JP7143386B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is something configured in Further, a variable display means is provided that can variably display (also referred to as "variation") the identification information, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display means is a specific display result, a predetermined game value is displayed. (so-called pachinko machines).

The winning value means paying out prize balls or awarding points or prizes according to the winning of game balls in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win the hit ball, or It is to generate a right to be in an advantageous state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In the pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started by the variable display means based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If it is, a "jackpot (advantageous state)" occurs. It should be noted that the derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round.

Among such gaming machines, there is one that is configured to be able to display a specific display corresponding to a variable display, and is configured to be capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display. For example, in Patent Document 1, a specific display (for example, a hold display) is displayed in a special mode that suggests that the display mode will change, a change effect is performed in which a white arrow is flying, and a white arrow is displayed in the specific display. It is described that the special mode changes to the special mode if the arrow is stabbed, and that the special mode is displayed if the white arrow does not pierce the specific display.

JP 2014-168556 A (paragraphs 0365-0368, FIG. 43)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the specific display does not change from the special mode to the special mode, it is displayed as it is in the special mode, and there is a risk that the performance effect when executing the change performance will be reduced. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in performance effect when executing a change performance.

(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and is capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, wherein specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display; a change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display according to the first mode, wherein the change effect execution means displays the specific display according to the first mode as the change effect. is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is changed to a second mode that is controlled to be more advantageous than the first mode, and the degree of expectation is high. and a specific mode in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to be in a more advantageous state than the predetermined mode is high, and the change effect execution means changes the display mode of the specific display to the second mode after displaying the specific display in the first mode as the change effect. When not changing to the second mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a third mode that is less expected to be controlled to the advantageous state than the second mode, and the display mode is changed to the third mode. a first pattern in which the display mode of the specified display changed to the second mode is changed to the second mode; a second pattern in which the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode continues to be displayed; After displaying the display, it is possible to execute an effect by a third pattern in which the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode without changing the display mode to the third mode. 2 patterns can be executed at a high rate, and when the number of reserved memories is a specific number, when the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode by the performance of the first pattern, the third pattern It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display to the specific mode as the second mode at a higher rate than in the case of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode by the production by, and it is executed by the mode that affects the specific display It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a change production including an action production, and that it is possible to execute the action production at a different rate depending on which display mode is the final display mode of the specific display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the performance effect when executing the change performance.
(Means 1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display, and specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a pending display or an active display) corresponding to the variable display. (For example, the first reservation memory display unit 9a, the second reservation memory display unit 9b), and after displaying the specific display by the first mode (for example, special reservation), the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display ( For example, a change effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S800A, S8004 to S8010, and S8106 to S8114 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a pending notice effect with action effect), and a first mode has a plurality of types (for example, a special suspension of triangular display and a special suspension of rectangular display). 40 (D), (E) change patterns 33 to 36 and FIGS. 41 (G) to ( In addition, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode. 40(C) and 41(F). It is possible to execute a pending notice effect based on the change patterns 401 to 404 shown), and depending on which type of first mode the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different rate. change (for example, as shown in FIG. 39(c), when the special hold of the triangle display is displayed, the special hold is changed from the normal hold to the normal hold compared to the case of the special hold of the rectangular display. The rate of change is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the performance effect when executing the change performance.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the change effect execution means may be configured to display a specific display in a normal mode (for example, normal hold) as the first mode (see FIG. 52). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the performance effect when executing the change performance.

(Means 3) In means 1, the change effect execution means displays a specific display in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, in FIGS. 40(C) to (E) In the case of executing the suspension notice effect based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 41 and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the performance effect when executing the change performance.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the change effect execution means is an effect effect executed by a mode acting on the specific display displayed by the first mode (for example, FIG. 50 (5) or Figure 50 (8), Figure 51 (5), action effects of the modes shown in Figure 51 (8)) can be executed change effects including (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the process selected in step S8010 By executing steps S8013 and S8105 according to the table, the action effect is executed in the pending notice effect), the action effect can be executed multiple times for the specific display displayed by the first mode of 1 (for example, In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in 41(F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the effect effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold changes. Instead, the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the performance effect when executing the change performance.

(Means 5) In any of means 1 to 4, when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode, the display of the specific display displayed by the first mode The degree of advantage is higher than when the aspect changes to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 41, even if the special hold returns to the normal hold, the change pattern in which the red hold is finally displayed (change pattern 411, 414) is provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when a super reach jackpot is achieved). According to such a configuration, it is possible to heighten expectations for the specific display displayed according to the third aspect.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, limiting means for limiting the number of specific displays displayed by the third mode (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 portion for executing steps S6005X, S6007X, S6009, and S6010). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 7) In any one of means 1 to 6, the specific display means includes at least a normal mode (e.g., "white") and a first specific mode (e.g., " Red"), and a second specific mode that suggests the content of the production (for example, any of the following: Specific display can be displayed depending on the display mode (for example, in the third embodiment, steps S3713, S3717, S3721, S3725, S3726, S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714 in the effect control microcomputer 100 part to be executed), effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, steps S8010, S8011 and By executing the same processing as steps S8013 and S8105 according to the process table selected in the same processing, a special zone effect, a pseudo-continuation, and a super reach effect can be executed). After displaying the specific display by the second specific mode, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed (for example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed) The display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714. By executing, when any one of P02 to P05 is selected as the pending change pattern, the pending display or the active display displayed in the effect suggesting display mode which is the second display mode is changed to the first specified display mode. can be changed to "red" which is a mode). According to such a configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for the specific mode.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board, the lamp driver board, and the audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board performs. 10 is a flowchart showing 4 ms timer interrupt processing; It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation|variation pattern of the production|presentation design prepared previously. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a big-hit determination table, a small-hit determination table, and a big-hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for failure; It is an explanatory view showing a hit variation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a pattern designation command. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variable category command; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variable category command; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage buffer; It is a flowchart which shows a winning effect|presentation process. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. 10 is a flowchart showing display result designation command transmission processing. It is a flow chart showing processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special design display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control main process which CPU for production|presentation control performs. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; It is a flow chart which shows production control process processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a pending notice effect setting process; FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final display mode determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final display mode determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change pattern determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change pattern determination table; It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows production design variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop design of the production design. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an action effect determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an action effect determination table; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data; It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a pending advance notice presentation; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a pending advance notice presentation; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of a pending advance notice effect in Modification 1; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of a pending advance notice effect in Modification 2; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a pending notice effect setting process in the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final display mode determination table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final display mode determination table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change pattern determination table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing pending display control processing in the third embodiment. FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing pending display control processing in the third embodiment. FIG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a hold change pattern determination table, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a selection ratio of red hold. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a change timing determination lottery table; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table. , and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. It is a flow chart showing processing during effect symbol variation in the third embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when displaying a pending display in a second special suggestion mode in the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when displaying a pending display in a second special suggestion mode in the third embodiment;

Embodiment 1.
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko game machine 1, which is an example of a game machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

The pachinko game machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in the shape of a picture frame which is openable and closable in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be freely opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts etc. are attached, and various parts attached to them (game (excluding the board 6).

A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 . A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 3 and a batted ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for shooting the batted balls are provided below the batted ball supply tray 3 . A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the glass door frame 2. - 特許庁The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various parts attached to the plate-like body. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which hit game balls can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (rod shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, back, left, and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger) that is pushed and pulled by the player while holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operator's hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) is built in. A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the bottom plate of the stick controller 122 or the like. The stick controller 122 also incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122 .

A member that forms the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body, and the player presses down to perform a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's manipulation of the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the top tray at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the central portions of the upper tray and the lower tray. 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 the right of the upper tray and the lower tray 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 in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the performance display device 9 has a performance symbol display area for performing variable display of performance symbols in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays the effect symbols. The effect pattern display area includes a pattern display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect patterns, for example, "left", "middle", and "right". The pattern display area includes "left", "middle", and "right" pattern display areas. Three regions of the display area may be separated. The performance display device 9 is controlled by a performance control microcomputer mounted on the performance control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special symbol. When the variable display of the second special pattern is executed on the pattern display 8b, the performance display device 9 executes the performance display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

Also, in the performance display device 9, the patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left and right middle patterns) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit patterns (for example, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same pattern). (combination of symbols), stop, oscillate, scale or transform, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbols is changed. The effect performed in a state in which the possibility of the occurrence of a big win continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a ready-to-win state) is called a ready-to-win effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "lost" and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the game machine may be provided with 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 is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning)), the condition for starting variable display (for example, when the number of pending memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed The game is started based on establishment of a state in which no big win game is executed), and after a variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop pattern) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping and displaying the pattern (an example of the identification information).

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

In addition, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can win is provided. A game ball that has won a second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by a second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 . By opening the variable winning ball device 15, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (becoming easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state, game balls are more likely to enter the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13.例文帳に追加In addition, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14 . In addition, in the state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, it is difficult to win a prize, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning port 13 and the second start prize-winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start prize-winning port or a start port.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game balls heading toward the variable winning ball device 15 are very likely to win the second starting winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Although the first start prize-winning port 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, the space between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start prize-winning port 13 may be further narrowed or the first start prize-winning port may be provided. 13 are densely arranged, and the arrangement of nails around the first starting prize winning port 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize winning port 13, thereby increasing the winning rate of the second starting prize winning port 14.例文帳に追加The winning rate of the first starting winning port 13 may be higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13. - 特許庁

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol retention memory display 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second retention memories. is provided. The second special symbol holding memory display 18b increases the number of lights of the display by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

Further above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved memories (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) is provided with a first special symbol reserved storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The first special symbol reservation memory display 18a increases the number of lights of the display by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display portion 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display portion 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, instead of the first reserved memory display unit 9a and the second reserved memory display unit 9b, the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number A region (total pending storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) may be provided.

The production display device 9 is for decoration (for production) during the variable display time of the first special design by the first special design display device 8a and during the variable display time of the second special design by the second special design display device 8b. Perform variable display of the production pattern as a pattern 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. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big win pattern is stop-displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a and when the big win pattern is stop-displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b, the production pattern reminds of the big win on the production display device 9. combination is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a, and when the specific display result (jackpot pattern) is displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b. In a specific game state (big win game state) generated when is derived and displayed, the opening/closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21, so that the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has entered the big winning hole is detected by a count switch 23. - 特許庁

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is implemented by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9. Also, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Incidentally, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols), for example. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, for example, a display device capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "X") may be composed of

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period of time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is changed from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player (a state in which a game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop pattern of the normal pattern is a winning pattern. change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding memory display 41 having a display portion by four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32.例文帳に追加Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increases the lighting LED by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variable state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of variable display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state) is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state. Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased even in a time-saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of special symbols is shortened) in which the variation time of symbols is shortened although it is not in the probability variable state.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which hit balls that do not win a prize are taken. In addition, four speakers 27 for uttering effect sounds and voices as predetermined audio outputs are provided in the upper left and right parts and the lower left and right parts outside the game area 7 . A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 .

The game machine includes a ball shooting device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player's operation of the ball operating handle 5 and shoots a game ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) is provided. A game ball shot from the hitting ball shooting device enters the game area 7 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.例文帳に追加When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the first 1 start condition is established), the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the performance symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning port 13 . If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit.

When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second 2 is met), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display device 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning port 14 . If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit.

In this embodiment, when a variable probability big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (variable probability state), and the game ball becomes easier to start winning (that is, special symbol indicators 8a, 8b and production It shifts to a high base state (in this embodiment, shifts to a time saving state) which is a game state controlled so that the conditions for executing variable display on the display device 9 are likely to be satisfied. Also, when the game state is shifted to the time saving state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the case of the high base state, for example, compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. It will be easier to start winning prizes.

In addition, instead of extending the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state (also referred to as an extended open state), it shifts to a normal pattern definite variable state in which the probability that the stop pattern in the normal pattern display 10 becomes a winning pattern is increased. It may transition to a high base state by doing so. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period of time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability variable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol probability variable state, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) that makes it easy to start winning. That is, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop pattern of the normal pattern is a winning pattern, or when the stop pattern of the special pattern is a variable probability pattern, etc., and the situation is changed from a disadvantageous state for the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to start winning). It should be noted that increasing the number of opening times is a concept that includes changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol fluctuation time (variable display period) in the normal symbol display device 10 may be shortened by shifting to the normal symbol working time reduction state, thereby shifting to the high base state. In the normal pattern time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal patterns is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal patterns increases, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal patterns increases. Therefore, the frequency of winning the normal symbols increases, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state increases, resulting in a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning.

In addition, by shifting to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of special patterns and production patterns is shortened, the fluctuation time of special patterns and production patterns is shortened, so the fluctuation of special patterns and production patterns starts. (In other words, the reserved memory is consumed more quickly.), and the occurrence of invalid starting winnings can be reduced. Therefore, effective starting winnings are more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big winning game increases.

In addition, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern variable state, normal pattern time saving state and special pattern time saving state), it is easier to start winning (shift to high base state) may In addition, each state shown above (open extension state, normal pattern variable state, normal pattern time saving state and special pattern time saving state) By shifting to any one of the states, it becomes easier to start winning (high base state). In addition, by shifting only to one of the above-described states (open extension state, normal symbol probability variable state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high transition to the base state).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37 and the performance control board 80 and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), etc., a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and an I/O port section 57 for performing control operations according to programs. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer should have at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55 built-in, and the ROM 54 may be either external or built-in. Also, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further incorporates a random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

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

In addition, since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31 .

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

Also mounted on the main board 31 is an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560. In addition, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the big winning hole in accordance with commands from the game control microcomputer 560 is also on the main board. It is mounted on 31.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display device 8a that variably displays special symbols, a second special symbol display device 8b, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol reservation memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b and the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 is performed.

Also mounted on the main board 31 is an information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big win information indicating the occurrence of a big win gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 .

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

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

The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilting direction sensor unit 123, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, which are provided in the stick controller 122, as will be described later. (see FIG. 3), but illustration is omitted in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Also, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The performance control board 80 is equipped with a performance control microcomputer 100 including a performance control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information related to performance such as performance symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and captures signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( Effect control commands are received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 according to the effect control INT signal). Also, the effect control CPU 101 causes a VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

The production control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) according to the received production control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, characters, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for The VDP 109 reads out image data from the CGROM in accordance with instructions from the effect control CPU 101 . The VDP 109 then executes display control based on the read image data.

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

The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction regulating means that allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the performance control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the performance control board 80 to the relay board 77). unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. Diodes and transistors, for example, are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571, which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the game control microcomputer 560 side). Note that the output port 571 is part of the I/O port section 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay substrate 77 side).

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106 as an information signal indicating that the player's act of operating the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106 as an information signal indicating that the player's act of operating the push button 120 has been detected. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating detection of a player's act of operating the operating rod of the stick controller 122 from the tilting direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106 . . In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 .

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

In the lamp driver board 35 , signals for driving the LEDs are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351 . LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as frame LEDs 28 based on the signals that drive the LEDs.

In the voice output board 70 , the sound number data is input to the voice synthesizing IC 703 via the input driver 702 . The speech synthesizing IC 703 generates speech and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705 . The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27 . The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the tone number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data that chronologically indicates the output mode of sound effects or voices in a predetermined effect period (for example, effect symbol fluctuation period).

Next, the operation of the game machine will be explained. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. As shown in FIG. When power is turned on to the game machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs game state restoration processing (steps S41 to S43 processing). Specifically, the head address of the setting table at the time of backup stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the setting table at the time of backup are sequentially set in the work area (area within the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The working area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialization data for areas that may be initialized in the work area are set in the backup setting table. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variable flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), and a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command as an initialization command when the power supply is restored (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normal jackpot, probability variable jackpot, sudden probability variable jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13) when, for example, the value of the special symbol pointer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM. You may make it In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a variable time timer, which will be described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the variable time timer that has been saved is resumed, and the variable display of the special symbols is resumed and saved. When the value of the variable time timer that has been running times out, a pattern confirmation designation command, which will be described later, is transmitted. In addition, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag, which will be described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, the special symbol process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the saved special symbol process flag.

Instead of always transmitting the display result designation command when power is restored, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. . If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that the power failure occurred during the power failure, and the display result specification command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display result specification command is not sent by judging that it is not in the state.

Also, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3 or not. Then, if the value of the special pattern process flag is 3, it is determined that it is a case of power failure during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted, and if the special pattern process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at the time of power failure. It may be determined that the display result specification command is not transmitted by judging that it is not in the middle.

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

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs RAM clearing (step S10). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining per normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but any value or predetermined value may be initialized to In addition, without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for judging normal symbols) may be left as it is. Also, the head address of the table set at initialization stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the table set at initialization are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a buffer for storing the total number of winning balls, a special symbol process flag, etc., are initialized to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. Value is set.

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

The CPU 56 also executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings for updating the value of random R in the random number circuit 503 by, for example, executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeats the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the random number update process for display and the random number update process for initial value, the interrupt prohibition state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the random number for display is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, and a random number for determining whether or not to be a ready-to-win when it is not a big hit. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating random numbers for display. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value is the initial value of the count value of the counter (random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) for generating a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. It is a random number to decide. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game (to be described later) (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine by itself) processing, or processing of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, also referred to as gaming device control processing), the count value of the normal per symbol determination random number is one cycle (normal per symbol determination random number After stepping by the number of numerical values between the minimum and maximum possible values, an initial value is set in the counter.

When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power has turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a power monitoring circuit mounted on the power board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply-off process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation memory display 18a, the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b, and the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the reserved memory display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information to be supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start switch 13a, the second start switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first starter switch 13a, the second starter switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (a signal for the number of prize balls) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

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

In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting ( step S32).

Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display in an output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state ("○" and "X") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the normal symbol fluctuation is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby normally executing the effect display of the symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 .

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

By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. Incidentally, the game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Also, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. may be executed in

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing variation patterns of performance symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1. Variation patterns of reach PA1-2 are prepared. Among these, the non-reach PA1-1 is a variation pattern that does not involve a reach and does not accompany a pseudo-continuation or slip effect, and is a variation pattern for normal variation that is not a shortened variation (in this example, the variation time is 12.50 seconds). is. In addition, the non-reach PA1-2 is a variation pattern that does not involve a reach and does not accompany a pseudo-run or slip effect, and is a variation pattern for shortened variation with a shorter variation time than normal variation (in this example, the variation time is 2 .00 seconds).

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Also, it may be configured to provide a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo run or a slip performance.

In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the production pattern is "reach". , super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 6, among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, when the normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. In addition, when normal PB2-2 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 are used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by a pseudo-run effect, re-variation is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production design again after temporarily stopping the production design that is once lost from the start of the variable display of the production design until the display result is derived and displayed. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbols is the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol. -3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 variation patterns are provided. In FIG. 6, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used in the event of a sudden variable probability big win or small win. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-run effects used in the case of neither a sudden variable probability big win nor a small win, when normal PB2-3 is used, re-variation is performed once. In addition, when normal PB2-4 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reaching and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and are accompanied by pseudo-run effects, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the variation patterns of the special PG1-3, which are used in the event of a sudden variable probability big hit or a small hit and are accompanied by a pseudo-run effect, are re-varied once.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variable jackpot, sudden probability jackpot, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for fluctuation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal design (for normal design hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for random 4 initial value determination)

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a counter for generating (1) a jackpot type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol per determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, these are the random numbers for judgment, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). Random numbers other than the random numbers described above may be used in order to enhance the game effect. In addition, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (it may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. A software random number may be used instead of a hardware random number as the random number for judging a big hit.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which jackpot determination values to be compared with the random R are set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in the normal state and the time-saving state (that is, a game state that is not the variable probability state) and a variable probability jackpot determination table used in the variable probability state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variable jackpot determination table. is set. The numerical values shown in FIG. 8A are the jackpot determination values.

FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing small hit determination tables. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol. (For the second special design). Each numerical value described in FIG. 8 (B) is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown in FIG. 8 (C) Each numerical value described is set. Also, the numerical values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). If any one of the big hit determination values is matched, it is decided to make a big win (normal big win, variable probability big win, sudden variable probability big hit, which will be described later) with respect to the special symbol. Also, when the random number for judging a big hit coincides with one of the judging values for a small hit shown in FIGS. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of winning a big hit. Further, "probability" shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a small hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state, but the stop on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and (C), when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be explained. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second start winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of determination as a "minor win" is high.

8(D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Of these, FIG. 8(D) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first start winning port 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 8(E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning port 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine the jackpot type as "normal jackpot", " This is a table referred to for determining either the probability variable jackpot” or the “sudden probability variable jackpot”. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned with five determination values for the "sudden probability variable jackpot" (40 minutes is determined as a sudden variable probability big hit at a rate of 5), one determination value is assigned to the "suddenly variable probability big hit" in the jackpot type determination table 131b (a ratio of 1/40 A case will be described where it is suddenly determined as a probability variable jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second start winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of determination of the "sudden probability variable jackpot" is high. In addition, "sudden probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined as "sudden probability variable big hit").

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), the types of jackpots include "normal jackpot", "variable probability jackpot" and "sudden variable probability jackpot". In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R variable variable jackpot controlled to a 5 round jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types: "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" and "sudden probability variable jackpot". You may make it provide a jackpot classification. Conversely, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two jackpot types may be provided.

"Normal jackpot" is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifted only to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state is completed (see step S167 to be described later). After shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state ends when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) (see steps S168, S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is terminated even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

"Variable probability big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state and transitions to a variable probability state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a variable probability state and also in a time saving state (see steps S169 and S170, which will be described later). Then, the variable probability state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

In addition, the "sudden probability variable jackpot" is allowed up to the number of openings of the big winning opening that is less than the "normal jackpot" or "variable probability jackpot" (in this embodiment, the number of openings is two times for 0.1 seconds). It is a big hit. In other words, when the "sudden probability variation big hit" occurs, the game state is controlled to a 2-round big hit game state. In addition, in the "normal jackpot" and "probable variable jackpot", the opening time of the big prize hole per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in the "sudden probability variable jackpot", the opening time of the big prize hole per round is It is extremely short as 0.1 second, and it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to enter the big winning opening during the big winning game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability variation big hit game state is completed, the probability variation state is shifted (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time saving state is also shifted. Steps S169, which will be described later, S170). Then, the variable probability state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Incidentally, the aspect of the sudden variable probability jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of openings of the big winning opening may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal jackpot and the sudden variable probability jackpot, and only the opening time of the big winning jack may be set to 0.1 seconds, which is extremely short.

In this embodiment, even when a "small win" is achieved, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as the "suddenly variable probability big win" big win game state is performed. will be In the case of a "small win", the game state does not change after the large winning opening is opened twice, and the game state before the "small win" is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is a ``suddenly variable probability big hit'' or a ``small hit'', and the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, when all the big hit types are configured to be variable probability big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when all the jackpot types are variable probability big hits, when a small hit is provided, the sudden variable probability big hit is only shifted to the variable probability state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). (The opening pattern of the big winning opening should be the same for the sudden variable probability big win and the small win).

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and determination values (jackpot type determination values ) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type to the type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C set the variation pattern type to a random number for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big win type when it is determined that the variable display result is a big win pattern. It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on (random 2).

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

For example, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 9B used when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot" 2. Assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

In this way, when comparing the big-hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big-hit type, allocation of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs according to the big-hit type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to the jackpot types. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the result of determining which one of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be, and the rate of determining the same variation pattern type can be varied.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, variation pattern types with pseudo-runs (variation pattern types including super PA3-3 and super PA3-4 variation patterns) and variation pattern types without pseudo-runs (super PB3-3, super Variation pattern type including variation pattern of PB3-4) may be divided into. In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A for the normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for the probability variable jackpot, the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach and pseudo-run and the super reach and pseudo-run A variation pattern type that does not accompany is assigned.

In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "suddenly variable probability big hit", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1, special CA4-2 is other than "suddenly variable probability big hit" A judgment value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no judgment value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "suddenly variable probability big hit", when suddenly controlling to the variable probability big hit state, it is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by the normal big hit or the variable probability big hit. It can be determined by the variation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 9(D) is an explanatory diagram showing the small winning variation pattern type determination table 132D. Small winning variation pattern type determination table 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small winning pattern, a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9(D), when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among them, FIG. 10A shows the losing variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is less than 3. FIG. Also, FIG. 10B shows a losing variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In addition, FIG. 10C shows the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss used when the game state is the variable probability state or the time saving state. Loss variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C select a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a lost pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of

Each deviation pattern type determination table 135A to 135B contains a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 2. A judgment value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-4 and super CA2-5 is set.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state while being out, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total pending storage number.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10(A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is a normal state while being out, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89, regardless of the number of total pending memories, at least the variable display of normal variation without reach (without performance such as pseudo run or slip performance) is executed (non-reach CA2-1 Since it becomes the fluctuation pattern type, it can be seen that it becomes a fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 of non-reach normal fluctuation as shown in FIG. 12 described later). With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination tables (loss variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) include at least Regardless of the number of rights stored by the reserved storage means (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number, total reserved storage number), Common judgment values (1 to 89 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. It should be noted that the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" means that, as shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, pseudo run or slide effect. It is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when there is no big hit.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type and the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a random number (random 3). Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A-137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is to be any of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as a table to be used, and the variation pattern type is special The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a table to be used according to the result of determination to use either CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A ~ 137B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the production pattern is It includes data (determined value) corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to a "jackpot".

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The loss variation pattern determination table 138A is based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "loss". It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a table to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type.

13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command ) (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. Note that "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Moreover, the production control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

Commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern according to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are called display result specifying commands.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively called a special symbol specific command (or symbol variation specification command). In addition, information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or to start the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

Command 8F00(H) is an effect control command (symbol determination designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol determination designation command, it terminates the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

Command 9F00(H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that designates a customer waiting demonstration.

Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game, that is, to display a fanfare screen. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit/sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command is used according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variable big hit", a big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "sudden probability variable big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / A sudden variable probability jackpot start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured so as to transmit a fanfare specification command for suddenly specifying the start of a variable probability big win in the case of a sudden big win, but not to send a fanfare specification command in the case of a small win. good.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening) that indicates the display during the opening of the big winning opening in the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the big winning opening) indicating closing of the big winning opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game, that is, to display the jackpot end screen. Incidentally, the jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end a jackpot game based on the "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit/suddenly variable probability big hit end designation command: Ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the game of the small hit or the end of the game of the sudden variable probability big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for designating the end of a sudden variable probability big hit in the case of a sudden variable probability big hit, but not to transmit an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. good too.

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

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

In addition, in this embodiment, as the reserved memory information, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased (first reserved memory number addition designation command, second reserved memory number addition designation command, first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) are transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is the same as in this embodiment. In addition to the information shown in , for example, the following forms of pending storage information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved memory information, and in that one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the number of the increased reserved memory is specified. (First reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Send only one command as the reserved memory information, specify which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command, and specify the total number of reserved memories as EXT data. may be set as and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 has won the starting prize (which one of the first and second holding memories has increased) as the reserved memory information. In addition to transmitting a performance control command (first start winning designation command, second starting winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories is transmitted separately, and in the reserved memory number designation command The total pending storage number may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(4) Designate which of the first start prize winning port 13 and the second start prize winning port 14 has won the start prize (which of the first reserve memory and the second reserve memory has increased) as the reserve memory information. In addition to transmitting a performance control command (first start winning designation command, second starting winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories is transmitted separately, and in the reserved memory number designation command The increased number of reserved memories (the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Of these commands, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) indicating whether or not a big hit will be made, whether or not a small win will be made, and the judgment result of the type of big win among the judgment results at the time of winning. be. In addition, the command C6XX (H) is a production control command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which range of determination values the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is included in the winning determination result. (variation category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning performance process (see FIG. 22), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big win, a small win or not, and the type of the big win at the time of starting winning. , to determine which range of determination values the value of the random number for determining the type of variation pattern falls within. Then, a value designating a big hit or a small win or a value designating the type of big win is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control is performed for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁Also, a value specifying a range of determination values as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variable category command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100 . In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result will be a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can recognize the type of the big hit. Based on the variation category command, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the design designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set according to whether it will be a big win or a small win and the type of the big win, and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

For example, when it is determined to be "lost" in the prize-winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which EXT data is set to "00 (H)". Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal jackpot" will be achieved, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "suddenly variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "minor win" will occur, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the design designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be made common. With such a configuration, the data to be read out can be shared between when setting the design designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in this embodiment, the game state, the display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data and a variation category command is transmitted according to which judgment value range the value of is judged to fall within.

For example, when it is determined that the game state is the normal state and is out of the normal state at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 89. determine whether or not When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 1 command in which EXT data is set to "00 (H)". It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, regardless of the number of total pending storage, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of judgment values 1 to 89. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can at least recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which EXT data is set to "01(H)". Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which EXT data is set to "05 (H)". Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which "06 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, regardless of the number of total pending memories, the variation pattern type of super CA2-5 is commonly assigned to the range of judgment values 230 to 251. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can at least recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA2-5 based on the reception of the variation category 7 command.

Note that the thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories belongs are specifically for deviations shown in FIGS. It is derived by picking up a value that can be the boundary of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table. This is the same for the subsequent fluctuation categories 8 to 9 and 21 to 29, and assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (D) and 10 (C) A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be the boundary of the range of determined determination values.

Also, for example, when it is determined that the game state is a probability variable state or a time saving state and a loss at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1. ∼219 is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-2), the CPU56 sets the EXT data to "07 (H)" variation Send a Category 8 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "08 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-5). Send a variation category 9 command.

In addition, even when the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type of super CA2-5 may be assigned to the range of the determination value 230-251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern types of super CA2-5 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the process of step S232 of the process of winning effects described later, if the game is lost, the common determination process can be performed regardless of the game state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Also, in this case, the gaming state determination process in step S226 can be omitted.

Also, for example, when it is determined that the "normal jackpot" will be achieved at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. determine whether When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to "10 (H)" The variation category 21 send command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "11 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 22 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3), the CPU 56 sets "12 (H)" to the EXT data. Send a variation category 23 command.

Also, for example, when it is determined that a "variable probability big hit" will be achieved at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. determine whether When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to "13 (H)" The variation category 24 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "14 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets "15 (H)" to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). Send a variation category 26 command.

Also, for example, when it is determined that a variable probability big hit will suddenly occur at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. judge. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to "16 (H)" The variation category 27 command. Next, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, if the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU56 sets the EXT data to "17 (H)". 28 command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit will occur at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which "18 (H)" is set to the EXT data.

It should be noted that it is not always the case that the total number of pending memories is the same between when the prize winning judgment is performed and when the variable display is actually started. There may be cases where the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total pending storage number. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), and there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a holding notice effect, which is a type of foreseeing notice effect, is executed based on the result of determination at the time of winning that the variation pattern type will be non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 or super CA3-3. be. In addition, only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, Variation category 7 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types, the variation category command may not be transmitted. In addition, when it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-5 and super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. good.

It should be noted that the "pre-reading forewarning effect" is a forewarning effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the forewarning effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when it is decided to execute a pending notice effect, which is a type of predictive notice effect, when a starting prize is generated, the pending display is displayed in a normal mode (in this example, a white round display). A holding notice effect that finally changes to a different special display mode (in this example, blue or red circular display) is executed. In this embodiment, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension display does not directly change from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the suspension display is changed to the special display mode (in this example, triangular display or rectangular display). , and an effect effect is executed at the timing of the subsequent hold shift, and an effect is executed in which the hold display of the notice target changes to one of the special display modes. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also called "normal hold", and the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also called "special hold". In addition, among the special display modes, the suspension display displayed in the blue display color is also referred to as "blue suspension", and the suspension display displayed in the red display color is also referred to as "red suspension".

It should be noted that the effect mode of the look-ahead preview effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. Various aspects such as executing a production that stops displaying, executing a production that counts down over multiple fluctuations, or executing a production that changes the production mode in a manner that changes the background screen. can be considered.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the pending notice effect is executed so that only the display mode of the pending display can be changed. In a game machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to , even if the pending display is terminated and the variable display of the notice target is being executed, the display mode of the active display can also be changed. may be configured.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. do.

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, the processing for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the big winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening 13 is turned on, that is, starting to the first starting winning opening 13 If a prize has been won, the first starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S311, S312). In addition, the CPU 56 determines that the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the starting winning opening to the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first starting winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start variable display of special symbols, it confirms the number of numerical data stored in the pending storage buffer (total pending stored number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. A big win flag is set when it is determined as a big win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to step S301. It should be noted that the jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, i.e., the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms the pattern. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. Also, when the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In addition, in this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for stop-displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. Data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stop-displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the big winning hole opening pre-processing, control to open the big winning hole is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) or the like is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the processing during opening of the large winning opening is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. is updated to a value corresponding to (6 in this example). In addition, although the big winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, when the first round is started, the big winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big winning game. In addition, since the special prize opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating the round set in the EXT data for each round, different special prize prize opening designation commands are transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the 1st round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A101 (H)) during the opening of the big winning opening that designates the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the 10th round during the jackpot game , a special prize opening open designation command (A10A (H)) that designates round 10 is transmitted.

Large winning opening opening process (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, processing for confirming the establishment of closing conditions for the big winning opening is performed. If the conditions for closing the big winning opening are met and there are still rounds remaining, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control to transmit the specified command after opening the big hit to the production control microcomputer 100, when all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

Jackpot end processing (step S307): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for informing the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag (for example, probability variation flag or time saving flag) indicating the game state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

Small hit opening preprocessing (step S308): It is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening preprocessing, control to open the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) or the like is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. Also, the timer sets the execution time of the process during the opening of the big winning opening, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, the small hit opening preprocessing is executed each time the large winning opening is opened during the small winning game, but when the first opening during the small winning game is started, the small winning opening preprocessing is executed for the small winning game. It is also the process to start.

Processing during small hit opening (step S309): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming whether or not the condition for closing the big prize opening is satisfied is performed. If the condition for closing the big winning opening is met and the number of opening times of the big winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. Moreover, when all openings are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Among them, FIG. 20A is a flow chart showing the first start opening switch passage processing in step S312. FIG. 20(B) is a flow chart showing the second start opening switch passing process in step S314.

First, with reference to FIG. 20(A), the first start opening switch passage processing will be described. In the first starter switch passing process executed when the first starter switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the number of one reserved storage is 4) (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. is incremented by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). . It should be noted that in the process of step S1214A, the hardware random number random R (random number for judging the jackpot), the random number for judging the jackpot type (random 1) that is a software random number, the random number for judging the variation pattern type (random 2) and the variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the first start switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds directly to step S1220A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is in the jackpot game state or the small hit game state), the CPU 56 proceeds directly to step S1220A.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a prize-winning performance process is executed for judging in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected starting prize is executed thereafter (step S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218A), and also transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

By executing the processes of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the first start winning opening 13 is started and the winning effect process of step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A to S1220A, when the starting winning to the first starting winning port 13 occurs and the winning effect processing of step S1217A is executed, the symbol designation A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a command for specifying the number of reserved storages to be added, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

However, if it is determined to be Y in step S1215A or step S1216A and thus the prize-winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved storage number addition designation command in step S1220A. , and does not perform control to transmit the determination result designation command (symbol designation command, variation category command) at the time of winning. It should be noted that if the prize-winning effect processing of step S1217A is not executed, a value indicating that the prize-winning judgment result cannot be specified (for example, "FF (H)") is set as EXT data to specify the prize-winning judgment result. You may make it transmit a command (symbol designation command, variation category command).

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S1215A, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the winning of step S1217A is performed only when the game state is the normal state. Time effect processing is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S1216A, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A only when it is not in the big win game state or the small win game state is executed. It should be noted that only in the case of the jackpot game state, the process may not proceed to step S1217A, and in the case of the small win game state, the process may proceed to step S1217A to execute the effect processing at the time of winning.

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot game state (specific game state) means that the jackpot is controlled to open over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after notification of the start of the jackpot. This is the state until the end of the big winning opening of the final round is ended and the end of the big win is announced. Specifically, it is a state in which the processing from the big winning opening pre-opening process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process process is being executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20(B), the second start opening switch passage processing will be described. In the second starter switch passing process executed when the second starter switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second reserve memory count has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserve (whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). . It should be noted that in the process of step S1214B, the hardware random number random R (random number for judging the jackpot), the random number for judging the jackpot type that is a software random number (random 1), the random number for judging the variation pattern type (random 2) and the variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the second start switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

By executing the processes of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the second start winning opening 14 is started and the winning effect process of step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218B to S1220B, when the start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs and the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed, the symbol designation A set of three commands, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage number addition command, is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

In addition, even in the second start opening switch passage processing, the same processing as in step S1215A is performed, and if the time saving state (including the case where it is controlled to the time saving state together with the variable probability state), the winning effect processing of step S1217B is executed. You can choose not to. That is, only in the normal state, the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when it is in the time saving state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reservation storage, so only when it is in the time saving state Conversely, at the time of winning in step S1217B The design designation command and the variation category command are transmitted by executing the performance processing, and in the normal state, the performance processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is not executed and the design designation command and the variation category command are not transmitted. good too.

Also, in the second starting port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and if the jackpot game is in progress, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be performed. In addition, in the second starting port switch passing process, the winning effect process of step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the look-ahead foretelling effect is executed for a certain period of time, it is possible to reliably prevent interruption of the look-ahead foretelling effect due to a short fluctuation time.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the effect processing at the time of winning in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize-winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value for normal times shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbols and the performance symbols, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the starting winning starts, By executing performance processing at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether a big win or a small win will occur, and in which judgment value range the value of the random number for judging the type of big win and the variation pattern type falls. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the performance pattern is executed, and as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the performance control microcomputer By 100, a suspension forewarning performance for foretelling a big hit or a super reach during the variable display of the performance pattern is executed.

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judging value of a big hit at normal times (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a variable probability flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (variable probability state). is confirmed (step S221). If the variable probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the random number for judging the big hit (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the judgment value of the big hit at the time of the variable probability shown in the right column of FIG. match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the probability variable state is present in step S221 at the time of starting winning to the actual start of the variable display based on the starting winning. There is Therefore, after confirming in step S221 whether or not it is in the variable probability state at the time of starting winning, the game state changes between the time when the variable display based on the starting winning actually starts (for example, the variable start If a variable probability big hit or a sudden variable probability big hit occurs before, it has changed from the normal state to the variable probability state.) There is a case. Therefore, the game state determined in step S221 at the start winning and the game state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such discrepancies, it is specified that the game state in the currently stored reservation memory is accompanied by a change, and the game state after the change is used to make a determination at the time of start-up winning. good too.

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judgment value for judging a big hit at the time of probability variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 extracts the random number for judging a big hit (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and ), (C), and confirms whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for special symbols). Also, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (C) It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

If the random number for judging a big hit (random R) does not match the judging value for a small hit (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating "loss" to the symbol specifying command. (step S224).

Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the game state is a probability variable state and whether it is a time saving state (specifically, whether the probability variable flag and the time saving flag are set) judge. In addition, after confirming whether it is a variable probability state and whether it is a time saving state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, before the actual start of the variable display based on the starting winning, a plurality of A variable display may be performed. Therefore, after confirming whether it is a variable probability state and whether it is a time saving state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, the game state changes between the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. (For example, if a variable probability big hit or a sudden probability variable big hit occurs before the start of variation, it has changed from a normal state to a probability variable state.) There is a case. Therefore, the game state determined in step S225 at the start winning and the game state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such discrepancies, it is specified that the game state in the currently stored reservation memory is accompanied by a change, and the game state after the change is used to make a determination at the time of start-up winning. good too.

Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for deviation according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program that performs threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether it is greater than the threshold, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is within any determination value range is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variable category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when determining that the game state is the variable probability state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (ie, 1 to 219) determines to set "07(H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, if it is between 220 and 251), it is determined to set "08(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the number of total pending memories. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 89 in step S232 described later. determines to set "00(H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 99 (that is, if it is between 90 and 99), it is determined to set "01(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 169 (that is, if it is between 100 and 169), it is determined to set "02(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). Also, if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 199 (that is, if it is between 170 and 199), it is determined to set "03(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 214 (that is, if it is between 200 and 214), it is determined that "04 (H)" should be set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). Also, if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is between 215 and 229), it is determined to set "05 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is between 230 and 251), it is determined to set "06(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

In the example of threshold determination shown above, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in ascending order of the threshold value, so the threshold value determined in the later order is the earlier one. It is never within the range below the order threshold. That is, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 99 or less after determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the threshold value of 90 to 99 is not within the range of 1 to 89 which is less than or equal to the threshold value in the previous order. is within the range of . Also, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, but conversely, 229, 214, 199, 229, 214, 199, 169, 99 and 89 may be determined. This is the same when making determinations using other thresholds described below.

It should be noted that the threshold value for the normal state may be set at all times without determining the game state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, at least the range of judgment values is shared with respect to the variation pattern type that becomes "non-reach out" and the variation pattern type that becomes "super reach out", so "non-reach It is possible to determine whether or not it will be a loss” or a “super reach loss”.

When the random number for judging a big hit (random R) matches the judging value for a small hit (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sends the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating a "small hit" as a symbol specifying command. (step S227).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value for a small hit (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 251, and in step S232 described later, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). , to set "18(H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data "18 (H)" is set as it is without threshold determination.

When the random number for judging the big hit (random R) matches the judgment value for the big hit in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of the big hit based on the random number for judging the big hit type (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first Special symbol) 131a is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability jackpot". Also, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process of step S1217B), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (E) 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability jackpot".

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type to the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that a "normal big win" will occur, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data "01(H)" indicating a "normal big win" to the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "variable probability big hit" will occur in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that a "suddenly variable probability big hit" will occur, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "03 (H)" indicating a "suddenly variable probability big hit" to the symbol designation command.

And CPU56 sets each threshold value for big hits according to the big-hit classification determined by step S229 (step S231).

For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when determining that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 74 in step S232 described later, and if the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 74 (ie, 1 to 74) determines that "10 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 149 (that is, if it is between 75 and 149), it is determined to set "11 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 149 (that is, if it is between 150 and 251), it is determined to set "12(H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

Further, for example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 38 and 79 when determining that the "probability variable jackpot" is determined. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 38 (ie, 1 to 38) determines that "13 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, if it is between 39 and 79), it is determined to set "14 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, if it is between 80 and 251), it is determined to set "15 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

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

Next, the CPU 56 uses the thresholds set in steps S226, S228, and S231, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B (random 2) to determine which value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is It is determined whether or not it falls within the range of the determination value (step S232).

In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set, and in step S232, the set fluctuation pattern type A determination table may be used to determine the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type.

Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56, depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232, "00 (H)" to "08 (H)", "10 (H)” to “18(H)” is set in the EXT data of the variation category command.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the winning determination, it is uniformly determined in which range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is determined. When it is determined that the game will be a big hit or a small hit, the value range of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is achieved, a pattern specifying command indicating that the judgment has been made at the time of winning may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of the big win or minor win may be transmitted. . Then, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is not specifically shown to be any variation pattern type, but it is comprehensively indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a suspension notice effect, which will be described later, may be executed.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S300) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending memory number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is checked. If the total reserved storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is executed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, when executing the special pattern normal processing after the next timer interruption, the customer waiting is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of special symbols is started.

If the combined reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed in order of winning to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 may be configured.

It should be noted that, as shown in this embodiment, in the case of configuration so as to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. value, only the process of comparing with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be performed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the variable probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed. , Steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, there is a difference between the judgment result of the big win in the judgment at the time of winning and the determination result of the big win at the time of actual fluctuation start. It is possible to prevent deviation from occurring.

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU56, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM55, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) Each stored random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reservation storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reservation storage buffer of RAM55 Store the random value in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1. Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or 2nd reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). It should be noted that the CPU 56 stores in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by one.

Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the variable probability state background designation command when the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set. Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a time saving state background designation|designated command, when only the time saving flag which shows that it is a time saving state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a normal state background designation|designated command, if neither a probability variation flag nor a time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. set to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In addition, in this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, for each timer interrupt, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction It will be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the order of the designated command or the second reservation storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special design, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, the display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. A reservation storage number subtraction designation command (first reservation storage number subtraction designation command or second reservation storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. It should be noted that when starting the variation of the special design, the design variation designation command (the first design variation designation command, the second design variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the design variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in.

In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the process is performed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first special symbol" indicating that the process is performed for the first special symbol ', or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second special symbol Data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processes in the special symbol process process, the process corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for judging a big hit) from the random number buffer area and executes a judging module for a big hit. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing and step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing, and stores in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. A random number is read out and a big hit is determined. The jackpot judgment module compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value or minor hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for judging a big hit, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program that That is, it is a program for executing the processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the process of judging a big win, when the game state is a variable probability state, the probability of winning a big win is higher than when the game state is a non-variable probability state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variable jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numbers on the right side of FIG. 8 (A) in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values A normal jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A are set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the variable probability state, and when the gaming state is the variable probability state, performs the processing for judging the big hit using the variable probability big hit judgment table, and the game state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the big-hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big-hit determination values shown in FIG. 8(A). If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and determining whether or not the stop symbols on the special symbol display device are to be the big win symbols. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is the variable probability state is performed by whether or not the variable probability flag is set. The variable probability flag is set when the game state is shifted to the variable probability state, and is reset when ending the variable probability state. Specifically, it is determined to be "variable probability big hit" or "suddenly variable probability big win", and is set in the process of ending the big win game. After the end of the big win game, it is reset when the next big win occurs.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the process of judging a small hit is performed. That is, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol will be a small hit when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using a small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8(C). . Then, when it is determined to be a small win (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small win flag indicating a small win (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

If the value of random R does not coincide with either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds directly to step S75.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as the table used for determining one of the plurality of jackpot types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8(D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8(E).

Next, using the selected jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type ("normal jackpot", "probability variable "Big win" or "Sudden probability variable big win") is determined as the type of big win (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing and step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and determines the jackpot type that is stored in advance in the first reservation storage buffer or the second reservation storage buffer. Read out the random number and determine the jackpot type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8(D) and (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, there is a high probability that a sudden variable jackpot will be selected.

Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "variable jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, When the jackpot type is "sudden probability variable jackpot", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type.

Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol to be stopped (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the winning symbol "-" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big win flag is set, one of the big win patterns ``1'', ``3'' and ``7'' is determined as the special pattern stop pattern according to the determination result of the big win type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "sudden probability variable jackpot", "1" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. However, when it is determined to be a "probability variable big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, first, the jackpot type is determined, and the stop pattern of the special pattern corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined. It is not limited to those shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which stop symbols of special symbols are associated with jackpot types is prepared in advance, and when the stop symbols of special symbols are first determined based on the random numbers for determining the jackpot types, the corresponding jackpots are based on the result of the determination. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A ) to (C)) (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9 (D )) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). In addition, the time saving flag is set when the game state is shifted to the variable probability state or the time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, it is reset when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment). The time saving flag is reset even before the variable display of the predetermined number of times is finished, even when the next big hit occurs. Also, when it is determined to be "variable probability big hit" or "suddenly variable probability big hit", a variable probability flag is set and a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are reset.

If the time saving flag is not set (N of step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 selects the deviation pattern type determination table 135A ( 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 sets the variation pattern type determination table for loss as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the game state is a probability variable state or a time saving state (in this embodiment, when it is shifted to a probability changing state, it is always in a time saving state (See steps S169 and S170), so if it is determined to be Y in step S95, there are cases where it is controlled only in the variable probability state and in the time saving state), the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern type 135C (see FIG. 10(C)) is selected as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the losing variation shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the game state is the variable probability state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 10(C) is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process of step S102 varies A non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is the probability variable state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending memories is 3 or more, the variable display of the shortened variation may be performed. In addition, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probability variation state and the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (C)) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained memories (Fig. 10 (B)), but a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation.

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

Next, the CPU 56 determines winning variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), or the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reservation storage buffer or second reservation storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case of not extracting random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 is a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3). A value may be directly extracted from the random number value and a variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the display result specification command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation effect control command (see FIG. 13) in accordance with the determined jackpot type, minor hit, and loss. to control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. . Further, when the type of the jackpot is "probability variable jackpot", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "variable probability big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer is "02" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. . Then, when neither the "normal jackpot" nor the "variable probability jackpot" (that is, when the "sudden variable probability jackpot"), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N of step S110), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N of step S116), that is, when the win is lost, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending memory count subtraction designation command (first reserve memory count subtraction designation command or second reserve memory count subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage count subtraction designation command has already been transmitted can be determined, for example, by a pending A storage count subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set, and in step S1121, it is checked whether or not the pending storage count subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set pending memory number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by special symbol stop processing and jackpot end processing to be described later when ending the variable display of special symbols or when ending the big hit. Just do it.

Next, if the reservation storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reservation storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. In addition, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reservation storage number subtraction designation command.

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

FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, the probability variation flag indicating that it is a probability variation state, the time saving flag indicating that it is a time saving state, and the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. Further, when the type of the jackpot is the sudden probability variable jackpot, a small hit/sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" or "sudden probability jackpot" is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). determined based on

Also, a value corresponding to the big win display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the big win by the effect display device 9, for example) is set in the big win display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", 2 times in the case of "sudden probability jackpot") is set in the big winning opening opening counter (step S135). . In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 second is set as the round time in the case of a sudden variable probability big win, and 29 seconds is set as the round time in the case of a normal big win or a variable probability big win. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) (step S136).

Further, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of possible fluctuations of the special symbol in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by -1 (step S138). And CPU56 resets a time saving flag, when the value of the time saving frequency counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139) (step S140).

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

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

FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big-hit end display timer is not set, the big-hit flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to transmit a big-hit end designation command (step S162). Here, in the case of a "normal big win" or "variable probability big win", a jackpot end designating command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and in the case of a "suddenly variable probability big win", a small win/suddenly variable probability big win. An end designation command (command A302(H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big win end display time) during which the big win end display is performed in the performance display device 9 is set in the big win end display timer (step S163), and the processing is finished.

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

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

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variable jackpot or a sudden probability variable jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the probability variable flag to shift to the probability variable state (step S169), and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time saving state. (Step S170).

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

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

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process is shifted to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbols of the special symbols are stop-displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

Next, the operation of the production control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. FIG. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control (eg, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step 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 performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

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

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing one configuration example of a command receiving buffer for storing effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring-buffer-type command receiving buffer is used that can store six 2-byte effect control commands. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of the reception command buffers 1 to 12 of 12 bytes. A command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is to be stored. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. It should be noted that it does not necessarily have to be in a ring buffer format.

33 to 35 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The production control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

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

If the received production control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the production control CPU 101 receives the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command), and is formed in the RAM. stored in the existing display result specifying command storage area (step S618).

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

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command at the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (step S622).

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Among them, the latest design designation command is stored in the storage area (step S624).

If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S625), the production control CPU 101 receives the first reservation storage number addition designation command, the start winning time command formed in the RAM Of the storage areas of the storage area, store in the storage area where the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step S626). However, when the game state is in the probability variable state, time saving state, jackpot game state, or small win game state, the symbol designation command and the variation category command are not transmitted, and only the first reserved storage number addition designation command is transmitted. (See steps S1215A to S1219A), so in that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved storage number addition designation command in the start winning time command storage area formed in the RAM. stored in the first storage area

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 increases the suspension display by one in the normal mode (in this example, a white round display) in the first suspension storage display section 9a, and the first suspension in the first suspension storage display section 9a. The stored number display is updated (step S627). Also, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S628).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second reservation memory number addition designation command, the start winning time command formed in the RAM Of the storage areas of the storage area, store in the storage area where the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step S630).

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 increases the suspension display by one in the normal mode (in this example, a white round display) in the second suspension storage display section 9b, and the second suspension in the second suspension storage display section 9b. The stored number display is updated (step S631). Also, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number saving area formed in the RAM (step S632).

If the received production control command is the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command (step S633), the production control CPU 101 erases one reserved display in the first reserved storage display section 9a, and changes the remaining reserved display to 1 By shifting one by one, the display of the number of first reserved memories in the first reserved memory display section 9a is updated (step S634). Also, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S635).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 erases one reserved display in the second reserved memory display section 9b and changes the remaining reserved display to 1 By shifting one by one, the display of the second reserved memory count in the second reserved memory display section 9b is updated (step S637). Also, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number saving area formed in the RAM (step S638).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). background screen) (step S640). Also, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, it resets the time saving state flag indicating that the game state is the time saving state (step S641).

If the received production control command is a time saving state background designation command (step S642), the production control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time saving state (for example, green display color background screen) (step S643). Moreover, CPU101 for production|presentation control sets a time saving state flag (step S644). In addition, the effect control CPU 101, if set, resets the variable probability state flag indicating that the game state is the variable probability state (step S645).

If the received effect control command is a probability changing state background designation command (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability changing state (for example, a red display color background screen) (step S647). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets a variable probability state flag (step S648).

If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S652).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step S653). For example, if the received performance control command is a jackpot start designation command, a jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, and if the received performance control command is a jackpot end designation command, a jackpot end designation command reception flag is set. Then, the process moves to step S611.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pending notice effect setting process for setting the presence or absence of the pending notice effect and the change pattern (step S800A).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In addition, in the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control regarding the variable display of the performance symbols synchronized with the variation of the special symbols is also executed in one performance control process.

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

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

Effect symbol change process (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each change state (change speed) that constitutes the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803).

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

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

In-round processing (step S805): Perform display control during the round. Then, when the round end condition is met, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (step S807).

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

Big hit end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control for informing the player that the big win 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 (step S800).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the pending notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the pending notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a set of starting winning commands (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserve memory number addition designation command (first reserve memory number addition designation command Or, it is checked whether or not a second reserved storage number addition designation command) has been newly received (step S6001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and reserve memory number addition designation commands (first reserve memory number addition designation command or second reserve memory number addition designation command) are stored in the start winning command storage area. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If the command for one set of start winning has not been newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the command at the time of one set of start winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable probability state flag or the time saving state flag is set (step S6002). If the probability variable state flag or the time saving state flag is set (that is, if it is the probability variable state or the time saving state), the process is terminated as it is.

If neither the variable probability state flag nor the time saving state flag is set (that is, if it is in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 receives the newly received reserved storage number addition designation command (new to the start winning command storage area ) is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S6003). If the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved memories is newly received (that is, if the command for specifying the addition of the number of reserved memories for the second time is newly received), the process is terminated as it is.

By executing the processing of steps S6002 and S6003, in this embodiment, only when a new starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs while the game state is controlled to the normal state, The process after step S6004 is executed, and it is configured to be able to execute the suspension notice effect.

In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, even when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs while being controlled to the variable probability state or the time saving state, it is possible to execute the suspension notice effect can be configured to

Further, for example, in the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the order of winning to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14, the game state is the normal state, Regardless of whether it is a probability variable state or a time saving state, and regardless of whether it is a start prize for the first start prize mouth 13 or the second start prize mouth 14, the suspension notice performance can be executed. can be configured to

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more (step S6004). Whether or not the first reserved memory number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by confirming the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635). . If the first reserved memory number is not 2 or more (that is, if the first reserved memory number is 1), the process is terminated.

In this embodiment, when executing the suspension notice effect, the display of the suspension display is started in the normal mode at the time of the start winning, and then the suspension display is changed to the special suspension, blue suspension, or red suspension at the timing of the suspension shift. However, the fact that the number of first reserved memories is only 1 at the timing of the start-up winning means that when the first reserved memory is held for the first reserved shift, the reserved shift is immediately consumed and the variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room for execution of the pending notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the first reserved memory number is not equal to or greater than 2 in step S6004, it is determined that the reserved advance notice effect cannot be executed, and the processing is terminated as it is.

In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, for example, in the case of displaying the blue reservation or the red reservation immediately at the timing of the start winning, so that the execution of the reservation notice effect can be started, the first reservation storage Even if the number is 1, it may be configured to be able to move to the processing after step S6005 and execute the suspension notice effect.

Further, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to the currently executed variable display in a display mode inheriting the display mode of the pending display, the active display is displayed after the pending notice effect is executed. Since it is also possible to change the display mode, even if the number of first pending memories is 1, it may be possible to move to the processing after step S6005 and execute the pending notice effect.

If the first pending memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the latest pending display based on the received latest variation category command and the first pending memory number (step S6005). . In step S6005, the effect control CPU 101 selects the final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest pending display based on the latest variable category command and the number of first pending storage. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected final display mode determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers to determine the final display mode of the latest pending display.

38 and 39 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, the final display mode of the hold display is normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (with special hold), blue Judgment values are assigned to pending and red pending. Of these, "normal hold (with special hold)" means that once it changes to special hold at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, and then finally to the normal hold at the timing of the subsequent hold shift Although the final display mode itself is normally suspended, the suspension notice effect is executed. On the other hand, "Normal hold (without special hold)" does not change to special hold at all, and does not change to normal hold until the hold is extinguished and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

It should be noted that if the first pending memory number is 2, there is only one chance to change the pending display at the timing of the pending shift after the start winning, so there is no room to temporarily change the pending display to the special hold. do not have. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first pending memory number "2" shown in FIGS. 38(A) to (C), there are only , and a judgment value is assigned to each, and no judgment value is assigned to normal hold (with special hold).

It should be noted that in the case where the pending display can be changed multiple times during one variable display or the active display can be displayed, even if the first pending memory number is 2, A special hold may be configured to be displayable.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach loss, super reach loss, or super reach jackpot, the pending notice effect can be executed. When the variable category indicated by the variable category command is a variable category other than that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the final display mode of the pending display to "normal pending (no special pending route)". It decides not to execute the pending notice effect.

When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "2", the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the variable category indicated by the variable category command is non- If it indicates reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), select the final display mode determination table for two pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. If the category indicates super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), select the final display mode determination table for two pending and super reach loss shown in FIG. If the displayed variation category indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), select the final display mode determination table for two pending and super reach jackpots shown in FIG. 38(C). . In addition, the effect control CPU 101 is a variable category command when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4". If the indicated variation category indicates non-reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), select the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 39 (D) , If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), the final display mode for holding 3 to 4 and super reach loss shown in FIG. 39 (E) If the determination table is selected and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), 3 to 4 pending and super A final display mode determination table for reach jackpot is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected final display mode determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers to determine the final display mode of the latest pending display.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of super reach loss or super reach jackpot, compared with the case of non-reach loss, blue reserve and The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the degree of expectation (reach reliability) for super reach is higher than the case where it finally becomes normal hold. getting higher.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of super reach jackpot, compared to the case of non-reach loss and super reach loss, the final blue color is more blue than the normal hold. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, in this embodiment, in the case of super reach jackpot, compared to the case of non-reach loss and super reach loss, red color is finally more red than blue reservation. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the reservation display of the notice target finally changes to red reservation, the degree of expectation for the big win (jackpot reliability) is the highest, and when it finally changes to blue reservation, the next big win. The degree of expectation for the big win (big win reliability) is high, and the degree of expectation for the big win (big win reliability) is lowest in the case of the final normal hold.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, it is possible to execute the suspension notice effect when the winning determination result is non-reach, super reach, or super reach. Although shown, it is not limited to such embodiments. For example, when there is a variable category that can be specified as normal reach, it may be configured to be able to execute the suspension notice performance based on the result of determination at the time of prize winning as a loss of normal reach or a big win in normal reach.

When it is decided not to execute the pending notice effect (N of step S6006), that is, when the final display mode is determined to be normal pending (without special pending), or the variation category indicates super reach loss or super reach jackpot. If not, the process is terminated as it is. When it is decided to execute the pending notice effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 is based on the received latest variation category command, the number of first pending memories and the final display mode, and the pending display of the notice target. is determined (step S6007). In step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the pending display of the notice target based on the latest variation category command, the number of first pending storage and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected change pattern determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers, and determines the change pattern of the pending display of the notice target.

40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 40 and 41, special .DELTA. indicates special suspension of triangular display, and special .quadrature. indicates special suspension of rectangular display.

When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "2", the effect control CPU 101 determines that the final display mode determined in step S6005 is blue. If pending, the change pattern determination table for two pending and blue pending shown in FIG. 40A is selected. A change pattern determination table for 2 holds and red hold is selected.

As shown in FIG. 40(A), in the change pattern determination table for 2 reservations and blue reservation, determination values are assigned so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 40(B), in the change pattern determination table for two pending and red pending, determination values are assigned so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. A change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed in normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display of the notice object is changed to blue hold at the timing of the hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed in normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the hold shift. That is, if the first hold storage number is "2", there is only one hold shift timing, so the blue hold or red hold of the final display mode is displayed directly at the hold shift timing without going through the special hold. change to

In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3", the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (with special hold), select the change pattern determination table for 3 holds and normal hold shown in FIG. 40(D) is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red reservation, the three reservations and Select the change pattern determination table for red reservation.

As shown in FIG. 40(C), in the change pattern determination table for 3 holds and normal hold, determination values are assigned to change patterns 31 and 32, respectively. In the change pattern 31, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed again to the normal hold at the timing. In the change pattern 32, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the suspension display of the announcement target is changed again to the normal suspension at the timing of the shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40(D), in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and blue reservation, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 33 and the change pattern 34, respectively. In the change pattern 33, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. It is a change pattern that changes the suspension display of the notice target to blue suspension at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 34 is such that after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern for changing the suspension display of the announcement target to blue suspension at the timing of the shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40(E), in the change pattern determination table for 3 reservations and red reservation, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 35 and the change pattern 36, respectively. In the change pattern 35, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 36 is such that after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the announcement target to red hold at the timing of the shift.

In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "4", the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode determined in step S6005. If is normal hold (with special hold), select the change pattern determination table for four holds and normal hold shown in FIG. , the change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and blue reservation shown in FIG. 41(G) is selected. Further, if the final display mode determined in step S6005 is red pending, the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach out or super reach out (variation category 1 or variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16). ), select the change pattern determination table for holding 4 pieces and non-reach loss/super reach loss and red hold shown in FIG. If it is one (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), the change pattern determination table for holding 4 holdings, super reach jackpot and red holding shown in FIG. 41(I) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 41(F), in the change pattern determination table for four holds and normal hold, judgment values are assigned to change patterns 401, 402, 403, and 404, respectively. ing. In the change pattern 401, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is changed to the normal hold again at the timing, and the hold display of the notice object is displayed as the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 402, after displaying the hold display of the notice object in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed again to the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 403 is such that after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is again changed to the normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is displayed as the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 404 is such that after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed again to the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41(G), in the change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and blue reservation, the judgment values are set for the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, and the change pattern 408, respectively. Allocated. In the change pattern 405, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In the change pattern 406, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the suspension display of the notice object is displayed as it is with the special suspension of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the suspension display of the notice object is changed to the blue suspension at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 407, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. In this change pattern, the pending display of the notice object is changed to blue pending at the timing of the shift, and the pending display of the notice object is displayed as it is in blue pending at the timing of the third holding shift. In addition, the change pattern 408 is such that after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 41(H) and (I), a change pattern determination table for holding 4 pieces and non-reach loss/super reach loss and red reservation, and holding 4 pieces and super reach jackpot and red reservation In the variation pattern determination table, determination values are assigned to variation patterns 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414, respectively.

In the change pattern 409, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 410, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is with the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 411, after the hold display of the notice object is displayed in the normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed again in normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 412, after displaying the hold display of the notice object in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, in the change pattern 413, after displaying the hold display of the notice object in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed as it is in the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed to the red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In the change pattern 414, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in normal hold at the time of the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice object is displayed again in normal hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice object is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, when the number of first reserved memories is "4", the reserved display of the notice object is displayed as normal reserved at the time of starting winning, and the timing of the first reserved shift is displayed. , and can be changed to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold at the timing of the third hold shift or later. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the suspension display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth position in the first suspension storage display section 9a (state after starting winning) and at the third position (state after the first hold shift), the hold display of the announcement target does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 40(C) to (E), in this embodiment, even when the number of first reserved memories is "3", the reserved display of the notice object is displayed as normal reserved at the time of starting winning. Therefore, when the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the third position in the first hold storage display unit 9a (state after the start winning), the hold display of the notice target changes from special hold to normal hold or There is no change to blue hold or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the period in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the hold display of the notice target is less likely to change from the special hold to the normal hold. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the disappointment of the player when the hold display of the notice object changes from the special hold to the normal hold at an early stage, and prevent the deterioration of the performance effect when the hold notice performance is executed. .

In addition to the aspects shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to display special hold, blue hold, and red hold immediately at the time of starting winning, or after displaying special hold, without waiting until the next hold shift By immediately executing the effect effect described later and changing from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth or third position. It may be configured such that the hold display of the announcement target can be changed from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold even during the period in which the notice object is present. However, even in the case of such a configuration, at least the hold display of the notice target is changed from special hold to normal hold during the period when the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the fourth or third position. It is preferable to configure so that the rate of change is low.

In addition, in this embodiment, at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, the effect effect described later can be executed, and even if the effect effect is executed, the hold display of the notice target does not change as it is special hold. Or it may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 41(F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, and the special hold is changed. Can be changed to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 41(F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the effect effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The special hold does not change, and the effect performance is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only the case where the special suspension returns to the normal suspension with one action effect, but also the case where a plurality of action effects are executed and the special suspension returns to the normal suspension, It is possible to improve the performance effect when executing the suspension notice performance.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 40(C)-(E) and FIGS. 41(F)-(I), in this embodiment, there are two types of special holds, a triangle display special hold and a rectangular display special hold. However, when the special suspension of the rectangular display is displayed, the percentage of red suspension displayed as the final display mode is higher than when the special suspension of the triangle display is displayed. . Conversely, when the triangle display special hold is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than when the rectangular display special hold is displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 41(H) and (I), in this embodiment, even if the special hold returns to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once returned to the normal hold, the disappointing The change patterns (change patterns 411 and 414) are provided to make it appear as if the red reserve is revived and displayed after the red reserve is displayed, and the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are changed only when the super reach jackpot is achieved. Judgment values are assigned determinably. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the red reservation is finally made after the special reservation once returns to the normal reservation, the big hit is confirmed, which is more likely than the case of simply changing from the special reservation to the red reservation. , the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is high.

It should be noted that, not only when the change patterns 411 and 414 of the resurrection pattern are determined, the change patterns 411 and 414 of the resurrection pattern can be determined with a low probability even when the super reach is lost. may At least, even in the case of such a configuration, when the red reservation is finally made after returning from the special reservation to the normal reservation, the big hit is more likely than the case of simply changing from the special reservation to the red reservation. Anything with a high degree of expectation (reliability) may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are provided only when the final display mode is red pending, but the same revival is performed when the final display mode is blue pending. It may be configured to provide a change pattern of the pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41(H) and (I), only when four holds are changed to red hold, the determination result at the time of winning is non-reach lost/super reach lost or super reach jackpot. Although the case where different change pattern determination tables are used depending on whether the change pattern determination table is used has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, change pattern determination table for 2 pending or 3 pending shown in FIGS. The change pattern determination table may also be configured to use a different change pattern determination table according to the winning judgment result. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is blue suspension as described above, non-reach out/super A change pattern determination table for reach loss and a change pattern determination table for super reach big hit are provided, and when the special hold is once returned to normal hold and finally blue hold is made, the big hit is determined. It may be configured so that it is determined that it will be successful, or the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is increased.

Further, the configuration may be further subdivided so that a change pattern determination table for non-reach outage and a change pattern determination table for super reach outage are provided separately.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41(H), as a change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and red reservation, a table common to the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss Although the case of using is shown, it may be configured to use different change pattern determination tables for the case of non-reach loss and the case of super reach loss.

Moreover, the examples of the change patterns shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 are examples, and various change patterns may be provided. For example, the examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 show the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold at the timing of the first hold shift, but the special hold is displayed from the timing of the start winning, or the second and subsequent A change pattern may be provided to change from normal hold to special hold at the timing of the hold shift. Further, for example, a configuration may be provided in which a change pattern is provided in which the color changes to blue and then changes to red.

Also, in FIGS. 40 and 41, only the change pattern in which either the triangle display or the rectangle display special hold is provided, but for example, the change from the triangle display special hold to the rectangle display special hold Alternatively, a change pattern such as changing from a special hold of rectangular display to a special hold of triangular display may be provided.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the final display mode and the change pattern determined in steps S6005 and S6007 in the pending notice effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM (step S6008). In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the suspension notice effect in parallel with respect to the plurality of suspension displays displayed in the first suspension storage display unit 9a, and the first suspension storage display unit 9a can display up to Since four pending displays can be displayed, four storage areas are provided in the pending notice effect setting information storage area, and the final display mode and change pattern are stored in association with each pending memory. .

FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the effect pattern (stop symbol) is determined (step S8001). Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8001, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop pattern of the effect symbols in the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 44, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of performance patterns in which 3 patterns are the same even-numbered patterns as patterns is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variable jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 selects three symbols as the stop symbols. A combination of performance patterns with the same odd number patterns is determined.

Also, if the received display result designation command indicates "suddenly variable probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of performance symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win performance is involved, a combination of performance symbols in which the left and right two symbols are aligned is determined. A combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

Incidentally, as for the production pattern, a stop pattern (combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big hit is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol. In addition, the pattern (in this embodiment, the odd number pattern) that reminds me of the probability variation state is also called the probability variation pattern, and the pattern that reminds me that it does not become the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the even number pattern) is the non-probability variation pattern. Also called

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable probability state flag or the time saving state flag is set (step S8002). If neither the probability variation state flag nor the time saving state flag is set (that is, if it is in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( step S8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be started), the process proceeds to step S8004. That is, in this embodiment, as already explained, when the game state is the normal state, the pending notice effect is executed targeting the first pending memory, so the processing of steps S8002 and S8003 is executed. By doing so, only when executing the variable display of the first special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state, the processing of steps S8004 to S8010 is executed to change the notice target hold display and special hold, It is configured to be able to execute action production.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a special hold display timing in the first hold memory (step S8004). It should be noted that whether or not there is a special hold display timing is determined, for example, by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), and checking the current fluctuation start (hold This can be determined by confirming whether or not there is a state of normal hold → special △ or special □ at the timing of shift). If there is something that is the display timing of special suspension, the effect control CPU 101 changes the suspension display that is the display timing of special suspension to special suspension in the first suspension storage display unit 9a (step S8005). . In this case, if the change pattern is normal hold→special △, it is changed to triangle display special hold, and if normal hold→special □, it is changed to rectangular display special hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 becomes the timing at which it is possible to execute an action effect (a effect that is executed in a mode that acts on the pending display and suggests that the display mode of the pending display will change) in the first reserved memory. It is checked whether or not there is an object (step S8006). It should be noted that whether or not the action effect executable timing, for example, confirms the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), the start of this fluctuation (suspended shift) Special △ → Special △, Special △ → Normal hold, Special △ → Blue hold, Special △ → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold It can be determined by confirming whether or not there is a

It should be noted that the action rendering executable timing is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the action rendering may be configured to be executable at other timings. For example, even when the normal hold changes to the special hold, it may be determined that it is the timing at which the action effect can be executed, and the processing after step S8007 may be executed so that the effect effect can be executed. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a dedicated action effect when changing from normal hold to special hold, and when this special action effect is executed but does not change to special hold (fake action effect) may be configured so that

If there is a timing at which the action effect can be executed in the first reserved storage, the effect control CPU 101 changes the pending display as an effect effect determination table for determining the presence or absence and type of the effect effect. A table corresponding to the mode is selected (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the selected effect effect determination table, and determines the presence or absence and type of effect effect (step S8008).

In addition, in this embodiment, since it is configured to be able to execute a pending advance notice effect in parallel for a plurality of pending displays displayed in the first pending memory display section 9a, action effects are displayed in the first pending memory. There may be cases where there are multiple executables at the same time. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence and type of the action effect by prioritizing the one for which the variable display is started first among the first reserved memories at which the effect effect can be executed. Control is performed so that the effect presentation is executed only once during one time of variable display. For example, when the first and third pending displays displayed in the first pending storage display section 9a are at the timing at which the action effect can be executed, the first pending display is acted upon. The presence or absence and type of performance are determined, and when it is determined to execute the action performance, the action performance is executed only for the first reserved display.

It should be noted that it is not limited to the aspect shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be configured to be able to execute action effects a plurality of times during one time of variable display by executing action effects at different times. Also, although the action performance is executed only once during one time of variable display, the action performance is executed in such a manner that the one action performance simultaneously acts on a plurality of reserved displays. good too.

45 and 46 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of action effect determination tables. The effect control CPU 101 selects the action effect determination table for special Δ→normal suspension shown in FIG. Also, if it is the timing of changing from the special suspension of the rectangular display to the normal suspension, the effect effect determination table for special □→normal suspension shown in FIG. 45(B) is selected. Also, if the timing does not change from the special suspension of the triangle display to the special suspension of the triangle display, the effect effect determination table for special Δ→special Δ shown in FIG. 45(C) is selected. Also, if the timing does not change from the special suspension of the rectangular display to the special suspension of the rectangular display, the effect effect determination table for special □→special □ shown in FIG. 45(D) is selected. Also, if it is the timing of changing from the special suspension of the triangle display to the blue suspension, the effect effect determination table for special Δ→blue suspension shown in FIG. 46(E) is selected. Also, if it is the timing of changing from the special suspension of the rectangular display to the blue suspension, the effect effect determination table for special □→blue suspension shown in FIG. 46(F) is selected. Also, if it is the timing of changing from the special suspension of the triangle display to the red suspension, the effect effect determination table for special Δ→red suspension shown in FIG. 46(G) is selected. Also, if it is the timing of changing from the special hold of the rectangular display to the red hold, the effect effect determination table for special □→red hold shown in FIG. 46(H) is selected.

As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in the action effect determination table, judgment values are assigned to no action effect, action effect A, action effect B and action effect C, respectively. In this embodiment, there are three types of action effects A to C, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, only two types of action effects may be used. Alternatively, it may be configured to use four or more types of action effects.

As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in this embodiment, when action effect A is executed, the determination values are assigned so that the rate of change from special suspension to normal suspension increases. In addition, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of no change in special suspension is high. Further, when the action effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special suspension to the blue suspension or the red suspension increases.

45(A) and (B) is a table used when changing from special suspension to normal suspension, and the pattern of lowering the display mode of the suspension display to one with a low degree of expectation. In particular, since the selection rate of action effect A is high, action effect A is a pattern effect effect that lowers the display mode of the pending display to one with a low degree of expectation. It can be said (Pattern 1). 45(C) and (D) are tables used when there is no change in special suspension, and are tables for selecting a pattern for maintaining the status quo of the display mode of the suspension display. However, since the selection ratio of the action effect B is particularly high, it can be said that the action effect B is a pattern effect effect that maintains the display mode of the pending display (pattern 2). 46(E) to (H) are tables used when changing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, and the display mode of the hold display is highly anticipated. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be built up, and since the selection ratio of the action effect C is particularly high, the action effect C is the effect effect of the pattern that makes the display mode of the pending display highly expected. (Pattern 3).

Patterns 1 and 2 described above are for degrading or maintaining the status quo of the display mode of the pending display, and thus are patterns for making the effect look like a change failure. Pattern 3 above is the display of the pending display. Since it builds up the mode, it is a pattern to make the change look successful as an effect production. It should be noted that, even if the patterns are the same for making the change look like a failure, the above pattern 1 and pattern 2 may differ in how to show the action effect. For example, when executing the action effect according to the above pattern 1, characters such as "Failure" are displayed, and when executing the effect effect according to the above pattern 2, characters such as "failure" are displayed. Display may be made to differ.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in the present variable display, the presence or absence of the effect effect and the determination ratio of the type are changed according to the display mode of the pending display. is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the change mode of the variable display this time, it may be configured such that the presence or absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are varied according to which final display mode the pending display changes to.

Also, for example, depending on the display result of the variable display of the notice target (for example, whether it will be a big hit) and the variable category (for example, the presence or absence and type of reach), the presence or absence of action production and the determination ratio of the type can be configured to

Further, for example, in the case where the display mode of the pending display may change from the blue pending to the red pending, the effect rendering can be executed even when the current variable display remains blue pending and does not change. You may

Also, in the case where the display mode of the pending display may change from blue pending to red pending as described above, even if the same special pending changes to blue pending in this variable display , the execution ratio and type of action effect may be varied depending on whether the final display mode is blue pending or red pending. For example, it may be configured such that action effects are executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red pending, or action effects with a high degree of expectation (for example, action effect C) are executed. Alternatively, conversely, it may be configured such that action effects are executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue pending, or action effects with a high degree of expectation (for example, action effect C) are executed. . With such a configuration, not only is there a sense of anticipation as to whether or not the display mode of the pending display will change in the variable display executed this time, but also the possibility that the display mode of the pending display will change thereafter. It can give you hope.

When it is decided to execute the effect production (Y of step S8009), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the type of action production determined in step S8008 (step S8010). . Then, the process moves to step S8012.

On the other hand, if the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (Y of step S8002), if the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S8003), in the first pending storage If there is no action production executable timing (N of step S8006), or if it is determined not to execute the action production (N of step S8009), the production control CPU 101 changes A normal process table (process table without action effect) corresponding to the pattern is selected (step S8011). Then, the process moves to step S8012.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8010 and S8011 (step S8012).

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value.

The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. FIG. Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, during the variable display of the production pattern, it may be possible to execute a notice effect (so-called notice effect for the change) other than the foreseeing notice effect (in this example, the pending notice effect). When it is decided to execute the effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the decided advance notice effect in steps S8010 and S8011.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9 as a component for effect, Control of various lamps and speaker 27) as parts for presentation is executed (step S8013). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70. FIG.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU101 controls to perform the variable display of the effect pattern by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one, but the effect control CPU101 is the variation pattern command A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step S8014).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is a command at the time of starting winning stored in the storage area of the command at the time of starting winning (symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition Designated command or second reserved storage number addition designation command)) Delete one command at the time of start winning stored in the first storage area, and shift the contents of the command storage area at the time of start winning ( step S8015).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the process during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802) (step S8016).

FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect effect is being executed and the end timing of the effect effect has come (step S8106). It should be noted that whether or not it is time to end the action effect can be specifically determined by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step S8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 101, based on the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), the pending display of the notice target is blue pending or It is checked whether it is time to change to red reservation (step S8107). If it is time to change to blue reservation or red reservation, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to change the display mode of the reservation display of the notice target to blue reservation or red reservation in the first reservation storage display unit 9a. (step S8108).

If it is not the time to change to blue reservation or red reservation, the effect control CPU 101 is based on the change pattern stored in the reservation notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008). is the timing for changing to normal hold (step S8109). If it is time to change to the normal hold, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to change the display mode of the hold display of the announcement target to the normal hold in the first hold storage display unit 9a (step S8110).

Next, the effect control CPU 101, even if it is not the end timing of the action effect, based on the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), It is checked whether or not there is a change timing to blue reservation or red reservation (step S8111). And, if there is a change timing to blue reservation or red reservation (Y of step S8111), the effect control CPU 101, in the first reservation storage display unit 9a, the display mode of the reservation display of the announcement target is changed to blue reservation or red reservation (step S8112). That is, in this embodiment, there is a case where it is determined not to execute the action effect even in the variable display that is the change timing from special hold to blue hold or red hold (see steps S8008 and S8009) ), even when the effect performance is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display at the timing of changing from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold to the blue hold or the red hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 101, even if it is not the end timing of the action effect, based on the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step S6008), It is checked whether or not there is a change timing to normal hold (step S8113). Then, if there is a change timing to the normal hold (Y of step S8113), the effect control CPU 101, in the first hold storage display unit 9a, the display mode of the hold display of the notice target to the normal hold (step S8114). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined not to execute the action effect even in the variable display at the change timing from the special hold to the normal hold (see steps S8008 and S8009). To perform control to change a hold display at a change timing from special hold to normal hold to normal hold even when performance is not executed.

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit design is displayed as a stop design of the effect design, a stop design display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbols have been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (loss symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302).

Next, when neither the big hit pattern nor the small hit pattern is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost pattern is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 moves to step S8311. do.

When the big hit design or the small hit design is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop design display flag (step S8304).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands have been received (step S8305). Whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands is received is specifically a flag (jackpot start designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process is received, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a flag (small hit/suddenly variable probability big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit/sudden probability variable big hit start designation command is received is set. If any one of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the small hit/sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command reception flag is set.

Then, the effect control CPU101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S8308), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1 and movable member control data 1), control of production devices (production display device 9 as production parts, various lamps as production parts, and speaker 27 as production parts) is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

If it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N of step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). value (step S8311).

Next, a specific example of an effect mode of the pending advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of the pending notice effect. Among them, FIG. 50 shows the effect mode of the suspension notice effect when the suspension display of the notice target finally changes to red suspension. Also, FIG. 51 shows an effect mode of the suspension notice effect when the suspension display of the notice target finally returns to the normal suspension. Note that in FIGS. 50 and 51, the mode of the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

First, with reference to FIG. 50, description will be given of the performance aspect of the suspension notice effect when the suspension display of the notice target finally changes to red suspension. As shown in FIG. 50(1), it is assumed that a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs while the effect display device 9 is performing the variable display of left, middle and right performance symbols. In this example, it is assumed that a new start-up winning occurs in a state where the number of first reserved memories is 3 and the number of first reserved memories is increased to 4, and the number of normal reservations is increased by one in the first reserved memory display section 9a. It is assumed that Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new pending display is determined to be red pending, and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50(2), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50(3). In the example shown in FIG. 50(3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 410, the hold display of the announcement target is changed from normal hold to special hold of triangular display (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50(4), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed, the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50(5). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (5), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the action effect B is determined as the type (see step S8008). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 50(5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 50(5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 50(5), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 50(6), even when the action effect B ends, the hold display of the notice target remains special hold based on the change pattern 410 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 50(7), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one hold memory is consumed and the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 50(8). In the example shown in FIG. 50 (8), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the action effect C is determined as the type (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 50(8), action effect C is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 50(8), the character C appears as the action effect C, and the effect is executed such that the character C throws the ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50(8), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 50(9), at the end timing of the action effect C, the suspension display of the notice target changes from special suspension to red suspension based on the change pattern 410 (steps S8107, S8108). reference).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case of displaying the special suspension of the triangle display is shown as the special suspension. In 3) to (8), a rectangular special hold is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the case where red pending is displayed as the final display mode is shown. In 9), it changes from special hold to blue hold.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of the effect mode of the suspension notice effect when the suspension display of the notice target finally returns to the normal suspension. As shown in FIG. 51(1), it is assumed that a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs while the left, middle and right performance symbols are being displayed on the performance display device 9 in a variable manner. In this example, it is assumed that a new start-up winning occurs in a state where the number of first reserved memories is 3 and the number of first reserved memories is increased to 4, and the number of normal reservations is increased by one in the first reserved memory display section 9a. It is assumed that Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold via), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51(2), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51(3). In the example shown in FIG. 51(3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the suspension display of the announcement target is changed from normal suspension to special suspension of triangular display (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51(4), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51(5). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the action effect B is determined as the type (see step S8008). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 51(5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 51(5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51(5), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 51(6), even when the action effect B ends, the hold display of the notice target remains special hold based on the change pattern 402 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 51(7), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 51(8). In the example shown in FIG. 51(8), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the action effect A is determined as the type (see step S8008). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 51(8), action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 51(8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws the ball toward the special hold. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 51(8), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 51(9), at the end timing of the action effect A, the suspension display of the notice target changes from special suspension to normal suspension based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 51, the case of displaying the special suspension of the triangle display is shown as the special suspension. In 3) to (8), a rectangular special hold is displayed.

In addition, in the pending notice effects shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the way of showing the effect effects may be changed according to which display mode the pending display changes (or does not change). For example, if the hold display remains special hold and does not change, a character display such as "failure" is displayed, and if the hold display changes from special hold to normal hold, a character display such as "big failure" is displayed, If the hold display changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, a character display such as "success" may be displayed.

Further, for example, when the display mode of the pending display may change from blue pending to red pending, when the pending display changes from blue pending to red pending, a character display such as "success" is displayed. If the hold display suddenly changes from special hold to red hold, a character display such as "great success" may be displayed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display a specific display (in this example, hold display) corresponding to the variable display, and the first mode (in this example, special hold display) can display the specific display is displayed, a change effect (in this example, a pending notice effect accompanied by an action effect) can be executed to change the display mode of the specific display. Further, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (in this example, blue reservation or red reservation) having a high degree of advantage. In addition, as a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after displaying the specific display in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode (in this example, normal It is possible to execute an effect to change to hold). The specific display displayed according to the third mode has a lower rate of change to the second mode than the specific display displayed according to the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, special hold There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the number of first reserve memories is 4 at the time of starting winning and the number of first reserve memories is 4 and the super reach jackpot, and the judgment value The allocation is extremely small, and the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404 that do not change as normal hold have more judgment value allocations.In addition, after changing from special hold to normal hold, there is no case of changing to red hold. can be anything.). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed according to the third mode is less advantageous than the specific display displayed according to the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. When changing from to normal hold (in the case of normal hold (with special hold)), compared to blue hold and red hold, the ratio of super reach jackpot and super reach loss is low, and non-reach loss is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

Specifically, if the first mode (in this example, special suspension) continues to be displayed even if the action effect of the failure mode is executed in the suspension notice effect, the first mode (in this example, However, in this embodiment, the first mode (special hold in this example) changes to the third mode (normal hold in this example). It is possible to increase the expectation for the mode and prevent the deterioration of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

Also, in this embodiment, the "specific display displayed according to the third aspect" indicates the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the ``specific display displayed according to the third aspect'' may be configured to include those displayed as normal hold from the beginning without going through special hold, and even if such normal hold is displayed as special hold It may be configured such that the rate of change to blue reserve or red reserve is low, or the advantage is low.

As described above, in this embodiment, even with the same normal hold, when the special hold changes to the normal hold, the expectation is lower and the advantage is lower than when the normal hold is displayed from the beginning. getting low.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the "advantage" is different from the expected degree of jackpot and the expected degree of reach (super reach) is shown. good too.

Further, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode (in this example, special hold, or normal hold) and a second mode with a high degree of advantage (in this example, , blue reserve, red reserve). As the change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and according to the execution mode of the executed change effect, the change effect After that, it is possible to execute a change production with a different ratio (in this example, even if the action production is executed in the suspension notice production, if there is no change in the special suspension, the action production is executed again and the special suspension can be changed from blue reservation or red reservation, but if the action effect is executed in the reservation notice effect and the special reservation changes to blue reservation or red reservation, the effect effect will not be executed after that). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change effect to be executed first, and to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the effect effect is executed in the suspension notice effect and changes from the special suspension to the blue suspension or the red suspension, the effect effect is not executed after that. However, it may be configured so that the effect production can be executed at a low rate. In this way, in the case of ``executing a change effect at a different ratio after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect'', when the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold, the action after that It also includes those with a low execution rate of production.

Further, according to this embodiment, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed as the change effect, and the executed change effect can be performed. Depending on the execution mode, it is possible to execute a change effect in a different effect mode after the change effect (in this example, even if the action effect is executed in the suspension notice effect, if the special suspension does not change , After that, the action effect is executed again and it is possible to change from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold. If the action effect is executed in the suspension notice effect and the special suspension does not change, then the effect effect is executed again and the special suspension changes to blue suspension and red suspension There are cases where it changes, and there are many variations of the production mode.). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change effect to be executed first, and to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, it is possible to execute a change effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode after the specific display is displayed in the first mode. Depending on the execution mode, the ratio of which specific display is targeted to execute the change effect after the change effect differs (in this example, when a plurality of special holds are displayed, When the effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, after that, if the action effect is executed only for the second and subsequent special holds and the hold display changes, However, if the first special suspension does not change, the action effect is executed for the first special suspension and the suspension display can be changed). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change effect to be executed first, and to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Effect can be executed (in this example, action effects A to C can be executed in the pending notice effect), and depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, which type of change effect is performed after the change effect (In this example, when the action effect B is executed, the ratio of the special hold that does not change is high, and if the action effect is executed after the special hold does not change , since there are many cases where it changes to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold, the ratio of action effect A and action effect C increases). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change effect to be executed first, and to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

In addition, in the case where the effect effect can be executed even after changing from the special hold to the normal hold, it is possible to execute any type of change effect after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. "Different ratio of whether or not to perform" may include, for example, an effect effect in which the display mode of the pending display does not change in the effect effect to be executed later (false effect effect) is likely to be executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after displaying a specific display in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example Then, it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold), and as a change effect, after displaying a specific display in the first mode, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, An effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, depending on the execution mode of the change effect, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different rate (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45A, the action effect A is executed in the pending notice effect (When the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the rate is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first mode (in this example, a special suspension of triangular display and a special suspension of rectangular display), and the first mode (special suspension in this example) is a change effect. After the specific display is displayed by , it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a second mode (in this example, blue reservation or red reservation) with a high degree of advantage, and as a change effect, the first After the specific display is displayed according to the mode, if the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example). is. Then, depending on which kind of first mode the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at different ratios (in this example, as shown in FIG. 39(c) , the rate of change from special hold to normal hold is higher when the triangle-shaped special hold is displayed than when the rectangular-shaped special hold is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of special holds (triangular display and rectangular display) with different shapes as a plurality of types of first modes has been shown, but not limited to such a mode, for example, the display color may be configured to have a plurality of types of pending display (for example, blue or green pending display) with different colors. Further, for example, it is not limited to two types of first modes (normal hold and special hold), and may be configured to have three or more types of first modes (normal hold and special hold).

Further, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after displaying a specific display in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example Then, it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold), and as a change effect, after displaying a specific display in the first mode, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, An effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, in a predetermined period, the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode is low (in this example, during the period when the pending display of the notice target is displayed in the fourth and third positions, The hold display of the notice target is less likely to change from special hold to normal hold.It may be possible that the hold display of the notice target never changes from special hold to normal hold.). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the first mode, the specific display is displayed in a special mode (special hold in this example) different from the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is highest in the case of red reservation, and the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the second highest in the case of blue reservation. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win may be the same between the special reservation and the special reservation, or the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big prize may be higher in the special reservation than in the normal reservation.

In this embodiment, the special hold is displayed as the first mode, the normal hold is displayed as the third mode, and the case of changing from the special hold to the normal hold is shown, but such a mode is not limited. do not have. For example, the normal hold is displayed in the first mode, and the third mode is the completed hold indicating that the display mode of the pending display has been changed (for example, a round display including the character display of "completed"). may be configured to display Modification 1 that is configured to be able to display completed pending will be described below.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the pending notice effect in Modification 1. FIG. In addition, in the modification 1, the processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) is shown in FIGS. In the processing and each determination table, this is equivalent to reading special hold as normal hold and reading normal hold after changing from special hold as completed hold.

It should be noted that, even in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 52, the allocation to the change pattern in which the change pattern 411, 414 shown in FIG. The rate of change to hold is lower than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold, and completed hold is less advantageous than normal hold.

In the modified example 1, as shown in FIG. 52(1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle and right effect symbols, the start winning to the first start winning hole 13 is newly generated. shall be In the example shown in FIG. 52, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in a state where the first reserved memory number is 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal reserve is displayed in the first reserved memory display section 9a. incremented by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new pending display is determined as completed pending, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern read as completed pending etc.) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52(2), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one hold memory is consumed and the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52(3). However, in the example shown in FIG. 52(3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the suspension display of the announcement target remains unchanged as normal suspension. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52(4), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one hold memory is consumed and the hold display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52(5). In the example shown in FIG. 52(5), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 52(5), action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 52(5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and the character B throws a ball toward the hold display (normal hold) of the notice target. is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52(5), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 52(6), even when the end timing of the action effect B comes, the suspension display of the notice target remains normal suspension based on the change pattern 402 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 52(7), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52(8). In the example shown in FIG. 52(8), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the action effect A is determined as the type (see step S8008). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 52(8), action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 52(8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws a ball toward the hold display (normal hold) of the notice target. is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52(8), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 52(9), when the action effect A ends, the suspension display of the announcement target changes from normal suspension to completed suspension based on the change pattern 402 (steps S8109, S8110). reference).

According to Modification 1 shown in FIG. 52, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal hold) as the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the performance effect when executing the change performance.

In this embodiment, the expression "normal mode (normal suspension)" is used. The normal mode (normal suspension) is, for example, the display mode of the suspension display displayed when the suspension notice effect is executed. This is the display mode that is most frequently displayed among them, and is a display mode that does not suggest the possibility of a big hit or reach or suggests that the possibility is relatively low.

Also, in this embodiment, the case where the suspension notice effect is executed so that only the suspension display can be changed has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display that is currently being executed in a display mode that inherits the display mode of the pending display, the pending display is terminated and the variable display of the notice target is being executed. Even in such a case, the display mode of the active display may be configured to be changeable. That is, it is not limited to the case where the reserved display is configured to be changeable as the specific display, and the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display. Modification 2 in which the display mode of the active display is also changeable will be described below.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the pending notice effect in Modification 2. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that, in the modification 2, the processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) is shown in FIGS. In the process and each decision table, add a process to display the active display, configure it so that the same display as normal hold, special hold, blue hold, and red hold can be displayed even in the active display, and change the display mode of the active display It suffices to configure the change pattern as much as possible.

In the modified example 2, as shown in FIG. 53(1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle and right effect symbols, the start winning to the first start winning hole 13 is newly generated. shall be In this example, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in a state where the number of first reserved memories is 2 and the number of first reserved memories is increased to 3, and the number of normal reservations is increased by one in the first reserved memory display section 9a. It is assumed that Also, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an active display portion 9F, and the active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed on the active display portion 9F. Also, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold via), and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern is read so that the active display can also be changed) is used as the change pattern. shall be determined. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53(2), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53(3). In the example shown in FIG. 53(3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the suspension display of the announcement target is changed from normal suspension to special suspension of triangular display (see step S8005). Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53(4), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved display is shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53(5). In the example shown in FIG. 53(5), when starting the variable display, it is determined that it is time to execute the effect effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the effect effect. It is assumed that the type is determined to be the action effect B (see step S8008). Further, based on the result of determination, as shown in FIG. 53(5), action effect B is executed in the variable display of the effect symbol (see steps S8010, S8013, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 53(5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is executed such that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53(5), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 53(6), even when the end timing of the action effect B comes, the hold display of the notice target remains special hold based on the change pattern 402 and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 53(7), the variable display of the performance symbols on the performance display device 9 is terminated.

Then, one reserved memory is consumed, and the next variable display is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 53(8). Further, based on the start of the variable display of the notice object, as shown in FIG. 53(8), the active display of the display mode similar to the special hold corresponding to the variable display of the notice object currently being executed is displayed. It is displayed on the active display section 9F. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53(8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is time to execute the effect effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the effect effect. It is assumed that the action effect A is determined as the type of effect (see step S8008). Also, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 53(8), action effect A is executed in the variable display of the effect pattern (see steps S8010, S8013 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 53(8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is executed such that the character A throws a ball toward the active display in the same display mode as the special hold. indicates the case. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 53(8), the variable display of the effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during execution of the action effect. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 53(9), at the end timing of the action effect A, the active display in the same display mode as the special hold is displayed in the same display mode as the normal hold based on the change pattern 402. The display changes to active display (see steps S8109 and S8110).

Note that when blue or blue display is determined as the final display mode, the active display may change to active display in a display mode similar to that of blue suspension or red suspension in FIG. 53(9).

Further, according to this embodiment, action effects (in this example, FIG. 50 (5), FIG. 50 (8), FIG. 51 (5 ), and an action effect shown in FIG. 51(8)) can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute the effect effect multiple times for the specific display displayed by the first mode of 1 (in this example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 41(F), the first hold shift After the special hold is displayed at the timing of the second hold shift, the effect effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold does not change, and at the timing of the third hold shift, the effect effect is executed and the special hold to normal pending). Therefore, it is possible to improve the performance effect when executing the change performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a change pattern is provided in which the action effect can be executed a maximum of two times. good too.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed according to the third mode changes to the second mode, the display mode of the specific display displayed according to the first mode changes to the second mode. The advantage is higher than when changing (in this example, as shown in FIG. 41, change patterns (change patterns 411 and 414) are provided in which even if the special hold returns to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed. The change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only when a super reach jackpot is achieved). Therefore, it is possible to heighten expectations for the specific display displayed according to the third mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode is the case where the suspension display changed from the special suspension to the normal suspension further changes to the red suspension. Although shown, it is not limited to such content, and for example, it may be configured so that the advantage is increased even when the hold display that is displayed as normal hold from the beginning changes to red hold.

Further, in this embodiment, the final display mode and change pattern of the pending display are determined at the time of starting winning, and then the presence or absence and type of action effect are determined for each variable display, but such a processing mode is shown. not limited to For example, without using a change pattern, for each variable display, the presence or absence and type of action effect are determined each time, and it is configured to determine whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. may

Embodiment 2.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold changes to the normal hold, the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is extinguished. may be configured to limit A second embodiment for limiting the change from special hold to normal hold will be described below.

In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the pending notice effect setting process (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in addition to the processing shown in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S6009 and S6010 is executed in the pending notice effect setting processing. In step S6009, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the change pattern of the pending display determined in step S6007X is any of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, 414 (change pattern including change from special hold to normal hold). Confirm whether or not (step S6009). If it is one of the change patterns 401-404, 412, 414, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from special suspension to normal suspension is restricted (step S6010).

It should be noted that the limit flag set in step S6010, when the hold display that changed from special hold to normal hold is extinguished, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started or ended, the production pattern fluctuation start It is reset in processing and production design fluctuation stop processing.

In this embodiment, in the process of step S6005X, the final display mode of pending display is determined using a final display mode determination table that is different from the process of step S6005 shown in the first embodiment (step S6005X). .

55 and 56 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first reserved memory number is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode of the reserved display using the same final display mode determination table as shown in FIGS. do.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) is "3" or "4", If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach loss (variation category 1 shown in FIG. 16), if the limit flag is not set, the suspension 3 shown in FIG. 55 (D-1) When the final display mode determination table for ~4 and non-reach and limit flag off is selected, and the limit flag is set, hold 3 to 4 and non-reach and lose shown in FIG. 55 (D-2) Also, the final display mode determination table for turning on the restriction flag is selected. Also, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super reach loss (variation category 7 shown in FIG. 16), if the limit flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 55 (E-1) When the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and super reach out and limit flag off is selected, and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 pending and super reach shown in FIG. Select the final display mode determination table for out of reach and on limit flag. Also, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17), if the limit flag is not set, FIG. 56 (F-1) When the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 pending and super reach jackpot and limit flag off is selected, and the limit flag is set, 3 to 4 pending shown in FIG. 56 (F-2) And the final display mode determination table for super reach jackpot and limit flag on is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected final display mode determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers to determine the final display mode of the latest pending display.

Further, in this embodiment, in the process of step S6007X, a change pattern of pending display is determined using a change pattern determination table different from the process of step S6007 shown in the first embodiment (step S6007X). .

FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table according to the second embodiment. However, the effect control CPU101, for the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to (E) and FIGS. A table similar to the decision table is used to determine the change pattern of pending indications.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 has the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number saving area (see steps S628 and S635) being "4", and the variation indicated by the variation category command. If the category indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26 shown in FIG. 17) and red reserve is determined as the final display mode, if the limit flag is not set, reserve 4. A change pattern determination table for 1 piece and super reach jackpot and red reservation and limit flag off is selected, and when the limit flag is set, change pattern determination for reservation 4 pieces and super reach jackpot and red reservation and limit flag on. Select a table.

As shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), normal hold ( It is configured not to determine whether there is a special hold). Further, as shown in FIG. 57, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from special hold to normal hold are not determined. . With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when special hold changes to normal hold, other hold indications change from special hold to normal hold until the hold indication that changed to normal hold is digested. It is restricted so that there is no

In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when a hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), other hold display may change from special hold to normal hold. Although a case is shown in which the restriction is made so as not to prevent the display from being suspended, the configuration is not limited to such an aspect, and may be configured to be restricted by lowering the rate at which other suspension indications change from the special suspension to the normal suspension.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of specific displays displayed by the third aspect is limited (in this example, when the limit flag is set (i.e., from special hold to normal hold) is displayed), change patterns 411 and 414 including normal hold (via special hold) and change from special hold to normal hold are not determined). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered when the change effect is executed.

Embodiment 3.
In the first embodiment, the case of changing the pending display to a display mode (blue pending or red pending) with higher expectations than the normal mode was shown, but the pending display can be changed to a display mode that suggests the contents of the production. can be configured to In the following, a description will be given of a third embodiment in which the hold display can be changed to a display mode suggesting the content of the effect.

In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case of providing the first reserved memory display portion 9a and the second reserved memory display portion 9b was shown, but in this embodiment, instead of these, the total number of reserved memories is displayed. It is assumed that a total pending storage display unit is provided. It should be noted that not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, but also the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied to a game machine provided with the first reserved memory display section 9a and the second reserved memory display section 9b. good too.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the normal jackpot, the variable probability jackpot, and the sudden variable probability jackpot are provided as the jackpot types. It is assumed that a variable probability big hit and a sudden variable probability big hit are provided.

In the present embodiment, as the display mode of the pending display displayed in the total pending storage display section, the normal display mode indicating the reliability of the 15R/8R probability variable jackpot, and the effect suggestion suggesting the execution of the predetermined effect. A display mode is provided.

The normal display mode includes "white" displayed in white, "red" displayed in red, and "gold" displayed in gold, and the reliability of the 15R/8R variable jackpot. is gold > red > white.

The effect suggestion display mode includes a first special suggestion mode that indicates that the notice target of the special zone effect is to be announced by displaying the characters "special", and a special zone effect by displaying the characters "special?" a second special suggestion mode suggesting that the subject is to be announced, a pseudo-continuation suggestion mode suggesting execution of the pseudo-continuation by displaying the characters "NEXT", and displaying the characters "SP" and SP suggestion mode suggesting that it develops into super reach. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be announced, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether or not the special zone effect is to be announced. It is a display mode to obtain. Also, the pseudo-run suggesting mode is a display mode that can be selected only when a pseudo-run is executed, and the SP suggesting mode is a display mode that can be selected only when developing into super reach.

Note that the special zone effect is a effect in which a special background different from the normal background is displayed by a single change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone production has a configuration in which the reliability of the 15R/8R probability variable jackpot increases as the number of executions increases. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as "entering the special zone". Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. After suggesting entering the special zone, the successful entry effect indicates that the entry into the special zone has been confirmed (for example, as shown in FIGS. Zone Chance!” is displayed, followed by “Success!”). Also, when the game does not enter the special zone, an entry failure effect may be executed to give the player a sense of anticipation by suggesting that the game will enter the special zone. For example, after suggesting to enter the special zone in the same way as the successful entry effect, a production indicating that it will not enter the special zone (for example, displaying "special zone chance!" After displaying "failure ..." production) can be executed as a rush failure production. Hereinafter, the successful rush effect and the unsuccessful rush effect may be collectively referred to as the “rush advance notice effect”. The advance notice effect is a effect that is performed for 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. Then, when entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the fluctuation (at the end of the successful rush effect). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation for executing the rush notice effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush notice effect is forcibly ended one second before the fluctuation stop. At that time, when entering the special zone, the entry success performance is forcibly terminated and the special zone performance is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the combined reserved memory display unit, the reserved memory that has not yet been changed is displayed with the reserved memory, and the change display of the reserved memory is continued from the start to the end of the change display. The pending display for the pending storage continues to be displayed in an active display that is different from the summed pending storage display. That is, in the active display section, active display (image corresponding to variable display) corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed. The active display is an image that indicates the degree of confidence that a big win will occur based on the running variation. The display mode of the active display includes the same display modes as the above-described suspended display ("white", "red", and "gold" which are the normal display modes, and the first special suggestion mode and the second special suggestion mode which are the effect suggestion display modes). suggestion mode, pseudo-continue suggestion mode, and SP suggestion mode) are provided.

In the present embodiment, the display modes of the pending display and the active display are determined when the corresponding pending memory is generated (at the start winning). Specifically, when the starting prize is generated, first, the change mode of the normal display mode (holding change pattern and change timing to be described later) is determined, and then it is determined whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode. do. When it is decided not to display in the effect suggesting display mode, the suspension display is started in the normal display mode from the timing of the start prize winning. In addition, when it is decided to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the display of the pending display is started in the effect suggestion display mode from the timing of the start winning, and when the effect of the suggestion content is executed (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the special zone effect, 5 seconds after the re-fluctuation in the pseudo-continuation, 5 seconds after the start of the super reach), or when it is decided not to execute (for example, failure to enter When the production is executed), it changes to the normal suggestive display mode.

Further, in this embodiment, in the effect control process processing (step S705), a suspension display control process for controlling suspension display is executed. 58 and 59 are flowcharts showing pending display control processing in the third embodiment. In the pending display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pending change pattern determination lottery for determining the pending change pattern of the pending display for the newly generated pending memory (step S3701). Specifically, the pending change pattern is determined using the pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60(A).

FIG. 60A is an explanatory diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. Each pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60(A) is assigned a determination value corresponding to the pending change pattern according to the determination result (15R probability variable jackpot or 8R probability variable jackpot, super reach loss, etc.) at the time of winning. However, in the example shown in FIG. 60(A), the percentages of the assigned judgment values are shown for the sake of simplification of explanation. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for a pending change pattern determination lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning determination result is 15R probability variable jackpot or 8R probability variable jackpot, P01 at a rate of 10%, P02 at a rate of 15%, P03 at a rate of 20%, P04 at a rate of 25%, 30% of the time P05 is determined as the pending change pattern.

For example, if the winning judgment result is super reach, P01 at a rate of 70%, P02 at a rate of 15%, P03 at a rate of 7%, P04 at a rate of 5%, and P04 at a rate of 3%. P05 is determined as the pending change pattern.

For example, if the winning determination result is other, P01 is determined as the pending change pattern at a rate of 100%.

By determining the pending change pattern in such a ratio, the reliability of the display mode of the pending display or the active display for the 15R variable probability jackpot or the 8R probability variable jackpot is white<red<gold.

In addition, the pending change pattern in the present embodiment is a pending change pattern that does not become "red" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "no red", for example, P01) and a pending change pattern that becomes "red" (hereinafter referred to as "red"). It can be broadly classified as "with red" (for example, other than P01). FIG. 60(B) shows the selection ratios of red and non-red.

As shown in the figure, when the winning determination result is the 15R probability variable jackpot or the 8R probability variable jackpot, red is selected at a rate of 90%, and red is selected at a rate of 10%. When the judgment result at the time of winning is that the player is out of Super Reach, 30% of the selections are made with red, and 70% of selections are made without red. If the winning determination result is other, select no red at a rate of 100%.

In this embodiment, when comparing the selection ratio of execution of the special zone effect with the selection ratio of red shown in FIG. While the selection rate with red is higher than the rate of executing the special zone effect, if the winning judgment result is out of super reach, the selection rate with red is lower than the rate of executing the special zone effect It's becoming Therefore, the reliability of the 15R probability variable big win or the 8R probability variable big win is higher when the red presence is selected than when the execution of the special zone effect is selected. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the pending display or the active display with the display mode of "red" is configured to have a higher reliability than the special zone effect.

In the present embodiment, P02 to P05 can be selected only when the winning judgment result is 15R probability variable big hit, 8R probability variable big hit or super reach is lost, but it is not limited to this. For example, P02 to P05 may be selectable even if the result of determination at the time of winning is a sudden variable-probability big hit, small hit, loss of normal reach or loss of non-reach.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the pending change pattern determined in step S3701 in the storage area (storage area corresponding to the number of total pending storage) in the command storage area at the time of starting winning. The pattern is stored (step S3702). If the stored pending change pattern is the no-change pending change pattern (P01 or P03), the process proceeds to step S3710. If the stored pending change pattern is a pending change pattern with change (any one of P02, P04 and P05), a change timing determination lottery is performed to determine the change timing (step S3704). Specifically, the change timing is determined using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61(A) or the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61(B).

FIG. 61A is an explanatory diagram showing a first change timing determination lottery table. FIG. 61B is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination lottery table. 61(A) and 61(B), each change timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. In the example, percentages of the assigned decision values are shown for ease of explanation. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for change timing determination lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where the change timing determination lottery is performed using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61(A) will be described. The first change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table that is used when the winning determination result is a big win.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "1", 60% of the time it is active, and 40% of the time it determines the start of the active state as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "2", the change timing is determined to be active 50% of the time, at the start of active 30% of the time, and the first time 20% of the time.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "3", 40% will be active, 30% will be active, 20% will be 1, 10% will be 2 is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "4", 30% will be active, 25% will be active, 20% will be 1, 15% will be 2 The third eye at a rate of 10% is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "5", 22% will be active, 20% will be active, 18% will be 1, and 16% will be 2. The 3rd eye at a rate of 14% and the 4th eye at a rate of 10% are determined as change timings.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "6", 22% will be active, 18% will be active, 16% will be 1, and 14% will be 2. The third eye is determined at a rate of 12%, the fourth eye at a rate of 10%, and the fifth eye at a rate of 8% as change timings.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "7", 20% will be active, 18% will be active, 16% will be 1, and 14% will be 2. The third eye is determined at a rate of 12%, the fourth eye at a rate of 10%, the fifth eye at a rate of 6%, and the sixth eye at a rate of 4% as change timings.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "8", 20% will be active, 18% will be active, 16% will be 1, and 14% will be 2. 12% 3rd eye, 8% 4th eye, 6% 5th eye, 4% 6th eye, 2% 7th eye is determined as the change timing.

Next, the case where the change timing determination lottery is performed using the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 61(B) will be described. The second change-timing determination lottery table is a change-timing determination lottery table that is used when the result of determination at the time of winning is Super Reach Lost.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "1", the change timing is determined to be 40% of the time during the active state and 60% of the time when the active state is started.

For example, when the total number of pending memories is "2", the change timing is determined as active 20% of the time, active start time 30% of the time, and first time 50% of the time.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "3", 10% will be active, 20% will be active, 30% will be 1, and 40% will be 2. is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "4", 10% will be active, 15% will be active, 20% will be 1, and 25% will be 2. The third eye at a rate of 30% is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "5", 10% will be active, 14% will be active, 16% will be 1, and 18% will be 2. The third eye is determined at a rate of 20% and the fourth eye at a rate of 22% as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is 6, 8% will be active, 10% will be active, 12% will be 1, and 14% will be 2. The third eye is determined at a rate of 16%, the fourth eye at a rate of 18%, and the fifth eye at a rate of 22% as change timings.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "7", 4% will be active, 6% will be active, 10% will be 1, and 12% will be 2. The third eye is determined at a rate of 14%, the fourth eye at a rate of 16%, the fifth eye at a rate of 18%, and the sixth eye at a rate of 20% as change timings.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is "8", 2% will be active, 4% will be active, 6% will be 1, and 8% will be 2. 12% 3rd eye, 14% 4th eye, 16% 5th eye, 18% 6th eye, 20% 7th eye is determined as the change timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is easier to determine the change timing at an earlier time after the hold display is started in the case of a loss than in the case of a big hit. Therefore, as for the timing at which the display mode of the pending display or the active display changes, the later the time after the pending display is started, the higher the reliability of the big win. Conversely, the earlier the holding display is started, the higher the reliability of the big win may be, or the change timing may not indicate the reliability of the big win.

In the present embodiment, when the judgment result at the time of winning is neither a big hit nor a super reach (other cases), only P01 can be selected as a pending change pattern, so change timing for others A determination lottery table is not provided, but if it is possible to select a pending change pattern in which the display mode changes even if it is other, a change timing determination lottery table for others is provided. good too.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined change timing in the start winning command storage area (step S3705). Then, if the pending change pattern stored in step S3702 is a pending change pattern with two changes (that is, P04) (Y in step S3706), the change timing determination lottery is performed again (step S3707), and determination is made. If the received change timing is different from the change timing stored in step S3705 (N in step S3708), the change timing determined in step S3707 is stored in the start winning command storage area (step S3709). If the change timing determined in step S3707 is the same as the change timing stored in step S3705 (Y in step S3708), a change timing determination lottery ( Step S3707) is repeatedly executed. Thereby, two different change timings are determined. A plurality of combination patterns of two change timings are provided, and two change timings may be collectively determined by selecting one of them.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 executes a process (steps S3710 to S3725) related to displaying the pending display in the effect suggestive display mode. Specifically, the processing includes a first process (steps S3710 to S3713) related to displaying the pending display in the first special suggestive mode, and a second process related to displaying the pending display in the second special suggestive mode. processing (steps S3714 to S3717), third processing (steps S3718 to S3721) relating to displaying the pending display in the pseudo-continuation suggestive mode, and fourth processing relating to displaying the pending display in the SP suggestive mode (step S3722 to S3725).

Hereinafter, the pending display in the first special suggestion mode is "first special suggestion pending", the pending display in the second special suggestion mode is "second special suggestion pending", and the pending display in the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode is "pseudo continuous suggestion pending". , the suspension display in the SP suggestion mode may be referred to as "SP suggestion suspension".

First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the new reservation memory is scheduled to enter the special zone for which the announcement is to be made (step S3710). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to enter the special zone, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new reserve memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be announced. .

If the new pending memory is scheduled to enter the notice target special zone, a first special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether to display the first special suggestion pending (step S3711). Specifically, whether or not to execute the first special suggestion suspension is determined using the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(A).

FIG. 62A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table. In the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(A), a determination value corresponding to whether or not the display of the first special suggestion suspension is executed is assigned for each winning judgment result and suspension change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 62(A), the percentages of the assigned determination values are shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for the first special suggestion execution lottery, and determines a decision item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the winning determination result is a 15R probability variable jackpot or an 8R probability variable jackpot, if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 40%, and at a rate of 60%. It is determined not to display the first special suggestion pending. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 80%, and the display of the first special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 20%. be.

For example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is super reach, if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 30%, and the first special suggestion is displayed at a rate of 70%. A decision is made not to perform the pending display. Also, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 60%, and the display of the first special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 40%. be.

If it is determined to perform the display of the first special suggestion pending, the display of the first special suggestion pending is started as a pending display for the new pending storage (step S3713).

In step S3710, if the new pending memory is not scheduled to enter the notice target special zone, or if the display of the first special suggestion pending is not executed in step S3712, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the new pending memory will enter the notice target special zone. Execute the notice production (if you plan to move to a special zone (if you plan to execute a rush success production), and if you do not plan to move to a special zone but plan to execute a rush failure production is included) (step S3714). For example, when it is decided to enter a special zone, a flag is set, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new pending memory is scheduled to execute the announcement target entry success effect. is. In addition, for example, a flag is set when it is determined to execute the failed rush effect, and if the flag is set, the new pending memory indicates that the failed rush effect to be announced is scheduled to be executed. It is a judgment.

When it is planned to execute the advance notice effect, a second special suggestion execution lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to display the second special suggestion suspension (step S3715). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to display the second special suggestion suspension using the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(B).

FIG. 62B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table. In the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 61(B), a rush success effect is executed as a determination value corresponding to whether or not the display of the second special suggestion suspension is executed for each winning determination result and suspension change pattern. Different values are assigned depending on whether the rush failure effect is executed or not, but in the example shown in FIG. there is The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for the second special suggestion execution lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where the judgment result at the time of winning is the 15R probability variable jackpot or the 8R probability variable jackpot will be described.

For example, when it is planned to execute the rush success effect (when it is planned to shift to the special zone), if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion pending can be executed at a rate of 40%. , 60% of the time it is determined not to display the second special suggestion pending. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 80%, and the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 20%. be.

For example, when it is planned to execute the rush failure effect (when it is planned not to shift to the special zone), if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion pending can be executed at a rate of 80%. , 20% of the time it is determined not to display the second special suggestion pending. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 40%, and the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 60%. be.

Next, a description will be given of a case where the result of determination at the time of winning is super reach.

For example, when it is planned to execute the rush success effect (when it is planned to shift to the special zone), if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion pending can be executed at a rate of 30%. , 70% of the time it is determined not to display the second special suggestion pending. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 60%, and the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 40%. be.

For example, when it is planned to execute the failure to enter the effect (when it is planned not to move to the special zone), if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion pending can be executed at a rate of 60%. , 40% of the time it is determined not to display the second special suggestion pending. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 30%, and the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 70%. be.

Finally, a description will be given of a case in which the result of determination at the time of winning is other.

For example, if a rush failure effect is to be executed (not to be shifted to a special zone), the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed at a rate of 100% regardless of any pending change pattern. is determined. In the present embodiment, when the result of determination at the time of winning is other, it is configured not to enter the special zone. No judgment value has been assigned for the determination.

Thus, in the present embodiment, only when the winning determination result is 15R probability variable jackpot, 8R probability variable jackpot, or super reach is lost, it is possible to display the pending display in the second special suggestion mode. However, it is not limited to this, and it is possible to display the pending display in the second special suggestion mode even when the winning determination result is a sudden variable probability big hit, a small hit, normal reach loss, or non-reach loss. good.

In this way, when the pending change pattern is other than P01, the display of the second special suggestion pending is executed at a higher rate in the case of executing the rush success effect than in the case of executing the rush failure effect. It is configured. That is, when the display of the second special suggestion suspension is executed, the display mode is more likely to change to "red" when entering the special zone than when not entering the special zone. Note that the display mode may not change to "red" when the vehicle does not enter the special zone.

Here, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(B) is compared with the red reservation selection ratio shown in FIG. 60(B). For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is the 15R probability variable jackpot or the 8R probability variable jackpot, the selection ratio with red is 90% (see FIG. 60 (B)), while the execution ratio of the second special suggestion suspension is 90%. % (see FIG. 62(B)). Also, for example, when the winning determination result is Super Reach Lost, the percentage of selection with red is 30% (see FIG. 60(B)), while the percentage of execution of the second special suggestion suspension is 30% or more. (see FIG. 62(B)). Therefore, the reliability with respect to the 15R probability variable jackpot or the 8R probability variable jackpot is Red Reservation>Second Special Suggestion Reservation.

If it is determined to display the second pending special suggestion, display of the second pending special suggestion is started as a pending display for the new pending storage (step S3717).

In step S3714, if the new pending memory does not execute the advance notice effect of the notice target, or if the display of the second special suggestion pending is not executed in step S3716, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the new pending memory is accompanied by a pseudo continuation. It is determined whether or not it is pseudo continuous hold (step S3718). In the case of pseudo-continuation suspension, a pseudo-continuation suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display the pseudo-continuation suggestion suspension (step S3719). Specifically, the pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(C) is used to determine whether or not to display the pseudo-continuous suggestion suspension.

FIG. 62C is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continue suggestion execution lottery table. In the pseudo-continuous suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(C), determination values corresponding to whether or not pseudo-continuous suggestion suspension is displayed are assigned for each winning time determination result and suspension change pattern. In the example shown in (C), the percentages of the assigned judgment values are shown for simplification of explanation. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for a pseudo-continue suggestion execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 20%, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion pending is displayed at a rate of 80%. It is decided not to run. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that pseudo-continuous suggestion pending display is executed at a rate of 30%, and pseudo-continuous suggestion pending display is not executed at a rate of 70%.

For example, if the winning judgment result is a loss, if the pending change pattern is P01, the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion pending is executed at a rate of 10%, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion pending is displayed at a rate of 90%. It is decided not to run. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that pseudo-continuous suggestion pending display is executed at a rate of 20%, and pseudo-continuous suggestion pending display is not executed at a rate of 80%.

If it is determined to display pseudo-continuous suggestion suspension, display of pseudo-continuous suggestion suspension is started as suspension display for new pending storage (step S3721).

If the new pending memory is not pseudo-continuous pending in step S3718, or if the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion pending is not executed in step S3720, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the new pending memory is SP reach pending that develops into super reach. It is determined whether or not (step S3722). In the case of SP reach pending, an SP suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether to display the SP suggestion pending (step S3723). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the display of the SP suggestion pending by using the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(D).

FIG. 62D is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. In the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. ), the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown for the sake of simplicity of explanation. The effect control CPU 101, for example, extracts a random number for the SP suggestion execution lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, if the pending change pattern is P01, display of SP suggestive pending is executed at a rate of 30%, and display of SP suggestive pending is not executed at a rate of 70%. is determined. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the SP suggestion pending display is executed at a rate of 40%, and the SP suggestion pending display is not executed at a rate of 60%.

For example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is lost, if the pending change pattern is P01, display of SP suggestive pending is executed at a rate of 20%, and display of SP suggestive pending is not executed at a rate of 80%. is determined. Further, if the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the SP suggestion pending display is executed at a rate of 30%, and the SP suggestion pending display is not executed at a rate of 70%.

When it is decided to execute the suspension display in the SP suggestion mode, the display of the SP suggestion suspension is started as the suspension display for the new suspension memory (step S3725).

Here, comparing the pseudo-continuation suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 62(C) with the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. The execution ratio of display of suggestion pending and the execution ratio of display of SP suggestion pending are different. That is, the effect suggestive display mode is changed to "red" at different ratios based on the type of the effect suggestive display mode. This makes it possible to draw attention to the type of effect suggestion display mode.

If the new hold storage is not SP reach hold in step S3722, or if the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed in step S3724, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in step S3702 in a display mode according to the hold change pattern, Begin displaying a pending display for the new pending store (step S3726). Specifically, if it is one of P01, P02, and P04, the pending display is started with "white", and if it is P03 or P05, the pending display is started with "red".

In the present embodiment, as shown in steps S3710 to S3725, the display timing of the suspension display of the effect suggesting mode is set at the time of starting winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to display the pending display or the active display of the effect suggestion mode at any timing, such as during the shifting of the pending display, during the variable display, or during the active display.

Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the processes in the order of the first process, the second process, the third process, and the fourth process, the execution priority (that is, the execution frequency) of the first special suggestion mode > the second special suggestion mode It is conceivable that special suggestion mode > pseudo-continuation suggestion mode > SP suggestion mode. Therefore, for example, it is possible to collectively decide which of the first special suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-continue suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode to display the pending display or the active display in which effect suggestion display mode. By providing such a table, it is possible to prevent imbalance in execution priority (execution frequency). Alternatively, even if a lottery is performed in order as to whether or not to execute the pending display or the active display in each effect suggestion display mode as in the present embodiment, the earlier the lottery is executed, the lower the execution ratio. (the execution ratio is increased for a lottery that is executed later), it is possible to prevent imbalance in the execution priority (execution frequency).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display the pending display only in a single effect suggesting display mode among a plurality of effect suggesting display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suspension display may be displayed in a plurality of presentation suggestion display modes. For example, when it is decided to execute the pending display in the first special suggestive display mode and the SP suggestive display mode, the pending display including the characters "special" and the letters "SP" is displayed. good too. Specifically, by independently executing the above-described first to fourth processes, it is possible to display the pending display in a plurality of presentation suggesting display modes. In addition, since the advance notice effects suggested by the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode are both special zone effects, the suspension display is performed in both the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode. It may be configured not to execute. For example, the pending display of the first special suggestive display mode may be displayed preferentially over the pending display of the second special suggestive display mode.

FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802) in the third embodiment. In the effect symbol change process, it is determined whether or not it is time to change the active display (step S4701). Specifically, in the active information storage area described above, "active" is stored as the change timing, and when a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds) has passed since the start of the fluctuation, it is determined that it is time to change the active display. . As described above, even though "active" is stored as the change timing, if the change time of the corresponding change is shorter than 13 seconds, one second before the change stops is determined as the change timing of the active display. shall be If it is time to change the active display, the pending change pattern in the active information storage area is referenced to change the display mode of the active display (step S4702). For example, if the pending change pattern is P02, it is changed to "red", and if it is P04 or P05, it is changed to "gold".

Further, when the pending display or the active display is displayed in the first special suggestive mode (Y in step S4703), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the successful entry effect (step S4704). Specifically, when the successful rush effect is started in a variation having a variation time of 3 seconds or more, the timing when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the successful rush effect is determined as the end timing of the successful rush effect. When the successful rush performance is started during the fluctuation having a fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, the timing one second before the stop of the fluctuation is determined as the end timing of the successful rush performance. If it is time to end the rushing success effect, the display mode of the pending display or the active display displayed in the first special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the pending display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4705). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it will be "white", if it is P02, it will be "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it will be "red". If it is P03, it will be "red", if it is P04, it will be "white" if it is before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it will be "red". , is changed to "gold" if it is after the change timing of both, to "red" if it is before the change timing in the case of P05, and to "gold" if it is after the change timing.

In addition, if the fluctuation time of the change that executed the successful rush effect is less than 8 seconds (the period for executing the successful rush effect (3 seconds) and the display of the pending display or the active display after the successful rush effect is completed If the change time is shorter than the total period including the standby period (5 seconds) before changing the mode, the display mode of the pending display or the active display is changed one second before the change stops.

In addition, when the suspension display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestive mode (Y in step S4706), whether or not it is time to end the advance notice effect (successful rush effect or failed rush effect). is determined (step S4707). Specifically, when the rush notice effect is started in a variation having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more, the timing when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the rush notice effect is determined as the end timing of the rush notice effect. , when the rush foretelling performance is started during the fluctuation having a fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, the timing one second before the fluctuation stop is determined as the end timing of the rush foretelling performance. When it is time to end the advance notice effect, the display mode of the pending display or the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the pending display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4708). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it will be "white", if it is P02, it will be "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it will be "red". If it is P03, it will be "red", if it is P04, it will be "white" if it is before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it will be "red". , is changed to "gold" if it is after the change timing of both, to "red" if it is before the change timing in the case of P05, and to "gold" if it is after the change timing.

In addition, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation that executed the rush notice effect is less than 8 seconds (the period for executing the rush notice effect (3 seconds) and the display of the pending display or active display after the rush notice effect is completed If the change time is shorter than the total period including the standby period (5 seconds) before changing the mode, the display mode of the pending display or the active display is changed one second before the change stops.

If the active display is displayed in the pseudo-continuation suggestion mode (Y in step S4709), it is determined whether or not it is time to start pseudo-continuation (step S4710). Specifically, in a pseudo-run, re-variation is generally started after the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, but in step S4710, the first re-variation timing is determined as the start timing of the pseudo-run. . It should be noted that the stop timing of the first chance symbol may be determined as the start timing of the pseudo-run.

If it is time to start a pseudo-run, the display mode of the active display displayed in the pseudo-run suggestive mode is changed to a display mode according to the pending display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4711). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it will be "white", if it is P02, it will be "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it will be "red". If it is P03, it will be "red", if it is P04, it will be "red" if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, and if it is after both change timings, it will be "gold" , P05, the color is changed to "red" if it is before the change timing, and to "gold" if it is after the change timing.

In addition, a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the pseudo-run, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation of the variation pattern, the predetermined value for stopping the variation is set. The display mode of the active display may be changed before the time (for example, one second before).

Also, when the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode (Y in step S4712), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the super ready-to-win effect (step S4713). Specifically, the timing predetermined for each variation pattern is determined as the start timing of the super ready-to-win effect. When it is time to start the super ready-to-win effect, the display mode of the active display displayed in the SP suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the pending display pattern after 5 seconds (step S4714). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it will be "white", if it is P02, it will be "white" if it is before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it will be "red". If it is P03, it will be "red", if it is P04, it will be "red" if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, and if it is after both change timings, it will be "gold" , P05, the color is changed to "red" if it is before the change timing, and to "gold" if it is after the change timing.

In addition, a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds elapse from the start timing of the super ready-to-win effect, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation of the variation pattern, the variation stops. The display mode of the active display may be changed before a predetermined time (for example, one second before).

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step S8105).

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

FIGS. 64 and 65 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples in the case of displaying the pending display in the second special suggestion mode in the third embodiment. First, (1) during a change in which an active display and two pending displays are displayed, (2) a new pending memory is generated and the pending display corresponding to the pending memory is changed to the second special suggestion mode (" special?"). At this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the special zone performance with the reserved memory as the notice object, and "3" is set as the number of execution times K and "3" as the remaining number of times R. It is also assumed that P04 is determined as the pending change pattern and the first and second change timings are determined.

Then, (3) the variation ends at the deviation, and (4) the next variation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new change is displayed and the pending display is shifted. Then, since the remaining number of times R becomes "2" and the value obtained by adding "1" to the remaining number of times R and the number of times of execution K become the same value, the rush announcement effect is executed. When 3 seconds have passed since then, (5) it is notified that the entry was successful, and the player enters the special zone. Five seconds later, the display mode of the pending display displayed in the (6) second special suggestion mode changes to "red" (see step S4708).

After that, (7) the variation ends at the deviation, and (8) the next variation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new change is displayed and the pending display is shifted. Since the pending change pattern of the pending display displayed in "red" is P04 and the change timing includes the first one, the display mode changes to "gold".

As described above, according to this embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of performing variable display, specific displays (in this example, pending display and active display) corresponding to variable display are displayed at least normally. A mode ("white" in this example), a first specific mode ("red" in this example) that is more expected than the normal mode, and a second specific mode ("red" in this example) that suggests the content of the effect (in this example, the effect specific display means (in this example, for effect control A part that executes steps S3713, S3717, S3721, S3725, S3726, S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714 in the microcomputer 100) and can execute the presentation of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. Effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S8010, S8011 in accordance with the process table selected in the process similar to steps S8013, S8105 by executing the same processing, special zone effect, and a portion capable of executing a pseudo run and a super reach effect), and after displaying the specific display in the second specific mode, the specific display means performs the effect suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode. When executed (in this example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed), the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (in this example, Effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S4702, S4705, S4708, S4711, and S4714, and if any one of P02 to P05 is selected as the pending change pattern, the effect is the second display mode. The pending display or active display displayed in the suggestive display mode can be changed to "red", which is the first specific mode. As a result, it is possible to heighten expectations for the specific mode.

When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first specific mode or the second specific mode shown in this embodiment is the first embodiment. Corresponding to the second aspect shown in the form of, after displaying the specific display by the first aspect (special hold), so as to change from the first aspect (special hold) to the first specific aspect and the second specific aspect It is configurable.

Also, it is possible to construct a game machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the above-described first to third embodiments. That is, any one of the first to third embodiments shown above may be combined as appropriate with the configurations shown in a plurality of embodiments, or the configurations shown in all the embodiments may be combined. You may make it comprise a game machine.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuation (a effect in which the symbol is temporarily stopped and re-flushed one or more times during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the variation pattern indicating the variation mode to the production control microcomputer 100, an example of transmitting one variation pattern command when starting the variation was shown, but two or more commands produce a variation pattern The control microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, when notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560, as the first command, the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuation, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. Send a command that indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop), and as the second command, the type of reach and whether or not there is a re-lottery effect, etc. It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode (after the second stop). In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the specific variation mode to be executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control microcomputer 100. . When transmitting two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. A second command may be sent (at a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this manner, the amount of data that must be stored as variation pattern commands can be reduced.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different proportions" means not only different proportions such as A:B = 70%: 30% or A:B = 30%: 70%. , A:B=100%:0% (ie, 100% allocation to one side and 0% allocation to the other).

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols from "1" to "9" and deriving and displaying the display result was shown. It is not limited to such aspects. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variably displaying may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of pattern display. Even in this case, one type of pattern used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a pattern different from the one type of pattern may be derived and displayed last. can be anything.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a pachinko machine was used as an example of a game machine, but the present invention can be applied to a game machine in which medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of bets are made according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player. It is also possible to

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out game media as a predetermined number of prizes. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the jackpot type includes the variable probability big hit and the normal jackpot, and based on the fact that the variable probability big hit is determined as the jackpot type, the gaming machine is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game. However, it is not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined variable probability area inside (the variable probability area may be provided in a special variable winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided A variable probability region may be provided in a part of the device), and the variable probability is determined based on the game ball passing through the variable probability region in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is played. The configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to the variable probability state after the end.

In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit, and whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will win a prize (prefetching determination) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designation) indicating the winning determination result Command, variable category command) is transmitted, and on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, the pending advance notice production is executed based on the command indicating the winning judgment result. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a win determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command designating only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the time of occurrence of the start winning. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the random number values specified by those commands.

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

1 pachinko game machine 8a first special symbol display device 8b second special symbol display device 9 performance display device (main display device)
9a 1st reservation memory display section 9b 2nd reservation memory display section 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPUs
560 game control microcomputer 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
a change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display in the first mode,
The change effect executing means, as the change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, a second mode in which the display mode of the specific display is controlled to the advantageous state more than in the first mode. It is possible to execute a production that changes to
The second aspect includes a predetermined aspect and a specific aspect that is expected to be controlled to the advantageous state more than the predetermined aspect,
The change effect execution means is
As a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the advantageous state rather than the second mode. It is possible to execute an effect that changes to a third mode with a low degree of expectation to be controlled,
A first pattern in which the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode is changed to the second mode, and a second pattern in which the display mode of the specific display changed to the third mode is continuously displayed. , after the specific display is displayed according to the first mode, a third pattern in which the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode without being changed to the third mode, and
It is possible to execute the production by the second pattern at a higher rate than the production by the first pattern,
When the number of reserved memories is the specific number, when the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode by the production of the first pattern, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode by the production of the third pattern. It is possible to change to the specific mode as the second mode at a higher rate than when changing to
It is possible to execute a change effect including an effect effect executed by a mode that acts on a specific display,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute action presentations at different ratios depending on which display mode is the final display mode of a specific display.

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