setting) (change timing from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode) shown in FIG. 29C, When the total pending storage number is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (shift number) to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (shift number) to be at a rate of 70%. decide.

The characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 is that when the pending display changing flag is set (that is, in the combined pending storage display section 18c, any pending display is normal). (When displayed in a display mode other than the mode), when the pending display changing flag is not set (that is, in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, any of the pending displays is in a display mode other than the normal mode). That is, the determination value is set so that the rate of change timing being delayed (the number of shifts until the change timing is increased) is higher than that when the display is not displayed. By having such a feature, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode on the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the change timing of the prefetch effect that is newly executed is changed. It is likely to be decided later (the number of shifts until reaching the change timing tends to increase), and the rate of change after the hold display already displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode is increased becomes high. That is, when any of the hold displays is displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode (for example, a special display) in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display other than the normal mode is displayed more than the hold display displayed in the normal mode. It is possible to increase the rate at which the display mode of the hold display displayed in the display mode (for example, special display) further changes. Therefore, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display is likely to change to a display mode with a higher expectation of being a big hit. The display mode of the hold display when the effect (indication effect) is executed can be made to be interested, and the interest of the prefetch effect can be enhanced.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination tables shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 is that, when the final display mode is the first special mode, the expectation that a big hit is higher than that of the first special mode is high. That is, the determination value is set so that the rate of change timing being delayed (the number of shifts until the change timing is increased) is higher than that in the special mode. By having such a feature, when the display mode of the hold display changes at an early timing (a small number of shifts), the rate of change to the second special mode having a high expectation of a big hit is increased. You can Therefore, the timing at which the hold display changes (that is, what number of the hold display changes) can be given an interest, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 26 to 29, when the final display mode is the first special mode, the change timing is earlier than when it is the second special mode (the number of shifts until reaching the change timing). The determination value may be set so that the ratio becomes high. In this case, when the display mode of the hold display changes at a later timing (a large number of shifts), it is possible to easily change to the second special mode in which the expectation of a big hit is high. Further, in the present embodiment, if the pending display changing flag is set, the same prefetching effect pattern change timing determination table (in this example, the second prefetching effect pattern change in FIG. 28A is used regardless of the final display mode). The timing determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set) or the third prefetch effect pattern change timing determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set) in FIG. 29C is used, but the pending display changing flag is set. Even when being performed, the look-ahead effect pattern change timing determination table to which the determination value is assigned so that different change timings are determined according to the final display mode may be used.

In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display is set to an arbitrary shift timing until the variable display of the notice object is started. When it is possible to change the display mode at any timing until the variable display of the target is started, for example, it is possible to specify the timing of change (at the time of winning a start, a specific shift timing, a specific variable display, etc.). A plurality of types of change timing patterns may be provided, and any one of them may be selected according to the winning determination result.

In addition, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is won, the variable display is displayed in the winning order, and the high base (that is, the second starting winning opening 14 is won). Even in the (easy) state, the look-ahead effect can be executed based on that the player has won either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the process of determining the prefetch effect pattern of the prefetch effect determination process (S67107) and the process of determining the change timing (S67108), as shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory. The look-ahead effect pattern and the change timing are determined based on the total pending storage number obtained by summing the number and the number. However, as described above, depending on the game state, the execution of the prefetching effect based on the starting winning prize of either the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is restricted. For example, the variable display based on winning in the second starting winning opening 14 is preferentially displayed, and in the high base state, execution of the look-ahead effect based on winning in the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted, and low base playing is performed. When the state is configured such that the execution of the prefetching effect based on winning the second start winning opening 14 is limited, the process of determining the prefetching effect pattern (S67107) or the process of determining the change timing In (S67108), the look-ahead effect pattern and the change timing are determined based on the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) that is the execution target of the pre-reading effect, instead of the total reserved memory number. You may

When the change timing (the number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect to be performed at the change timing of the hold display (S67110). In this embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display may change can be executed at the shift timing. Further, the suggestive effect is the first effect mode (in this example, the character “chance!” is displayed in an elliptical frame) or the second effect mode (in this example, the character “chance!” is in a rectangular frame. Is displayed). In S67110, the effect mode of the suggested effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the hold display changes to the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode at different rates according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect. Specifically, when the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold display changes at a higher rate than when the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode. Although the details will be described later, the suggestive effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, the suggestive effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also referred to as a suggestive effect (success pattern), and the suggestive effect executed at the shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is suggested (failure). Also called a pattern). In the present embodiment, both the suggestive effect (success pattern) and the suggestive effect (failure pattern) are executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a suggestive effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, using the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode as the first effect mode at a rate of 20%, and determines the effect mode as the second effect mode at a rate of 80%.

The characteristic of the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30A is that the change timing has a higher rate of being determined as the second effect mode than the first effect mode, and the second time at the non-change timing. That is, the determination value is set such that the ratio determined in the first effect mode is higher than that in the effect mode. By having such a feature, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the display mode of the hold display changes in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect, at different rates. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the suggestion effect and to pay attention to which of the effect modes the suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30A, for example, when the value of any of the shift number counters stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is 0 or more, that is, the display mode of the hold display is A suggestion effect mode determination table used when there is a plan to change may be further provided, and the determination value may be set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect (failure pattern) at the non-changing timing becomes high. By doing so, even the suggestive effect (failure pattern) can be expected depending on the frequency of execution.

In the present embodiment, the possibility of changing the display mode of the hold display is suggested at different rates according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect. It may be possible to suggest whether the display mode is changed to a different ratio. For example, when the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode A (for example, the character “chance!” in the elliptical frame is displayed in red), the first effect mode B (for example, the elliptical frame). In this case, the rate of changing to the second special mode in which the big hit expectation degree is high may be higher than that in the case of being executed with the character “Chance!” in white).

Also, in the suggestion effect, an effect that specifies any hold display of the hold displays displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c and suggests that the display mode of the specified hold display may change. May be performed. In this case, the effect mode is determined by using the suggestion effect mode determination table in which different determination values (ratio) are set, depending on which hold display is specified (state of the specified hold display). You may do it.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, two types of production modes of the first production mode and the second production mode are provided as the production modes of the suggested production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of production modes are provided, The degree of expectation that the display mode changes may be different (the selection rate differs depending on whether it is the change timing).

On the other hand, when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the prefetch effect pattern 4 (S67108; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the final display mode determined in S671016 is the special mode (S67114). ). When the final display mode determined in S671016 is the special mode (S67114; Y), the effect control CPU 101 changes the final display mode determined in S67107 from the special mode to the normal mode (S67115).

After execution of S67110, S67115, or. When the final display mode determined in S671016 is not the special mode (S67114; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach effect executing flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set. (S67111). When the reach effect executing flag is not set (S67111; N), the effect control CPU 101 causes the summed hold storage display section 18c to display a new hold display in a display mode according to the prefetch effect pattern. The prefetching effect determination process is controlled to end (S67112). If the reach effect flag is set (S67111; Y), the prefetch effect determination process is terminated without passing through S67112. In S67112, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display in a display mode according to the prefetch effect pattern, and also shows the data indicating the hold display mode and the final display mode determined in S67106. The data, the data indicating the look-ahead effect pattern determined in S67107, the shift number counter set in S67108, and the data indicating the effect mode of the suggestive effect determined in S67110 are associated with the prize determination result and the winning determination is made. The result is stored in the result storage buffer (FIG. 22). By storing these data, it is possible to specify the final display mode, the prefetching effect pattern, the change timing, the suggestion effecting mode determined in the prefetching effect determination process in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning determination result designation command is received, in the prefetching effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching effect, and the content when the prefetching effect is executed, and a new hold display is normally displayed. A process of controlling to display in a display mode according to the mode or the prefetching effect pattern is performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even when any of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode (or the special mode) or when it is determined that the prefetching effect is executed in advance, the prefetching is newly performed. Although it is permitted to execute the effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the pre-reading effect is limited at a fixed rate (for example, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a special mode). May be restricted from being repeatedly executed, or may be restricted from being repeatedly executed with three or more look-ahead effects). By making such a restriction, it is possible for the player to easily understand which hold display should be focused on.

In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is given priority. In the case of being configured to be executed by, (1) it is configured to perform the prefetching effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol. Three types of configurations are conceivable, namely, a configuration for performing the prefetching effect as a target, and (3) a configuration for performing the prefetching effect for the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift number counter is determined according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number. Is set to 4 at maximum. However, in the configuration of the above (1), even if the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, if the winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, Because the variable display of the 2 special symbols is interrupted (priority is given to the winning order) and executed, for example, when the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is performed, even at the shift timing, the effect symbol described later. It is desirable that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the fluctuation start process. Further, in the configuration of (3) above, also when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, similarly, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. It is desirable to configure so that the value of the shift number counter is not subtracted in S1802 of the effect symbol variation start processing described later.

Further, in the case where the configuration of (2) is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift is performed according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number. A maximum of 4 is set in the frequency counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of the above (1), the value of the shift number counter is subtracted when the shift timing comes, even when the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Further, in the configuration of the above (3), when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, similarly, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift number counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

When the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, during the high base, the variable display of the first special symbol is not targeted for the prefetch effect. May be. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol, it is configured not to perform the prefetching effect based on the winning of the first start winning port 13 during the big hit game. Good. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or during a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the winning effect process of S1217 even if a winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs. Even if it is decided to discard the winning determination result specification command received by the effect control microcomputer 100, or to execute the prefetching effect, it is possible to control by not executing it. In addition, when the configuration of (3) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, during the high base or the big hit game, the pre-reading based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 The effect may not be performed, but the look-ahead effect based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. With such a configuration, for example, during a high base or during a big hit game, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the winning effect process of S1217 even if a winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs. Even if it is decided to discard the command for determining the determination result at the time of winning based on the winning in the first start winning port 13 received by the microcomputer 100 for effect control, or to execute the prefetch effect, it is not executed. It can be realized by controlling to. Further, on the side of the game control microcomputer 560, when the high base state or the big hit game is in progress, execution of the winning effect process (that is, prefetch effect) based on the start winning of the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted. In the case of the configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 side can execute only the prefetching effect based on the start winning in the second starting winning opening 14 in the high base state, and the first starting winning opening in the low base state. Only the pre-reading effect based on the winning start at 13 can be executed (that is, in the low base state, the pre-reading effect is provided even when the winning determination result specification command based on the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is received. (Do not decide to execute).

In addition, in the case where the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the state where the reserved memory based on the winning of the second start winning port 14 exists. When the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the prefetch effect for the reserved memory based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 may not be executed. In addition, in the case of adding the configuration of (1) to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in the prefetching effect for the reserved memory based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 In the state where the execution is decided, when the winning in the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the previously decided execution of the prefetching effect may be canceled.

In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1 )), or a configuration (the above (2)) for performing the prefetching effect only for the variable display of the second special symbol may be added. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in the winning order of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, for example, during the high base or big hit game, to the first start winning port 13 The look-ahead effect based on winning may not be performed.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a hold display restriction process (S799) for switching display/non-display of the hold display in the summed hold storage display unit 18c, and then according to the value of the effect control process flag. Then, any one of S800 to S809 is performed. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized. 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 process.

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

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

Process during production symbol fluctuation (S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (S803).

Production symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol is stopped and the display result (stopped pattern) is derived and displayed. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804), the small hit display process (S807) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): After the variation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of 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 big hit game process (S805).

Big hit game processing (S805): The big hit game is controlled. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S806).

Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small hit display process (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the small hit on the effect display device 9. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hitting game process (S808).

Small hitting game processing (S808): The small hitting game is controlled. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing (S809).

Small hit completion effect processing (S809): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the pending display restriction process. First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect flag indicating that the reach effect is being executed is set (S901). When the reach effect flag is set (S901; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold display is being displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S902). If the hold display is not being displayed (S902; N), the hold display restriction processing is ended, and if the hold display is being displayed (S902; Y), the hold display being displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c is erased. Yes (S903). Then, the hold non-display flag indicating that the hold display is not displayed is set on the total hold storage display unit 18c, and the hold display restriction process is ended (S904).

When the reach effect flag is not set (S901; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the hold non-display flag is set (S911). When the pending non-display flag is not set (S911; N), the pending display restriction process is ended, and when the pending non-display flag is set (S911; Y), the effect control CPU 101 With reference to the winning determination result storage buffer, it is determined whether or not there is pending storage (S912). If there is no pending storage (S912; N), the pending display restriction processing is ended, and if there is pending storage (S912; Y), the display of the pending display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c is restarted and the pending display restriction is performed. The process ends (S913).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes various data associated with the first prize determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the prize determination result storage buffer, The contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted, the first reserved display in the combined reserved storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the combined reservation storage display unit 18c is combined. The number of reserved memories is updated (S1800). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display section 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth hold display is the third display The display is shifted to the area, and the hold display that was displayed fifth is shifted to the display area that is fourth. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the production control CPU 101 synchronizes with the variable display of the first special symbol. Then, when performing variable display of the effect symbols (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The determination result at the time of winning is deleted and the contents of the first determination result storage buffer at the time of winning are shifted. Also, when performing the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variable designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (shift number) associated with any of the prize determination results in the prize determination result storage buffer (see FIG. 22). It is confirmed whether it is greater than 0 (S1801). The fact that the value of the shift number counter is larger than 0 means that it is determined to execute the prefetching effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not to execute the prefetching effect (to change the display mode of the hold display) is determined.

When the value of any of the shift number counters is not larger than 0 (N of S1801), that is, the value of the shift number counter is 0 or not set, the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed. If it is not determined, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S1803a.

On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is greater than 0 (Y of S1801), that is, when it is determined to execute the prefetching effect (changing the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101. Decrements the values of all shift counters by 1 (S1802). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the shift number counter after subtraction is 0 (S1803). As a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S1802, the value of the shift number counter becomes 0, which means that any one of the holding modes displayed on the summed holding storage display unit 18c is changed. This indicates that it is the time to execute the prefetching effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetching effect for changing the display mode of the hold display.

In S1803, when the value of the shift number counter is not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the prefetching effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to S1803a. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect for changing the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1808. Note that in S1808, the shift counter whose value has become 0 is set to a state in which nothing is set (for example, Null). By carrying out such a processing, it is possible to avoid making a change target (changed value of the shift number counter down to 0) the change target again in S1803.

In addition, in the case of permitting to change the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning, the change of the display mode of the hold display at the change timing is realized by performing the following process, for example. When the pre-reading effect pattern is the second pre-reading effect pattern, the first change timing is at the time of winning the start, and the second change timing is the first shift timing, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S67108 of the pre-reading effect determination process that the first change timing is the first shift timing. The value of the shift number counter is set to 0, and the value of the second shift number counter is set to 1. Then, in S67111 of the prefetch effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a new hold display in a special mode based on the value of the first shift number counter being 0, and also performs the first shift. The number counter is set to a state where nothing is set (for example, Null). By performing the process as described above, in the effect symbol variation start process performed thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts only the value of the second shift number counter from 0 in S1801 and S1802 to 0, and in S1803, Based on the value of the second shift number counter becoming 0, it can be determined that it is the second change timing for changing from the special mode to the special mode.

In S1803a, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c includes the hold display displayed in the special mode or the special mode (S1803a). For example, it can be confirmed by referring to the hold display mode of the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 22). The data indicating the hold display mode stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (FIG. 22) is registered in, for example, the prefetch effect determination process, and is updated in S1808 described later. When it is determined in S1803a that there is no special mode or the special mode special display, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that any of the special display or special modes is displayed. If the changing flag is set, it is reset (S1803b). In this way, by updating the state of the pending display changing flag in accordance with whether or not any of the pending displays is displayed in the special mode or the special mode, any of the pending displays is already in a state other than the normal mode. When displayed in the display mode, the hold display displayed in the display mode other than the normal mode can be changed more easily than the hold display displayed in the other normal mode (prefetch effect determination process, 24, 26 to 29).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1804).

Next, the effect control CPU 101, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command), the effect of displaying the effect symbol (stop). (Symbol) is determined (S1805). That is, by the process of S1805 is executed by the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) The display result determining means for determining) is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (S1806). Here, the process of S1806 is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed by the prefetch effect. Therefore, in S1806, although the display mode of the hold display is suggested to change, as a result, the presentation mode of the suggestion effect (failure pattern) executed when the display mode does not change is determined.

In S1806, the effect control CPU 101, when the pending display changing flag is not set, that is, when no pending display is displayed in the special mode or the special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c, FIG. ) In the non-change timing suggested effect mode determination table (when the pending display changing flag is not set), the suggested effect (failure pattern) is not executed, or it is determined to be executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. To do. When the pending display changing flag is set, that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending mode or the special mode in the combined pending storage display section 18c, the non-changing timing suggestion shown in FIG. It is determined that the suggestion effect (failure pattern) is not executed, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, at a rate of the effect mode determination table (when the pending display changing flag is set). In the non-change timing suggestive effect mode determination table, a determination value corresponding to a decision item (“no effect”, “first effect mode” or “second effect mode”) is assigned to the determination table, In the examples shown in FIGS. 30(B) and 30(C), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The CPU 101 for effect control extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggested effect (failure pattern), and is assigned a determination value that matches the extracted random number (“no effect”, “first effect”). 1 effect mode” or “second effect mode”).

For example, when the pending display changing flag is not set, that is, when neither of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending mode or the special mode in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the suggestive effect (failure pattern) is 80%. Is determined not to be executed, the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 15%, and the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 5%. When the pending display changing flag is set, that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending mode or the special mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c, the suggestive effect (failure pattern is 0%). ) Is determined not to be executed, it is determined that the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 80%, and it is determined that the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 20%.

As shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, in the present embodiment, when the pending display changing flag is set, that is, any of the pending displays in the combined pending storage display unit 18c is in a special mode or a special mode. In the case of being displayed in, the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case where it is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, and to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, in this embodiment, since the suggestive effect is executed even at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestive effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in the special mode. However, the suggestive effect may not be executed even when the hold display is displayed in the special mode. However, in this case as well, it is desirable that the suggestive effect be executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode.

If the pending display changing flag is set, that is, if any of the pending displays is displayed in the special pending mode or the special mode in the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the final displaying mode of the pending display is Depending on whether it is the first special mode or the second special mode, the effect mode of the suggestive effect may be determined as the first effect mode A or the first effect mode B at different ratios. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first special mode, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined to be the first effect mode A rather than the first effect mode B. You may make it a high ratio.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect mode and variation pattern of the determined suggested effect (failure pattern) (S1807). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S1812).

When it is determined in S1803 that the value of one of the shift number counters is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetching effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 is changing the hold display. If the flag is not set, it is set (S1808). Further, in S1808, the effect control CPU 101 sets the shift number counter with a value of 0 in the winning determination result storage buffer to a state in which nothing is set (for example, Null) and the corresponding hold display mode. Is updated. For example, when the value of the first shift number counter becomes 0 and the value of the second shift number counter is 0 (that is, not the second prefetch effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is set to the normal mode. To the display mode shown in the final display mode, and if the value of the second shift number counter is not 0 (that is, if it is the second prefetch effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. Update. Further, when the value of the second shift number counter becomes 0 (that is, when it is the second change timing of the second prefetch effect pattern), the corresponding hold display mode is changed from the special mode to the final display mode. Update to display mode. By executing such a process, in the prefetching effect determination process, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the prefetching effect based on the display mode of the currently displayed hold display.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Next, the effect control CPU 101, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1809, and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command), the effect display result (stop). (Symbol) is determined (S1810).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table for changing the display mode according to the look-ahead effect pattern, the final display mode and the suggested effect mode, and the variation pattern (S1811). Then, the process proceeds to S1812.

With the process table for display mode change, along with the variable display of the effect design, the suggestive effect (success pattern) is executed at the start of the effect pattern change, and the prefetch effect for changing the display mode of the specific hold display is executed. It is a table in which process data for controlling is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode are provided according to the mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern) and the prefetch effect to be executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, an effect mode (a first effect mode or a second effect mode in this example) of the suggested effect (success pattern) determined in the prefetch effect determination process and stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. , Which is based on the look-ahead effect pattern (in this example, one of the first look-ahead effect pattern to the third look-ahead effect pattern) and the final display mode (in this example, the first display mode or the second display mode) The suggestive effect (success pattern) is executed in such a mode, and it is possible to specify which pre-reading effect that changes which hold display to which display mode is executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect (success pattern), the prefetch effect pattern and the final display mode, and the variation pattern. Is selected, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is executed in the effect mode determined in the prefetch effect determination process by executing the control of the effect device in accordance with the content of the process data 1 of the process table for changing the selected display mode. Then, it is possible to execute the prefetching effect of changing the hold display corresponding to the changeable display of the notice target to the determined display mode.

After execution of S1812, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, decoration LED 25, top frame LED 28a, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, etc.) according to the contents of the process data 1 (S1813), and the variation timer. A value corresponding to the fluctuation time is set to (S1814). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol, and the effect of the effect of changing the effect symbol is ended (S1815).

FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the effect during production symbol change processing (S802) in the effect control process processing. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841) and 1 from the value of the variable time timer (S1842). When the process timer times out (S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (S1845).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the content of the process data to see whether it is the start timing of the reach effect (S1846). If it is the reach effect start timing (S1846; Y), the reach effect in-progress flag is set and the process proceeds to S1848. If it is not the reach effect start timing (S1846; N), the process proceeds to S1848 without passing through S1847. Further, in S1848, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the content of the process data to see whether it is the end timing of the reach effect (S1848). If it is the end timing of the reach effect (S1848; Y), the flag during the reach effect is cleared and the process proceeds to S1859 (S1849), and if it is not the end timing of the reach effect (S1848; N), without passing through S1849. The processing moves to S1850.

Then, in S1850, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design fluctuation stop process (S803) if the change time timer has timed out (S1850) (S1852). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1851), the process proceeds to S1852. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, so for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, when the regular fluctuation time has elapsed (when the fluctuation of the special symbol ends), the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended.

In the present embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the prefetching effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the prefetching effect determination process, but those processes are effect symbols. It may be executed in the changing process. For example, in the effect symbol changing process, the determination process including whether or not to perform the prefetch effect can be executed by including the process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, the confirmation command reception flag is reset. (S852), control to derive and display the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a big hit is determined (S855a). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed by, for example, the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit by the determined stop symbol.

When it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (S804) (S858). If the big hit is not decided, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the small hit is decided (S855b). Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit is confirmed by, for example, the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a small hit by the determined stop symbol.

When it is determined to be a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the small hit display process (S807) (S856). In addition, when it is not decided to make a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the effect symbol on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received (see S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol may be controlled to be terminated without receiving the symbol fixing designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured not to transmit the symbol fixing designation command designating the end of the variable display.

Next, a specific example of the prefetching effect will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetching effect. As shown in FIG. 36(A), in the effect display device 9, when the three pending displays are displayed in the normal pending storage display section 18c in the normal mode (in this example, "○") When the derived display is performed, a new variable display is started. Next, if the timing at which the hold display is shifted is the change timing, the suggested effect of the second effect mode that has been determined in advance (in this example, the characters "Chance!" are displayed in a rectangular frame) Is executed (FIG. 36(B)). When the pre-reading effect pattern determined in advance is the third pre-reading effect pattern and the final display mode is the first special mode, the second hold display is the first special mode (in this example, "○"). (C) is displayed (FIG. 36 (C1)), and when the final display mode is the second special mode, the second hold display is the second special mode (in this example, the second reserved mode). "○" is included in "○") and displayed (FIG. 36 (C2)).

Further, when the pre-reading effect pattern that is determined in advance is the first pre-reading effect pattern or the second pre-reading effect pattern, the second hold display is in a special mode (in this example, "X" is displayed in "○"). (Included) and displayed (FIG. 36 (C3)). Next, when the deviating display of the outlier symbol is performed (FIG. 36(D)), a new variable display is started. Then, if the timing at which the hold display is shifted is the change timing, and the effect mode of the previously defined suggestive effect (success pattern) is the second effect mode, the second effect mode (in this example, the rectangular shape The indication effect of "the character "Chance!" is displayed in the frame)" is executed (FIG. 36 (E1)). Then, when the pre-reading effect pattern determined in advance is the second pre-reading effect pattern and the final display mode is the first special mode, the first hold display is the first special mode (“○” in this example). 36 (F1)), and when the final display mode is the second special mode, the first hold display is the second special mode (in this example, the second special mode). "○" is included in "○") and displayed (FIG. 36 (F2)). In addition, if a new variable display is started, the timing at which the hold display is shifted is the non-changing timing, and the effect mode of the determined suggested effect (failure pattern) is the first effect mode, the first effect The suggestion effect of the mode (in this example, the character "Chance!" is displayed in the elliptical frame) is executed (FIG. 36 (E2)), but the display mode of the hold display does not change (FIG. 36 (F3). )).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest due to the occurrence of new pending storage when the pending display is erased.

In addition, it is possible to give an interest to the change of the display mode of the hold display by executing the suggestive effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the prefetching effect.

Further, the display mode of the hold display when the prefetching effect is executed can be made to be interested, and the interest of the prefetching effect can be enhanced.

Further, since the start winning output sound is output when the jackpot expectation is high, the player's expectation due to the output of the starting winning output sound can be further enhanced.

Also, by outputting the same sound as the start winning output sound when the reach effect is being executed and when the reach effect is not being executed, a new pending memory that is likely to be a big hit has occurred. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, in the embodiment, in the prefetch effect determination process executed at the time of starting winning, when the pending change flag is set (that is, when any of the pending displays is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode) ), if there is a hold display that is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode by changing the rate of executing the new prefetch effect or delaying the change timing of the new prefetch effect. , The hold display exemplifies a form in which the display mode is more likely to change than other hold displays, but when there is a hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode by another method, The hold display may be changed more easily than the other hold displays. Specifically, in the pre-reading effect determination process executed at the time of starting winning, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed with respect to the latest winning time determination result and the final display mode when executing (for example, as an upper limit of change) , It may not be changed) and the look-ahead effect pattern are determined, and in the effect symbol variation start processing in which a new variable display is started, which display mode of the hold display is changed (and which display mode) The display mode is changed based on the determination result (that is, the change timing is not determined for each winning determination result in the prefetch effect determination process). In this configuration, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a special mode hold display in the effect symbol variation start process, and if there is a special mode hold display, a high ratio of the normal mode The hold display of a special mode rather than the hold display is determined as the target for changing the display mode. By doing so, when there is a hold display that is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode of the hold display can be changed more easily than other hold displays. .. Further, for example, in the effect design variation start process in which the prefetch effect determination process is omitted and a new variation display is started, which display mode of the corresponding pending display is changed based on all winning determination results May be determined (for example, whether or not to execute the prefetching effect and the display mode after the change are determined based on each winning determination result). Then, in this configuration, in the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a special mode hold display, and if there is a special mode hold display, the special mode is higher than the normal mode hold display at a high rate. By determining the hold display of No. as the target for changing the display mode, when there is a hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode of the hold display is higher than that of other hold displays. You can make it easier to change.

As described above, in the pre-reading effect determination process executed at the time of the start winning, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is executed with respect to the latest winning-time determination result, and the final display mode (for example, change It is set as an upper limit and may not be changed) and the look-ahead effect pattern is determined, and in the effect pattern change start process in which a new change display is started, which display mode of any of the hold displays is changed (and which Whether to change the display mode) and change the display mode based on the determination result (that is, the change timing is not determined for each winning determination result in the prefetch effect determination process) By determining the final display mode and the look-ahead effect pattern based on the winning determination result, it is possible to execute the notice effect with different expectations, and when changing from the normal mode and when changing from the special mode. It is possible to change and display the first special mode or the second special mode at different ratios. Further, for example, in the effect design variation start process in which the prefetch effect determination process is omitted and a new variation display is started, which display mode of the corresponding pending display is changed based on all winning determination results Even if it is configured to determine (for example, whether or not to perform pre-reading effect based on each winning determination result and the display mode after changing), the changed display mode based on the winning determination result. By determining, it is possible to execute the notice effect with different expectations. In addition, by determining the display mode after the change based on the winning determination result and the display mode of the hold display, the first special mode or the first special mode or the first special mode is changed at a different ratio when changing from the normal mode and when changing from the special mode. It is possible to change and display in two special modes.

It should be noted that, of the display modes of the plurality of types of the hold display used in the above-described embodiment, the special mode may be changed to the special mode, so it is described as a category different from the special mode. The category may be set as the special mode having the lowest jackpot expectation and may be in the same category as the special mode. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the special mode and the special mode are described separately, and the pre-reading effect pattern displayed by changing from the special mode to the special mode (the first special mode or the second special mode) is displayed as the second pre-reading effect. Although the pattern is used, in the look-ahead effect, it is sufficient that the display mode is changed from a display mode with a low jackpot expectation to a display mode with a high jackpot expectation, and the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, the first special mode may be changed to the second special mode having a higher jackpot expectation.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, even if the hold display changes to the special mode, the special mode may not change to the special mode thereafter (by the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern). The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special mode is changed, the special mode may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation when the display mode changes to the special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed up to two times is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of types of display modes can be increased. Thus, the display mode of the hold display may be changed three times or more. In this case, when the change timing is early, the number of opportunities (for example, the number of shift timings) for changing to a display mode with a higher expectation thereafter increases, so the expectation can be increased. With such a configuration, the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result can be announced with different expectations, so that the interest of the prefetching effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect is allowed to be overlapped and executed, and the form in which the display modes of the plurality of pending displays are allowed to change at the same time is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to restrict simultaneous changes in the display mode of the hold display. For example, when the change timing of the new look-ahead effect is determined, the data indicating the change timing of the previously-specified look-ahead effect is referred to the winning determination result storage buffer. You may make it redetermine the change timing of the prefetching effect. By doing so, the display modes of the plurality of pending displays are changed at the same time, so that it is possible to focus attention on the individual effects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display control of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is performed in the effect display device 9 is illustrated as the suggested effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the suggested effect, along with the display control of the first effect mode and the second effect mode in the effect display device 9 (or instead of this), an effect of outputting a sound from a speaker, an effect of turning on a lamp, or the like is performed. You may

It should be noted that, in the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% and A:B=40%:60%. It is a concept that also includes B=100%: 0%, such that the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 exemplifies a mode in which the command is directly transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 is used. The microcomputer 560 depends on another board (for example, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 2 or the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to a sound/lamp board having a function), and may be 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 on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. Alternatively, the display control can be performed according to the command received from the sound/lamp board.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control, a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of starting the change. Although the form in which the pattern command is transmitted has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode after 2 stops). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer 100. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

Further, the configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in the enclosed area (for example, in the pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine is provided. In order to shoot a game ball to the game area, collect the game ball that has passed through the game area through the collection unit (eg, each winning hole, out mouth, foul ball return opening), and then shoot the collected game ball to the game area again. And circulate in the enclosed area. In addition, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each winning opening, instead of the prize balls, points equivalent to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit. Processing is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine is illustrated as the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. Then, when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, it is also possible to apply to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the form in which the game ball is shot from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hitting ball launching device is the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by being provided above the game area.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the starting winning opening is exemplified as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting There may be only one winning opening or three or more starting winning openings.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the special symbol is illustrated as a form in which there are two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol. Or, the special symbol may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which any one of the starting winning output sounds 1 to 3 is always output from the speakers 27L and 27R when the starting winning occurs is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the speaker 27L, 27R may output any of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 only when the start winning occurs during the reach effect in which the hold display is hidden. Specifically, as a first modification, as shown in FIG. 37, after execution of the prefetching effect determination process (S671) of the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach effect flag is set. (S671a). If the reach effect flag is set (S671a; Y), one of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R by executing the processing of S672 to S677, and the reach effect flag is set. If is not set (S671a; N), the process may proceed to S611 without executing the processes of S672 to 677. In S671a of Modification 1, it is determined whether or not the reach effect flag is set, but in S671a, the hold non-display flag indicating that the hold display is hidden is set. It may be determined whether or not it is done. In this case, if the hold non-display flag is set, the processing of S672 to 677 is executed, and if the hold non-display flag is not set, the processing of S672 to S677 is not executed and the process proceeds to S611. You can do it.

Further, in the present modification 1, the form in which any one of the starting winning output sounds 1 to 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R only when the starting winning occurs during the reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Even if a start winning occurs during an effect other than the reach effect such as the probability change effect executed when the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction effect that is executed when the game state is the time shortened state, etc. Any of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

Further, in the present modification, the form in which any of the start winning output sounds 1 to 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R only when the start winning occurs during the reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the starting winning is generated even during the reach production, the starting winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R with different allocation according to the display mode of the hold display specified in S672. Is also good. For example, when the reach effect flag is not set and the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%, When the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the first special mode, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 30%, and the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the second. In the case of the special mode, the start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 50%.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which any one of the starting winning output sounds 1 to 3 is always output from the speakers 27L and 27R when the starting winning occurs is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, when the hold display is hidden, a start winning output sound different from that when the hold display is displayed may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Further, in this case, when the hold display is not displayed, only the start winning output sound corresponding to the special mode may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 as a modified example 2, after the execution of the prefetching effect determination process (S671) of the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the hold non-display flag is set. The determination is made (S672a). When the hold non-display flag is not set (S672a; N), the start winning award output sounds 1 to 3 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R by executing the processes of S673 to S677, and the hold non-display is performed. When the medium flag is set (S672a; Y), it is determined whether the display mode specified in S672 is the normal mode (S678).

When the specified display mode is the normal mode (S678; Y), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S611. That is, when the hold display mode is the normal mode when the hold display is non-display and the hold display mode corresponding to the winning hold storage is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is not output from the speakers 27L and 27R. If the specified display mode is not the normal mode (S678; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the specified display mode is the first special mode (S679). When the specified display mode is the first special mode (S679; Y), the effect control CPU 101 sets the start winning output sound different from the starting winning output sound 2 as the starting winning output sound corresponding to the first special mode. The output setting for outputting 4 is executed, and the process proceeds to S611. When the specified display mode is the second special mode (S679; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the start winning output sound 3 is different from the start winning output sound 3 as the start winning output sound corresponding to the second special mode. The output setting for outputting the output sound 5 is executed, and the process proceeds to S611.

In the second modification, when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is non-display is the normal mode, the start winning output sound is not output from the speakers 27L and 27R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is hidden is the normal mode, the hold specified when the hold display is hidden is displayed. Similar to the case where the display mode of the display is the first special mode or the second special mode, a start winning output sound (for example, a starting winning output sound 6) different from the starting winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. You may do it.

Further, in the second modified example, when the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is hidden is the first special mode or the second special mode, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display specified when the hold display is non-display is higher than the first special mode. The start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the special mode. By doing so, the start winning output sound is output when the jackpot expectation is high, so that the player's expectation due to the output of the starting winning output sound can be further enhanced.

Further, in the second modified example, when the hold display is not being displayed, the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is different between the first special mode and the second special mode. Although the form in which sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold display is not being displayed, the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is a special mode. In this case, the same start winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R so that the player can easily understand that the newly displayed hold display due to the starting winning is a special display.

Further, in the second modification, when a start winning is generated while the hold display is being displayed, any one of three types of starting winning output sounds 1 to 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. On the other hand, when the winning prize is generated while the hold display is not being displayed, two types of starting winning prize output sounds 4 or 5 are output from the speakers 27L and 27R. That is, the case where the start winning output sound that can be output from the speakers 27L and 27R is larger when the hold display is being displayed than when the hold display is not displayed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the start winning output sound that can be output from the speakers 27L and 27R may be greater when the hold display is not being displayed than when the hold display is being displayed. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the normal mode while the hold display is being displayed, the start winning award output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, while the first special mode is output. Alternatively, in the case of the second special mode, only the start winning output sound (for example, the starting winning output sound 3) is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. On the other hand, if the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the normal mode while the hold display is not displayed, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, while the hold specified in S672 is output. If the display mode of the display is the first special mode, the start winning output sound 4 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, respectively. If the display mode of the hold display specified in S672 is the second special mode, the start winning output sound 5 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R, respectively. It should be done. By doing so, it is possible for the player to easily understand whether the hold display due to the start winning that occurs while the hold display is not displayed is the first special mode or the second special mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage of the start winning is output from the speakers 27L and 27R is illustrated only when the start winning occurs. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the display mode of the hold display changes (when the value set in the first shift number counter or the second shift number counter becomes 0 in the above embodiment). Also in (), a sound corresponding to the changed display mode of the hold display may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage of the start winning is output from the speakers 27L and 27R is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of, for example, LED lamps and movable accessories are arranged around the player's attention such as around the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and the start winning output corresponding to the display mode of the hold display. The sound is output and the LED lamp is caused to emit light in a color or a light emitting pattern corresponding to the display mode of the hold display, or the movable accessory is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold display, thereby starting the player. It may be possible to make it easier to understand the jackpot expectation degree of the pending storage generated by the winning. It should be noted that the light emission of these LED lamps and the operation of the movable accessory may be executed both while the hold display is being displayed and not being displayed, or may be executed only while the hold display is not being displayed. .. Further, the output of the start winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display from the speakers 27L and 27R, the light emission in the color and the light emission pattern corresponding to the display mode of the hold display of the LED lamp, and the hold display of the movable accessory. The operation in the operation mode corresponding to the display mode may be executed in combination as described above, or may be executed independently.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the form in which the hold display is hidden during the reach effect, which is a specific effect, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed when the game state is the probability change state. The effect other than the reach effect such as the time-varying effect and the time-varying effect that is executed when the gaming state is the time-shortening state may be used as the specific effect, and the hold display may be hidden during the probability-changing effect or the time-saving effect. In addition, when the gaming state is a time saving state, a probability changing state, and a time saving state, the variation time per variation display is shorter than the normal state, and the starting prize is likely to occur, so that the starting prize is generated. Even if the game state is in the normal state, the hold storage is exhausted in a shorter time, so that the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27 and 27R when the hold display is not displayed during execution of the specific effect according to the present invention. You may decide not to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start winning is generated, the start winning output sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R in accordance with the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage based on the start winning (display mode of the hold display specified in S672). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the start winning is generated, the speakers 27L and 27R are operated according to the final display mode of the reserved memory based on the starting winning. It is also possible to output a start winning output sound.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the start winning is generated, one starting winning output sound corresponding to the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. The present invention is not limited to this, and when a start winning occurs, depending on the display mode of the hold display of the hold memory based on the start winning, one start from a plurality of start winning output sounds at different ratios. The winning output sound may be output from the speakers 27L and 27R.

For example, when the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the normal mode, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 70%. Then, the speaker 27L, 27R outputs the start winning output sound 2 at a rate of 20%, and the start winning output sound 3 is output by the speaker 27L, 27R at a rate of 10%. When the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the first special mode, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. The speaker 27L, 27R outputs the starting winning output sound 2 at a ratio of 70%, and the speaker 27L, 27R outputs a starting winning output sound 3 at a ratio of 20%. When the display mode of the hold display of the hold storage based on the start winning (the display mode of the hold display specified in S672) is the second special mode, the start winning output sound 1 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 10%. Then, the start winning output sound 2 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 20%, and the start winning output sound 3 is output from the speakers 27L and 27R at a rate of 70%.

Further, in the embodiment, in the prefetch effect determination process, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the prefetch effect pattern 4 (S67108; Y) and the final display mode is determined as the special mode (S67114; Y). ), by changing the final display mode to the normal mode, an example in which the hold display displayed at the time of starting winning is prevented from being displayed in the special mode has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, by not executing S67114 and S67115, a case may be provided in which the hold display displayed at the time of the start winning is displayed in a special mode.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 effect display device 18c total pending storage display unit 27L, 27R speaker 56 CPU
70 Audio output board 101 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

Variable display is performed, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result , it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player , and the variable display execution condition is less frequently satisfied. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a second state in which the execution condition is higher than the state ,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage;
Hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode different from the normal mode,
Predetermination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result,
Before the determination by the pre-determination means, determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result,
On the basis of the determination result of the determination means, a hold notice production execution means capable of executing a hold notice production that gives a notice of the possibility of becoming the specific display result by displaying the hold display in the special mode,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect during variable display,
Hold display limiting means for limiting the hold display so that the hold display is not displayed when the particular effect executing means is executing the particular effect,
At least when the hold display is restricted by the hold display restricting means, when the hold storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored by the hold advance notice effect executing means, in the special mode, A special sound indicating that the held storage to be displayed is newly stored, and a special sound output means for outputting at a timing when the held storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored,
The special sound output means,
The special sound can be output even when the specific effect is not executed, and the special sound that is output when the specific effect is executed and the special sound that is output when the specific effect is not executed The same sound is output as the special sound ,
A game machine, wherein the special sound is not output even when the hold storage displayed in the special mode is newly stored when the specific effect is executed in the second state .