JP7094797B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can perform variable display and control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and can be used as a storage means for storing information related to the variable display as hold storage and hold storage. The hold display means capable of displaying the corresponding hold display, the corresponding display means capable of displaying the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed, the determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state, and the determination. A hold change effect that can execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display based on the determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state prior to the determination by the means and the determination result by the determination means. The execution means includes a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the hold change effect before the hold change effect is executed, and the suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of types. The suggestion effect can be executed by using the corresponding display of any of the display modes, and among the plurality of display modes, the suggestion effect is executed at a different ratio based on the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display. It is possible to select one of the display modes and execute the suggestion effect using the corresponding display of the selected display mode, and the plurality of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display is any number of times. Any of the display modes can be selected, and the suggestion effect is the first pattern suggesting the execution of the hold change effect for one hold display, and the suggestion effect for a plurality of hold displays. It is characterized by including a second pattern suggesting execution of a pending change effect .
(Means 1) The gaming machine of another aspect is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and stores information related to the variable display as reserved storage. Storage means (for example, a predetermined area of RAM 102), hold display means capable of displaying hold display corresponding to hold storage (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS017), and variable display during execution. A specific display means capable of displaying the corresponding corresponding display (for example, an active display) (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS016A) and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (for example, for example). A portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S110) and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means (for example, step S101 in the game control microcomputer 100). In the hold change effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the hold change effect that changes the display mode (for example, the color tone of the hold display) of the hold display based on the determination result by the determination means. , Step 40 IWS210) and a suggestion effect (eg, characters A to C) suggesting execution of the hold change effect before the hold change effect is executed.
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS208) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means can be any of a plurality of types of display modes. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect using the corresponding display of the display mode (for example, the active display of characters A to C), and a plurality of types of displays are displayed at different ratios based on the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display. It is possible to select one of the display modes and execute the suggestion effect using the corresponding display of the selected display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the changing character shown in FIG. 8-20 (C). By using the lottery table, the changing character is determined at a different rate based on the number of changes, and the active display of the determined character is displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

JP-A-2017-94076 (Fig. 17)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect variation is scarce, and when the corresponding display does not change, it is determined that the display mode of the hold display does not change, so that the interest cannot be improved.

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

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and can be used as a storage means for storing information related to the variable display as hold storage and hold storage. The hold display means capable of displaying the corresponding hold display, the corresponding display means capable of displaying the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed, the determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state, and the determination. A hold change effect that can execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display based on the determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state prior to the determination by the means and the determination result by the determination means. The execution means includes a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the hold change effect before the hold change effect is executed, and the suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of types. The suggestion effect can be executed by using the corresponding display of any of the display modes, and among the plurality of display modes, the suggestion effect is executed at a different ratio based on the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display. It is possible to select one of the display modes and execute the suggestion effect using the corresponding display of the selected display mode, and the plurality of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display is any number of times. Any of the display modes can be selected, and further includes a specific area change effect executing means for executing the specific area change effect in which the display mode of the specific area changes when the hold change effect is executed. It is characterized by that.
(Means 1) The gaming machine of another aspect is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and stores information about the variable display as a hold memory. Storage means (for example, a predetermined area of RAM 102), hold display means capable of displaying hold display corresponding to hold storage (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS017), and variable display during execution. A specific display means capable of displaying the corresponding corresponding display (for example, an active display) (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS016A) and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (for example, for example). A portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S110) and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means (for example, step S101 in the game control microcomputer 100). In the holding change effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the hold change effect that changes the display mode (for example, the color tone of the hold display) of the hold display based on the determination result by the determination means. , Step 40 IWS210) and a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the hold change effect (for example, an effect of punching the active display of characters A to C) before the hold change effect is executed. The suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40 IWS208) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means is a corresponding display of any one of a plurality of types of display modes (for example, characters A to It is possible to execute a suggestion effect using (active display of C), and one of a plurality of types of display modes is selected and selected at a different ratio based on the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect by using the corresponding display of the displayed display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 differs based on the number of changes by using the change character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (C). The changing character is determined by the ratio, and the active display of the determined character is displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the holding change effect executing means changes the display mode of the corresponding display to a predetermined display mode (in this example, the active display is displayed in the shape of the characters A to C). The hold change effect can be executed after the suggestion effect including () is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 40IWS210 after the execution of steps 40IWS010 and S016A, so that any one of the characters A to C can be executed. After displaying the active display of the character, the active display of the character may be punch-displayed). According to such a configuration, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the corresponding display can be focused on.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the hold change effect executing means may not execute the hold change effect even when the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the hold change effect). By executing steps 40IWS015 and S016A, the active display of characters A to C can be displayed, and the active display of characters A to C can be displayed even when the display mode of the hold display does not change). good. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency of paying attention to the corresponding display.

(Means 4) In the means 2 or the means 3, the corresponding display means displays the corresponding display in a specific mode (for example, blue, red) among a plurality of types of display modes having different reliability for being controlled in an advantageous state. It is possible (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a blue or red active display in step 40IWS016A), and when the corresponding display is displayed in a specific mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is a predetermined display. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 is Y in step 40IWS008, the color tone of the active display newly displayed is blue or red by not executing steps 40IWS010 and S011. In some cases, the active display may not be the shape of the character). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the variable display during execution from being unpredictable.

(Means 5) In the means 2 or the means 3, the corresponding display means displays the corresponding display in a specific mode (for example, blue, red) among a plurality of types of display modes having different reliability for being controlled in an advantageous state. It is possible (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a blue or red active display in step 40IWS016A), and when the corresponding display is displayed in a specific mode, the display mode is different from the specific mode. The display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the corresponding display is displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the modification 1 is already changed to blue or red. When the active display is displayed, the active display of characters A to C may be displayed at a higher rate than when the white active display is displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give an expectation for a variable display during execution and an expectation for a change in the display mode of the hold display.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to the means 5, when the hold change effect is performed, the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific area (for example, the interface image) in which the corresponding display and the hold display are displayed is performed. It may be provided with an executable change effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 40IWS209). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for a big hit and the variation pattern type determination table for a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit variation pattern determination table stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a symbol specification command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the contents of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the staging process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the active display mode correspondence table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the silhouette notice execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change timing pattern determination lottery table and the change character determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the staging process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 40IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 40IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold display update process in the modification 2.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched and driven into the game area from a predetermined ball launching device.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. An ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball toward a gaming area by a hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per ordinary figure", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit middle effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special figure game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the staging control board 12. In the staging control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this big hit end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for performing the initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various staging devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect process ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The big hit middle effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the big hit production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 40IW)
Next, the feature unit 40IW will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided in the feature unit 40IW, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is provided.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of a decorative pattern prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. -Variation patterns of non-reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are used. , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Of the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the decorative symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then execute the variable display of the decorative symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, the normal PA2-3 to the normal PA2-4, Normal PB2-3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Fluctuation patterns are available. In FIG. 8-1, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden probability change is not a big hit or a small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. .. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type to include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation are performed. It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach and a variation with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA3-2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a pattern, and a super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by reach. ing. Further, in the case of a small hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern. Further, in the case of an outlier, there are a non-reach CA2-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without reach but with a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation without reach and specific effect, and normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach. And normal CA2-5, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and two revariations, and normal CA2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and one revariation pseudo-ream. It is classified into -6 and Super CA2-7, which is a variation pattern type with super reach.

8-2 (A) to 8-2 (C) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for big hits. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table sets the variation pattern type to a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ) Is a table referenced to determine one of multiple types.

In each jackpot variation pattern type determination table, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination are used, and are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-. 3. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are set.

For example, the variation pattern type determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 8-2 used when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot". The assignment of judgment values to the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from that of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in (B).

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-2 (B), in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 150 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

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

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

Further, FIG. 8-2 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for small hits. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit pattern, the variation pattern type is set to a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination. A table referenced to determine one of them. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), when it is decided to make a small hit, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the fluctuation pattern type is shown. ing.

8-3 (A) to 8-3 (C) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for loss. Of these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss, which is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is less than 5. Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss, which is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total reserved storage number is 5 or more. Further, FIG. 8-3 (C) shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state. In the deviation pattern type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is an outlier symbol, the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. A table referenced to determine one.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3, a case where different deviation pattern type determination tables are used for the case where the gaming state is the probabilistic state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 5 or more is shown. However, it may be configured to use a common deviation pattern type determination table for the case where the probability change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), a case is shown in which a common probability variation / time saving variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the total number of pending storages. As the variation pattern type determination table for use, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for loss (tables in which the ratios of determination values are different) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table used when the total reserved storage number is less than 5, and the total reserved storage number is 5 or more. Although the case of using two types of tables, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table to be used, is shown, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate outlier variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for 0 total pending storage number, 1 total pending storage number, and 2 total pending storage number). , For the total number of reserved storages of 3, for the total number of reserved storages of 4, ... The out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total reserved storage number may be used. For example, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the total number of reserved storages 0 to 2, the total number of reserved storages 3, the total number of reserved storages 4, and so on may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but the deviation variation pattern type determination is provided according to the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the deviation variation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). For 0, for 1st hold storage, for 1st hold storage 2, for 1st hold storage 3, for 1st hold storage 4 ... You may use each separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved storage number 0 to 2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is large (for example, 5 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with a short variation time may be easily selected. .. Further, even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

In addition, the "specific production mode" is a fluctuation pattern type and fluctuation pattern in which at least the degree of expectation for a big hit is set high, such as a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach, and the player can have a feeling of expectation for the big hit. Is. Further, the "expectation degree (reliability) for a big hit" indicates the appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when a variable display (for example, a variable display accompanied by super reach) is executed according to the specific production mode. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation when a variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when it is determined to be a jackpot) / (when it is determined to be a jackpot and when it is lost). It is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is executed in both cases.

In each deviation pattern type determination table, the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3, normal. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 are set.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B), in this embodiment, when the game is out of order and the game state is the normal state, a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 230 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B), in this embodiment, when the game is out of order and the game state is the normal state, a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without reach (without specific effect such as pseudo-ream or slip effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (variation pattern type determination table for loss) is at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variation pattern with reach). On the other hand, a common determination is made regardless of the number of rights stored by the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number). The values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B)) are configured to be assigned. In addition, as shown in this embodiment, the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" is a variable display result without, for example, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect. Is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when is not a big hit.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but the current gaming state is a probable change state. Depending on whether the time is shortened or the normal state, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 8-3 (B). However, the total number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) when the fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total reserved storage number is 3 (or, for example, when the 1st reserved storage number or the 2nd reserved storage number is 2), the shortening is performed. The variation pattern type judgment table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of shortened variation may be determined, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the total number of pending storages is 1 or 2. Even in the case of (or, for example, even if the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is 0 or 1 which is smaller), the variation pattern of the shortened variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening. It may be decided.

8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B) are explanatory views showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the hit variation pattern judgment table, when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", a random number for variable pattern judgment is made according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on (random number 3). The variation pattern determination table for each hit is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is special CA4. The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of -1, special CA4-2. Each hit fluctuation pattern judgment table is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for fluctuation pattern judgment according to the fluctuation pattern type, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is "big hit". Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), as the fluctuation pattern types, the fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern with only the normal reach, the normal CA3-1, and the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation pattern with the normal reach and the pseudo-ream. It is shown that the type is classified into normal CA3-2, which is a type, and super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by pseudo-reach together with super reach). There is. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), as the variation pattern types, the special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and the special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a reach-accompanied variation pattern. The case where it is classified into CA4-2 is shown. In FIG. 8-4 (B), the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of dividing the variation pattern type according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA4-1 includes a special PG1-1 and a special PG2-1 which are fluctuation patterns without a specific effect, and the special CA4-2 includes a special PG1-2 and a special with a specific effect. It may be configured to include PG1-3 and special PG2-2.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination table fluctuates based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "out of order". A table referenced to determine one of several types of patterns. The out-of-order variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

8-6 and 8-7 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Variation pattern command) (corresponds to each variation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-1 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The staging control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of the big hit. Since the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative symbol 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.

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

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated 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 the power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send the command.

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

The commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden change big hit" or "small hit". / Sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to send a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable change big hit start designation when it is a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. good.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the large winning opening open designation command, a different large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for designating the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the jackpot game. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) for designating the round 10 while the large winning opening is open. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (a command designated after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when the first round during the big hit game is ended, a designated command (A201 (H)) is transmitted after the big winning opening is opened to specify the round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is finished. Is transmitted a designated command (A20A (H)) after opening the large winning opening that designates round 10.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the big hit game by "normal big hit" or "probability variable big hit". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 100 is configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot end designation when it is a sudden probability change jackpot, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. May be good.

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

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

The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 sends a total hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total hold storage number subtraction command, but does not use the total hold hold storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number specification command for specifying the total pending storage number after subtraction may be sent.

In this embodiment, as a command for designating the number of pending storages, a case of transmitting a total pending storage number specification command for specifying the total number of reserved storages is shown, but the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage are used. It may be configured to send a command that specifies the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first hold storage increases, the first hold storage number specification command for specifying the first hold storage number is transmitted, and when the second hold storage increases, the second hold storage number is specified. The second hold storage number designation command may be transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, as the hold storage information, a start prize designation command for specifying which of the first start win opening and the second start win opening has been started is transmitted, and the total number of hold storages is specified. Although the case of transmitting the command for specifying the total number of pending storages to be performed is shown, the effect control command to be transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a hold storage number addition specification command (first hold storage number addition designation command or second hold storage number addition) indicating that the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number has increased when the hold storage number increases. (Specified command) is sent, while the hold storage number subtraction specification command (first hold storage number subtraction specification command or the first hold storage number subtraction specification command) indicating that the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number has decreased when the hold storage number decreases. The second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of big hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. be. Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (judgment result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning. (Variable category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 8-12) described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, whether or not it will be a small hit, and whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning. It is determined which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type and fluctuation pattern type of is within. Then, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating the type of the big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120. In addition, a value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variable category command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, and the variable category based on the value set in the symbol designation command. Based on the command, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 8-8, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

For example, when it is determined in the winning effect processing described later that the result is “out of order”, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is "normal big hit", the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "sudden probability change jackpot" occurs, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is a "small hit", the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the data to be read when setting the symbol specification command and when setting the display result specification command.

8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in this embodiment, which game state is used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, and the variation pattern at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data and a variable category command is transmitted according to whether the value of the random number for type determination is determined to be in the range of any determination value.

For example, if it is determined that the gaming state is normal and out of order at the time of starting winning, in step 40IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Judge whether or not. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 1 command in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 2 command in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 3 command in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 4 command in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 5 command in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 6 command in which "05 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 7 command in which "06 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 8 command in which "07 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

The thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B). It is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of judgment values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation shown in. This also applies to the subsequent variation categories 9 to 10, 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D) and FIG. 8-3 (C). The threshold value used for the category determination is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of the determination values assigned to the pattern types.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a probable change state or a time-saving state and is out of alignment at the time of starting winning, in step 40IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not it becomes ~ 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 103 sets "08 (H)" in the EXT data. Send a category 9 command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "09 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

Even when the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when the process of step 40IWS232 of the process of the winning effect, which will be described later, is executed, if it is out of order, a common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, it is possible to eliminate the need for the game state determination process in step 40IWS226.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step 40IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets "10 (H)" in the EXT data as the variation category. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "11 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). The variable category 22 command is sent. Next, the CPU 103 sets "12 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3). The variable category 23 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "probability variation jackpot" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step 40IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets "13 (H)" in the EXT data as the variation category. 24 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "14 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variable category 25 command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "15 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3). The variable category 26 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability change big hit is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step 40IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. To judge. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when it is the variation pattern type of the special CA4-1), the CPU 103 sets "16 (H)" in the EXT data. 27 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "17 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2). 28 Send a command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 103 transmits a variable category 29 command in which "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

In addition, since the total number of pending storages is not always the same when the winning judgment is made at the start winning and when the variable display is actually started, the fluctuation indicated by the winning judgment result specification command is used. It may happen that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of reserved storages (FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-2). (See Fig. 8-3), there is no inconsistency between the winning judgment result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect described later may be executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type of Super CA2-7 or Super CA3-3 is obtained. It should be noted that the fluctuation category commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 (specifically, the fluctuation category 8 command and the fluctuation category) are obtained only when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern types are Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3. 23 commands, variation category 26 commands only) may be transmitted, and variation category commands may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that the command is other than Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, since a common determination value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-1 regardless of the total number of reserved storages (see FIG. 8-3), the look-ahead notice effect (see FIG. 8-3). It may be configured to execute the so-called look-ahead notice effect).

The "look-ahead notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed before the variable display that is the target of the advance notice effect is started. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a case of executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display will be described.

In this embodiment, the process of determining the winning time is executed every time the starting winning is generated, the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 8-8 is transmitted, and the variation shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. A category command is sent. Then, the effect control CPU 120 gives a notice in advance whether or not it will be a big hit or whether or not it will reach before the change display of the notice target is started, based on the received symbol designation command or change category command. Execute pre-reading notice.

When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it is shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13 according to the displayed contents.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol each time a start prize is given and variable display of a special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern command and the display result specification command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". It should be noted 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 method of transmitting the staging control command, the staging control command data is output from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 via the relay board 15 one byte at a time with eight parallel signal lines of the staging control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wavy) capture signal (effect control INT signal) instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The staging control CPU 120 mounted on the staging control board 12 detects that the staging control INT signal has risen, and starts the 1-byte data acquisition process by the interrupt process.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed in a variable manner (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, and is produced along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect component such as the image display device 5, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process in step S101. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 40IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 40IWS1222. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 40IWS1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step 40 IWS1222.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 40IWS1213), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step 40 IWS1214). Further, the CPU 103 is set in an area corresponding 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 and the second starting winning opening. , The data indicating "first" is set (step 40IWS1215).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set, and the first 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area).

In the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter value is secured. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total pending storage counter value (8 in this example) is secured, and the winning order is based on the winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), the winning order to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (step 40IWS1216). In the process of step 40IWS1216, a random R (random number for determining a big hit) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a big hit type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. Further, in the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for determination of fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the start winning (step 40IWS1217). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step 40IWS1218), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1218). Step 40 IWS1219).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to send the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1220), and sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data to produce the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1221).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 40IWS1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 40IWS1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 40IWS1224), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step 40 IWS1225). Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) (step 40IWS1226).

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (step 40IWS1227). In the process of step 40IWS1227, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process (step 40IWS1228). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step 40IWS1229), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1229). Step 40 IWS1230).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1231), and sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data to produce the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 (step 40IWS1232).

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing of steps 40IWS1217 and 40IWS1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 103 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps 40IWS1216 and 40IWS1227 with the normal big hit determination value, and confirms whether or not they match (step). 40IWS220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the starting winning starts, at the time of winning. By executing the effect processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the hit is a big hit or a small hit, and which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the variation pattern type is. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 determines based on the determination result at the time of winning. Perform a look-ahead notice effect.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step 40IWS220), the CPU 103 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 40IWS221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps 40IWS1216 and 40IWS1227 with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, and confirms whether or not they match. Step 40 IWS222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 40IWS221 and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 40IWS221 or not and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the variation start). If a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before, the normal state may change to the probabilistic state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step 40IWS221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step 40IWS222), the CPU 103 uses the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps 40IWS12616 and 40IWS1227 and the small hit determination value. And to see if they match (step 40 IWS223). In this case, the CPU 103 is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening (when executing the winning effect processing in step 40IWS1217). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. Further, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step 40IWS1228 is executed), the small hit determination set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is determined. Determine if it matches the value.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step 40IWS223), the CPU 103 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it is "missing" in the symbol designation command. (Step 40 IWS 224).

Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step 40IWS225). In this embodiment, in step 40IWS225, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the probabilistic change flag and the time saving flag are set). Is determined. It should be noted that a plurality of variables are displayed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 40IWS225 and whether or not the time is shortened and the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 40IWS225 and whether or not the time is shortened, and the time when the variation display based on the starting winning is actually started. (For example, if a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probabilistic state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step 40IWS225 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for disengagement according to the determination result of step 40IWS225 (step 40IWS226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program that performs threshold value determination is incorporated in advance, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of any determination value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 is determined.

For example, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state. In this case, in step 40IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 219 or less, and when the threshold value is 219 or less (that is, 1 to 219). Determines to set "08 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is not 219 or less (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that "09 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, in step 40IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 79 or less, and if the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 1 to 79). Determines to set "00 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 89), it is determined that "01 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, when it is 90 to 99), it is determined that "02 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, when it is 100 to 169), it is determined that "03 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, when it is 170 to 199), it is determined that "04 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that "05 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that "06 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is not 229 or less (that is, when it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "07 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

In the example of the threshold value determination shown above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, so that the one determined by the threshold value in the later order is used. It will never fall below the threshold of the previous order. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the threshold value is not within the range of 1 to 79, which is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order, and is 80 to 89. It will be determined whether or not it is within the range of. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order is shown, but conversely, 229, 214, in order from the larger one. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. This also applies to the case where the determination using the other threshold values shown below is performed.

It should be noted that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step 40IWS225. Even with such a configuration, at least the range of judgment values is standardized for the fluctuation pattern type that is "non-reach out" and the fluctuation pattern type that is "super reach out", so that "non-reach" is used. It is possible to determine whether or not it is "off" or "out of super reach".

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step 40IWS223), the CPU 103 uses the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "small hit" is a symbol designation command. Perform the process of setting to (step 40IWS227).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value for small hits (step 40IWS228). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value 251 and determines in step 40IWS232, which will be described later, that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). , It is determined that "18 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data "18 (H)" is set as it is without performing the threshold value determination.

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step 40IWS220 or step 40IWS222, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps 40IWS1216 and 40IWS1227. Is determined (step 40 IWS229). In this case, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening (when executing the winning effect processing in step 40IWS1217). It is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step 40IWS1228 is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used and the jackpot type is ". It is determined whether it is a "normal big hit", a "probability change big hit", or a "sudden change big hit".

Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step 40IWS230). In this case, when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that the "normal big hit" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability change big hit" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that the "sudden probability change big hit" is set in the symbol designation command.

Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for the jackpot according to the jackpot type determined in step 40IWS229 (step 40IWS231).

For example, the CPU 103 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it determines that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, in step 40IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 74 or less, and if the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when it is 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 149 or less (that is, when it is 150 to 251), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Further, for example, the CPU 103 sets the threshold values 38 and 79 when it is determined to be a “probability variation jackpot”. In this case, in step 40IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 38 or less, and when the threshold value is 38 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, when it is 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 251), it is determined that "15 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that "a sudden probability change big hit", the CPU 103 sets a threshold value 100. In this case, in step 40IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 100 or less, and when the threshold value is 100 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 100). Determines to set "16 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 100 or less (that is, when it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the threshold value set in steps 40IWS226, 40IWS228, 40IWS231 and the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) extracted in steps 40IWS126, 40IWS1227, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is any of them. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the determination value (step 40IWS232).

In steps 40IWS226 and 40IWS228 and 40IWS231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) is set, and is set in step 40IWS232. The variation pattern type determination table may be used to determine the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and which variation pattern type is used.

Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step 40IWS233). Specifically, the CPU 103 has "00 (H)" to "09 (H)" as shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step 40IWS232. , "10 (H)" to "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

In this embodiment, even if it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is obtained in the winning determination, the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. If it is determined that the hit is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, a symbol designation command indicating that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variable category command comprehensively indicating that the variable pattern type is a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. .. Then, for example, the staging control CPU 120 is a variation category command that is comprehensively shown to be one of the jackpot variation pattern types, although it is not indicated specifically which variation pattern type. May be executed based on the receipt of the look-ahead notice effect described later.

8-13 to 8-14 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 40IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 40IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 40IWS613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 40IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step 40IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 40IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 40IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step 40IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step 40IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step 40IWS620).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step 40IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 40IWS622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designated command is received, the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag is set, and if the jackpot start 2 designated command is received, the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag is set. set.

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step 40IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step 40IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step 40IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 40IWS626). In this case, for example, if the jackpot end 1 designated command is received, the jackpot end 1 designated command reception flag is set, and if the jackpot end 2 designated command is received, the jackpot end 2 designated command reception flag is set. set.

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command (command A303 (H)) (step 40IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command reception flag. (Step 40 IWS628).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step 40IWS631), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the normal state, and the effect display device. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a normal decorative symbol according to the normal state (step 40IWS632). Then, if it is set, the special mode flag is reset (step 40IWS633). The special mode flag is a flag indicating that the special mode is controlled to be described later, and is configured to end the special mode when controlled to the normal state by performing the process of step 40IWS633.

If the received effect control command is a time saving state background specification command (step 40IWS634), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the time reduction state, and also changes the effect display device. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a decorative symbol for time saving according to the time saving state (step 40IWS635).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background specification command (step 40IWS636), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the probability change state, and also changes the effect display device. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a decorative symbol for probabilistic change according to the probabilistic state (step 40IWS637).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step 40IWS651), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received symbol designation command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step 40IWS651). Step 40 IWS652).

FIG. 8-15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning. As shown in FIGS. 8-15, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the command storage area at the time of starting winning. In this embodiment, as shown in steps 40IWS1218-40IWS1221, 40IWS1229-40IWS1232 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 8-11, when there is a start winning to the winning ball device 6A or the variable winning ball device 6B, Four commands, a symbol specification command, a variable category command, a start prize specification command (first start prize specification command or a second start prize specification command), and a total hold storage number specification command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Will be done. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-15, each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area is associated with a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start winning designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command. A storage area is reserved for storage.

In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they are received in the first vacant storage area of the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interrupt. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, the command is transmitted. As shown in FIGS. 8-15, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command are stored in the respective storage areas 1 to 8 in this order (Note that FIG. 8). In -15, an example in which commands are stored in storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-15, the total number of hold storages is specified by designating the total number of hold storages 7 in the storage area where up to 7 hold storages are generated in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. The storage state of the command storage area at the time of start winning in the situation where the command (C207 (H)) is stored, and then one of the reserved memories is exhausted and the variable display based on the second reserved memory is started is shown. ing.

In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 8-15 is a step described later each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (every time the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area 1 in 40IWS663, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of starting winning are shifted. For example, when a new decorative symbol variation display is started in the stored state shown in FIGS. 8-15, the contents (each command and the change pattern and change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted. The contents stored in the storage area 2 are shifted to the storage area 1, the contents stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the contents stored in the storage area 4 are shifted to the storage area 3. The contents are shifted and the contents stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. The timing at which the content is deleted may be during the variable display start setting process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the variable display of the decorative symbol is started.

Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol specification command, the variable category command, the start prize specification command, and the total pending storage number specification command received when the start prize occurs are comprehensively expressed, they are also the command at the time of the start prize. Say. In addition, among these commands at the time of starting prize, the starting winning designation command and the total holding storage number designation command, which are commands for designating information that can recognize that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has increased, are used. When expressed comprehensively, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, it is a command to indicate whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit determined by the winning effect processing (see FIG. 8-12) at the time of starting winning, the judgment result of the big hit type, and the judgment result of the variation pattern type. When a command and a variable category command are comprehensively expressed, they are also referred to as a winning judgment result specification command or judgment result information.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-15, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a change pattern, a change timing pattern, and a change character can be used as information regarding changes in the corresponding hold display or active display. A storage area is secured so that the unchanged flag and the color tone can be stored in association with each other.

Here, a change in the display mode (color tone) of the hold display and the active display in the feature unit 40IW will be briefly described. In the feature unit 40IW, an effect using the active display is performed as a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes. As the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute an effect in which the character displayed as the active display performs a punching operation. Characters A to C are provided as the characters displayed as the active display. The active display can be displayed by characters A to C even in a variation in which the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not change (variation in which the suggestion effect is not performed) (specifically, the character A as the shape of the active display). ~ C and a round shape are provided, and the active display is displayed in one shape for each variation. At that time, the active display is displayed in the order of character A, character B, character C, and round shape.) It is a thing. Therefore, even if the active display of the characters A to C is displayed, there is a case where the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not change.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the hold display and the active display are displayed in a display area of a specific image called an interface image, and when the suggestion effect is performed, the display mode of the interface image changes, so that the hold display is displayed. Alternatively, attention is paid to changes in the display mode of the active display.

The change pattern is a pattern in which the display mode of the display (hold display, active display) corresponding to one hold storage changes. As the change pattern, Pt1 that does not change from white, Pt2 that changes from white to blue, and Pt3 that changes from white to blue and further turns red are provided. That is, Pt1 is a pattern in which the display mode does not change, and Pt2 and Pt3 are patterns in which the display mode changes. As will be described in detail later, the reliability for big hits is Pt1 <Pt2 <Pt3.

The change timing pattern is a pattern of timing at which the display mode changes when the change pattern is any one of Pt2 and Pt3. As the change timing pattern for Pt2 in which the number of changes is one, Tp11 in which the change timing is active (the timing in which the display corresponding to the one hold storage is displayed as the active display) and the first change timing. Tp12 which is (the timing when the display corresponding to the one hold storage is displayed as the first hold display) and the second change timing (the display corresponding to the one hold memory is the second). There are Tp13 which is the timing displayed as the hold display) and Tp14 which is the third change timing (the timing when the display corresponding to the one hold storage is displayed as the third hold display). .. Although the details will be described later, the reliability for the big hit is Tp11 <Tp12 <Tp13 <Tp14.

Further, as the change timing pattern for Pt3 in which the number of changes is two, Tp21 in which the first change timing is the first and the second change timing is active, and the first change timing is the second. Tp22 where the second change timing is active, Tp23 where the first change timing is the second and the second change timing is the first, and the first change timing is the third. Tp24 where the second change timing is active, Tp25 where the first change timing is the third and the second change timing is the first, and the first change timing is the third. There is Tp26, which is the second change timing. As will be described in detail later, the reliability for the jackpot is Tp21 <Tp22 <Tp23 <Tp24 <Tp25 <Tp26.

The changing character is a type of character displayed as an active display when performing a suggestion effect. Specifically, characters A to C are provided as the changing characters. The selection ratio of the changing character differs depending on the number of changes, the selection ratio of the changing character in the first change is character A> character B> character C, and the selection ratio of the changing character in the second change is the character. C> character B> character A. Since the suggestion effect is performed each time the hold display or the active display changes, the number of change characters corresponding to the number of changes is stored. For example, if the change pattern is Pt2, one change is executed, so one character is stored as a change character, and if the change pattern is Pt3, two changes are executed, so two characters are changed. Is remembered.

The unchanged flag is a flag indicating that the display mode has not been changed at the timing corresponding to the change timing pattern. As will be described in detail later, in the case where the color tone of the active display has already been changed to blue or red, even if there is a hold display that has reached the timing corresponding to the change timing pattern, the display mode of the hold display is changed. It is designed not to change, in which case the unchanged flag is set. If "1" is stored, it indicates that the unchanged flag is set, and if "0" is stored, it indicates that the unchanged flag is set.

The tones indicate the current tones (white, blue, red) of the corresponding hold display. White is stored when a new hold display is generated, and is switched and stored each time the display mode of the hold display changes.

If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step 40IWS653), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received variation category command in the variation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step). 40IWS654A). Then, the variable category reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step 40IWS654B).

If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step 40IWS655), the effect control CPU 120 inputs the received first start prize designation command to each of the start prize command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 40IWS656B).

If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step 40IWS657), the effect control CPU 120 inputs the received second start prize designation command to each of the start prize command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 40IWS658B).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number specification command (step 40IWS659), the effect control CPU 120 inputs the received total hold storage number specification command to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command, variable category command, and start prize designation command (first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command) are stored in the storage area (step 40IWS660).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command (step 40IWS661), the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold display update process for updating the hold display (step 40IWS662). Then, the data in the storage area 1 is deleted, and the data in the remaining storage area is shifted and stored one by one (step 40IWS663).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 40IWS684). For example, if the received effect control command is a customer-waiting demo designation command, the customer-waiting demo designation command reception flag indicating that the customer-waiting demo designation command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 40 IWS611.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display update process. In the hold display update process shown in FIGS. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a pattern (Tp11, Tp21, Tp22, Tp24) including an active change timing is stored in the storage area 1 as a change timing pattern. Determination (step 40 IWS001). If it is stored, the process proceeds to step 40IWS003.

When the pattern including the active change timing is not stored in the storage area 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the unchanged flag in the storage area 1 is set (step 40IWS002). When set, the change character stored in the storage area 1 is determined as the shape of the active display (step 40IWS003), and the active change schedule flag indicating that the display mode of the active display is changed is set (step). 40IWS004). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display (hold display of change timing) at which the change timing arrives in the fluctuation to be started (step 40IWS005). Specifically, when the change timing pattern including the (n-1) th change timing is stored as the change timing pattern in the storage area n, it is determined that there is a hold display in which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation. do.

When it is Y in step 40IWS002 (when the unchanged flag is set), the first case in which the first change that was supposed to be executed is restricted and the second case that should be executed are executed. There is a second case that limits the change of, and a third case that limits the first change and the second change that should be executed, but in the first case, the first change Correspondingly, the memorized change character is determined, in the second case, the memorized change character is determined in response to the second change, and in the third case, the memorized change character is determined. And determine the memorized change character. In the third case, the change character stored in response to the first change may be determined. Further, in the third case, although the number of changes is once determined to be two, the display mode changes only once. In this case, a special change character is used as the shape of the active display. If it is decidable, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

When there is a hold display (hold display of change timing) at which the change timing arrives in the start fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 sets an unchanged flag in the storage area corresponding to the hold display (step 40IWS006). When there are a plurality of hold of change timing, the unchanged flag is set in the storage area corresponding to the hold of all change timing.

In step 40IWS002, when the unchanged flag in the storage area 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hold display (hold display of change timing) at which the change timing arrives in the start fluctuation. (Step 40 IWS007). Specifically, when the pattern including the (n-1) th change timing is stored as the change timing pattern in the storage area n, it is determined that there is a hold display in which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation.

When there is a hold display (hold display of change timing) in which the change timing arrives in the change to be started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the unchanged flag in the storage area corresponding to the hold display is set. (Step 40IWS007A). The case where the unchanged flag is set in step 40IWS007A is a change pattern (Pt3) in which the number of changes is two, and the change in the display mode is restricted at the first change timing, and the second change timing. Is the case. In this case, the display mode is not changed even at the second change timing (the display mode is changed collectively when the active display is activated), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second change is not limited to this. The display mode may be changed at the timing. In that case, it may change to the display mode (blue) that should have changed at the first change timing, or may change to the display mode (red) that should have changed at the second change timing. It may change. If the display mode (blue) that should have changed at the first change timing is changed at the second change timing, it should change at the second change timing when the active display is set. It may change to the display mode (red).

Although omitted in FIGS. 8-16, when there are a plurality of hold displays of change timing in step 40IWS007A and the unchanged flag is set in the storage area corresponding to a part of the hold display. Sets the unchanged flag corresponding to the pending display of the storage area that is the pending display of the change timing and the unchanged flag is not set.

If the change flag is not set in step 40IWS007A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display to be the active display (the first hold display before the update display) is already blue or red. (Step 40IWS008). Specifically, when blue or red is stored in the display mode column in the storage area 1, it is determined that the hold display to be the active display is already blue or red. When the hold display to be the active display is white (white is stored in the display mode column in the storage area 1), the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the hold display of the change timing as the shape of the active display. The change character in the storage area is determined (step 40IWS010), the hold change schedule flag indicating that the display mode of the hold display is changed is set (step 40IWS011), and the process proceeds to step 40IWS016A. In step 40IWS010, when there are a plurality of hold displays of change timing, the change character of the oldest hold display (hold display corresponding to the oldest stored hold storage) among the plurality of hold displays is determined. I will do it.

In step 40IWS008, when the hold display to be the active display is already blue or red, the effect control CPU 120 sets an unchanged flag in the storage area corresponding to the hold display when the change timing arrives (step 40IWS011A). Then, by shifting to 40IWS012, if the hold display to be the active display is already blue or red, the hold display is not changed (restricted).

Further, in step 40IWS007, when there is no hold display for which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation, or when the change flag is set in step 40IWS007A, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the active specific value P. (Step 40IWS012). The active specific value P is a value indicating the shape of the active display. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, when the active specific value P is 1, the active display of the shape of the character A is shown, and when the active specific value P is 2, the active display of the shape of the character B is shown and active. When the specific value P is 3, the active display of the character C shape is shown, and when the active specific value P is 4, the active display of the round shape is shown.

When the active specific value P is larger than 4, the effect control CPU 120 sets the active specific value P to 1 (Y, S014 in step 40IWS013), and starts displaying the active display of the shape corresponding to the active specific value P. (Step 40IWS015), the process proceeds to step 40IWS016A.

In step 40IWS016A, the active display is updated and displayed in the shape (characters A to C or round) determined in steps 40IWS003, S010, S015 (step 40IWS016A). At that time, the color tone of the displayed active display is determined (that is, the color tone of the hold display is inherited) in the storage area 1 (white, blue, red).

Then, the data in the storage area 1 is transferred to the active storage area, and the remaining data is shifted and stored (step 40IWS016). Specifically, the data in the storage area 2 is used as the data in the new storage area 1, the data in the storage area 3 is used as the data in the new storage area 2, and the data in the storage area 4 is used as the data in the new storage area 3. The data in the area 5 is used as the data in the new storage area 4, the data in the storage area 6 is used as the data in the new storage area 5, the data in the storage area 7 is used as the data in the new storage area 6, and the data in the storage area 8 is used as the data in the new storage area 6. The data of the new storage area 7 is used. After that, the hold display is deleted one by one, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the hold display is updated (step 40IWS017).

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-18, the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received (step 40IWS101), and if not, the pre-reading notice setting process. To finish.

When a new start winning command is received, a change pattern determination lottery for determining a change pattern is performed (step 40IWS102). Specifically, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19.

FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern determination lottery table. In the change pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, determination values for change patterns are assigned to each of the total number of pending storages and the determination result at the time of winning (big hit, out of super reach, etc.).

First, a case where the total number of pending storages is 2 or more will be described. For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 10%, Pt2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and Pt3 is determined at a rate of 70%. If the winning determination result is out of super reach, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 70%, Pt2 at a rate of 20%, and Pt3 at a rate of 10%. If the winning determination result is other, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 90%, and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 20%.

Next, a case where the total number of pending storages is 1 will be described. For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 20% and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 80%. If the winning determination result is out of super reach, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 80% and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 20%. If the winning determination result is other, Pt1 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 90%, and Pt2 is determined at a rate of 20%.

Next, a change timing pattern determination lottery for determining the change timing pattern is performed (step 40IWS103). Specifically, the change timing pattern is determined using the change pattern timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B).

8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B) are explanatory views showing a change timing pattern determination lottery table. In the change timing pattern determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B), determination values for the change timing pattern are assigned to each of the total pending storage number and the winning determination result (big hit, miss).

It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st change timing pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (A). The first change timing pattern determination lottery table is a change timing pattern determination lottery table used when the determined change pattern is Pt2.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 1 will be described. For example, regardless of whether the winning determination result is a big hit or a miss, Tp11 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 2 will be described. For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, Tp11 is determined at a rate of 40% and Tp12 is determined at a rate of 60% as a change timing pattern. If the winning determination result is out of order, Tp11 is determined at a rate of 60% and Tp12 is determined at a rate of 40% as a change timing pattern.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 3 will be described. For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, Tp11 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 20%, Tp12 is determined at a rate of 30%, and Tp13 is determined at a rate of 50%. If the winning determination result is out of order, Tp11 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 50%, Tp12 at a rate of 30%, and Tp13 at a rate of 20%.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 4 or more will be described. For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, Tp11 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 10%, Tp12 at a rate of 20%, Tp13 at a rate of 30%, and Tp14 at a rate of 40%. .. If the winning determination result is incorrect, Tp11 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 40%, Tp12 at a rate of 30%, Tp13 at a rate of 20%, and Tp14 at a rate of 10%.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd change timing pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (B). The second change timing pattern determination lottery table is a change timing pattern determination lottery table used when the determined change pattern is Pt3.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 2 will be described. For example, regardless of whether the winning determination result is a big hit or a miss, Tp21 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 100%.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 3 will be described. For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, Tp21 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 20%, Tp22 at a rate of 30%, and Tp23 at a rate of 50%. If the winning determination result is out of order, Tp21 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 50%, Tp22 at a rate of 30%, and Tp23 at a rate of 20%.

A case where the total number of pending storages is 4 or more will be described. For example, if the winning judgment result is a big hit, Tp21 at a rate of 5%, Tp22 at a rate of 10%, Tp23 at a rate of 15%, Tp24 at a rate of 20%, and Tp25 at a rate of 23%. Tp26 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 27%. If the winning judgment result is incorrect, Tp21 at a rate of 27%, Tp22 at a rate of 23%, Tp23 at a rate of 20%, Tp24 at a rate of 15%, and Tp25 at a rate of 10%. Tp26 is determined as a change timing pattern at a rate of 5%.

Next, a changing character determination lottery for determining the changing character is performed (step 40IWS104). Specifically, the changing character is determined using the changing character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (C).

It is explanatory drawing which shows the change character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (C). In the change character determination lottery table, a determination value for the change character is assigned for each change number (first time, second time).

For example, when determining the changing character in the first change of the display mode, the character A is determined as a 50% ratio, the character B is determined as a 30% ratio, and the character C is determined as a 20% ratio. do.

Further, for example, when determining the changing character in the second change of the display mode, the character A is used as a 20% ratio, the character B is used as a 30% ratio, and the character C is used as a 50% ratio. decide.

In this way, the changing characters are selected at different rates based on the number of times the display mode changes.

When Pt3 is determined as the change pattern, in step 40IWS104, a lottery for determining a change character corresponding to the change in the display mode of the first hold display and a change in the display mode of the second hold display are performed. A lottery is performed to determine the changing character corresponding to.

After that, the lottery results of steps 40IWS102 to S104 are stored in the storage area (step 40IWS105), and the white hold display is newly displayed (step 40IWS106).

FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing the variable display during staging process (step S172) in the staging control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 40IWS8101) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 40IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 40IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 40IWS8104). Further, the control state for the effector is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 40IWS8105).

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the active change schedule flag is set (step 40IWS201), and if not, proceeds to step 40IWS206. If it is set, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step 40IWS202). Specifically, it is assumed that one second after the start of fluctuation is the change timing of the active display, but one timing may be selected from a plurality of timings as the change timing of the active display. In addition, the reliability of the jackpot may differ depending on the timing of selection.

When it is the change timing of the active display, a suggestion effect is performed by punching the character of the active display (step 40IWS203), the color tone of the active display is changed (step 40IWS204), and the active change schedule flag is reset (step 40IWS205). ). In step 40IWS204, it is determined to which color tone the active display is changed based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern transferred to the active storage area in step 40IWS016.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change schedule flag is set (step 40IWS206), and if not, the process proceeds to step 40IWS8111. If it is set, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the hold display (step 40IWS207). Specifically, it is assumed that one second after the start of the fluctuation is the change timing of the hold display, but one timing may be selected from a plurality of timings as the change timing of the hold display. In addition, the reliability of the jackpot may differ depending on the timing of selection.

When it is the change timing of the hold display, a suggestion effect is performed by punching the character of the active display (step 40IWS208), a predetermined part of the interface image is emitted and displayed (step 40IWS209), and the color tone of the hold display is changed (step 40IWS208). Step 40IWS210), reset the pending change schedule flag (step 40IWS211). When there are a plurality of hold displays that are change timings, the display mode of all the hold displays among the plurality of hold displays changes in step 40 IWS210. That is, the display mode of a plurality of hold displays can be changed at once by performing the suggestion effect of punching the active display once, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the suggestion effect is performed once. The configuration may be such that only one display mode of the hold display can be changed for each time. In that case, it may be possible to change the display mode of the plurality of hold displays by executing the suggestion effect a plurality of times in one variation.

Further, although it is decided here that the suggestion effect of the same aspect is performed in the step 40IWS203 and the step 40IWS208, the present invention is not limited to this, and the target of the suggestion effect is whether the suggestion effect is the active display or the hold display, and further. The suggestion effect may be performed in a different manner depending on whether the display is on hold. Further, it may be possible to execute a suggestion effect of a different mode based on the display mode after the change. For example, if the color tone after the change is blue, a punch display may be performed, and if the color tone after the change is red, a kick display may be performed. Further, for example, if the target of the suggestion effect is the active display, the punch display of the right hand may be performed, and if the target of the suggestion effect is the hold display, the punch display of the left hand may be performed.

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step 40IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 40IWS8112).

8-22 and 8-23 are explanatory views showing a display example of the image display unit 5 in the feature unit 40IW. In the display example shown here, in the image display device 5, the active display area 40IW01, the hold display area 40IW02, and the connection portion are displayed in advance as interface images. The active display area 40IW01 is a display area for displaying the active display, and the hold display area 40IW02 is a display area for displaying the hold display. Specifically, the active display is displayed on the upper part of the active display area 40IW01, and the hold display is displayed on the upper part of the hold display area 40IW02. Up to eight hold displays can be displayed at the upper part of the hold display area 40IW02, and the hold display displayed on the left side is the hold display corresponding to the old hold storage. That is, the leftmost hold display in the hold display area 40IW02 is the first hold display (hold display corresponding to the storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area).

The connection portion is a linear image provided so as to connect the active display area 40IW01 and the hold display area 40IW02, and when the active display of the characters A to C is punched (when the suggestion effect is performed). It is designed to emit light. At that time, only the connection portion displayed between the active display and the hold display whose display mode changes is emitted, so that the player can determine which hold display display mode changes. It is easy to recognize.

The display example shown in FIG. 8-22 shows a case where the color tone of the hold display is changed. For example, the total number of reserved storages is 4, the change pattern of the third reserved storage (reserved storage corresponding to the storage area 3) is Pt3 (white → blue → red), and the change timing pattern is Tp26. In the case of (third and second), first, the change is performed with the active display of the character A and the four hold displays displayed (see FIG. 8-22 (A)), and the change is in progress. By punch-displaying the character A at a predetermined timing, the connection portion of the interface image emits light, and the display mode of the third hold display changes from white to blue (see FIG. 8-22 (B)). ..

Then, when the next fluctuation is started, the active display of the character B and the three hold displays are shifted and displayed (see FIG. 8-22 (C)), and the character B is punched and displayed at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation. By doing so, the connection portion of the interface image emits light, and the display mode of the second hold display changes from blue to red (see FIG. 8-22 (D)).

The display example shown in FIGS. 8-23 shows a case where an active display that has already been changed to blue or red is displayed in a change timing that is a change timing of the hold display. For example, the total number of reserved storages is 4, the change pattern of the third reserved storage (reserved storage corresponding to the storage area 3) is Pt2 (white → blue), and the change timing pattern is Tp13 (2). If the first hold display has already changed to blue (see FIG. 8-23 (A)), the blue active display starts when the next fluctuation starts. Therefore, the change in the display mode in the second hold display is restricted (see FIG. 8-23 (B)).

As described above, according to the feature unit 40IW, it is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (in this example, a big hit game state), and information on the variable display. A storage means (in this example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102) that stores the above as hold storage, and a hold display means that can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that performs step 40IWS017). ) And a specific display means (in this example, the part where step 40IWS016A is performed in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the corresponding display (active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display during execution, in an advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether or not to control (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S110) and whether or not to control in an advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means are determined. Hold that changes the display mode of the hold display (in this example, the color tone of the hold display) based on the determination means (in this example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which step S101 is performed) and the determination result by the determination means. A holding change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 in which step 40IWS210 is performed) and a suggestion suggesting execution of the hold change effect before the hold change effect is executed. It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40 IWS208) that can execute an effect (in this example, an effect of punching and displaying the active display of characters A to C), and a suggestion effect. The execution means can execute the suggestion effect by using the corresponding display of one of the plurality of display modes (in this example, the active display of the characters A to C), and the suggestion effect for one hold display. It is possible to select one of a plurality of types of display modes at a different ratio based on the number of times of execution of the above, and execute the suggestion effect using the corresponding display of the selected display mode (in this example, the effect control). By using the changing character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (C), the CPU 120 determines the changing character at a different ratio based on the number of changes, and displays the active display of the determined character). did. This can improve the interest.

As the "suggestion effect", it was decided to perform an effect of punching the active display of the characters A to C, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as the active display is used. For example, when the active display directly acts on the hold display, the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, the active display punches so as to come into contact with the hold display, and the display mode of the hold display changes. The display mode of the hold display changes due to the indirect action of the active display on the hold display (for example, the character of the active display shoots an arrow and the arrow hits the hold). The display mode of the display may change). Alternatively, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of any of the hold displays may be changed by the active display performing a predetermined operation. That is, "performing a suggestion effect using the corresponding display" means that the active display as the corresponding display directly or indirectly acts on the hold display and the one that does not act (does some action). Is a concept that includes.

Further, the "number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display" means the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for the hold display hold display corresponding to one hold storage. For example, when the suggestion effect is performed when the hold display for one hold memory is displayed as the fourth hold display and when it is displayed as the second hold display, the number of times the suggestion effect is executed is performed. Is twice.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the upper limit of "the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display" is set to 2 times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect may be executed 3 times or more. ..

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, since the changing character is determined by the lottery using the changing character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-20 (C), all the characters are determined regardless of whether it is the first time or the second time. Can be selected, but it is not limited to this. For example, the character A is always selected when the display mode of the hold display is changed for the first time, and the character B is always selected when the display mode of the hold display is changed for the second time (in other words, the display of the hold display). Character A is selected at a rate of 100% even if the number of changes in the mode is one, and character B is selected at a rate of 100% even if the number of changes in the display mode of the hold display is two). May be good.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the holding change effect executing means changes the display mode of the corresponding display to a predetermined display mode (in this example, the active display is displayed in the shape of the characters A to C). It is possible to execute the hold change effect after the suggestion effect including (that) is performed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps 40IWS210 after the execution of steps 40IWS010 and S016A, so that the characters A to C can be executed. After displaying the active display of any of the characters, the active display of that character is punch-displayed). As a result, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the corresponding display can be focused on.

In addition, "the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode" means that the display mode is changed from a display mode other than the predetermined display mode to a predetermined display mode, and the display mode is displayed from the beginning. It is a concept that includes being done.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the hold change effect executing means may not execute the hold change effect even when the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode (in this example, the effect control). The CPU 120 can display the active display of the characters A to C by executing steps 40IWS015 and S016A, and can display the active display of the characters A to C even when the display mode of the hold display does not change. ) It was decided. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of paying attention to the corresponding display.

The feature unit 40IW displays the active display in a certain order (character A, character B, character C, round shape) in a variation that does not change the display mode of the hold display. It is not limited to. For example, which shape of active display may be displayed may be determined by lottery at the start of fluctuation.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, even if the active display of the characters A to C is displayed, the hold display may not change, but further, even if the active display of the characters A to C is punch-displayed, the hold display is held. The display may not change. For example, by configuring the punch display at random even when the display mode of the hold display does not change, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change when the active display is punched. It may be configured.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the corresponding display means displays the corresponding display in a specific mode (blue, red in this example) among a plurality of types of display modes having different reliability for being controlled in an advantageous state. It is possible to display (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the active display of blue or red in step 40IWS016A), and when the corresponding display is displayed in a specific mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is Limiting the change to a predetermined display mode (in this example, when the effect control CPU 120 is Y in step 40IWS008, the color tone of the active display to be newly displayed is changed by not executing steps 40IWS010 and S011. If it is blue or red, the active display is not the shape of the character). As a result, it is possible to prevent the variable display during execution from being unpredictable.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, when the hold change effect is performed, it is possible to execute the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific area (in this example, the interface image) in which the corresponding display and the hold display are displayed. It is assumed that the change effect execution means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 40IWS209) is provided. This can improve the interest.

As shown in FIG. 8-22, the feature unit 40IW decides to execute an effect of emitting light only a part (connection portion) of the interface image as a change effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to perform an effect in which the entire interface image emits light or changes to another display mode.

Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 40IW, the game machine is capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) which is advantageous for the player, and is variable display. A storage means (in this example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102) for storing information related to the reserved storage and a hold display means (in this example, a hold display means for displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage) (in this example, step 40 IWS017 in the effect control CPU 120). (Part to be performed) and corresponding display means (in this example, the part where step 40IWS016A is performed in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the corresponding display (active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display during execution, which is advantageous. A determination means for determining whether or not to control the state (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S110) and whether or not to control the advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means. The determination means for determination (in this example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S101) and the display mode of the hold display (in this example, the color tone of the hold display) are changed based on the determination result by the determination means. A pending change effect executing means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS210) and a corresponding display changing means (the present) capable of changing the display mode of the corresponding display. In the example, in the effect control CPU 120, the predetermined effect (in this example, the active display of the characters A to C is punch-displayed) using the corresponding display and the portion in which the color tone of the active display is changed by performing step 40IWS204. A predetermined effect executing means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS208) capable of executing the effect) is provided, and the hold change effect execution means is a hold change based on the predetermined effect. The effect can be executed, and the predetermined effect executing means does not execute the predetermined effect using the corresponding display when the display mode of the corresponding display has already been changed to a specific mode (for example, blue or red) (this example). Then, when the effect control CPU 120 is Y in step 40IWS008, the active display is not punch-displayed if the color tone of the active display is already blue or red by not executing steps 40IWS010 and S011). .. As a result, the effect can be effectively executed.

Specifically, even when the display mode of the corresponding display has already been changed to the specific mode, when the predetermined effect using the corresponding display is executed and the display mode of the hold display is changed, the display mode is already changed to the specific display. It may not be possible to maintain the expectation for the corresponding display displayed on the screen, or it may not be possible to give the expectation for the hold display whose display mode has been changed, but the display mode of the corresponding display has already been displayed. Is changed to a specific mode, this can be prevented by not performing a predetermined effect using the corresponding display.

The feature unit 40IW has decided to limit the execution of the suggestion effect and the change in the display mode of the hold display when the color tone of the active display is already blue or red, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the active display of red, which is a color tone with high reliability for becoming a big hit, is displayed, the execution of the suggestion effect and the change in the display mode of the hold display are restricted, while the reliability for becoming a big hit. When the active display of blue, which is a low color tone of, is displayed, the execution of the suggestion effect and the change in the display mode of the hold display may not be restricted.

Further, when the display mode of the corresponding display has not been changed to the specific mode, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect using the corresponding display, while the display mode of the corresponding display has already been changed to the specific mode. By not executing a predetermined effect using the corresponding display, the effect can be improved without wasting the effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the corresponding display changing means changes the display mode of the corresponding display into a plurality of specific modes (blue or red in this example) having different expectations for being controlled in an advantageous state. It is changeable, and even when the display mode of the corresponding display has already been changed to a specific mode, the display mode of the corresponding display can be changed to another specific mode (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). By performing step 40IWS204, the active display already displayed in blue can be further changed to red). As a result, the expectation for the corresponding display can be continuously given.

In the feature unit 40IW, a common effect (an effect of punching the active display) is performed when the color tone of the hold display is changed and when the color tone of the active display is changed, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the color tone of the hold display is changed, the active display may be punched, and when the color tone of the active display is changed, the character may hit the active display with a hammer.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the hold display means displays the hold display corresponding to one hold storage in a predetermined display area (in this example, the hold display area), and corresponds to the one hold storage. The display of the hold display is terminated based on the start of the variable display (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the hold display in the first hold display area by performing step 40IWS017. However, the corresponding display means starts the display of the variable display corresponding to the one reserved storage, and the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display is displayed in a specific display area different from the predetermined display area (book). In the example, it is displayed in the active display area) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the active display in the active display area by performing step 40IWS016A), and the corresponding display changing means is one. Based on starting the display of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage, the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode (characters A to C in this example) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is , Step 40 IWS010, S016A displays the active display of the characters A to C), and the predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect using the corresponding display of the predetermined display mode (in this example, the predetermined effect). The effect control CPU 120 punch-displays the active display of the characters A to C by performing step 40IWS208). As a result, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the corresponding display can be focused on.

When the fluctuation with respect to the first hold display is started, the active display is displayed by shifting the hold display, but at that time, the image displayed as the hold display is moved as it is. As a result, the image may be continuously displayed as the active display (the display of the one image is not interrupted), or the image displayed as the hold display is temporarily deleted and then the display of the active display is started. It may be displayed as an active display (size or color changes) by changing the display mode of the image displayed as the hold display.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, the hold change effect executing means may not execute the hold change effect even when the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode (in this example, the effect control). The CPU 120 can display the active display of the characters A to C by executing steps 40IWS015 and S016A, and can display the active display of the characters A to C even when the display mode of the hold display does not change. ) It was decided. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of paying attention to the corresponding display.

Further, according to the feature unit 40IW, when the hold change effect is performed, it is possible to execute the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific area (in this example, the interface image) in which the corresponding display and the hold display are displayed. It is assumed that the change effect execution means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 40IWS209) is provided. This can improve the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, when the active display is punch-displayed as a suggestion effect, the display mode of a single hold display changes, but the display mode is not limited to this, and a plurality of hold display display modes may be used. It may be variable.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the character displayed as the active display is punch-displayed regardless of the display mode of the hold display or the active display, but the display mode after the change is used. It may have different suggestive effects. For example, the character may change to blue when it is punched and turned red when it is kicked.

Further, although it is decided that the character can always be displayed as the shape of the active display in the feature unit 40IW, the shape of the active display only during a specific period (for example, during a specific effect mode or a period in a specific gaming state). It may be possible to display the character as.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the characters A to C of the active display displayed when the suggestion effect is performed can be displayed even when the suggestion effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. , It may be possible to execute the suggestion effect by using a character that is not displayed when the suggestion effect is not performed.

Further, the feature unit 40IW decides to determine the change pattern of the display mode of the hold display and the active display at the time of winning the start, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time a change is made, it may be determined by lottery whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed in the change.

Further, the feature unit 40IW decides to determine the changing character in the suggestion effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the active display at the time of starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a configuration in which the active display is displayed in a predetermined order (character A, character B, character C, round order as described above), Pt3 (white → blue → red) is selected as the change pattern. If this is the case, in the change timing of the change of the first hold display, the suggestion effect is performed using the active display of the characters displayed in the predetermined order, and the change timing of the change of the second hold display is performed. In the above, the suggestion effect may be performed by using the active display of another character according to the character of the active display in the first suggestion effect.

Further, in a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays for a change that has not been started yet, a hold display that is a notice target of the continuous advance notice effect when the suggestion effect is performed. It may be possible to change the display mode of the above, and the hold display corresponding to the change in which the continuous notice effect is scheduled to be executed when the suggestion effect is performed (the hold display which is the notice target of the continuous notice effect and the hold display). It may be possible to change the display mode of the hold display) corresponding to the hold storage stored before the hold display.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the display mode of the active display or the hold display is always changed when the suggestion effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the active display or the active display is performed even if the suggestion effect is performed. It may include the case where the display mode of the hold display does not change.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, the upper limit of the number of changes in the display mode of the hold display or the active display is set to 2 times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration capable of changing 3 times or more may be possible.

Further, in the feature unit 40IW, when changing the display mode of the hold display, one of the change characters A to C is selected regardless of the number of changes (FIG. 8-20). (See (C)), a change character that can be selected only when the number of changes is specific may be provided. For example, a character D that can be selected only when the number of changes is the third time may be provided. In addition, the character D can be selected only when the winning determination result of the hold display whose display mode changes is a big hit (the active display of the character D is punched and the display mode of the hold display changes. It may be configured to notify the player that a big hit will occur in the change of the hold display in which the display mode has changed).

Further, although the feature unit 40IW can display the active display whose shape is a character, it does not display the hold display whose shape is a character, but it is not limited to this, and the hold display is also the shape of the character. The display may be made possible, and the hold display (hereinafter, the hold display whose shape is a character may be referred to as "character hold") may be used to perform an effect of changing the display mode of another hold display or active display. ..

For example, to explain using the example shown in FIG. 8-22, the fourth hold display is displayed as a character hold in FIG. 8-22 (A), and the hold display is displayed in FIG. 8-22 (B). The display mode of the third hold display may be changed based on the punch display of the character hold. At that time, the active display may be displayed in a shape based on the active specific value P, or when the character hold is displayed, the active display is restricted from being displayed in the character shape. May be.

Further, for example, to explain using the example shown in FIG. 8-23, at the time of FIG. 8-23 (B), one of the hold displays is displayed as a character hold, and the character hold is punch-displayed. The display mode of the active display may be changed based on the above. At that time, a plurality of hold displays may be displayed as character displays, and the larger the number of hold displays displayed as characters, the easier it is for the display mode of the active display to change, and the higher the reliability of the jackpot. It may be configured so that the display mode can be easily changed.

Further, the corresponding display means can display the corresponding display in a specific mode among a plurality of types of display modes having different reliability for being controlled in an advantageous state, and the corresponding display is displayed in the specific mode. , The display mode of the corresponding display may be changed to a predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the corresponding display is displayed in a display mode different from the specific mode. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modification 1. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 8-24 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display unit 5 in the modification 1. For example, the total number of reserved storages is 4, the change pattern of the third reserved storage (reserved storage corresponding to the storage area 3) is Pt2 (white → blue), and the change timing pattern is Tp13 (2). If the first hold display has already changed to blue (see FIG. 8-24 (A)), the blue active display starts when the next fluctuation starts. (See FIG. 8-24 (B)). In this case, the active display of the character is displayed at a higher rate than the white active display is started. For example, it is assumed that the character is determined at a rate of 60% as the shape of the active display displayed in blue or red, and the character is determined at a rate of 20% as the shape of the active display displayed in white. Then, the active display of the character A is displayed, and the active display is punch-displayed to change the change in the display mode in the second hold display (see FIG. 8-24 (C)).

According to this modification 1, the corresponding display means can display the corresponding display in a specific mode (blue, red in this example) among a plurality of types of display modes having different reliability for being controlled in an advantageous state. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the active display of blue or red in step 40IWS016A), and when the corresponding display is displayed in the specific mode, the display mode is different from the specific mode. The display mode of the corresponding display is changed to a predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the corresponding display is displayed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the first modification is already changed to blue or red. When the active display is displayed, the active display of characters A to C is displayed at a higher rate than when the white active display is displayed). As a result, it is possible to give an expectation for the variable display during execution and an expectation for a change in the display mode of the hold display.

Further, a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect using the corresponding display is provided, and the hold change effect executing means can execute the hold change effect based on the predetermined effect being performed, and the corresponding display change means. May not change the display mode of the corresponding display used for the predetermined effect to a specific mode. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modification 2. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display update process in the modification 2. In the hold display update process shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 stores a pattern (Tp11, Tp21, Tp22, Tp24) including an active change timing as a change timing pattern in the storage area 1 in step 40IWS001. If (Y in step 40IWS001) or if the unchanged flag in the storage area 1 is set in step 40IWS002 (Y in step 40IWS002), whether or not there is a hold display for which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation. Judgment (step 40 IWS500). Specifically, when the pattern including the (n-1) th change timing is stored as the change timing pattern in the storage area n, it is determined that there is a hold display in which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation.

In step 40IWS500, if there is no hold display for which the change timing arrives in the starting fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 40IWS004, while for the starting fluctuation, if there is a hold display for which the change timing arrives, the process proceeds to step 40IWS010. .. As a result, when the change timing of the display mode of the hold display and the change timing of the color tone of the active display overlap, the change of the display mode of the hold display is prioritized, and the active display is used in the change of the display mode of the hold display. The color tone of is not changed.

As described above, according to the second modification, the game machine is capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and information on the variable display. A storage means (in this example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102) that stores the above as hold storage, and a hold display means that can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that performs step 40IWS017). ) And the corresponding display means (in this example, the part where step 40IWS016A is performed in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the corresponding display (active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display during execution, in an advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether or not to control (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step S110) and whether or not to control in an advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means are determined. Hold that changes the display mode of the hold display (in this example, the color tone of the hold display) based on the determination means (in this example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which step S101 is performed) and the determination result by the determination means. A pending change effect executing means that can execute a change effect (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that performs step 40IWS210) and a corresponding display changing means that can change the display mode of the corresponding display (in this example). , A portion of the effect control CPU 120 that changes the color tone of the active display by performing step 40 IWS204) and a predetermined effect using the corresponding display (in this example, an effect of punching the active display of characters A to C). (In this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing step 40IWS208) is provided, and the hold change effect execution means performs the hold change effect based on the predetermined effect. It is feasible, and the corresponding display changing means does not change the display mode of the corresponding display used for the predetermined effect to a specific mode (blue or red in this example) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the modification 2 is In the case of Y in step 40IWS500, by shifting to step 40IWS010, the color tone of the active display is not changed in the fluctuation of punch display of the active display). As a result, the effect can be effectively executed.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for staging control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A storage means for storing information related to variable display as hold storage,
A hold display means that can display a hold display corresponding to hold storage,
Corresponding display means that can display the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution,
The deciding means for deciding whether or not to control the advantageous state,
A determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means,
A hold change effect execution means capable of executing a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display based on the determination result by the determination means, and a hold change effect execution means.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the hold change effect before the hold change effect is executed is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means is
The suggestion effect can be executed by using the corresponding display of any one of a plurality of types of display modes.
One of the plurality of display modes is selected at a different ratio based on the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display, and the suggestion effect is executed using the corresponding display of the selected display mode. It is possible and
Regardless of the number of times the suggestion effect is executed for one hold display, any of the plurality of display modes can be selected .
The suggestion effect includes a first pattern suggesting execution of the hold change effect for one hold display, and a second pattern suggesting execution of the hold change effect for a plurality of hold displays.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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