JP6850588B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of controlling a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived to a variable display unit that executes variable display.

As a generally known game machine of this type, a specific display result (big hit display result) is derived from a variable display unit (effect display device 9) that executes variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as variable display). There was something that could be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that was advantageous to the player when the game was played.

In such a game machine, there is an effect of hiding the hold display during the display of the hold display in the normal mode, and changing the display mode of the hold display after the effect to a special mode ( Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-50598 (paragraph numbers 0332 to 0335)

However, in Patent Document 1 described above, the effect of hiding the hold display was temporary. Further, in the effect of hiding the hold display, even if the display mode of the hold display changes, the hold display after the change only continues, which is not interesting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game related to a hold display.

(A) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display and being able to control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage,
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
It is provided with a variation response display means for performing a variation response display that suggests the degree of expectation for the variation display during execution of the variation display.
It is possible to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display by changing the mode of the hold display.
The mode that suggests the degree of expectation in the fluctuation correspondence display is different from the mode that suggests the degree of expectation in the hold display after changing the mode of the hold display.
As the mode of the hold display, a predetermined mode capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display and a content regarding the suggestion of the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display, which is different from the predetermined mode, are hidden. includes a concealment mode of, the,
After the manner of the previous SL hold display based on the establishment of Jo Tokoro condition is changed to the concealed manner from the predetermined aspect, are possible Rukoto by releasing the hiding mode,
Wherein performs the hold display in hiding embodiment, Ri executable der announcement attraction to notice contents related expectations suggestion of variable display corresponding to the hold display,
As the timing at which the concealment mode is released, a first timing in which the variation-corresponding display for the variation display corresponding to the hold display in the concealment mode is displayed and a second timing before the first timing are set. Including.
(1) A specific gaming state (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (big hit display result, etc.) is derived to a variable display unit (effect display device 9, etc.) that executes variable display (variable display, etc.). It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled by the state etc.
Hold storage means (such as the first and second hold storage buffers in FIG. 8) that store the variable display that has not been started as hold storage, and
It is provided with a hold display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, total hold storage display unit 18c in the effect display device 9, etc.) for performing hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means.
The hold display is performed in a manner that hides the content related to the expectation notification of the variable display corresponding to the hold display, which is a notification performed after the hold display (the effect control microcomputer 100 shows FIG. 17). As shown in, a box-shaped hold display that hides the expectation that will be the jackpot display result of the fluctuation correspondence display is performed, etc.),
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the content of the expected degree notification for the variation display corresponding to the hold display (the effect control microcomputer 100 has a variation response display in the box as shown in FIG. 17B). By displaying a suggestion effect image that suggests the contents of, the expectation of variable display corresponding to the hold display is suggested, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the content of the expectation degree notification after the hiding is released by the suggestion effect is suggested, and the interest of the game related to the hold display is improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The hold display means performs the hold display in any one of a plurality of types of modes (the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the hold display in any of a plurality of types of concealment modes provided). May be).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the mode of the hold display, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or the above (2)
The hold display means changes the mode of the hold display after the suggestion effect is executed (the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display after the suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C). Change the display mode, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed can be distinguished from other hold displays.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The hold display means enlarges the hold display when the suggestion effect is executed (the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display as a suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B). Enlarge etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly indicate which hold display is the target of the suggestion effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Further provided with fluctuation-corresponding display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, variation-corresponding display image 18e in the effect display device 9, etc.) that performs variation-corresponding display suggesting the degree of expectation of the variation display during execution of the variation display
The variation-corresponding display means performs the variation-corresponding display corresponding to the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed in a mode unrelated to the mode suggested by the suggestion effect (as shown in FIG. 19). The hold display in which the suggestion effect is executed by the image of the coin or the bar is displayed by the fluctuation correspondence display image of the rare character which is not related).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of variation-corresponding display the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed becomes, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the game machine of (5) above
After changing the mode of the hold display, the variation response display in the variation display corresponding to the hold display can be set to a mode that suggests an expectation level lower than the expectation level suggested by the hold display. (As shown in the look-ahead advance notice effect determination table of FIG. 19, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the hold display color to the red special mode hold color with high expectation, and then displays the variation correspondence display. Display with low coins (many), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the fluctuation correspondence display in the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display in a manner in which the expectation of the jackpot display result is lowered from the hold display mode, which is surprising and interesting. Can be improved.

(7) In the game machine of the above (5) or the above (6)
Start-time determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S220 in FIG. 12, etc.) for determining whether or not to derive the specific display result (big hit display result, etc.) when starting the variable display based on the hold memory. )When,
Further provided with variable display executing means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S303, S304, etc. in FIG. 10) that executes variable display based on the determination result of the starting determination means.
The variable display executing means executes the reach variable display at a constant rate regardless of the number of the reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means (the game control microcomputer 560 has a reach regardless of the number of reserveds. The fluctuation pattern is executed at a constant rate according to the judgment table in FIG. 6),
When the hold display means does not change the hold display mode for a predetermined period of time, the hold display means changes the hold display mode at a higher rate than before the elapse of the predetermined period (microcomputer for effect control). In 100, as shown in S536 of FIG. 23, when the value of the look-ahead count counter is> 8, the suggestion effect is executed at a high rate, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when the display mode of the hold display is not changed for a predetermined period, the display mode of the hold display is changed at a rate higher than the predetermined rate, so that the effect of the hold display effect can be improved. Can be done.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a display screen diagram which shows the display example of the variation correspondence display in an effect display device. It is a display screen diagram which shows the display example of each effect in an effect display device. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead notice effect execution decision table in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead notice production decision table in a tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a figure which shows the variation correspondence display image determination table in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice processing in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of the game machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine, and may be another game machine such as a coin game machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

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

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instructing operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122. See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

An example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown, but the operation means is not limited to this, and other operation means such as a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial are used as the operation means. It may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as the identification information of the above is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right side of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second) that variablely displays the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them. Fluctuation display unit) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9.

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

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

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

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number). Provided. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

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

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation display time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variable display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Will increase.

Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special game state, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened more frequently in association with the probability change state, so that the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 more frequently. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates winning a prize in the device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control is a control that shortens the variable display time of a normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control). Control to increase the probability that the symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control to increase (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily satisfied). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 by such control, the gaming state is set in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

In a state in which the frequency of winning the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by such electric chew support control (high frequency state), the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the number of shot balls is increased. The ratio "base" is called a "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided.

The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and an electric chew support control state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the electric chew support control state (high accuracy and high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times, that is, the fluctuation display is 100 times, or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier. It will continue for a period until one of the conditions is met. The number of times of variable display in which the time saving state continues in this way is also called the time saving number of times.

In addition, in a normal jackpot, the condition that the time saving state and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times, that is, the fluctuation display is 100 times, or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier. It will continue for a period until the condition of is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or any type of probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (variation display time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot type is determined to be one of these jackpot types based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. 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. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, in the case of a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such fluctuation pattern types are selected at a predetermined ratio. If it is out of order, it is classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type, which is a fluctuation pattern type without reach, a normal reach fluctuation pattern type, and a super reach fluctuation pattern type.

In such a fluctuation pattern type, when the display result is out of alignment, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type differs between the time saving state and the non-time saving state (in the time saving state, compared with the case where the time saving state is not obtained). Therefore, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set high), so that when the time is shortened, compared to when the time is not shortened. Therefore, the variable display time is shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as a jackpot type a type corresponding to a jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches, and as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot in which the value of random 1 matches. Determine the design. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

It should be noted that the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Moreover, the allocation of the jackpot type may be different. For example, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 6, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 30 seconds). The codes A and B of the normal reach and the codes A and B of the super reach indicate the type of reach effect, and the big hit is such that normal reach A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B. It shows that expectations are high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

"Out of alignment" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "out of alignment". The "normal jackpot" is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of the "normal jackpot". The "probability change jackpot" is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of the "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach A Off (30 seconds)" shown in the "Variation Pattern" column is "Super Reach A with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds, which is the result of the deviation display. It is shown to be a "variation pattern".

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation pattern belonging to the type of "normal reach" is "normal reach A".
"Out of reach" and "Out of normal reach B".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "normal reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches any of the judgment values assigned to 140, the fluctuation pattern is "normal reach A".
It is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "off (10 seconds)".

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holdings.

Further, when the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (a). The data is so that the percentage determined for (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in an out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. It is set. Further, as a fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is set in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b) as compared with the normal state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (a). ..

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

Further, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss. By performing the reach production, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, among the reach, only the super reach B may be prevented from shortening the fluctuation time, and the hold number time reduction control may be executed. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command for designating the total number (total hold storage number) of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total hold storage number subtraction designation command, but does not use the total hold storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of pending storages, a command for specifying the total number of pending storages after subtraction may be sent.

In this embodiment, as a command for designating the number of reserved memories, a case of transmitting a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages for specifying the total number of reserved storages is shown. 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.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 12) described later, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the type of the big hit, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Determines which determination value range is in the range. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, a value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the type of the big hit, and is based on the variable type command. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total hold storage counter value for counting the total hold storage number (8 in this example). ) Corresponding area is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example in the case where the value of the total reserved storage counter is 5.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The data to be shown is set. Therefore, in the reserved specific area, data that can specify the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (hold storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

In this way, the storage of the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (random number 3). It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. In addition, before starting the variable display, which is the target for which the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area is read at the time of starting winning and the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is started, a special symbol is displayed. It may be used for a look-ahead notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display of.

When there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a total hold storage number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning winning command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as received symbol specification commands, variable type commands, and total hold storage number specification commands can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations, such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation display time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process for advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation display time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. In the special symbol stop processing (S304), the variation in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation display time timer. This is a process of stopping the display and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S311. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 is a total hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14,) data indicating "second" is set. For example, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 8, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first”. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 or , Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" in the order of winning is set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 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 (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 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 time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1221).

By executing the processes of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1218 to S1221 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1223). 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 value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 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 (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1229), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1232).

By executing the processes of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning prize is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processes of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the second starting winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing of S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random number R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A), and they match. It is confirmed whether or not to do so (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the jackpot type are determined, and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting processing. (Including the decision of), but apart from that, when the game ball starts winning the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the variable display based on the starting winning is started. By executing the effect processing at the time of winning, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit will be made, and the type of big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern are pre-read. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control CPU 101 fluctuates the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute a look-ahead notice that announces that a big hit will occur (possibility of a big hit) during display.

In this embodiment, an example of executing the look-ahead notice for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will be described, but only the first special symbol is displayed in the low base state. The pre-reading notice may be executed as a target, and the pre-reading notice may be executed only for the second special symbol in the high base state.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit judgment value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not it is present (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S126 and S1227 with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 5 (A), and they are It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

If the random number for jackpot determination (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating "missing" in the symbol designation command (N in S222). S223). As a result, a symbol designation command indicating that the item is "off" is output at the time of starting winning.

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S126 and S1227. (S224). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type (first special) shown in FIG. 5 (B) when there is a start prize in the first start prize opening 13 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 is executed). (For symbols) is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the effect processing at the time of winning in S1228), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (C) is displayed. It is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot".

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data 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 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big hit occurs, a symbol designation command indicating that the start winning is a "normal big hit" or a "probability variable big hit" is output.

Next, the CPU 56 determines each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern type according to the gaming state by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) extracted in S126 and S1227. (S226). For example, in this embodiment, the table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type differs depending on whether or not the hit is a big hit and whether or not the time is shortened. Therefore, in S226, the fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time saving flag (the flag set when the time saving state is controlled) for the target hold storage data. The game state is recognized, the table used for determining the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern is selected based on the display result of the fluctuation display based on the reserved storage data, and the fluctuation pattern is used by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2). To judge.

Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable type command (S227). As a result, a variable type command indicating the variable type is output at the time of starting winning.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that the variation display will be executed a plurality of times between the time when the start prize is confirmed by S221 whether or not the variable display is in the probable state and the time when the variation display based on the start prize is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when it is confirmed in S221 whether or not it is in the probabilistic state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). When it changes, the gaming state may change from the probabilistic state to the normal state when the number of fluctuations is up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, it is possible to specify a game state in the currently stored hold memory that is accompanied by a change in the game state, and make a determination at the time of starting winning based on the changed game state. .. Further, regarding the hold storage data to be determined as a big hit, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability variation number counter and the time reduction count counter. Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern described above is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the random number for determining the jackpot type (random R). You may do so.

In addition, it may be confirmed whether or not the time is shortened at the time of starting winning. In such a case, there is a possibility that the variable display is executed a plurality of times until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when it is confirmed whether or not the time is shortened and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the gaming state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). In addition, the gaming state may change from the time saving state to the normal state when the number of fluctuations is up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, it is possible to specify a game state in the currently stored hold memory that is accompanied by a change in the game state, and make a determination at the time of starting winning based on the changed game state. .. Further, with respect to the hold storage data to be determined of the fluctuation pattern, the game state when the fluctuation display based on the hold storage data is executed is recognized based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction counter, and the game state is recognized. Based on the display result of the variation display based on the hold storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern described above is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2). You may.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

When there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 8A) is "first". It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (first). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is performed.

By executing the processes of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed and displayed in the order of the starting winnings in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is placed in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of reserved storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

The count value of the total hold storage counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total hold storage counter is subtracted by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the hold storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passage process and S1227 of the start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot. To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is the normal play. When the state or the time is shortened, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end processing (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the variation display that is the result of the missed display. Is reset at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed when the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75, which will be described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets the big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5 (C) are used. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (C).

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 to hold storage. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol differs for each jackpot type. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined by S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation jackpot", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). , SR2 for determining the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect, SR3 for determining the variable display image in the look-ahead advance notice effect, and various random numbers including SR4 for determining the suggestion effect image in the look-ahead advance notice effect) The random number update process is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR4 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the right timing. In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the total hold storage display unit is executed (S707). After that, it shifts to S702.

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of the fluctuation display time, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the reach type when executing the reach effect (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and the variation display result (type of jackpot, miss, jackpot). The information required to specify the variable display mode such as is a command consisting of specific data. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation display time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command, determining whether it is a miss or a jackpot, and determining the jackpot type when it is a jackpot.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading advance notice process of S500, and then performs any process of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

Pre-reading notice processing (S500): Performs pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice, and processing such as determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading notice. The specific processing content of S500 will be described later with reference to FIG. Here, the pre-reading notice is a special symbol based on the reserved information by pre-reading the reserved information before the turn of the variable display (symbol variation) of the special symbol based on the reserved information (reserved memory) arrives. It is a technology that determines the content of the variable display of the above and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the 4th digested hold information is a jackpot, a jackpot may occur later in the variable display of each special symbol based on the 1st to 3rd digested hold information. A kind of effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect mode is performed as a look-ahead notice. In the following, the variable display based on the pending information targeted for the pre-reading notice will be referred to as “target variable display”.

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

Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Corresponding to the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the time measurement of the variation display time timer for measuring the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

Processing during effect symbol variation (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors whether or not the variation display time measured by the variation display time timer has expired. .. Then, based on the fact that the variation display time has ended or the effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) instructing to stop all symbols has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is set in order to end the variation display. The value is updated to correspond to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803).

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

Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit in-game process (S805).

Round processing (S805): Display control during the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

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

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

The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces as follows. Decide the stop symbol of the symbol. In the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S801), a random number value of the type required to determine various display results from among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result. Is extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined by using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, the random value SR1-1 for determining the left effect symbol (left symbol), the random value SR1-2 for determining the middle effect symbol (middle symbol), and the right effect symbol ( (Right symbol) Numerical data indicating each of the random value SR1-3 for determination is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and circulates within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and used as a random number by being extracted at the specified timing for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, when the effect control CPU 101 stops the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect control stop the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way. As for the production design, the stop design that reminds us of a big hit is called a big hit design. And the stop symbol that reminds us of the detachment is called the detachment symbol.

Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the out-of-reach symbol determination data table (random number) stored in the ROM 102 is determined. Using a data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right production symbols that are out of the numerical value), the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in variable display of the left, middle, and right production symbols, respectively. Is determined as a combination of. In addition, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to match the combination of jackpot symbols, it is corrected so that it becomes the out-of-reach symbol combination ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by (correcting the right symbol by shifting the symbol by one). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined. The combination of the non-reach out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result.

In addition, when determining the combination of the out-of-reach symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the out-of-reach symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 is used. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left, right effect symbol) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 is used. Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops at the end. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result.

When determining the combination of jackpot symbols, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined according to the type of jackpot. For example, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, a combination of probabilistic jackpot symbols reminiscent of a probabilistic jackpot (for example, a symbol in which any odd-numbered symbols such as left, middle, and right production symbols are "7, 7, 7" are aligned. Combination) is selected and decided. In addition, when it becomes a normal jackpot, a combination of normal jackpot symbols reminiscent of a normal jackpot (for example, a symbol having any even-numbered symbols such as "2, 2, 2" for the left, middle, and right effect symbols) is available. Combination) is selected and decided.

When it is decided to make a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random number value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the probability variation jackpot symbol) stored in the ROM 102 is used. Then, select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are aligned with any of the odd-numbered symbols. In the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table, each of a plurality of predetermined odd-numbered symbols is associated with the numerical data of SR1-1. When deciding the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbols. It is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that make up. The combination of the probability variation jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

When it is decided to make a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between the random number value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the normal jackpot symbol). Use to select and determine a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols that are even-numbered symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each of a plurality of predetermined even-numbered symbols is associated with the numerical data of SR1-1. When determining the combination of normal jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, the normal jackpot symbol determination table is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the combination of normal jackpot symbols. It is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that make up. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result.

When a normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each type of normal reach is performed. Further, when the super reach is specified in the variation pattern command, the reach effect corresponding to each type of super reach is performed.

Then, in the effect control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize that the probability change state is based on the probability change state designation command, and it is possible to recognize that the time reduction state is based on the time reduction state designation command. With the effect device, it is possible to perform a unique effect according to the probability change state and the time saving state.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, what state is the game state based on the normal state designation command, the time saving state designation command, the probability change state designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the game state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 has an effect mode according to the current game state. It is possible to execute the variable display of the effect symbol.

In addition to the fluctuation pattern, information on whether or not to make a big hit, and if the type of big hit can be specified, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, Then, the combination of the stop symbols of the effect symbols may be determined based on the information of the type of the jackpot.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the stored process table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (fluctuation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation display time in the mode of the fluctuation display is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the variable display mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

Next, various effects executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pre-reading notice as described above is executed. The look-ahead notice is a change display of a special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the turn of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (hold memory) arrives. It is a technology that judges the contents of the above and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the look-ahead notice is executed by changing the display mode of the hold display for the hold memory. In the following, the reserved memory that is the target of the look-ahead notice is referred to as a “target”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display of the target may change from the normal mode to the special mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the reserved color that was displayed in white in the normal mode is displayed in a specific reserved color other than white such as blue or red in the special mode.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display is performed for the hold memory for which the change display has not yet been performed, and the change correspondence display for the hold memory is performed from the start to the end of the change display for the hold memory. Is continuously displayed on the fluctuation-corresponding display unit formed in the effect display device 9. Such an effect display in the fluctuation correspondence display unit is called a fluctuation correspondence display. Further, the image of the effect display in the variation-compatible display may be referred to as a variation-compatible display image. During the execution of the variation display for the hold storage, the variation correspondence display unit suggests (notifies) the degree of expectation that is the jackpot display result of the variation display during the execution by the display mode of the variation correspondence display. Note that the variable display is not a hold display stored before the start of the variable display or a hold display for the hold memory, but the hold display is produced in an area different from the display area of the hold display in the same manner even after the start of the variable display. It is displayed as a display.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display is executed in such a manner as to hide the information regarding the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hereinafter, also referred to as the hold display in the hidden mode). Here, "concealment" means to cover up, and by displaying the hold storage image in which the expected degree of the fluctuation display can be specified by covering it with a box-shaped image, the fluctuation correspondence display is displayed. It is shown that the degree of expectation (the degree of expectation of variable display) is displayed in a concealed manner. Under normal conditions, all hold displays are displayed in a hidden manner. With respect to the hold display of such a concealed mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a part of the concealed hidden display is released (the concealed mode of one of all the hold displays is released. By showing the contents of the box (by notifying the expectation of the future fluctuation response display), a suggestion effect suggesting information on the expectation of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display may be executed. ..

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, basically, the hold display changed from the normal mode to the special mode by the look-ahead notice is executed in the fluctuation response display unit with the expected degree of the special mode as it is. .. However, in the fluctuation correspondence display unit, the fluctuation correspondence display of the expectation degree higher than the expectation degree suggested by the look-ahead notice may be executed. Further, in the fluctuation correspondence display unit, the fluctuation correspondence display of the expectation degree lower than the expectation degree suggested by the look-ahead notice may be executed. In this way, since the fluctuation correspondence display of the same expectation degree, high expectation degree, and low expectation degree as the expectation degree of the hold display is executed, the fluctuation correspondence display is surprising and the interest is improved.

Next, an example of the effect when the fluctuation correspondence display is executed in the fluctuation correspondence display unit will be described. FIG. 16 is a display screen view showing a display example of the variation correspondence display in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 16A, after the left, middle, and right production symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display, the first of the four box-shaped hold displays arranged on the total hold storage display unit 18c. The hold display on the left end (hold memory of the next change display) is further moved to the change response display unit 18d provided on the left side. Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, the variation display (the arrow in the figure indicates the variation display state) based on the hold storage moved (shifted) to the variation corresponding variation display unit 18d is started. Further, the variation-corresponding display image 18e corresponding to this variation display is displayed on the variation-corresponding display unit 18d. Specifically, the variable-corresponding display image 18e (including the image of the box-shaped hold display mode) showing the gold bar from the box-shaped hold display hidden by the total hold storage display unit 18c. The display image) is displayed on the variation-corresponding display unit 18d. The variation-corresponding display image 18e shows the jackpot expectation of the variation display being executed by the item image in which the expectation of the gold bar or the like shown in the figure can be specified.

In the fluctuation-corresponding display image 18e displayed as the contents of the box-shaped hold display, the identifiable jackpot expectation differs based on the jackpot expectation of the executed fluctuation display, such as coins, bars, and rare characters. One of multiple types of images is displayed. The coin and the bar are set to have a small display (for example, as few as one) and a large display (for example, as many as three). The jackpot expectation of these fluctuation-corresponding display images is set higher in the order of coin (small) <coin (many) <bar (small) <bar (many) <rare character. A coin and a stick are images related to gold, but a rare character is an image completely unrelated to gold. In addition, the hold display is usually displayed in white, but may be displayed in blue or red when certain conditions are met. The jackpot expectation of the hold display is higher in the order of white <blue <red. Normally, coins (small) are displayed as a variable display corresponding to the white hold display.

The variation-corresponding display image 18e displayed on the variation-corresponding display unit 18d may be displayed when the corresponding variation display is started and may be displayed until the variation display ends, or may be displayed for a predetermined time. It may be deleted after the lapse of time. Further, among the fluctuation-corresponding display images 18e displayed on the fluctuation-corresponding display unit 18d, the erasing timings of the box-shaped hold display and the display of the bar or the like inside the box may be the same or different. .. By displaying the variation-corresponding display image 18e corresponding to the variation display on the variation-corresponding display unit 18d, it is possible to easily confirm the jackpot expectation of the variation display this time.

FIG. 17 is a display screen view showing a display example of each effect in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 17A, the variation-corresponding display image 18e corresponding to the currently executed variation display is displayed on the variation-corresponding display unit 18d. In the fluctuation display this time, since the fluctuation correspondence display image 18e is an image showing coins (small), it can be seen that the jackpot expectation is low. During the execution of such a variable display, an effect of enclosing the hold display in the middle of the three hold displays displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17B, the circled hold display is enlarged and displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, by executing the effect of seeing through the inside of the enlarged display on hold, the effect of displaying the suggestion effect image 18f suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit in the variation-corresponding display (hereinafter, also referred to as the suggestion effect) is performed. Is done. With the suggestion effect image 18f that suggests the inside of the concealed hold display in this way, the jackpot expectation for the variable display corresponding to the enlarged hold display is the expectation corresponding to the gold bar (small). It becomes recognizable that there is. Since the suggestion effect image 18f suggests the content of the expectation degree notification after the hiding is released, the player can be interested in the suggestion effect. Further, by enlarging the hold display by the suggestion effect, it is possible to clearly indicate which hold display is the target of the suggestion effect. It should be noted that the current state of the variable display is shown by the small symbol 94 at the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 of FIG. 17 (b).

Next, as shown in FIG. 17C, the display mode of the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed changes from the normal mode to the special mode shown by the diagonal lines in the figure (hereinafter, also referred to as the special mode hold display). In the effect that the hold display in the normal mode is the special mode hold display 18 g, the box-shaped hold display displayed in white as the normal mode is displayed in red as a special mode (the shaded area in the figure indicates red). This is a look-ahead notice indicating that the expectation of a big hit of the variable display to be executed in the future is high. By executing such a look-ahead notice, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display of the target may become a big hit in the future. Further, since the display mode of the hold display changes after the suggestion effect is executed, the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed can be distinguished from other hold displays.

After that, the display result of the fluctuation display before the fluctuation display of the target is executed is displayed as the non-reach out-of-reach display result of "7, 5, 6". Then, when the fluctuation display of the target is started, the special mode hold display 18g of the leftmost target in the hold display is further moved to the fluctuation correspondence display unit 18d on the left side. In FIG. 17E, a red hold display is displayed and coins (many) are displayed as the fluctuation-corresponding display image 18e on the fluctuation-corresponding display unit 18d. In FIG. 17 (e), the notification of the expectation degree displayed in the red hold display is notified by the expectation degree of coins (many). That is, the expectation for the variable display currently executed is notified in a mode in which the expectation is lower than that at the pre-reading notice stage. Further, in the suggestion effect executed in FIG. 17 (b), the expectation of the variable display was notified by the bar (small), but in FIG. 17 (e), the expected degree of the variable display was notified by the coin (many). Is notified. That is, the expectation degree for the variable display currently executed is notified in a mode in which the expectation degree is lower than the stage of the suggestion effect in the hold display. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the display result of the variation display of the target is displayed as the out-of-reach display result of "6, 5, 6".

In this way, it is possible to execute the variable correspondence display corresponding to the hold display of the target in a mode in which the expectation of the jackpot display result is lowered from the mode of the hold display of the target on which the look-ahead notice is executed, which is surprising. It is possible to improve the interest. Further, by making the hold display into a box shape and hiding the expectation level of the hold display (contents of the variation-corresponding display image 18e), the contents of the hold display can be expected. In addition, since the content of the expectation level notification after the hiding is released is suggested by the suggestion effect, the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, a plurality of types of hold display in a concealed mode may be provided. Specifically, in addition to the box shape, a round or triangular shape other than a square shape may be provided. In addition to the box shape, the contents may be hidden in the shape of bran. Further, normally, the hold display may not be hidden, but the hold display may be hidden when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied is, for example, a case where the stage shifts or a case where the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the concealed mode with the background change in the look-ahead notice effect. If a plurality of types of concealment modes are provided in this way, it is possible to draw attention to the concealment mode of the hold display, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the variation-corresponding display image 18e may be continuously displayed until the display result is derived, or may be deleted after a certain period of time has elapsed. Further, the variation-corresponding display image 18e may be erased even after the reach of the executed variation is established.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a look-ahead notice effect execution decision table used for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect in the look-ahead notice process of S500 in a tabular format. The look-ahead notice effect execution decision table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. In the look-ahead notice effect execution decision table, the value of the random number SR2 (range of 1 to 90) for the look-ahead notice effect execution decision is assigned at different ratios depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. .. For SR2, the number of random numbers allocated to clarify the description is shown.

The effect control CPU 101 extracts the SR2 value at a predetermined timing, and in the look-ahead notice effect execution determination table, the extracted value is assigned to either "execute the look-ahead notice effect" or "do not execute the look-ahead notice effect". It is determined whether to execute the look-ahead notice effect or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect based on whether or not it belongs to.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the display result is out of alignment, 10 random values are assigned according to the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed. If not, 80 random values are assigned. That is, when the display result is out of alignment, it is selected at a higher rate not to execute the look-ahead notice effect than to execute the look-ahead notice effect. When the display result is a big hit, 70 random values are assigned according to the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, and 20 random values are assigned when the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. Numerical values have been assigned. That is, when the display result is a big hit, it is selected at a higher rate to execute the look-ahead notice effect than to not execute the look-ahead notice effect. Therefore, when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, the display result tends to be a big hit, so that the player can expect the look-ahead notice effect.

It should be noted that the execution rate of the look-ahead notice effect (allocation of random numbers) does not change depending on whether it is a big hit or not, but the execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern type) such as super reach. The proportions may be different. Further, the execution ratio of the look-ahead notice effect may be different depending on the type of big hit such as a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing in a table format a look-ahead notice effect determination table used for determining the content of the look-ahead notice effect in the look-ahead notice process of S500. The look-ahead notice effect determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. The look-ahead notice effect determination table is a look-ahead notice effect determination table showing the relationship between SR3 and the variation-corresponding display image in each variation pattern type, and a look-ahead advance notice effect determination showing the relationship between SR4 and the suggestion effect image for each variation-corresponding display image. Includes table and. As the special mode reserved color, one reserved color is determined from the determination results of SR3 and SR4.

The look-ahead notice effect determination table shows SR3 (range of 1 to 110) for determining the variable display image in the look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead notice at different rates depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. The value of SR4 (range of 1 to 100) for determining the suggestion effect image in the effect is assigned. For SR3 and SR4, the number of random numbers assigned to clarify the description is shown.

The effect control CPU 101 extracts the SR3 value at a predetermined timing, and determines the variation-corresponding display image corresponding to each variation pattern type in the look-ahead advance notice effect determination table. Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of SR4 at a predetermined timing, and determines the suggestion effect image corresponding to the determined variation-corresponding display image in the pre-reading advance notice effect determination table. At this time, a special mode hold color that changes the mode of the hold display executed in the look-ahead notice effect is determined as a predetermined hold color.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the display result is a big hit, the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing is used to display 10 fluctuation-corresponding display images corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of super reach. Random values are assigned, 70 random values are assigned to the bars (many), and 30 random values are assigned to the bars (small). Further, the random value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each variation-corresponding display image is assigned according to the SR4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. When the variation-corresponding display image is a rare character, 100 random values are assigned to the bars (many) as the suggestion effect image. In addition, when the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a bar (many), 60 random values are assigned to the bar (many) as a suggestion effect image, and 30 random values are assigned to the bar (small). Random values are assigned, and 10 random values are assigned to coins (many). In addition, when the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a bar (small), 10 random values are assigned to the bar (many) as the suggestion effect image, and 60 are assigned to the bar (small). Random values are assigned, and 30 random values are assigned to coins (many).

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the display result is a big hit, the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing is used as a coin (many) as a fluctuation-corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of the normal reach. 80 random values are assigned, and 30 random values are assigned to coins (small). Further, the random value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each variation-corresponding display image is assigned according to the SR4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. When the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a coin (many), 10 random values are assigned to the bar (small) as a suggestion effect image, and 60 random values are assigned to the coin (many). 30 random values are assigned to coins (small). When the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a coin (small), 30 random values are assigned to the coin (many) as a suggestion effect image, and 70 random values are assigned to the coin (small). There is. Further, it is determined that the special mode hold color that changes the mode of the hold display executed in the look-ahead notice effect changes to red or blue for each suggestion effect image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the display result is out of alignment, a bar (a bar as a fluctuation-corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of superreach is used according to the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. 30 random values are assigned to many), and 80 random values are assigned to the total bar (small). Further, the random value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each variation-corresponding display image is assigned according to the SR4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. When the variable display image is a bar (many), 60 random values are assigned to the bar (many) as a suggestion effect image, and 10 random values are assigned to the bar (small). Is allocated, and 30 random values are allocated to coins (many). In addition, when the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a bar (small), 30 random values are assigned to the bar (many) as the suggestion effect image, and 60 are assigned to the bar (small). Random values are assigned, and 10 random values are assigned to coins (many).

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the display result is out of alignment, the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing is used as a coin (many) as a fluctuation-corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of normal reach. 30 random values are assigned, and 80 random values are assigned to coins (small). Further, the random value of the suggestion effect image corresponding to each variation-corresponding display image is assigned according to the SR4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. When the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a coin (many), 30 random values are assigned to the bar (small) as a suggestion effect image, and 60 random values are assigned to the coin (many). 10 random values are assigned to the coins (small). When the fluctuation-corresponding display image is a coin (small), 70 random values are assigned to the coin (many) as a suggestion effect image, and 30 random values are assigned to the coin (small). There is. Further, it is determined that the special mode hold color that changes the mode of the hold display executed in the look-ahead notice effect changes to red or blue for each suggestion effect image.

What is characteristic of the look-ahead advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that the same suggestion effect image as the variation-corresponding display image is easier to be selected than the different suggestion effect images in both the jackpot display result and the off display result. For example, when a bar (many) is selected as a variation-corresponding display image, a bar (many) as a suggestion effect image is likely to be selected. In addition, in the case of a big hit display result, it is easier to select a stick (many) or a coin (many) as a variable display image than in the case of a missed display result, and a stick (small) or a coin (small) or a coin ( Small) is difficult to select. That is, when the sticks (many) or coins (many) are displayed on the variable display image, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the sticks (small) or coins (small) are displayed.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that in the case of a jackpot display result, red is more likely to be selected as the special mode hold color for the hold display than in the case of the off display result. Is. That is, it is highly expected that the jackpot display result will be obtained when the special mode holding color is red rather than blue. Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that a rare character is selected as a variation-corresponding display image only when a jackpot display result is obtained. Rare characters refer to characters that rarely appear in ordinary games. Rare characters are not displayed even in the suggestion effect image. When a rare character is displayed as a fluctuation-corresponding display image, it is confirmed that the jackpot display result is obtained. In addition, the rare character is a display that is not related to images related to gold such as bars and coins. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of variation-corresponding display the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed becomes, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, what is characteristic of the look-ahead notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that the hold display, which is displayed in the special hold color of red, which has a high expectation for big hits, is more than the rare characters and the sticks (many). This means that a display image corresponding to fluctuations of a bar (small) with a low degree of expectation may be displayed. Another characteristic is that the hold display is displayed in the blue special hold color, which has a lower expectation than the red special hold color but has a higher expectation than the white hold in the normal mode. , The fluctuation-corresponding display image of the coin (small) with the lowest expectation may be displayed. In general, the jackpot expectation may increase or change, but the jackpot expectation does not decrease. However, in this way, it is possible to execute the fluctuation correspondence display in the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display in a manner in which the expectation of the jackpot display result is lowered from the hold display mode, which is surprising and improves the interest. Can be made to. In addition, the variable display image of the bar (many), which has a higher expectation than the coin (small), may be displayed, as opposed to the hold display, which was displayed in the blue special hold color with a low expectation of big hit. It means that there is. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the degree of expectation that is the jackpot display result indicated by the change in the fluctuation correspondence display, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, what is characteristic of the look-ahead advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is that even if the suggestion effect image is displayed on the bar (many) with a high expectation of big hit, the bar (many) is displayed in the variation correspondence display image. It means that a bar (small) with a lower expectation than) may be selected. In this way, it is possible to execute the variation-corresponding display in the variation display corresponding to the hold display in a mode in which the expectation of the jackpot display result is lowered from the mode of the hold display in which the suggestion effect is executed, which is unexpected. It is possible to improve the interest. On the contrary, even if the suggestion effect image is displayed with coins (small) with low expectation of big hit, coins (many) with higher expectation than coins (small) may be selected in the variable display image. That's what it means. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the degree of expectation that is the jackpot display result indicated by the change in the fluctuation correspondence display, and the interest of the game is improved.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading advance notice process (S500) described above. In the look-ahead advance notice process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer in order to confirm whether the currently received command is the latest command, and the total pending memory number specification command, And, it is determined whether or not it is the time of receiving the variation type command (command for specifying the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning) (S520). If these commands are not in the latest area of the start winning command buffer (the area of the start winning command buffer that stores the latest received command (latest command)), the process ends. (N of S520). On the other hand, when these commands are received, it is determined whether or not the number of hold storages including the new hold storage is 2 or more (S521). If the number of reserved memories including the new reserved memory is less than 2, the process ends (N in S521).

If the number of reserved memories including the new reserved memory is 2 or more, it is determined whether or not the new reserved memory has a reach variation pattern (S522). If the new hold memory is not a reach variation pattern, the process ends (N in S522). If the new hold memory has a variation pattern of reach, SR2 is extracted, and whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect is determined by the look-ahead notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 18 for the new hold memory (S523).

Next, it is determined in S524 whether or not it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect. If it is determined not to execute the look-ahead notice effect (N in S524), the process ends. When it is decided to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect (Y in S524), the current number of reserved memories is confirmed, and the execution timing of the suggestion effect is determined (S525). Here, determining the execution timing of the suggestion effect is to determine the timing at which the suggested effect is executed after the number of pending memories. For example, when the current number of reserved memories is 4, the timing at which any of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pending storages is reached before the variable display of the holding storages of the target is started. To decide whether to execute the suggestion effect.

Next, in S526, it is determined whether or not the hold memory of the target is a big hit (S526). Whether or not the hold storage of the target is a big hit is determined based on the variable type command. In S526, when it is determined that the hold memory of the target is a big hit, SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and the fluctuation correspondence display image and the suggestion effect image are extracted by the big hit look-ahead advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 (A). , The special mode hold color is determined, and the effect content is saved in the storage area (S527). Then, the process ends. Further, in S526, when it is determined that the hold memory of the target is out of alignment (N in S526), SR3 and SR4 are extracted and changed according to the outlier pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 (B). The corresponding display image, the suggestion effect image, and the special mode hold color are determined, and the effect content is saved in the storage area (S528). Then, the process ends.

In S522, the process shifts to the process of determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect on the condition that the new hold memory is the reach variation pattern, but the look-ahead is also performed for the variation pattern other than the reach. It may be determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect. For example, the execution determination of the pre-reading advance notice effect may be performed in the fluctuation pattern out of the non-reach fluctuation. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect on the condition of fluctuations that cause pseudo-continuous fanning and mode transition fanning.

Here, the pseudo-ream is a variable display determined for one start prize in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol was executed a plurality of times for one start prize. It refers to a special fluctuation pattern (also called a fluctuation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all the symbol sequences (left, middle, right) within a time period. For example, the greater the number of repeated executions of re-variation (the total number of fluctuation display including the initial fluctuation and the subsequent re-variation display, also called the pseudo-continuous fluctuation display number), the higher the reliability of the jackpot (when the jackpot is reached). The degree of the ratio selected when a big hit occurs, the degree of the ratio of a big hit, that is, the degree of reliability of a big hit) increases with respect to all the selection ratios including the case of losing. More specifically, by increasing the ratio of selection when the jackpot is determined, it is suggested by the pseudo-ream whether or not the jackpot game state is reached. In the pseudo-ream variation pattern, a pseudo-ream dedicated symbol (for example, a symbol without a number such as a character, a pseudo-ream) that is not included in the effect symbol that is normally variablely displayed (basically variable display) on the effect display device 9 (Also called a symbol) temporarily stops. In the pseudo-ream, the effect symbols that are normally variable-displayed (basically variable-display) may be temporarily stopped, and the combination of the symbols that are temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is the combination of the temporary stop symbols. be called. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined from among a plurality of types of chance eyes (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chance eyes) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. It should be done. Further, as the effect to be executed in the variable display, the sliding effect may be executed. Sliding refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

Pseudo-ream is an effect that encourages whether or not the temporary stop symbol temporarily stops when the pseudo-ream is executed, and finally the temporary stop symbol does not slip and become a pseudo-ream. It may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect on the condition that the fluctuation pattern is such that the pseudo-continuous fanning is executed. In addition, the mode transition fanning is an effect that fuels whether or not the mode shifts from the normal state to the chance zone accompanied by the background change, and finally does not shift the mode. It may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect on the condition that such a mode transition fanning is an execution pattern.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol fluctuation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to exclude the fluctuation display result (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the out-of-order symbols, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that will be the variable display result of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the data table for determining the missing symbol. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of outlier symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol to be shifted by one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" is set on the right, a combination of any of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values. To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Next, after executing the effect setting process (S616) for performing the process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, the process of determining the type of result effect), the process proceeds to S617. The processing content of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the processing of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the various designated effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 during the period from the start of the variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as the fluctuation display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the advance notice effect are the symbol variation control. Multiple types are stored as patterns.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern can be used to display variation of the effect symbol such as an effect control process timer set value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, a voice control data, a lamp control data, and an end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, the effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9 as an effect component) is used according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and a speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). The effect symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process is completed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a variation-corresponding display image determination table in a tabular format. The variation-corresponding display image determination table is a table used for determining the variation-corresponding display image in the effect setting process of S616. The variation-corresponding display image determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. Further, in the fluctuation-corresponding display image determination table, the value of the random number SR3 (range of 1 to 110) for determining the variation-corresponding display image is assigned at different ratios depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. ing. For SR3, the number of random numbers assigned to clarify the explanation is shown.

FIG. 22A is a variable display image determination table for big hits when the display result is a big hit. In the jackpot fluctuation-corresponding display image determination table, 10 random values are assigned to the recharacter as the fluctuation-corresponding display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of the super reach according to the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. 70 random values are assigned to the bars (many), and 30 random values are assigned to the bars (small). In addition, 80 random numbers are assigned to coins (many) as fluctuation-corresponding display images corresponding to the fluctuation pattern types of normal reach according to the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing, and 30 coins (small) are assigned. Random values are assigned.

FIG. 22B is a variation-corresponding display image determination table for deviation when the display result is deviation. In the deviation correspondence display image determination table, 30 random values are assigned to the bars (many) as the fluctuation correspondence display image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of super reach according to the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. 80 random values are assigned to the bars (small). In addition, 30 random numbers are assigned to coins (many) as fluctuation-corresponding display images corresponding to the fluctuation pattern types of normal reach according to the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing, and 80 coins (small) are assigned. Random values are assigned. In addition, 110 random numbers are assigned to coins (small) as fluctuation-corresponding display images corresponding to the fluctuation pattern types that are usually out of alignment, depending on the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing.

The characteristic feature of the variation-corresponding display image determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that when the jackpot display result is obtained, it is more likely to be super reach than when the display result is off, so that it is displayed in super reach. It means that the expectation of big hits of the character, the stick (many), and the stick (small) is high. In addition, when the result is off display, it is more likely to be normal reach than when the result is big hit display, so the expectation of big hit of coins (many) and coins (small) displayed in normal reach is low. That is. In addition, in the case of an abnormal display result without reach, a coin (small) with a low expectation of a big hit is selected. In addition, in the case of a big hit display result, it is easier to select the total bar (many) from the total bar (many) and the total bar (small) compared to the case of the off display result. is there. Further, in the case of the jackpot display result, the coin (many) is more likely to be selected from the coins (many) and the coins (small) as compared with the case of the off display result.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process (S616) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process. First, it is determined whether or not the variable display executed this time is the hold storage that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect (S720). Whether or not the variable display executed this time is the hold storage that is the target of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined by storing the content determined by the pre-reading advance notice effect in the storage area provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100. Judgment is made based on whether or not it is used. When it is determined in the look-ahead advance notice process that the look-ahead notice effect is to be executed, the contents of the determined variation-corresponding display image, suggestion effect image, and special mode reserved color are stored in the storage area, so that the storage area is stored. By confirming the contents of, it is possible to determine whether or not the memory is on hold, which is the target of the look-ahead notice effect.

When the variation display executed this time is a hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect (Y in S720), it is set to execute the content of the change-corresponding display determined in the look-ahead notice process (S721). ), End the process. When the variation display executed this time is not the hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect (N in S720), it is determined by the received variation pattern command or the like whether or not the variation display this time is a big hit (S722). ). When the fluctuation display this time is a big hit (Y in S722), SR3 is extracted and the fluctuation correspondence display image is determined by the fluctuation correspondence display image determination table for big hits (S723). Further, when the variation display this time is out of alignment (N in S722), SR3 is extracted and the variation correspondence display image is determined by the deviation correspondence display image determination table (S724). After the processing of S723 and S724, it is set to execute the content of the determined variation correspondence display (S725), and the processing is terminated.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the look-ahead advance notice processing in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case where the pre-reading notice effect is forcibly executed when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed for a predetermined period as the pre-reading notice will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead advance notice processing in the second embodiment. In the look-ahead advance notice processing in the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the stored contents in the start winning command reception command buffer to confirm whether the currently received command is the latest command, and holds the total. It is determined whether or not the storage number designation command and the variation type command (command for specifying the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning) are received (S520). If these commands are not in the latest area of the start winning command buffer (the area of the start winning command buffer that stores the last received command (latest command)), the process ends. (N of S520). On the other hand, when these commands are received, it is determined whether or not the number of hold storages including the new hold storage is 2 or more (S521). If the number of reserved memories including the new reserved memory is less than 2, the process ends (N in S521).

If the number of reserved memories including the new reserved memory is 2 or more, it is determined whether or not the new reserved memory has a reach variation pattern (S522). If the new hold memory is not a reach variation pattern, the process ends (N in S522). If the new hold memory has a variation pattern of reach, SR2 is extracted, and whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect is determined by the look-ahead notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 18 for the new hold memory (S523).

Next, it is determined in S524 whether or not it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect. If it is determined to execute the look-ahead notice effect (Y in S524), the process proceeds to S525. When it is determined not to execute the look-ahead notice effect (N in S524), the look-ahead count counter (counter that counts the number of times that the look-ahead notice is not executed due to the reach fluctuation) is incremented by 1 (S535). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the look-ahead count counter is greater than 8 (it is determined that the value of the look-ahead count counter is greater than 8 when the pre-reading notice of reach variation is not executed eight times continuously) (S536). If the value of the look-ahead counter is smaller than 8, the process ends (N in S536). If the value of the look-ahead count counter is greater than 8, the look-ahead count counter is reset (S537). After that, the process proceeds to S525.

In the process of S525, the current number of reserved storages is confirmed, and the execution timing of the suggestion effect is determined (S525). Next, in S526, it is determined whether or not the hold memory of the target is a big hit (S526). Whether or not the hold storage of the target is a big hit is determined based on the variable type command. In S526, when it is determined that the hold memory of the target is a big hit, SR3 and SR4 are extracted, and the fluctuation correspondence display image and the suggestion effect image are extracted by the big hit look-ahead advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 (A). , The special mode hold color is determined, and the effect content is saved in the storage area (S527). Then, the process proceeds to S530. Further, in S526, when it is determined that the hold memory of the target is out of alignment (N in S526), SR3 and SR4 are extracted and changed according to the outlier pre-reading advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 (B). The corresponding display image, the suggestion effect image, and the special mode hold color are determined, and the effect content is saved in the storage area (S528). Then, the process proceeds to S530.

In the process of S530, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice flag is set. If the look-ahead notice flag is not set (N in S530), the process proceeds to S533. If the look-ahead notice flag is set, the look-ahead notice flag is reset (S531). Further, the look-ahead count counter is reset (S532). Next, in the process of S533, the look-ahead notice flag is set (S533). Further, the look-ahead count counter is set (S534). Then, the process ends.

In this way, with respect to the reach fluctuation pattern, if the state in which the pre-reading notice is not executed is executed eight times in a row, the pre-reading notice effect is forcibly executed. Therefore, the period in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed does not continue for a long time, and the look-ahead notice effect is executed an appropriate number of times, so that the effect of the effect on the look-ahead notice effect can be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, since the reach fluctuation pattern is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of holds, whether or not the reach is achieved regardless of the number of hold memories even if the pre-reading notice effect is forcibly performed. Does not change, so the production can be matched.

Note that the forced execution of the look-ahead notice effect is not a reach variation pattern, but may be a forced execution of the look-ahead notice effect if all the fluctuation patterns including non-reach loss are not executed a predetermined number of times. .. In such a case, it is desirable that the pre-reading notice effect is a notice with a low expectation of a big hit. Further, the pre-reading notice effect may be forcibly executed on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed instead of the number of times. Further, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed at a rate of 70% or the like instead of a rate of 100%.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 17, the expectation degree notification displayed in red hold display as a look-ahead notice effect is notified by coins (many) in FIG. 17 (e). That is, the expectation for the variable display currently executed is notified in a mode in which the expectation is lower than that at the pre-reading notice stage. In this way, since it is possible to execute the fluctuation correspondence display in the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display of the target in a manner in which the expectation of the jackpot display result is lowered from the mode of the hold display of the target on which the look-ahead notice is executed. It is surprising and can improve the interest.

(2) As shown in Fig. 19, the hold display, which was displayed in the special blue hold color with low big hit expectation, corresponds to the fluctuation of the bar (many) with higher expectation than the coin (small). The displayed image may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the degree of expectation that is the jackpot display result indicated by the change in the fluctuation correspondence display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) As shown in FIG. 17, by making the hold display box-shaped and hiding the contents of the hold display, it is possible to have expectations for the contents of the hold display. In addition, since the content of the expectation level notification after the hiding is released is suggested by the suggestion effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) As shown in FIG. 17, since the display mode of the hold display changes after the suggestion effect is executed, the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed can be distinguished from other hold displays.

(5) As shown in FIG. 17, by enlarging the hold display by the suggestion effect, it is possible to clearly indicate which hold display is the target of the suggestion effect.

(6) As shown in FIG. 19, as a fluctuation-corresponding display image, a rare character that is not related to an image related to gold such as a bar or a coin may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of variation-corresponding display the hold display on which the suggestion effect is executed becomes, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) A plurality of concealment modes as shown in FIG. 17 can be provided. In this way, the concealment mode can be focused on, and the interest of the game is improved.

(8) As shown in FIG. 24, in the reach variation pattern, if the look-ahead notice is not executed eight times, the look-ahead notice effect is forcibly executed. Therefore, the period in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed does not continue for a long time, and the look-ahead notice effect is executed an appropriate number of times, so that the effect of the effect on the look-ahead notice effect can be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, since the reach fluctuation pattern is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of holds, whether or not the reach is achieved regardless of the number of hold memories even if the pre-reading notice effect is forcibly performed. Does not change, so the production can be matched.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the concealment of the hidden hold display is released by displaying the fluctuation-corresponding display image 18e on the fluctuation-corresponding display unit 18d when the variable display of the target is started. Was there. However, the concealment mode of the hold display may be released before the variable display of the target is started.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the hold display is hidden in the normal gaming state (normal mode). However, in the normal mode, the normal hold display that is not hidden may be used, and in the specific effect mode, all of the hold display may be hidden.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, all of the hold displays are displayed in a concealed mode, but not all of the hold displays, but only some of the plurality of hold displays are displayed in a concealed mode. It may be displayed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the concealment of the hold display is a production image in which the contents cannot be seen by making the hold display box-shaped. However, the hold display may be hidden by covering the display area of the hold display with an accessory such as a movable object (the contents of the hold display may not be visible).

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display of the target is enlarged and displayed when the suggestion effect is executed. However, the suggestion effect may be executed with the normal size without enlarging the hold display of the target.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display has changed after the execution of the suggestion effect. However, the display mode of the hold display may not be changed after the suggestion effect is executed.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the expectation of the variation-corresponding display image corresponding to the variation display of the target may be lower than the expectation of the display mode of the hold display that is changed after the suggestion effect is executed. However, the expectation of the variation-corresponding display image corresponding to the variation display of the target may not be lower than the expectation of the display mode of the hold display after the change. That is, the expected degree of the display mode of the held display after the change and the expected degree of the variable display image corresponding to the variable display of the target may be the same or increased.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number shortening control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. You may do so. When such a hold number shortening control is executed, for non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations, an effect pattern for shortening the variation display time (pre-reading notice effect, display effect of a variation-corresponding display image, etc.) and non-reduction of the variation display time It is also possible to provide an effect pattern for the purpose.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display in the concealed mode is displayed so that the contents cannot be seen at all. However, the hold display may be performed in such a manner that the silhouette and shape of the contents can be understood to some extent.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, in the normal state, a white hold display is performed, and when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, a blue or red hold display is performed. However, a plurality of types of hold display may be facilitated based on the jackpot expectation. In addition, an effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes may be executed. In such a case, the white hold display may be blinked to suggest that the hold display changes.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the display color of the hold may be changed without executing the suggestion effect at the time of the start winning or the shift of the hold.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a rare character image, which is an image not related to gold, is displayed as a variation-corresponding display image. However, instead of such a character, characters such as "super heat" may be displayed. In addition, the display not related to gold is not limited to the one displayed at the time of a big hit, and may be displayed at the time of an out-of-order fluctuation.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 has determined that the look-ahead advance notice effect is executed only when the number of hold storages including the new hold memory is 2 or more. However, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed on the condition that the change time of the hold memory is determined instead of the number of hold memories and the change time can secure the execution time of the look-ahead notice effect or the suggestion effect.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, by performing the effect of enlarging the hold display, the suggestion effect of seeing the contents of the hold display in the concealed mode is executed. However, a failure effect in which the contents cannot be seen when the enlarged display is provided may be provided.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, in the case of low-expectation fluctuations such as normal deviation, a white hold display is performed and the fluctuation-corresponding display image is displayed with coins (small) with low expectations. .. However, in the case of fluctuations with a low degree of expectation, it may be controlled so that the fluctuation-corresponding display image is not displayed.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, as the display mode of the concealed display of the hold display, a display mode in which all the images in which the degree of expectation in the hold display can be specified is hidden is shown, but the present invention is not limited to the following. Hold display may be performed in a concealed manner. For example, the hold display may be hidden in a display mode in which a part of the image whose degree of expectation can be specified is hidden. In addition, when an image whose degree of expectation can be specified is composed of a combination of an image type and the number of images (for example, the coin mentioned above), the hold display is concealed in a display mode in which the number of images is visible. May (hide the image type). Also, for example, for an image in which a common character has a specific item of a different type (an image in which the degree of expectation can be specified), a part of the image of the specific item is hidden and the common character is not hidden. The hold display may be hidden in a display mode in which an image whose degree of expectation can be specified is hidden, but other images are not hidden.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, as a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the hold display, an effect of not leaving the image once suggested (after the effect of seeing through the inside of the enlarged hold display). , The enlarged display is erased and the color of the hold display is changed), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion-displayed image may be left as the hold display and displayed. In addition, as a suggestion effect that suggests the expectation of the variable display corresponding to the hold display, a so-called fake effect of displaying an image with a high expectation of a big hit is displayed although the expectation of a big hit is not so high. You may do it.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation display time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, when the variation is started, 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation display time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation display time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly make various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame equipped with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the launcher is not limited to this, and the launcher is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions of the game may be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine.

(22) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also 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 using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which 15 rounds of normal jackpot and 15 rounds of probabilistic jackpot are provided as jackpot types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if three or more rounds of jackpot types are provided, for example, when a 15-round jackpot, a 10-round jackpot, a 5-round jackpot, and a 2-round jackpot are provided. Good. In that case, for example, the types of jackpots are classified into a jackpot type group in which prize balls are easily obtained (for example, a jackpot of 15 rounds) and a jackpot type group in which prize balls are difficult to obtain (for example, 5 rounds). (Big hit of 2 rounds), and the 2nd special symbol is set so that the jackpot type of the jackpot type group where prize balls are easily obtained is selected higher than the 1st special symbol. You may.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(26) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the effect display device. An example is shown in which the mouth is opened and a specific game state is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided in the game area after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the effect display device. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. In addition, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko game machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 18c total hold storage display unit, 18d variable support Display unit, 18e variable display image.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage,
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
It is provided with a variation response display means for performing a variation response display that suggests the degree of expectation for the variation display during execution of the variation display.
It is possible to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display by changing the mode of the hold display.
The mode that suggests the degree of expectation in the fluctuation correspondence display is different from the mode that suggests the degree of expectation in the hold display after changing the mode of the hold display.
As the mode of the hold display, a predetermined mode capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display and a content regarding the suggestion of the degree of expectation for the variable display corresponding to the hold display, which is different from the predetermined mode, are hidden. includes a concealment mode of, the,
After the manner of the previous SL hold display based on the establishment of Jo Tokoro condition is changed to the concealed manner from the predetermined aspect, are possible Rukoto by releasing the hiding mode,
Wherein performs the hold display in hiding embodiment, Ri executable der announcement attraction to notice contents related expectations suggestion of variable display corresponding to the hold display,
As the timing at which the concealment mode is released, a first timing in which the variation-corresponding display for the variation display corresponding to the hold display in the concealment mode is displayed and a second timing before the first timing are set. Including, game machines.

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