JP2008188091A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce invalid start winnings to a winning part on the side where the winning probability of game media is high and to prevent fraudulent actions to variable winning devices (motor-driven tulip and normal motor-driven accessory), with respect to a game machine provided with a first variable display means and a second variable display means. <P>SOLUTION: A game control means executes the variable display of a second special pattern at a second special pattern display device 8b on the basis of the entry of a game ball to a third start winning port 12, and when the game ball enters both of a first start winning port 13 and a second start winning port 14 respectively, in the case of a high base state, preferentially executes the variable display of the second special pattern regardless of a start winning order. When an entry ball to the normal motor-driven accessory is detected while the normal motor-driven accessory is closed, a winning error is reported. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a coin gaming machine. Specifically, the first start of the variable display based on the first winning portion provided in the gaming area, the second winning portion provided in the gaming area, and the game medium winning in the first winning portion. When the condition is satisfied, the variable display of the first identification information is started, the first variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, and the second variable display based on the winning of the game medium in the second winning portion. And a second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information when the start condition is satisfied and deriving and displaying the display result, and the variable display of the second identification information is executed by the second variable display means The first variable display means performs variable display of the first identification information on the condition that the first variable information is not displayed, and the first variable display means performs variable display of the first identification information on the condition that the variable display is not performed. The variable display means executes variable display of the second identification information, Serial relates to a gaming machine to shift to an advantageous specific game state for the player when a particular display result was derived displayed in any one of the first variable display portion second display portion.

  As a gaming machine, when a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “variation”) are provided, and the display result of the variable display of identification information is a specific display result in any of the variable display units Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the display result in the variable display unit that displays the special symbol as the identification information becomes a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance, which is usually called “big hit”. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is configured to end. Sometimes.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, there are two start winning ports having different shapes (for example, a start winning port A that is not openable and a start winning port B that is openable), and respective start winning ports. Two variable display sections (variable display sections A and B) corresponding to the two, and two hold storage sections corresponding to the respective start winning opening (stored the number of reserved storage of game balls won in the start winning opening A, B There are those provided with the storage units A and B) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, when the variable display of the identification information in the variable display portion A is completed, the next variable of the identification information in the variable display portion A is based on the fact that the reserved storage number is stored in the hold storage portion A. Start displaying. Further, when the variable display of the identification information on the variable display portion B is completed, the next variable display of the identification information on the variable display portion B is started based on the fact that the reserved storage number is stored in the hold storage portion B.

  In addition, when a game ball wins a big prize opening, a game ball as a prize is paid out to a player. Generally, a game ball to be paid out when a game ball wins a normal prize opening other than the big prize opening. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a big winning opening is larger than the number. Then, it becomes easy to receive a fraudulent act that attempts to obtain a game ball as a prize illegally by creating a situation in which a game ball has won a prize winning opening by using an unauthorized tool or the like. At this time, the game ball is not actually won in the big prize opening.

Therefore, a game machine is proposed that is configured to notify an abnormality and stop the game if an abnormal winning is detected when a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening is detected when the big winning opening is closed. (For example, see Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-304971 (paragraphs 0106-0122, FIGS. 1, 10, and 11) JP-A-5-228243 (paragraphs 0147, 0151)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the variable display unit A and the variable display unit B separately determine whether or not the execution condition and start condition of variable display of identification information are satisfied, the variable display unit In some cases, variable display of identification information is simultaneously executed by A and the variable display unit B. For this reason, if the variable display portion A and the variable display portion B perform variable display of the identification information at the same time, the player may not be able to accurately grasp the progress of the game. For example, when a big hit is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the variable display B while the variable display portion A is performing variable display in a so-called reach mode, the reach state is a big hit. It becomes impossible to grasp.

  In order to prevent such a situation that the progress of the game cannot be grasped, the variable display unit A and the variable display unit B sequentially perform variable display according to the winning order of the start winning port A and the starting winning port B, It can be considered that the variable display portion A and the variable display portion B are controlled so as not to perform variable display at the same time. However, if the winning probability at the start winning opening A and the winning probability at the starting winning opening B are different, even if the winning winning number with the higher winning probability reaches the upper limit, the winning probability is While the variable display on the variable display portion corresponding to the lower start winning opening is being executed, the variable display on the variable display portion corresponding to the start winning opening having the higher winning rate is not executed. For this reason, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage unit B reaches the upper limit value even though the total number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage unit A and the reserved storage unit B (total number of reserved memories) is not the upper limit value. As a result, an invalid start prize (a prize that does not satisfy the start condition for starting the variable display in the variable display portion even though the game ball has won the start prize opening) occurs, which is disadvantageous for the player. There is a risk of becoming.

  For example, when the open-type start winning opening B is shifted to a high base state in which the ratio of opening is increased, it becomes easier to win the starting winning opening B, but the holding storage unit B stores it. When the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit, not only the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening B during the change of the variable display portion B becomes the invalid start winning winning, but also the start winning opening during the change of the variable display portion A A winning game ball to B will also become an invalid starting prize. Therefore, the invalid start winning to the start winning opening B increases.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening is detected, the launch of the game ball to the gaming area is prohibited. By prohibiting the launch of the game ball, it is impossible to continue the game, and it is possible to prevent the game store from being disadvantaged due to continued fraud. However, the gaming machine is equipped with an electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes to make it easier to win a game ball when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol. No measures are taken to prevent it. Therefore, it can happen that the amusement shop suffers a disadvantage due to an illegal act against the electric tulip.

  Accordingly, the present invention enables a game machine having a first variable display means and a second variable display means to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings in a winning portion on the side where the winning probability of a game medium is high. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing fraudulent acts against a variable winning device (electric tulip, ordinary electric accessory).

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) a first winning portion (for example, a first start winning opening 13) provided in the gaming area, a second winning portion (for example, a second starting winning opening 14) provided in the gaming area, and the first Based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has won a winning portion, a first variable start condition is established (for example, after the first stop of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol, The first identification information (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the second number of reserved memories is 0, or the number of the first and 2nd reserved memories is not 0 and is not in the high base state) , First variable symbol display unit (for example, first special symbol display unit 8a) for starting display of the first special symbol) and displaying the display result, and that the game medium has won the second winning part. 2nd starting article of variable display based on (For example, after the final stop of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol, the second reserved memory number is not 0 and the first reserved memory number is 0, or the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory Second variable display means for starting variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) when the number is not 0 and being in the high base state (for example, second derivative symbol) 2nd special symbol display 8b), and variable display of the first identification information by the first variable display means on the condition that the variable display of the second identification information is not executed by the second variable display means (For example, during the period in which the second special symbol process flag is updated to the second fluctuation pattern setting process in SB59 and the second fluctuation pattern setting process to the second special symbol stop process are being executed) 1 The second identification information is variably displayed by the second variable display means on the condition that the variable display of the first identification information is not executed by the first variable display means. For example, during the period in which the first special symbol process flag is updated to the first fluctuation pattern setting process in S59 and the first fluctuation pattern setting process to the first special symbol stop process are executed, the second special symbol process in S26B. No processing is performed), and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display means or the second variable display means, the game shifts to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine
It is possible to change between a closed state (for example, a closed state) in which no game ball is won in the second winning portion and an open state (for example, an open state) in which a game ball can be won in the second winning portion, and is provided in the gaming area. A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15, a normal electric accessory) that is in an open state on condition that a game ball has entered a predetermined area (for example, gate 32),
Detecting means (for example, a second start port switch 14a) for detecting a game ball won in the second winning portion and outputting a detection signal;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, controlling the variable display of the first variable display means and the second variable display means, and transmitting a command (for example, an effect control command) that can specify the state of the variable display (For example, a game control microcomputer 560);
Based on a command (for example, an effect control command) transmitted by the game control means, an effect part (for example, an effect display device 9, a speaker 27, a lamp / LED 25) including an effect variable display means provided in the gaming machine. , 28a to 28c, etc.) and control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100),
The game control means includes
First reserved storage data (for example, the first reserved storage number, for example) that can specify the number of winnings of the game medium to the first winning portion where the first start condition up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4) is not satisfied First hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage number counter) for storing the count value of the counter;
Second reserved storage data (for example, second reserved storage number) that can specify the number of game media won in the second winning portion where the second start condition up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4) is not satisfied Second hold storage means (for example, a second hold storage number counter) for storing the count value of the counter;
When the first reserved storage means stores the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage means stores the second reserved storage data (for example, N in S51, N in S51a, or , N of SB51, N of SB51a), variable display based on winning in a winning portion with a high probability that a game medium will win out of the first winning portion and the second winning portion, to win the other winning portion Variable display execution means that executes in preference to the variable display based on (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the portion in which S51b is determined to be N and executes the processing after S53, the SB51b is determined to be Y and the processing after SB53 Processing part), and
Variable display command transmission means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that transmits a variable display command (for example, variation pattern command) that can specify the variable display start and variable display time of the identification information in the effect variable display means. In step S80, S374, and S377, the second special symbol process, the portion corresponding to S80 in the first special symbol process, and the portion that executes S374 and S377).
Open / close determining means for determining the open / closed state of the variable prize-winning device (for example, a part for executing S560 or S284 in the game control microcomputer 560);
When it is determined by the open / close determination means that the variable winning device is in a closed state (for example, N in S560 or Y in S284), based on the detection of a winning game ball by the detecting means (for example, N in S563 or Y in S288), an abnormality notification command transmission means (for example, S564 or S289 in the game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting an abnormality notification command (for example, an abnormal winning notification designation command) for instructing execution of abnormality notification To execute)
The effect control means is an abnormality notification control means (for example, S671a in the effect control microcomputer 100) that performs control to execute abnormality notification by the effect parts based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmission means. , S671b, a part for executing SP906 to SP909),
The abnormality notification control means can execute the abnormality notification even when the variable display control means is executing variable display of identification information in the effect variable display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). In the above, even when the effect symbol variation start process (S802) to the effect symbol variation stop process (S804) in the effect control process (S705) is being executed, the notification control process (S709a) is executed and the notification control process is being performed. SP906 to SP909 and the processing of S854b and S855a can be executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the first reserved memory data is stored and the second reserved memory data is stored, the winning with the higher winning probability of the first winning portion and the second winning portion is determined. Since variable display of the identification information on the variable display means corresponding to the portion can be executed with priority, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings in the winning portion on the side where the winning probability of the game medium is high. Further, an abnormality notification is performed based on the detection of the winning of the game ball when it is determined that the variable winning device is in the closed state. The abnormality display is performed by the variable display control means by the variable display means for production. Since it can be executed even when the variable display of the identification information is executed, the illegal act on the variable winning device can be surely prevented.

(2) further comprising a third winning portion (for example, a third start winning opening 12) provided in the game area;
The second variable display means starts variable display of the second identification information even when a second start condition for variable display is satisfied based on the fact that the game medium has won the third winning portion (for example, The pachinko ball that won the third start winning opening 12 is detected by the third start opening switch 12a, and the second special symbol display 8b starts to fluctuate)).
The game control means includes
After finishing the specific gaming state, a high base transition means for shifting the gaming state to a high base state (for example, a game control micro) that shifts the gaming state to a high base state in which the percentage of the game medium being easy to win a game medium is increased. A portion for executing S144, S224, S225, S243 to S248 in the CPU 56 of the computer 560),
After ending the specific gaming state and shifting to the high base state, the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display means and the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display means are executed a predetermined number of times. , And a high base end means for ending the high base state (for example, a part that executes S146, S224, S225, S243 to S248 in the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560),
In the high base state, the variable display executing means is configured such that when the first hold storage means stores the first hold storage data and the second hold storage means stores the second hold storage data ( For example, N of S51, N of S51a, or N of SB51, N of SB51a), at least the variable display based on the second winning part is executed in preference to the variable display based on the winning to the other winning part. When not in the high base state, the variable display based on the first winning is executed in preference to the variable display based on the winning to another winning portion (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, in S51b). N is determined to be N and the processing after S53 is executed, and SB51b is determined to be Y and the processing after SB53 is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferentially start a change based on winning in the second winning portion where the winning probability is high in the high base state, and while the gaming state is transitioning to the high base state The occurrence of invalid start winnings can be reduced. Further, by shifting the gaming state to the high base state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit value, and to improve the interest of the game for the player.

  (3) The variable display control means is a variable display prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of variable display of the identification information in the effect variable display means based on the abnormality notification command (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 in the fourth embodiment). SB46a and SB46b in the embodiment 7, a portion for executing S339 and S340 in the game control microcomputer 560 in the seventh embodiment, and a portion for executing SB46f in the game control microcomputer 560 in the eighth embodiment). .

  According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is determined to be in the closed state, based on the detection of the winning of the game ball by the detecting means, the identification in the effect variable display means by the winning Since the start of the variable display of information is prohibited, it is possible to reliably prevent a shift to the specific gaming state due to an illegal act.

(4) Payout control means for executing control for paying out the game ball in response to the game ball entering the winning area (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the processing of SP362A to SP365, SP371 to SP382 is executed) Part)
The payout control means is a control for paying out a game ball when a winning of a game ball is detected by the detection means when the variable winning device is determined to be closed by the open / close determination means. A payout control prohibiting means that prohibits execution (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 560 that determines that SP363B is N and proceeds to SP359) is included.

  According to such a configuration, when there is a possibility of winning a prize in the first start area due to fraud, it is possible to prevent the game store from being disadvantaged so as not to pay out the winning ball based on the winning.

(5) Special variable winning device (for example, special variable winning ball device 20, large winning opening) capable of changing from a state in which a game ball does not win in the specific gaming state (for example, a closed state) to an easily winning state (for example, an open state). )When,
Winning detection means (for example, a count switch 23) for detecting a game ball won in the special variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
The game control means
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result (for example, a part for executing S61 and S62 in the first special symbol process in the gaming control microcomputer 560). 2 special symbol process processing, a portion for executing processing corresponding to the processing of S61 and S62 in the first special symbol process processing),
Winning determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal from the winning detection means has been input (for example, a part for executing the processing of S331 to S338 and SP351 to SP361 in the game control microcomputer 560; A portion for executing the processing of SP355 and SP361 using the input bit determination value), and
Based on the fact that the winning determination means inputs the detection signal in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state (for example, N in S555, N in S558), an abnormality notification command (for example, abnormal) for instructing execution of abnormality notification Special abnormality notification command transmission means (for example, a portion for executing S559 in the game control microcomputer 560).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that a prize abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the special variable prize device, and as a result, an illegal act on the special variable prize device can be reliably prevented.

(6) The game control means controls the state of the effect variable display means and the special variable winning device based on data indicating the game progress state (for example, the first special symbol process flag and the second special symbol process flag). Including state control means (for example, a portion for executing the first special symbol process (S26A) and the second special symbol process (S26B) in the game control microcomputer 560);
The abnormality notification command transmission means receives the detection signal from the winning determination means when the data indicating the game progress state indicates a numerical value within a predetermined range (for example, less than “7”) (for example, N in S555). Is determined (for example, N in S558), an abnormality notification command for instructing execution of abnormality notification is transmitted (for example, S559 is executed).

  According to such a configuration, a gaming state other than the specific gaming state can be easily determined, and a winning abnormality due to an illegal act on the special variable winning device can be reliably notified.

(7) When the special display result (for example, the probability variation symbol) of the specific display result is derived and displayed on the effect variable display means, the identification information is variable as compared with the normal state after the specific gaming state is ended. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) in which the display tends to be a specific display result,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to shift to the special gaming state before derivation display of the display result (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs S102 to S105, S107, S147, S148, processes corresponding to S102 to S105, S107, S147, S148 in the second special symbol process, and the processes of S381, S383 are executed),
The game control means includes
Variable display command selection means for selecting a variable display command based on the determination by the prior determination means (for example, a part for executing S75 to S78 in the first special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560). In the special symbol process, the portion corresponding to the processing of S75 to S78 in the first special symbol process is executed)
Display result command transmission means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 in the first special symbol process process S104 in the game control microcomputer 560) that transmits a display result command (for example, an effect symbol designation command) that can specify the determination result by the prior determination unit. The process of S106, the second special symbol process, the process corresponding to S104 and S106 in the first special symbol process, and the part of executing the process of S381 and S383).
The variable display command selecting means is a non-specific variable display command that can specify a non-specific display result (for example, a loss symbol) indicating that the game state is not controlled as a variable display command (for example, a variation pattern command dedicated to a loss) : 8001H or 8005H in FIG. 12), a special variable display command that can specify the special display result (for example, a variation pattern command dedicated to probability variation big hit: 8004H or 8008H in FIG. 12), and a special display result, but the special display A non-special variable display command (for example, a variation pattern command dedicated to a normal jackpot: 8002H or 8006H in FIG. 12) that can specify a non-special display result (for example, a non-probable variation) that is not a result, and the special display result or the non-special display A specific variable display command that can identify the result (for example, Usually big hit / probability variation jackpot combined variation pattern command: select one of the 8003H or 8007H) in FIG. 12,
The variable display command transmission means transmits the variable display command selected by the variable display command selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes S376),
The effect control means is an identification information determination means (for example, for effect control) for determining, from a plurality of types, identification information to be derived and displayed as a display result on the effect variable display means based on a variable display command or a display result command. Including a portion for executing S841, S831, and S832 in the microcomputer 100),
When the specific variable display command is received and the display result command cannot be received (for example, N in S839a, Y in S839b), the identification information determining means determines the display result of the identification information as a non-special display result. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S839d).

  According to such a configuration, the identification information determining means is configured to determine the display result of the identification information as a non-special display result when the display result command cannot be received when the specific variable display command is received. Therefore, even if the effect control means cannot receive the display result command, the player can recognize whether or not the specific gaming state occurs. Further, by including information that can specify the display result in the variable display command, the effect control means can use the identification information without receiving the display result command without using a command other than the variable display command and the display result command. Since the display result can be determined, the types of commands transmitted by the game control means do not increase, and as a result, the control burden on the game control means does not increase.

(8) The game control means
Numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value (for example, a part for executing the processing of S23 in the game control microcomputer 560);
Numerical value extraction means (for example, a numerical value extraction means for extracting a numerical value from the numerical value updating means at a predetermined time (for example, when a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening 12) In the game control microcomputer 560, the portion for executing S61, S64, and S82),
Display result determining means for determining information that can specify the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical value extracted by the numerical value extracting means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, S64, S65, S82, and S83 are Part to execute)
Initialization means for executing initialization processing for setting the numerical value to an initial value when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, a portion for executing the processing of S12 in the gaming control microcomputer 560);
When the initialization unit executes the initialization process, an initialization command transmission unit (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) transmits an initialization command (for example, a power-on designation command) indicating the execution of the initialization process. , S13 and S353).
Based on the initialization command transmitted from the initialization command transmission unit, the production control unit establishes a predetermined end condition (for example, Y at SP903 after the initialization notification period has elapsed) by the production component. Including initialization notification means for performing initialization notification indicating that the initialization processing has been executed (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a portion for executing the processing of S661 to S661b, SP903 to SP905),
When the initialization notification means is performing the initialization notification, abnormality notification prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of abnormality notification by the abnormality notification means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, S13a, S13b, S551 to S553). The part which performs a process) was provided.

  According to such a configuration, the initialization notification is executed in preference to the winning abnormality notification, and the initial value is set to a numerical value for determining information that can specify the display result of the variable display of the identification information. Recognize reliably outside the machine.

(9) The game control means
The sum of the number of winnings specified by the first holding storage data stored in the first holding storage means and the number of winnings specified by the second holding storage data stored in the second holding storage means (for example, the total holding storage) The number of reserved storage total number determining means for determining whether or not (number) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, a portion for executing the processing of S76 in the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 100);
Based on the determination result of the total stored memory number determination means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, and the second variable Variable display time shortening means for shortening the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information on the display means until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 100 performs the process of S77. Part to be executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily start the variable display of the identification information on the variable display means by shortening the variable display time of the identification information, and the occurrence of the invalid start winning in the winning portion of the game medium Can be reduced. Moreover, not only when the number of reserved memories for the variable display means (the variable display section corresponding to the winning section on the side where the winning probability is high) on which the variable display is prioritized is executed, but also the variable display is performed with priority. Even in the case where the number of reserved storage for the variable display means on the non-performing side (variable display part corresponding to the winning part on the side where the winning probability is not high) increases, The variable display time can be shortened. Therefore, variable display based on the number of reserved storages for the variable display means on the side that does not execute variable display preferentially can be easily started early.

[Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine. For example, the pachinko machine of an image is displayed according to an operation in which an entire gaming board surface is displayed as an image and a pachinko ball is driven. An image-type gaming machine in which a ball is displayed on the image gaming board surface and falling on the image gaming board surface, a coin that inserts coins and drives a predetermined number of pachinko balls into the gaming area to play a game It may be a gaming machine (for example, a sparrow ball gaming machine) or the like.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area 91 for performing variable display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the hit ball is the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14). Or, after having won the third start winning opening 12), a variable display start condition (for example, a state where variable display of special symbols is not executed and a big hit game is not executed). The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation).

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, variable display of the first decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) is performed. A first decorative symbol display (first variable display) 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) is performed. A second decorative symbol display (second variable display section) 9b is provided. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the pachinko ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening 14, and in this state, the second starting winning opening 14 And the third start winning opening 12 are configured to be smaller than the winning ratio of the first starting winning opening 13. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the winning area in the second start winning opening 14 becomes larger than the winning area in which the pachinko balls in the first starting winning opening 13 can be won. The second start winning opening 14 is easier to start than the first start winning opening 13.

  In addition, at the lower end portion of the effect display device 9, a winning stage 120 having a third starting winning opening 12 (third starting opening) is provided. The game ball that has won the third start winning opening 12 is detected by a third start opening switch 12 a provided inside the effect display device 9. The winning stage 120 is made up of a stage-like (stage-like) member that receives the flowing game balls. When the game ball flows down on the winning stage 120, the game ball rolls on the winning stage 120 and wins the third starting winning opening 12, or falls down without winning the third starting winning opening 12. To do.

  In this embodiment, when the effect symbol 4 is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a big hit game is generated and the big hit game is ended, the game ball is likely to start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the first winning prize). (2) Execution conditions for variable display in the special symbol display device 8b and the variable display device 9 are easily established), and the game state is shifted to the high base state. In the case of the high base state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the variable winning ball device is compared with the case of not being in the high base state (hereinafter also referred to as the low base state). The time during which 15 is open is extended, and it becomes easier to start a prize at the second start prize opening 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the low base state, the probability that a game ball will win the first start winning opening 13 is more likely to win the game ball in both the second start winning opening 14 and the third start winning opening 12. Higher than the probability of In the high base state, the probability that the game ball wins both the second start winning opening 14 and the third start winning opening 12 is higher than the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13. .

  In the high base state, the state is shifted to the short time state in which the variation time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. By controlling to the short-time state, the variation time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, so the frequency of special symbols and decorative symbols begins to increase, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit per predetermined time Will increase.

  In the case of controlling to the high base state, only the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time is not shifted to the short time state. You may do it. In addition, when controlling to the high base state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is not increased or the time for the variable winning ball device 15 to be in the open state is not increased simply by shifting to the short time state. You may do it.

  The first start winning port 13, the second start winning port 14, and the third start winning port 12 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13. Further, in the high base state, the winning rate of the second start winning opening 14 is high. In that case, the winning rate of the second starting winning port 14 is higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13. Therefore, the ratio (base) of the number of prize game balls to be paid out with respect to the predetermined number of game balls driven into the game area 6 is high. That is, it is a high base state.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4. Therefore, when the first reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the first start condition. When the first reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an effective start win (first effective start win) that satisfies the first start condition. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the second start condition. When the second reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an effective start win (second effective start win) that satisfies the second start condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the combined reserved memory number is set to 8, but these values are only examples. . Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b, there are four indicators that display the number of effective winning balls that have entered either the second starting winning port 14 or the third starting winning port 12, that is, the second reserved memory number. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the total reserved memory display unit 18c is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect design as the design of is performed. 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. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Here, the synchronization means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b. There is provided a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific game state (a big game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big game symbol) is derived and displayed. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forms a big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of game balls. The game balls that have won the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  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. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Decorative lamps 25 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and there is an out port 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed on the first decorative symbol display 9a. The effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, or when the game ball enters the third start winning opening 12 and is detected by the third start opening switch 12a, the second If the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends and the second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display unit 8b displays the second special symbol variable display. (Fluctuation) is started, the second decorative symbol display unit 9b starts variable display of the second decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 12. 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 value.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing the winning stage 120. In FIG. 2, (a) shows the configuration of the winning stage 120, and (b) shows a representative example of a path along which the game ball P rolls in the winning stage 120.

  Referring to FIG. 2A, the winning stage 120 has an arc shape when viewed from the front, and the third start winning opening 12 is formed in the center. A third start port switch 12 a is built in the lower portion of the third start winning port 12. As shown in (b), the winning stage 120 is provided with a passage 121 having a width that allows the game ball P to roll from the left and right upper part toward the central part when viewed from the front. In the winning stage 120, the periphery of the third start winning opening 12 has a shape in which the passage 121 is raised upward. In the winning stage 120 configured as described above, when the game ball flows down onto the winning stage 120, the game ball rolls on the winning stage 120 and wins the third start winning opening 12, or the third start. It falls downward without winning the winning opening 12. For example, as shown in (b), the game ball P rolling on the passage 121 enters the third start winning opening 12 through the passage 121 and is detected by the third start opening switch 12a as shown in the path r1. In some cases, it may be removed from the passage 121 and fall downward as indicated by a route r2. In this way, by providing a winning stage 120 in which the game ball can roll at the third start winning opening 12 and showing the player whether or not the game ball enters the third starting winning opening 12, Interest can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning 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 power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board 910 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The power supply board 910 is equipped with a reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electrical component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electrical parts is mounted), or may be mounted on one or a plurality of electrical component control boards. A reset circuit may be mounted and a reset signal may be supplied from the reset circuit to another electrical component control board.

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 910 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board 910 monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (decrease in the power supply voltage). Is detected), a power supply monitoring circuit for outputting a power-off signal indicating that is mounted. In addition, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In addition, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 12a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are used as game control micros. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the computer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an 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 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on, and an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state are sent to an external device such as a hall computer. An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Then, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b that variably display the decorative symbols, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbols.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, 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 effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b via the output port 106 based on the effect control command, and a VDP (video display processor) 109. The display control of the effect display device 9 is performed.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. 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 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

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

  Next, the configuration of the power supply substrate 910 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The power supply board 910 is provided with a power switch 914 for permitting or shutting off power supply to each electric component control board or mechanism component in the gaming machine. Note that the power switch 914 may be provided outside the power supply board 910 in the gaming machine. When the power switch 914 is in a closed state (on state), AC power (AC 24 V) is applied to the input side (primary side) of the transformer 911. The transformer 911 is for electrically insulating the AC power supply (AC24V) and the inside of the power supply substrate 910, and its output voltage is also AC24V. A varistor 918 as an overvoltage protection circuit is installed on the input side of the transformer 911.

  The power supply board 910 is installed independently of the electric component control board (the main board 31, the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, etc.), and generates a voltage used by each board and the mechanical parts in the gaming machine. In this example, AC24V, VSL (DC + 30V), VLP (DC + 24V), VDD (DC + 12V) and VCC (DC + 5V) are generated. Further, a capacitor 916 serving as a storage holding means for holding the stored contents in the backup power supply (VBB), that is, the backup RAM, is charged from DC + 5V (VCC), that is, a power supply line for driving an IC or the like on each substrate. Further, a backflow prevention diode 917 is inserted between the +5 V line and the backup +5 V (VBB) line. Note that VSL is generated by rectifying and boosting AC 24 V with a rectifying element in the rectifying and smoothing circuit 915. VSL becomes a solenoid driving power source. VLP is a lamp lighting voltage, and is generated by rectifying AC24V with a rectifier element in the rectifier circuit 912.

  The DC-DC converter 913 serving as a power supply voltage generation unit has one or a plurality of switching regulators (two regulator ICs 924A and 924B are shown in FIG. 5), and generates VDD and VCC based on VSL. Relatively large capacitors 923A and 923B are connected to the input sides of the regulator ICs (switching regulators) 924A and 924B. Accordingly, when the power supply to the gaming machine from the outside is stopped, the DC voltages such as VSL, VDD, VCC, etc., decrease relatively slowly.

  As shown in FIG. 5, AC24V output from the transformer 911 is supplied to the connector 922B as it is. The VLP is supplied to the connector 922C. VCC, VDD and VSL are supplied to connectors 922A, 922B and 922C.

  The cable connected to the connector 922A is connected to the main board 31. The cable connected to the connector 922B is connected to the payout control board 37. Therefore, VBB is also supplied to the connector 922A. For example, a cable connected to the connector 922 </ b> C is connected to the lamp driver board 35. Each voltage is supplied to the effect control board 80 via the lamp driver board 35.

  In addition, a clear switch 921 having a push button structure is mounted on the power supply board 910. When the clear switch 921 is pressed, a low level (ON state) clear signal is output and output to the main board 31 via the connector 922A. If the clear switch 921 is not pressed, a high level (off state) signal is output. The clear switch 921 may have a configuration other than the push button structure. Further, the clear switch 921 may be provided other than the power supply board 910 in the gaming machine.

  Further, the power supply board 910 generates a reset signal for the microcomputer mounted on the electric component control board, amplifies the reset signal from the power supply monitor circuit 920 that outputs a power-off signal, and the power supply monitor circuit 920. And an output driver circuit 925 that amplifies the power-off signal and outputs it to the connector 922B. The reset signal for the effect control microcomputer is transmitted to the effect control board 80 via the lamp driver board 35. Further, when the reset circuit is mounted on each electric component control board, the voltage value that makes the reset signal high may be made different (for example, the case of the main board 31 is made highest). The timing at which the reset signal for the game control microcomputer 560 becomes high level is the latest).

  A power-off signal from the power monitoring circuit 920, that is, a detection signal from the power monitoring means is input to the game control microcomputer 560 via an input port mounted on the main board 31. That is, the gaming control microcomputer 560 can confirm the occurrence of the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine by monitoring the input signal of the input port.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether 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 process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (S8). In S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S91 to S93) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S92). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (first special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid This is a portion where data indicating the number of winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a power failure recovery designation command transmission request flag to transmit a power failure restoration designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration (S93). Then, the process proceeds to S15. In this embodiment, the power failure recovery designation command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S28) after the game control process is started, but may be directly transmitted in the process of S93. .

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determining random number counter, a normal symbol determining buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storing buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball running out flag, a payout stop flag For example, an initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an initialization command transmission request flag in order to transmit an initialization command for initializing the sub board to the sub board (S13). As the initialization command, there is a screen display for informing that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the effect display device 9, that is, a command for performing initialization notification, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (S13a) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (S13b). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination is one round (a random number generation counter for jackpot determination, etc.) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, Those states are determined (switch processing: S21).

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

  In addition, when the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has been won by the special variable winning ball device (large winning mouth) 20 and the variable winning ball device 15 at a time other than the regular time, the CPU 56 notifies the abnormal winning game. (S22a: abnormal winning notification process).

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

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol based on the winning of the game ball (first start winning) in the first start winning opening (or winning the game ball in the second starting winning opening) (Corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning)), determine whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determine the detachment symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for detachment symbol determination)
(3) Random 3: Determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when generating a big hit (for determining the big hit symbol)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine gaming state (high base state / low base state, high probability state / low probability state) and jackpot type (sudden probability change big hit, 15R big hit) (for gaming state determination)
In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 performs (1) big hit determination random number, (3) big hit symbol determination random number, and (5) normal symbol determination random number. And (8) a counter for generating a game state determining random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a software random number generated based on the program by the game control microcomputer 560. However, as the jackpot determination random number, hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560 is used. Alternatively, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 may be used.

  In this embodiment, the random numbers (particularly random numbers 2, 3, and 4) shown in FIG. 8 are used for both the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. The random number related to the fluctuation may be different from the random number related to the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S26A). In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag according to the gaming state. Further, the second special symbol process is performed (S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the big prize opening in a predetermined order.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with the winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  The CPU 56 also displays special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in accordance with the values of the first special symbol process flag and the second special symbol process flag. Special symbol display control processing to be set in the setting output buffer is performed (S32). For example, if the start speed set in the first special symbol process or the second special symbol process is set and the end flag is set, the CPU 56 determines that the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds. Every time 0.2 seconds elapses, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b and the first special symbol display unit 8b. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a gaming state related to a high probability state (probability variation state) and a high base state in this embodiment. Such gaming states include high probability / high base state (a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state), low probability / high base state (a low probability state, and a high base state). A certain gaming state), a high probability / low base state (a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state), and a low probability / low base state (a low probability state and a low base state) Gaming state).

  In the high probability state, the probability of determining the jackpot is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the high probability state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In the high base state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is higher than in the low base state. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, when the high base state is set, the high base state flag is set in S144 described later, and the normal symbol process is determined in S27 to determine that the high base state flag is set. When the value matches the value of the random number for hit determination, the number of determination values determined to be hit is controlled to be larger than that in the normal state. When winning is determined for the normal symbol, as described above, the variable symbol display result (stop symbol) is set as the winning symbol, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times (opening time). It becomes a state and a base goes up. On the other hand, when the high base state flag is reset in S146, which will be described later, it is determined that the high base state flag is not set by the normal symbol process processing in S27, thereby determining the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol. When the numbers match, control is performed to return the number of determination values determined to be winning to the normal state, and the high base state ends. Further, instead of increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, or in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the variable winning ball apparatus The number of times or the opening time of 15 may be increased, or the number of times and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the background mode in this embodiment. The background mode represents the mode (specifically, the type) of the background (the screen of the ground other than the design and the character image) on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The background mode includes a normal mode, a normal high probability mode, a high accuracy high base mode, and a low accuracy high base mode.

  The normal mode is a mode used when the gaming state is a low base state, and allows the player to recognize that there is a low probability of a high probability state or no possibility of a high probability state. It is a mode that can be. The normal high probability mode is a mode that is used when the gaming state is in the low base state, and is a mode that allows the player to recognize that the probability of the high probability state is high. The high-accuracy high-base mode is a mode used in a high probability / high base state. The low probability high base mode is a mode used in a low probability / high base state.

  FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram showing an example of a game state transition method. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a transition to the high probability / high base state can be made from the other three gaming states. The transition to the low probability / high base state can be made only from the high probability / high base state. To the high probability / low base state, transition can be made from two gaming states other than the high probability / high base state. A transition to a low probability / low base state can be made from a high probability / low base state. In FIG. 10, an arrow from the low probability / high base state to the low probability / low base state is shown, but the transition rate is 0%. Hereinafter, “transition” may be referred to as “transition”.

  The transition of the gaming state can transition when a big hit occurs. Even if a big hit occurs, the gaming state may not change. Also, although not explicitly shown in FIG. 10, if a variable display of a special symbol that does not make the display result a big hit symbol in the low probability / high base state is continuously performed a predetermined number of times, the gaming state becomes low probability / low base You may control so that it may change to a state.

  The numerical value “%” shown in FIG. 10 indicates a ratio of what kind of jackpot the gaming state transitions to or maintains the same gaming state. For example, if a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, the gaming state transitions to a high probability / high base state at a rate of 10 (3 + 7)%, of which 3% is a big hit per 2R jackpot. When it occurs, it transitions to a high probability / high base state, and when a big hit of 15R jackpot occurs at a rate of 7%, it transitions to a high probability / high base state. 2R jackpot is a jackpot game in which the jackpot game is executed such that the big prize opening is opened twice, and 15R jackpot is a jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened up to 15 times at the maximum Is a big hit.

  Note that the 2R big hit is also called a sudden probability change big hit. In the 2R jackpot game, the big winning opening is opened twice, but the opening time is very short (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state. Therefore, the player feels as if the gaming state suddenly becomes a high probability state (probability variation state).

  If it is decided to win, a lottery using a random number (game state determination random number) is performed in order to determine how to change the gaming state. The gaming state determination random number takes one of the values 0 to 599. In the lottery, the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines that the gaming state determination random number value is the gaming state (the gaming state to be changed to that state, that is, If it matches the determination value determined in accordance with the game state after the transition) and the type of jackpot, it is decided to make a transition to the game state. The determination value is determined according to each of the four gaming states (the gaming state at that time). In addition, for each of the four gaming states, a determination value is determined for each type of jackpot.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing, as an example, the relationship between the gaming state (the gaming state after transition) and the jackpot type when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, and the number of determination values. The number of each determination value is determined so as to be consistent with each ratio shown in FIG. Specifically, determination values for the number of determination values are set in the ROM 54 as a table. Note that FIG. 11 illustrates the number of determination values when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, but the determination values for other gaming states are also consistent with the ratios shown in FIG. A number is defined.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol used in this embodiment. In FIG. 12, “EXT” indicates EXT data at the second byte in the effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern having a two-byte structure. “Variation time” indicates the variation time (variable display period of identification information) of special symbols, decorative symbols, and effect symbols. Note that the variation pattern indicates the variation time of the special symbol, decorative symbol, and effect symbol, etc., but the variation of the ornament symbol and the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. May be expressed as a variation pattern, a decorative pattern variation pattern, and a production pattern variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the low base state, that is, when the shortening variation is not performed, the variation patterns # 1 to # 4 are used. In the high base state, that is, when the shortening variation is performed, the variation patterns # 5 to # 8 are used. It is done. In this embodiment, variation patterns # 5 to # 8 of shortening variation are used when the value of the total number of pending storages is a predetermined value (for example, 4) or more.

  Note that the variation patterns # 2 to # 4 and the variation patterns # 6 to # 8 are a case where the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol, and a case where the stop symbol is an off symbol but a reach effect is executed on the effect display device 9. The variation pattern used. The variation pattern # 1 and the variation pattern # 5 are variation patterns that are used when the stop symbol is an off symbol and the reach display is not executed in the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the same variation pattern (any one of variation patterns # 1 to # 8) is displayed when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Although used, different variation patterns may be used when variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that case, for example, the variation patterns # 9 to # 16 are defined, any one of the variation patterns # 1 to # 8 is used for the first special symbol, and the variation patterns # 9 to # 16 are used for the second special symbol. Use one.

  In addition, as shown in the “in use” column of FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation patterns # 1 and # 5) selected only in the case of a deviation and the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation fluctuation) selected only in the case of a normal big hit Patterns # 2 and # 6), a variation pattern that is selected only in the case of probability variation jackpots (variation patterns # 4 and # 8), and a variation pattern that can be selected in both cases of normal jackpot and probability variation jackpots (variation) And patterns # 3 and # 7).

  When receiving the effect control command indicating the variation pattern, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs variable display of the decoration symbol on the ornament symbol display for a time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received effect control command. In addition to performing variable display of the effect symbols, the effect display device 9 performs a type of display effect corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received effect control command. At the same time, an effect using effects parts such as a lamp, LED and speaker 27 is performed. That is, the fluctuation pattern indicates the fluctuation time and the aspect of the effect.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by using eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means, for example, in the first byte and the second byte of the effect control command data, respectively. Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 15, commands 8001 (H) to 8008 (H) are variable patterns of decorative symbols and effect symbols that are variably displayed on the decorative symbol display and the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. Is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating, and has already been described in detail with reference to FIG. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 8008 (H), the decoration design display and the production display device 9 start variable display of the decoration design and the production design. Control.

  Commands 8C00 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands (effect designating commands) indicating whether or not to make a big hit, types of big hits (2R big hit, 15R big hit), and gaming state. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C00 (H) to 8C07 (H), so that the commands 8C00 (H) to 8C07 (H) are displayed. This is called a result specific command.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, designates power-on. Send a command.

  Command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (low base state background designation command) indicating that the gaming state is set to the low base state or the low base state is continued. The command 9501 (H) is an effect control command (high base state background designation command) indicating that the gaming state is changed to the high base state or the high base state is continued. The low base state background designation command and the high base state background designation command are referred to as a background designation command or a gaming state designation command. In response to the reception of the gaming state designation command (background designation command), the presentation control microcomputer 100 sets the background on the display screen of the presentation display device 9 as the background corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command.

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

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start 1 designation command: fanfare designation command). A001 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit start 2 designation command: a sudden probability variation designation command) that designates that a sudden probability variation screen is to be displayed.

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

  The command A300 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command).

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached four. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached four. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. A command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second start winning designation command. In this embodiment, The first start winning designation command and the second start winning designation command are commands indicating that there has been a start winning prize.

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

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal winning notification designation command) for instructing notification of abnormal winning.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed as variable display of identification information and second variable display (second decorative symbol display) on the first variable display (first decorative symbol display 9a). Game control when the production control microcomputer 100 can control the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit in common with the variable display of the identification information in the device 9b). It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the production microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100. In addition, when controlling the effect parts such as the effect display device 9 that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100. It is possible to avoid increasing the types of commands that are executed.

  16 to 18 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of the transmission timing of the effect control command. FIG. 16A shows an example when a customer waiting demo command is transmitted. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command before transmitting a customer waiting demo command. Specifically, when a background designation command is transmitted in a game control process based on a timer interrupt (see FIG. 7), a customer waiting demo command is transmitted in a game control process based on the next timer interrupt.

  FIG. 16B shows an example when a start prize (first start prize or second start prize) occurs. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start prize designation command (or the second start prize designation command), and then continuously transmits the total pending storage number designation command. Specifically, a first start winning designation command (or a second starting winning designation command) is transmitted by a game control process based on a timer interruption, and then a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 16C shows an example at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command, a symbol variation designation command, a variation pattern command, an effect symbol designation command, and a combined pending memory number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. Specifically, when a background designation command is transmitted in a game control process based on a timer interrupt, a symbol variation designation command and a variation pattern command are transmitted in a game control process based on the next timer interrupt. Further, an effect designating command is transmitted in the game control process based on the next timer interruption. Furthermore, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in the game control process based on the next timer interrupt. When the variable display time has elapsed, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 17A shows an example at the time of starting the change of the special symbol that is started when the total number of pending storage is changed from 0 to 1. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first start prize designation command (or a second start prize designation command) in a game control process based on a timer interrupt, and then sends a total pending storage number designation command. Then, from the game control process based on the next timer interruption, each effect control command is transmitted as shown in FIG. In the game control process based on the timer interruption, the first start prize designation command (or the second start prize designation command), the total pending storage number designation command, and the background designation command are transmitted, and the next timer interruption (after 2 ms) The symbol variation designation command and variation pattern command are transmitted in the game control processing based on the timer interruption), and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted in the game control processing based on the next timer interruption (further timer interruption after 2 ms). Further, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command may be transmitted in a game control process based on the next timer interrupt (further timer interrupt after 2 ms).

  FIG. 17B shows an example when power supply is started (when power is turned on). The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power-on specification command and a background specification command, and then transmits a customer waiting demonstration specification command. Specifically, when a power-on designation command and a background designation command are transmitted in a game control process based on a timer interrupt, a customer waiting demo command is transmitted in a game control process based on the next timer interrupt.

  FIG. 17C shows an example when power supply is resumed (when power failure is restored). The game control microcomputer 560 continuously transmits a power-on designation command, a production symbol designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. The effect symbol type storage area formed in the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply is resumed, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the effect symbol type storage area. An effect designating command is transmitted based on the data stored in the type storage area. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter formed in the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply is resumed, the game control microcomputer 560 is restored. Transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the stored value of the total pending storage number counter.

  FIG. 18A shows an example in a 15R jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a jackpot start 1 designation command at the start of a big hit game, sends a big prize opening opening designation command at the start of each round, and designates after the big prize opening is opened at the end of each round. A command is transmitted, and a jackpot end designation command is transmitted at the end of the jackpot game.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the effect control command control processing in S28. In the effect control command control process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) checks whether or not the initialization command transmission request flag is set (S351). If the initialization command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S356. If the initialization command transmission request flag is set, the initialization command transmission request flag is reset (S352), and a power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S353).

  Specifically, the first byte data of the power-on designation command is output to the output port for outputting the command data, 1 is output only for a predetermined period to the output port for outputting the effect control INT signal, The second byte data of the power-on designation command is output to the output port for outputting command data, and 1 is output to the output port for outputting the effect control INT signal for a predetermined period. An output port for outputting command data and an output port for outputting the effect control INT signal are connected to the effect control board 80. Note that the method of transmitting such an effect control command is the same for other effect control commands other than the power-on designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a background designation command (S354), and sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission request flag (S355).

  In S356, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the power failure recovery designation command transmission request flag is set. If the power failure recovery designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S361. If the power failure recovery designation command transmission request flag is set, the power failure restoration designation command transmission request flag is reset (S357), and the power failure restoration designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S358). Next, an effect designating command is transmitted (S359). Further, a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted (S360). In S359, CPU 56 transmits an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the data stored in the effect symbol type storage area. In S360, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number is set in the command data of the second byte. The total pending storage number counter is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  In S361, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start winning designation command transmission request flag set in the process of S116 (see FIG. 23) is set. The first start winning designation command transmission request flag is set in S57a described later. If the first start winning designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S365. If the first start prize designation command transmission request flag is set, the first start prize designation command transmission request flag is reset (S362), and the first start prize designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. (S363). Next, a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted (S364). In S364, the value of the total pending storage number counter is set to the command data of the second byte.

  In S365, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start winning designation command transmission request flag is set. If the second start winning designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S371. If the second start prize designation command transmission request flag is set, the second start prize designation command transmission request flag is reset (S366), and the second start prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S367). Next, a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted (S368). In S368, the value of the total pending storage number counter is set to the command data of the second byte.

  In S371, the CPU 56 checks whether the background designation command transmission request flag (low base state background designation command transmission request flag or high base state background designation command transmission request flag) is set. If the background designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S374. If the background designation command transmission request flag is set, the background designation command transmission request flag is reset (S372), and the background designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S373). When the low base state background designation command transmission request flag is set as the background designation command transmission request flag, the low base state background designation command transmission request flag is set and the high base state background designation command transmission request flag is set. If it is, a high base state background designation command is transmitted.

  In S374, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the variation pattern command transmission request flag is set. If the variation pattern command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S381. If the variation pattern command transmission request flag is set, the variation pattern command transmission request flag is reset (S375), and the symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S376). Next, a variation pattern designation command is transmitted (S377). In S376, the CPU 56 transmits the first symbol variation designation command if the first variation flag is set, and if not, or if the second variation flag is set, the second symbol variation designation command is sent. Send. In step S377, a variation pattern command corresponding to the data stored in the variation pattern storage area is transmitted.

  In S381, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the effect symbol designation command transmission request flag is set. If the effect symbol designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S384. If the effect symbol designation command transmission request flag is set, the effect symbol designation command transmission request flag is reset (S382), and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S383). In S383, the CPU 56 transmits an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the data stored in the effect symbol type storage area.

  In S384, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag is set. If the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S387. If the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag is set, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag is reset (S385), and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S386). This total pending storage number subtraction designation command includes the aforementioned subtraction target data. The total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag set in S109, which will be described later, is a flag that designates whether to decrement the first pending storage or the second pending storage (in the case of S109, the first pending storage is set). In accordance with this, in the process of S386, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command including the subtraction target data is transmitted.

  In S387, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command transmission request flag is set. If the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission request flag is not set, the process proceeds to S391. If the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission request flag is set, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission request flag is reset (S388), and the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S389). .

  In S391, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a flag indicating a transmission request for another effect control command is set. If the flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the flag and controls the effect control command requested by the flag. To the microcomputer 100 (S391). As representative examples of other effect control commands, based on the setting of a symbol confirmation designation command or a jackpot start designation command transmission request flag transmitted when the symbol confirmation designation command transmission request flag is set. There are jackpot start 1 designation commands and jackpot start 2 designation commands that are transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the production control commands are all the main process already described (see FIG. 6) and the first special symbol process described below (FIGS. 21, 23, 25 to 27, FIG. 29, FIG. 31 and FIG. 32) and a flag requesting command transmission in the second special symbol process, etc. (initialization command transmission request flag, variation pattern command transmission request flag, first start winning designation command transmission request flag, etc. ) Is set in the effect control command control process. However, in the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process, each effect control command may be directly transmitted instead of setting a flag for requesting transmission of the command. In such a configuration, when a plurality of effect control commands are transmitted in one game control process, they may be transmitted continuously. For example, instead of the process of S13 shown in FIG. 6, the processes of S353 to S355 may be executed. Further, instead of the process of S116 shown in FIG. 23, the processes of S363 and S364 shown in FIG. 19 may be executed. Further, instead of the process of S80 shown in FIG. 26, the processes of S376 and S377 shown in FIG. 20 may be executed.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special winning opening is executed.

  In the second special symbol process (S26B) program, the second start port switch passing process (FIG. 34A), the third start port switch passing process (FIG. 34B), and the second described later. Except for the special symbol normal process (see FIG. 35) and a part of the second special symbol process (see SB311, SB311a, and SB311b in FIG. 33), the configuration is the same as the first special symbol process. That is, in the following description, if “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second special symbol process will be described.

  When performing the first special symbol process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the demo command transmission flag is set (S41). The demo command transmission flag is a flag indicating that the background designation command transmitted immediately before the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted (specifically, the background designation command transmission request flag is set). . Therefore, when the demo command transmission flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the demo command transmission flag (S42) and sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission request flag (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S314.

  If the demo command transmission flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether the first special symbol is changing or a big hit game is in progress (for example, determined by the value of the first special symbol process flag). (S44A) If the first special symbol is changing or a big hit game, the value of the monitoring timer is cleared to 0 (S46), and the process proceeds to S311. Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved storage number is 0 (S44B), and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S45. If it is not 0, the value of the monitoring timer is cleared to 0 (S46), and the process proceeds to S311. The monitoring timer is a software timer formed in the RAM 55, and is a timer for measuring a duration time in which both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are zero.

  In S45, the value of the monitoring timer is incremented by one. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the monitoring timer is a predetermined value (S46). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out. If the monitoring timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S311. If the monitoring timer has timed out, the background designation command transmission request flag is set (S48), the demo command transmission flag is set (S49), and the process proceeds to S314. In S48, if the gaming state is the low base state, the low base state background designation command transmission request flag is set. If the gaming state is the high base state, the high base state background designation command transmission request flag is set. . The gaming state is confirmed by an internal flag (high base state flag).

  Even in the second special symbol process, when the second reserved memory number is not 0, the value of the monitoring timer is cleared to 0, and when the second reserved memory number is 0, the value of the monitoring timer is set to +1. To do. For example, even if the second reserved memory number is not 0, if the first reserved memory number is 0, the value of the monitoring timer is incremented by 1 in the process of S45, but the value of the monitoring timer is 0 in the second special symbol process. Therefore, if the determination value (predetermined value) in the process of S47 is set to 2 or more, it is not determined as “Y” in the process of S47. That is, even if the first reserved memory number is 0, the monitoring timer does not time out unless the second reserved memory number is 0.

  By the control as described above, both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0 (both the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter are 0). When a certain state) continues for a predetermined period, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted only when it is detected that both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0 for a predetermined period of time. Even if the state continues further, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is not transmitted thereafter. Then, when the state where both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0 continues for a predetermined period, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  In this embodiment, control is performed so that the customer waiting demo command is transmitted using the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter. If the state of 0 continues for a predetermined period, the customer waiting demo command may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0 for a predetermined period, but the special symbol fluctuates. As soon as both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number become 0, on condition that the game is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed, the customer immediately waits. You may control to send a demo command.

  Further, when the processes of S43 and S49 are executed, the processes of S311 and S312 are not executed, and it is checked that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and the first start opening switch 13a is turned on. Although not made, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is not overlooked. Generally, a proximity switch or a contact pressing switch is used as the first start opening switch 13a. However, when any game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13, the switch output is turned on. It lasts for several tens of ms. In this embodiment, the first special symbol process is executed every 2 ms. However, when the processes of S43 and S49 are executed, there is a period in which the processes of S311 and S312 are not executed for several ms (for example, 4 ms). Even if such a period exists, the ON state of the output of the switch continues for several tens of milliseconds, so that the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is not overlooked. Absent.

  In S311, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on, that is, if the first start winning is generated, the CPU 56 performs the first start. A mouth switch passage process is executed (S312). If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1, the process ends (S313). When the value of the total pending storage number counter is not 1 and when it is detected in S311 that the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the second special symbol is not changing and the big hit game is being played If it is not (S314), any one of S300 to S309 is performed. The fact that the second special symbol is not changing is determined, for example, by whether or not the second changing flag is set. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is determined by, for example, whether or not a big hit flag is set. Further, it may be determined by the value of the second special symbol process flag that the second special symbol is not changing and that the big hit game is not being played.

  If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 when the first start port switch passing process is performed, the processing of S300 to S309 is not performed because the value of the total pending storage number counter is changed from 0 to 1. This is because, after the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command are transmitted, the background designation command is desired to be transmitted in the next timer interruption process (see FIG. 17A). If the process of S300 is executed after the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1, the start winning designation command, the total pending storage number designation command, and the background designation command are transmitted in the same timer interruption process. It is. Note that each effect control command is transmitted as shown in FIG. In addition, as a modification of the transmission timing of the effect control command shown in FIG. 17A, the first start winning designation command, the total pending storage designation designation in the game control process based on the timer interruption (that is, within 2 ms) When transmitting a command and a background designation command, the determination in S313 is not performed.

The processes of S300 to S309 are as follows.
First special symbol normal process (S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. The game control microcomputer 560 confirms the first reserved memory number when the variable display of the first special symbol can be started. The first reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved memory number counter. Further, if the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the memory to be changed next in the combined reserved memory corresponds to the first reserved memory. If it corresponds to the above, control for transmitting a game state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to S301. Note that the command transmission control specifically refers to a flag for requesting command transmission (in this case, the background designation command so that the command is actually transmitted in the effect control command control process). A transmission request flag).

  First variation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. Decide whether or not to win. In addition, a variable pattern (corresponding to a fluctuation time) of the variable display of the first special symbol is preliminarily determined in accordance with the value of a random number for determining a variation pattern (one of display random numbers) extracted at the time of start winning. Select from among the fluctuation patterns. Further, the first special symbol is started to be changed, and control for transmitting a change pattern command (change pattern command or the like) to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to S302.

  First gaming state determination process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. When it is determined to be a big hit, the type of the big hit and the gaming state after the big hit game are determined. Further, control for transmitting a display result specifying command is performed to the microcomputer 100 for effect control. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) according to S303.

  First reserved memory number transmission process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. Control is performed to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) according to S304.

  First special symbol changing process (S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first variation time timer set in S302 times out, that is, the value of the first variation time timer becomes 0), the internal state (first The special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305 (5 in this example).

  First special symbol stop process (S305): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) according to S306. When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and controls the first ornament symbol display unit 9a to stop the first ornament symbol, and also displays the effect. The device 9 is controlled so that the effect symbol is stopped.

  First jackpot display process (S306): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. A predetermined period is measured by the big hit display time timer, and when the predetermined period elapses, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example). The production control microcomputer 100 performs a display for notifying the production display device 9 of the occurrence of the 15R big hit during a predetermined period. In the case of sudden probability change big hit, an effect for notifying the occurrence of sudden probability change big hit is performed.

  Pre-opening process for first big prize opening (S307): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. In the first big prize opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) according to S308. The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round. However, when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  First big winning opening opening process (S308): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S307. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) according to S309.

  First big hit end processing (S309): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Also, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to S300.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of S312. In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (S111). If the first pending storage number is 4, the process ends.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 4, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (S112). Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1 (S113). In the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), data indicating “first start winning” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the combined reserved storage number counter (S114).

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). FIG. 24 illustrates a case where the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 24, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (such as a counter value for generating a big hit determination random number) and stores them in the reserved memory buffer corresponding to the value of the first reserved memory number counter as the extracted random number value. Processing for storing in the storage area is executed (S115). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number are secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In S115, random values 1 to 4, 8 (see FIG. 8) are extracted and stored in the storage area. Further, the first start winning memory designation command transmission request flag is set (S116).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is a state where the second special symbol display unit 8b is not displaying the variation of the second special symbol and is not in the first big hit game. This is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300 (the value of the first special symbol normal process). Note that the case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300 means that the first special symbol indicator 8a is not in a state where the variation of the first special symbol is not displayed, and This is the case when the game is not a big hit game.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the first reserved memory number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed. Note that other methods may be used as long as the presence or absence of the first reserved memory number can be confirmed, for example, by confirming whether or not data such as a random number is stored in the storage area in the first reserved memory buffer.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks the value of the second reserved memory number (S51a). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the second reserved storage number is 0, the process proceeds to S53. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (S51b). If the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 ends the process as it is.

  In S51a, if the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are not 0), both the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time. Means that In this case, when the gaming state is the high base state, the CPU 56 does not execute the processing after S53 and does not start the variable display of the first special symbol. By doing so, when the gaming state is the high base state, control is performed so that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  When the second reserved storage number is 0 in S51a, the CPU 56 performs the processing after S53.

  In S 53, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Then, the oldest first reserved storage specifying information in the reserved specific area is deleted, and the new reserved storage specifying information is shifted to the old storage area one by one. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the first reserved memory specifying information stored in the total reserved memory number counter “1” is deleted, and the reserved memory specifying information stored after the total reserved memory number counter “2” is stored. Are shifted to the left one by one (S54).

  Next, the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S55). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Accordingly, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S56), and the first changing flag is set (S57). Further, the first start winning designation command transmission request flag is set (S57a).

  Further, the background designation command transmission request flag is set (S58), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S301) (S59). In S58, if the gaming state is the low base state, the low base state background designation command transmission request flag is set, and if the gaming state is the high base state, the high base state background designation command transmission request flag is set. . The gaming state is confirmed by an internal flag (high base state flag).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the random number buffer area (S61), and executes the jackpot determination module (S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. When it is determined to be a big hit (S63), the process proceeds to S71. Note that, in S63, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot is determined as a big hit when the jackpot determination random number value coincides with the jackpot determination value. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but determining whether or not the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is to be a jackpot symbol. It is also to do.

  If it is decided not to make a big hit, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for determining symbols out of the random number buffer area (S64), and determines the out symbol (for example, one of the even symbols) based on the random symbol for determining out of symbol. (S65). The CPU 56 stores the determined stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area in the RAM 55 (S66). Then, the process proceeds to S75.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the random number buffer area (S72), and the big hit symbol (for example, one of the odd symbols) is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (S73). The CPU 56 stores the determined stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area in the RAM 55 (S74). Then, the process proceeds to S75.

  In S75, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read from the random number buffer area. Then, the variation pattern is determined. At this time, if the value of the total pending storage number counter is not less than a predetermined value (for example, 3 or more) (S76), a variation pattern is selected from the shortened variation pattern table (S77). The shortened variation pattern table is a table stored in the ROM 54, and data indicating the variation patterns # 5 to # 8 is set corresponding to the determination value (see FIG. 12). When the big hit flag is set, the variation pattern # 5 is not selected from the shortened variation pattern table.

  In the determination of S76, for example, it is determined whether or not it is 3 or more because the value of the total pending storage number counter has already been set to -1 in the process of S56. That is, the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 (when the upper limit number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is 4, respectively, that is, when the upper limit value of the total pending storage number counter is 8) or more. This is because it is desired to use the shortened variation pattern table for the variable display started when The reason for using the shortened variation pattern table when the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 (when the upper limit is 8) or more is as follows. That is, when the first reserved memory number is 4 (upper limit number), the variation time of the first special symbol is shortened, and when the second reserved memory number is 4 (upper limit number), the second special symbol When the variation time is shortened, for example, when the first reserved memory number is 2 and the second reserved memory number is 3, the variation time is not shortened. However, the total pending storage number displayed on the total pending storage display portion 18c is 5. At that time, since the variation time is not shortened, there is a possibility that a player who has a suspicious feeling appears. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation time is shortened for the variation of the special symbol that is started when the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 or more.

  If the value of the total pending storage number counter is less than the predetermined value (S76), the fluctuation pattern is selected from the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. The non-shortening variation pattern table is a table stored in the ROM 54, and data indicating the variation patterns # 1 to # 4 is set corresponding to the determination value (see FIG. 12). When the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation pattern # 1 is not selected from the non-shortening fluctuation pattern table. The CPU 56 stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the variation pattern storage area in the RAM 55 (S79). Then, a variation pattern command transmission request flag is set (S80).

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern table used when it is decided to be a big hit (the big hit shortening fluctuation pattern table and the big hit non-shortening fluctuation pattern table) and the fluctuation used when it is decided not to be a big hit Apart from the pattern tables (the loss shortening variation pattern table and the loss non-shortening variation pattern table), the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern from a different table depending on whether or not it is decided to make a big hit. May be.

  Further, the CPU 56 starts changing the first special symbol (S81). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern is set in the first variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S82). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first gaming state determination process (S302) (S83).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first gaming state determination process (S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first gaming state determination process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S101). When the big hit flag is not set, the data indicating the design symbol designation command (designation command 1 designation command: 8C00 (H) shown in FIG. 15) is stored in the production symbol type storage area (S106). The process proceeds to S107.

  When the jackpot flag is set, the game state determination random number (random 8) is read from the random number buffer area (S102), and the type of jackpot (suddenly probable or not) And the gaming state after the big hit game are determined (S103). Then, an effect symbol designation command (effect symbol 2 designation command: 8C01 (H) to effect symbol 8 designation command: 8C07 (H) shown in FIG. 15) according to whether or not the game is suddenly changed and the game state after the jackpot game. (Any) is determined (S104). That is, when the probability is suddenly changed, the design symbol 8 designation command: 8C07 (H), and when the game state after the big hit game is the probability change with low base continuation, the design symbol 2 designation command: 8C01 (H), low When the base continuation is low (normal probability state), the design symbol 3 designation command: 8C02 (H), and when the base change is high, the design symbol 4 designation command: 8C03 (H), high base continuation If you want to make a certain change, design symbol 5 designation command: 8C04 (H), if you want to make it low and continue with high base, give a design symbol 6 designation command: 8C05 (H). Command: 8C06 (H) is determined. Then, the data indicating the determined effect designating command is stored in the effect design type storage area (S105), and the process proceeds to S107.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol to be a stop symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number (random 3) (see S72 and S73 in FIG. 26), and then the gaming state determining random number in S103. Although the type of jackpot and gaming state are determined based on the value in (Random 8), the type of jackpot, gaming state and jackpot symbol may be determined using one random number.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between whether or not to suddenly change the probability, the gaming state after the big hit game, and the effect designating command. According to the gaming state at that time (corresponding to the leftmost column in FIG. 28) and according to the value of random 8, the CPU 56 wins a big hit as described as “determination result based on random 8”. The type and the gaming state after the big hit game are determined, and an effect designating command corresponding to the determination result as shown in FIG. 28 is determined.

  In FIG. 28, “Background after the end of the big hit game” indicates a background mode controlled by the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the production design designation command. Also. For the background modes marked with (*), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the background in the effect display device 9 as such, but in fact, in the control of the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is Indicates a high probability / high base mode. That is, the actual game state and the game state that the player wants to grasp are different. Such control is performed to increase game variations.

  Further, when the gaming state is the low base state, the background mode is the normal mode or the high-accuracy low base mode (latent mode). When the gaming state is the high base state, the background mode is the high-accuracy high-base mode (active mode) or the low-accuracy base mode (resurrection mode). In each background mode, a background that allows the player to predict the game state is displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, in the active mode, the background in the effect display device 9 is the brightest background, and in the revival mode, the background is darker than the active mode but brighter than the latent mode. In normal mode, it is the darkest background. Such division is an example, and any background effect may be performed as long as the background effect is such that the player can predict the gaming state. Furthermore, different characters may be displayed on the effect display device 9 in each background mode. In addition, when in the revival mode, an effect that suggests a high probability state may be performed. For example, in the background mode marked with (*) in FIG. 28, a predetermined notice character that suggests a high probability state is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  When the gaming state is a high probability high base state, the determination result based on random 8 is 15R big hit (after big hit game, high probability / high base state), and 15R big hit (after big hit game, low probability) The effect designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 may be different depending on when it is in the high base state. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may make the production (for example, the background screen in the production display device 9) the same between the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state. For example, after a big hit game, the mode shifts to a latent mode, and a predetermined condition (for example, whether or not to change the background mode to a mode that is less advantageous to the player by lottery for the production for each variable display (for example, a lottery using random numbers) When a decision is made to fall in the case of performing a lottery) or when a predetermined variation pattern command is received, the normal mode is entered with a predetermined probability. The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the received effect designating command, but when the effect designating command received when the jackpot game is in a low probability state, it indicates a high probability state. Compared with, it shifts to the normal mode at a higher rate.

  In S107, the CPU 56 sets an effect symbol designation command transmission request flag. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first reserved storage number transmission process (S303) (S108).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first reserved memory number transmission process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first reserved memory number transmission process, the CPU 56 sets a total reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission request flag (S109). This total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission request flag designates the first pending storage as subtraction object data to be included in the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (S304) (S110).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the process of the first special symbol changing process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (S121), and when the first variation time timer times out (S122), the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first special symbol. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the stop process (S305) (S123).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, for example, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the first special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display 8a to stop the symbol ( Control for deriving and displaying the display result is performed (S131). Also, a symbol confirmation designation command transmission request flag is set (S132). Then, the first changing flag is reset (S133).

  Further, if the big hit flag is set (S134), the big hit start designation command transmission request flag is set (S135). In S135, if it is determined to suddenly be a promiscuous big hit, the big hit start 2 designation command transmission request flag is set, and if it is not decided to suddenly be a promiscuous big hit, a big hit start 1 designated command is set. Set the send request flag. Then, the jackpot display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the 15R jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) (S136), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first The value is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S306) (S137). In the first jackpot display process, when the first jackpot display time timer times out, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first jackpot opening pre-process (S307).

  Here, when the gaming state during the big hit game is controlled to the low probability low base state, the high base state flag is reset before the big hit game is started (for example, before the processing of S137 is executed). The probability variation flag may be controlled to be reset. With such control, when the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased or the opening time is extended in the high base state and the high probability state, the payout rate becomes extremely high during the big hit game. It is prevented. In the case of such control, an effect symbol 4 designation command, an effect symbol 5 designation command, an effect symbol 6 designation command or an effect symbol 8 designation command is transmitted in the processing of S143 and S144 (see FIG. 32). Set the high base state flag. Further, it may be controlled to always reset the high base state flag and the probability variation flag before the big hit game is started.

  When the big hit flag is not set (S134), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S138).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S309) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 56 resets the jackpot flag (S141), and sets the jackpot end designation command transmission request flag (S142). Then, if the production symbol 4 designation command is transmitted at the start of variation, a high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is the high base state is set (see S143, S144, FIG. 15, FIG. 28). When the high base state flag is not set, the gaming state is a low base state. Also, which effect designating command is transmitted is determined by the data stored in the effect design type storage area. Moreover, if the CPU 56 has transmitted the effect symbol 7 designation command at the start of variation, the CPU 56 resets the high base state flag (S145, S146).

  Furthermore, if the CPU 56 transmits an effect symbol 2 designation command, an effect symbol 4 designation command, an effect symbol 5 designation command, an effect symbol 7 designation command, or an effect symbol 8 designation command at the start of variation, the gaming state is in a high probability state. The probability variation flag indicating that is set is set (S147, S148). In addition, if the effect symbol 3 designation command or the effect symbol 6 designation command is transmitted at the start of variation, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (S149, S150). When the probability variation flag is not set, the gaming state is a low probability state.

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S151).

  When the gaming state is a low probability / high base state, the CPU 56 increments the value of a predetermined counter at the start of variable display where the display result is out of sync, and the count value of the counter is a predetermined value (for example, 100 ), The high base state flag may be reset to shift the gaming state to a low probability / low base state (see FIGS. 85 and 86). In the case of such control, an effect symbol command (not shown in FIG. 15) for high base end / low accuracy designation is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, a low base state background designation command may be transmitted at the start of the next variable display. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may count the number of variable displays and switch the background mode independently.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol process. In the second special symbol process, the same control as the first special symbol process (FIG. 21) is performed. First, the difference is that “first” and “second” are interchanged. Further, when it is determined as N in SB 311, it is determined whether or not the third start port switch is turned on (SB 311 a), and when it is not turned on, the process proceeds to SB 314, but when it is turned on. After the third start port switch passage process is executed, the process proceeds to SB314.

  34A is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process shown in SB312 of FIG. 33, and FIG. 34B shows the third start port switch passing process shown in SB311b of FIG. It is a flowchart to show. The second start port switch passing process of FIG. 23A is obtained by replacing “first” in the first start port switch passing process of FIG. 23 with “second”. Further, the third start port switch passing process in (B) is also obtained by replacing “first” in the first start port switch passing process in FIG. 23 with “second”. That is, even when a pachinko ball wins at the third start port 12, it is handled as the second reserved memory number, and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is a state in which the first special symbol indicator 8a is not displaying the variation of the first special symbol and is not in the first big hit game. This is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing (the processing step portion on the second special symbol process processing side corresponding to S300 in FIG. 20). The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process is a state where the second special symbol display unit 8b does not display the variation of the second special symbol. This is a case where the second big hit game is not in progress.

  In the second special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the second reserved memory number (SB51). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks the value of the first reserved memory number (SB51a). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the first reserved storage number is 0, the process proceeds to SB53. If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (SB51b). If the high base state flag is not set, the CPU 56 ends the process as it is.

  In SB51a, when the first reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are not 0), both the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied simultaneously. Means that In this case, when the gaming state is not the high base state, the CPU 56 does not execute the processing after SB 53 and does not start the variable display of the second special symbol. By doing so, when the gaming state is the low base state, control is performed such that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol.

  When the first reserved storage number is 0 in SB51a, the CPU 56 executes the processes after SB53. The processes after SB52 are configured in the same manner as the first special symbol normal process of FIG. That is, in the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 23, “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”. For example, in the process of SB54, the oldest second reserved memory in the reserved specific area is deleted, and the new reserved storage specifying information is shifted to the old storage area one by one. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the second reserved storage specifying information stored in the combined reserved storage number counter “3” is deleted, and the reserved storage specifying information of the storage area after the combined reserved storage number counter “4” is deleted. Shift left one by one.

  Next, the normal symbol process (S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (S211), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (S212). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in S200 to S203 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (S212): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value ("4" in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (S200): The CPU 56 can start normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating S200 (specifically “0”), Specifically, when the normal symbol display 10 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol and is not in the open / close operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. ) Confirms the value of the number of passages through the gate. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S201).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S201): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 and causes the normal symbol process timer to detect the normal symbol process timer. Set the stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S202).

  Normal symbol stop process (S202): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state, and if it is a high base state, an opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the high base state is selected If it is the low base state, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the low base state is selected, and the selected opening pattern is set. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S203). When the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal electric accessory actuating process (S203), a determination of YES is made in S560 described later.

  Normal electric accessory actuating process (S203): The CPU 56 is based on the fact that the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, and the number of game balls won in the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (second start winning prize). The number of winnings to the mouth 14) is counted, and the ordinary electric winnings are counted with the set opening pattern (the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is performed). The normal electric accessory release pattern process is executed. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (S200). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (S221). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in S221), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in S221), the CPU 56 reads the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Store (S222). Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (S223). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of stored passages of gates are always extracted as follows: the number of stored passages of gates = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the normal random number for symbol determination from the random number storage buffer (S224), and determines whether to win or not based on the read random number value (S225). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. That is, when the high base state flag is set by S144 and the high base state is set, the hit determination value is set to any one of 1 to 10, and the high base state flag is reset by S146 to set the low base state. When it is, the hit determination value is 3 or 7. If the random number for determination per normal symbol is updated in a numerical range of 0 to 10, the winning probability in the high base state is 10/11, and the winning probability in the low base state is 2/11. In this way, the hit is made with a high probability in the high base state, and the win is made only with a low probability in the low base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol process timer (S226), and starts the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S227). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the variation time of the normal symbol at low base is 30.0 seconds, and the variation time of the normal symbol at high base is 1.0 seconds. . Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S201) (S228).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (S201). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S231). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S231), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S235).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol change time has elapsed (Y in S231), the CPU 56 stops the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S232). Then, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (S233). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S202) (S234).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (S202). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S241). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S241), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S242).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in S241), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (S225) (S243). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol can be confirmed, for example, by setting a normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in S225 and checking whether or not the flag is set. it can.

  When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in S243), the CPU 56 sets the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer (S244). The ordinary electric accessory operating time is the maximum time during which the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) can operate. The normal electric accessory operating time is set to be longer in the high base state than in the low base state (see FIG. 40).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the gaming state is a high base state or a low base state (S245). Whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state can be confirmed by checking whether the high base state flag is set. This high base state flag is set by S144 and reset by S146. When the high base state flag is set, it can be determined that the base state is high, and when the high base state flag is not set, it can be determined that the base state is low.

  When in the high base state (Y in S245), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the high base time table shown in FIG. 40 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S246). On the other hand, when it is in the low base state (N in S245), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the low base time table shown in FIG. 40 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S247). In the example shown in FIG. 40, in the low base table, data of an opening pattern with an opening time of 0.5 seconds and an opening count of 1 is set. Also, in the high base time table, data of an opening pattern with an opening time of 2.5 seconds and an opening frequency of 2 is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the release pattern selected in S246 or S247 in the release pattern buffer (S248). When the opening pattern is set in the opening pattern buffer, the opening pattern time (in this case, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set) is added to the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern timer (the timer for measuring the opening time and closing time of the ordinary electric accessory). The process of setting the closing time until the first opening is also performed. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S203) (S249).

  In S243, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in S243), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (Specifically, “0”) (S250).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory operating process (S203). In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S261). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S261), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S262).

  Then, the CPU 56 loads the switch-on buffer into the register (S263). The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected.

  The CPU 56 checks whether 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (corresponding bit of the second start port switch 14a) (S264). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14). If 1 is not set in the second start port switch input bit (N in S264), the process proceeds to S268. If 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (Y in S264), the second start port switch 14a is turned on, so the CPU 56 connects the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15). The ordinary electric accessory winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls is incremented by one (S265). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory winning number counter is less than 8 (S266). If the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is not less than 8 (N in S266), that is, if it is equal to or greater than 8, the CPU 56 clears the value of the normal symbol process timer (to 0) (S267). With this process, the ordinary electric accessory actuating process ends (see Y in S261, S272). Thus, in this embodiment, when eight or more game balls win the variable winning ball device 15 within the normal electric accessory operating time, the normal electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer by -1 (S268). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer is 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer has expired (S269). If not timed out (N in S269), the process is terminated as it is. If time-out has occurred (Y in S269), the CPU 56 sets the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer (S270). Then, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 16 to open or close the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (S271).

  Specifically, when the normal electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the release time is set as the open pattern time in the normal electric accessory release pattern timer, and the output port buffer ( The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by inverting the solenoid output bit of the ordinary electric accessory of the solenoid buffer. If the normal electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the closing time is set as the open pattern time in the normal electric accessory release pattern timer, and the normal output port buffer (solenoid buffer) The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed by reversing the electric accessory solenoid output bit.

  By the processes in S268 to S271 described above, an open pattern in the low base state and an open pattern in the high base state are realized. When the gaming state is in the low base state, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is one, so that, for example, 1.0 seconds from the start of the normal electric accessory operation process When the closing time elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 0.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed. Further, when the gaming state is the high base state, the release time is 2.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is two. When the second closing time elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed. When the closing time of 5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed.

  In S261, when the normal symbol process timer expires (Y in S261), the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (S272).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 42, the bits 0 to 8 of the input port 0 include the count switch 23, the gate switch 32a, the winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, and 30a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the first starting port, respectively. Detection signals of the switch 13a and the third start port switch 12a are input. The input port 0 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  Next, payout control commands (payout control signals) transmitted and received between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a payout control signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 to the payout control microcomputer.

  The prize ball REQ signal is a signal that is in an output state (= ON state) when a prize ball number command is transmitted (that is, a trigger signal for a prize ball payout request). The award ball number signal is a signal (award ball number command) output for designating the number of game balls (0 to 15) for which a payout request is made.

  FIG. 44 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmission / reception of each control signal shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, the prize ball REQ signal and the 4-bit prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. Entered. The output circuit 67 is installed outside the I / O port 57 shown in FIG. 3 on the main board 31 (not shown in FIG. 3). Further, on the payout control board 37, an output circuit 67 is provided in the preceding stage of the input port in the payout control microcomputer.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 45, a winning detection switch (count switch 23, winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, 30a, third starting port switch 12a, second starting port switch 14a and first starting port switch 13a) is a game ball. The game control microcomputer 560 turns on the prize ball REQ signal and turns on the output state of the prize ball number signal according to the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the prize. Put it in a state. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the gaming machine based on a detection signal from the winning detection switch, the gaming control microcomputer 560 calculates a predetermined number of winning balls. It is added to the content of the total number of winning balls stored in the backup RAM. When the content of the total winning ball number storage buffer becomes a non-zero value, the winning ball REQ signal is turned on, and the output state of the winning ball number signal is set in accordance with the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. Put it in a state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the third start port switch 12a, the second start port switch 14a and the first start port switch 13a, four prize balls are paid out, and a winning port switch 33a, When a game ball is detected at any one of 39a, 29a, and 30a, 7 prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball is detected by the count switch 23, 15 prize balls are paid out. Further, as described above, since the prize ball number signal is composed of 4 bits, among the prize ball number signals of 00 (H) to 0F (H) expressed in 8 bits, the lower 4 bits are The signal is transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37 by the award ball number signal. Hereinafter, it may be expressed as “00 (H) to 0F (H) prize ball number signal”, but in reality, the prize ball number signal is represented by 8 bits. This corresponds to the lower 4 bits of 0F (H).

  Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number signal is transmitted by unidirectional communication in which the signal is transmitted only from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37, but by bidirectional communication, A prize ball number signal may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37. When performing bidirectional communication, the payout control microcomputer, for example, transmits an ACK signal (response signal) to the game control microcomputer 560 in response to reception of the prize ball REQ signal, or receives a prize ball number signal. An ACK signal indicating that the game has been performed is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the switch process (S21) in the main process will be described. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch related to winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is certainly turned on. Specifically, the switch process is activated every 2 ms, but if the switch is detected to be turned on in both the switch process activated at the present time and the switch process activated 2 ms ago, the switch process is surely performed. Determined to be on.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing each 1-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The last-time port buffer is a buffer in which the switch-on / off determination result of the last time (assuming 4 ms before) is stored. The previous port buffer is a buffer that stores the previous switch-on / off determination result (assumed to be 2 ms before). The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected. The previous data is a buffer area that is temporarily used when the switch process is executed. The previous-time port buffer, the previous port buffer, the switch-on buffer, and the previous data are formed in the RAM 55. Further, the bit arrangement of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times in advance corresponds to the bit arrangement of the input port 0. That is, information corresponding to each of the switch detection signals assigned to bits 0 to 8 shown in FIG. 42 is set in bits 0 to 7 of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times before.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a processing example of the switch processing in S21 in the game control processing. In the switch process, the CPU 56 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (S331). Also, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (S333). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 8 bits of the port buffer and the 8 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (S334).

  Then, input port 0 data is input (S335), and the input data is set in the previous port buffer (S336). The processes of S334 and S336 correspond to a preparation process when the switch process is executed next time (after 2 ms).

  Next, the CPU 56 calculates the logical product of the data input from the input port 0 and the previous data (S337). At this stage, in the previous data, a bit having a different value among the 8 bits of the previous port buffer and the 8 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. That is, among the detection signals of the eight switches, the bit corresponding to the detection signal changed from the state before 2 ms from the state before 4 ms (from “0” to “1” or from “1” to “0”). Is “1”. Therefore, when the logical product of the previous data and the data input from the input port 0 is taken in S337, the bit that is “1” in the data input from the input port 0 and 2 ms before The bit changed from the state 4 ms before becomes “1”. That is, as a result of the logical product operation, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the current state is the on state and has been detected to have changed from the off state to the on state during the previous switch processing (2 ms before) is “ 1 ”. In other words, the bit corresponding to the detection signal that has changed from the off state to the on state and then detected the on state twice in succession is “1”. Note that “continuously twice” means “both the switch process executed at a certain time and the switch process executed 2 ms after the switch process”.

  The CPU 56 stores the result of the logical product operation in the switch-on buffer (S338). In the switch-on buffer, after changing from the off state to the on state, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the on state is detected twice consecutively is “1”. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm that the switch detection signal corresponding to the bit that is “1” in the switch-on buffer is surely turned on. Note that “definitely” means that the ON state has been detected twice in succession, that is, it can be considered that the ON state has continued for 4 ms. It can be done.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball process in S30. In the prize ball process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize ball number addition process (S341) and a prize ball control process (S342).

  In the prize ball number adding process, a prize ball number table shown in FIG. 49 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “8”) is set at the top address of the winning ball number table, and the switch input bit determination for each switch of the winning opening from which the winning ball will be paid out by winning from the next address The value and the number of winning balls are sequentially set corresponding to each switch of the winning opening. The switch input bit determination value is a value corresponding to the bit to which the detection signal of each switch at the input port 0 is input (see FIG. 42).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the prize ball number adding process in S341. In the winning ball number adding process, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the winning ball number table in the pointer (SP351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (SP352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (SP353).

  Then, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (SP354), and the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and the data of the prize ball number table pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the switch input bit determination value) is calculated (SP355). Also, the pointer value is incremented by 1 (SP356).

  If the calculation result in SP355 is not 0 (N in SP361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to SP362A. If the calculation result in SP355 is 0 (Y in SP361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (SP359), and if the number of processes is 0, the process ends. If the number of processes is not 0, the process returns to SP354 (SP360).

  In SP362A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the processing of SP355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in SP361 that the count switch 23 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23).

  When the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value (Y in SP362A), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7 or more, and the second special symbol process flag. It is confirmed whether or not the value of is 7 or more (SP362B). That the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7 or more means that the processing after the first pre-opening process of the first big prize opening in S307 is executed in the first special symbol process. In other words, it means that the game is a big hit game (15R big hit game or 2R big hit game). Here, during the big hit game, it is a period from the start of the big hit display to the end of the big hit end processing. In other words, the value of the first special symbol process flag being 7 or more is a state where there is a possibility that the control for opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. Indicates. In addition, the value of the second special symbol process flag being 7 or more means that in the second special symbol process, a process corresponding to the pre-opening process for the first big prize opening in S307 in the first special symbol process (first step). This means that the subsequent processing is being executed. That is, in the second special symbol process, it means that a big hit game is being played (15R big hit game or 2R big hit game is being played). Therefore, the value of the second special symbol process flag being 7 or more is also a state where there is a possibility that the control for opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. Indicates.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7 or more, or the second special symbol process flag is 7 or more (Y in SP362B), the CPU 56 stores data in the prize ball number table pointed to by the pointer (this In this case, the number of prize balls is set to the prize ball addition value (SP364), and the prize ball addition value is added to the contents of the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 (SP365). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (SP357, SP358). Then, the process proceeds to SP359.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 7 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 7, the big hit game is not executed and the control for opening the big prize opening is not executed It is. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, it means that an abnormal prize has occurred at the big prize opening or that the detection signal from the count switch 23 has a noise over a long period (over 4 ms). Means that you got on. Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in a state where the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 7 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 7, (SP362B) N) The control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is not executed. That is, prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed (the processing of SP364 and SP365 is skipped). Then, the process proceeds to SP359.

  When the switch input bit determination value is not the count switch input bit determination value (N of SP362A), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the processing of SP355 is the second start port switch input bit determination value. Confirm (SP363A). That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in SP361 that the second start port switch 14a is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the second start port switch 14a).

  When the switch input bit determination value is the second start port switch input bit determination value (Y in SP363A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (SP363B). That the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 means that the normal electric accessory operation processing of S203 is being executed in the normal symbol process. That is, it means that the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is being opened and closed.

  When the switch input bit determination value is not the second start port switch input bit determination value (N of SP363A) and when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (Y of SP363B), the CPU 56 indicates that the pointer is The prize ball number table data to be pointed (in this case, the number of prize balls) is set as the prize ball addition value (SP364), and the prize ball addition value is stored in the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55. The contents are added (SP365). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (SP357, SP358). Then, the process proceeds to SP359.

  The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 is a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is not operating and the control for opening the variable winning ball device 15 is not executed. In such a state, it is detected that the second start opening switch 14a is turned on. This means that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second start winning opening 14 or a detection signal from the second start opening switch 14a is long. This means that noise has been applied for a period (over 4 ms). Therefore, when it is detected that the second start port switch 14a is turned on when the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N of SP363B), the prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer. Do not execute control. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is turned on is not executed (the processing of SP364 and SP365 is skipped). Then, the process proceeds to SP359.

  In the above-described processing, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the big winning opening has occurred based on the values of the special symbol process flags (the first special symbol process flag and the second special symbol process flag). However, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on when the big winning opening is not actually opened, the prize ball payout based on the count switch 23 being turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data. As a result, the determination process is simplified. Since the big winning opening is opened or closed over a plurality of rounds, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred by judging whether or not the actual winning opening is controlled. To be complicated.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the big prize opening and the installation position of the count switch 23, it is determined whether or not the actual prize opening is controlled and whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred. When determining whether or not, it is necessary to take into consideration a game ball that may have won a prize winning slot immediately before closing after performing a control for closing the prize winning opening. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the big prize opening to the position where the count switch 23 is installed. In other words, it is necessary to start the determination as to whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred after a certain period of time has passed since the control for actually closing the special winning opening is performed. This also complicates the processing.

  However, as in this embodiment, when it is configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning to the big winning opening has occurred after the end of the big hit ending process, it is counted from the entrance of the big winning opening. It is not necessary to consider the time during which the game ball flows until the switch 23 is installed. This is because the game ball that has won the winning prize immediately before closing has reached the installation position of the count switch 23 during the processing period of the big hit ending process after the closing of the winning prize opening. In this embodiment, during the processing period of the jackpot end process, that is, the period in which the jackpot end display is performed on the effect display device 9, the game ball that has won the winning prize opening reaches the installation position of the count switch 23. It is set longer than the time.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag (see SP363B), but actually opens the variable winning ball apparatus 15. (Ie, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state when the variable winning ball device 15 repeats the opening / closing operation based on the opening pattern corresponding to the gaming state in the ordinary electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 41) When it is detected that the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data As a result, the determination process is simplified. For example, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened or closed a plurality of times (twice in the embodiment) as in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 15 is actually opened. If it is determined whether or not the control is performed and it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred, the processing becomes complicated. However, the processing can be simplified by determining based on the normal symbol process flag.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the second start winning opening 14 and the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a, the control of closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is performed, and the second immediately before closing. It is necessary to consider a game ball that may have won the 2 start winning opening 14. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the second start winning opening 14 to the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the timing for determining the abnormal winning is delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  Specifically, the time from when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed until the normal symbol process timer times out (that is, from when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed at S271 until S261 becomes Y), It is set longer than the time until the game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 reaches the installation position of the second start opening 14a. That is, a closing time (for example, 5 seconds) is set as an opening pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer in S270, and the time until the ordinary symbol process timer times out after the ordinary electric accessory is finally closed in S271. Is set to a time (eg, 3 seconds) that is shorter than the closing time (eg, 5 seconds) (S244). The time until the normal symbol process timer times out after the ordinary electric accessory is closed for the last time (for example, 3 seconds), the game ball that won the second start winning opening 14 is set at the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a. It is sufficiently longer than the time to reach. By doing so, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection that an abnormal winning has occurred due to the winning of the game ball immediately before the variable winning ball device 15 is closed.

  As a method of delaying the timing for determining the abnormal winning ball from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15, in the above example, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. However, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the abnormal winning determination is made, but at the same time as the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Alternatively, the abnormal winning determination may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Specifically, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed from 3 to 0 (for example, immediately before or immediately after S272 in FIG. 41), a predetermined time is set in the count timer, and every timer interrupt (every 2 ms) Count down the count timer. When it is determined that the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 in the award ball number adding process (N of SP363B), it is determined whether the count timer is 0. When the count timer is 0, the values of SP364 and SP365 are determined. The process is skipped and the process proceeds to SP359. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to delay the timing for determining an abnormal winning with respect to the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15.

  It should be noted that, even in the determination of an abnormal winning to the big winning opening, the timing for determining the abnormal winning can be delayed by the same method as the timing for closing the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20). Specifically, when the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag) changes from 7 to 0 or from 10 to 0, a predetermined time is set in the count timer, and The count timer is counted down every timer interrupt (every 2 ms). Then, when it is determined that the value of the special symbol process flag is not 7 or more in the award ball number adding process (N of SP362B), it is determined whether or not the count timer is 0. When the count timer is 0, SP364 and SP365 This process is skipped and the process proceeds to SP359.

  In SP362B, if the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag) is less than 7 (N of SP362B), or if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 in SP363B ( Control for prohibiting prize ball payout may not be performed in N) of SP363B. As will be described later, when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an abnormal win. This is because the generation of the prize ball based on the abnormal winning is considered to be minimized because it is configured to notify the occurrence.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control process of S342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (SP371). If the value is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value (“15” in this example) (SP372). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is equal to or greater than the prize ball command maximum value, the prize ball command maximum value is set in the prize ball number buffer (SP373). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the maximum prize ball command value, the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is set in the prize ball number buffer (SP374). Then, the contents of the prize ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal (SP375). Further, “1” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal at the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (SP376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the processing of SP376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. Further, a prize ball number signal is output by the processing of SP375 (see FIG. 45). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Therefore, a prize ball number signal designating a payout number of “15” at the maximum is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the prize ball number signal is transmitted, the CPU 56 subtracts the contents of the prize ball number buffer (the number of prize balls paid out to the payout control means) from the contents of the total prize ball number storage buffer (SP377).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an on period of the prize ball REQ signal. Specifically, an initial value is set in the wait counter (SP378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (SP379, SP380). When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set in the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (SP381), and 00 (H) is set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (SP382).

  When the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 receives the prize ball number signal, it drives the payout device 97 so that the number of game balls specified by the prize ball number signal is paid out.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process of S22a. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (S551). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in the main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see S13a in FIG. 6). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to S555. When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in S13b is decremented by 1 (S552). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (S553, S554).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7 or more and whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7 or more (S555). The state where the value of the first special symbol process flag or the second special symbol process flag is 7 or more is a state where a big hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the big winning opening, so it is not confirmed that an abnormal winning has been made to the big winning opening. That is, if the value of the first special symbol process flag or the second special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the process proceeds to S560.

  If the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 7 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 7 (a state where no big hit game is played), the CPU 56 changes the contents of the switch-on buffer. The register is loaded (S556). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value (001 (H), see FIG. 49) is calculated (S557). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 001 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 001 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (000 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning in the special winning opening has occurred, and control is performed to transmit an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (S558, S559).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S560). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is opened and closed. If it is in such a state (Y in S560), there is a possibility that a game ball may win the second start winning opening 14, so that the abnormal winning is not confirmed without performing the abnormal winning confirmation process to the second starting winning opening 14. The notification process is terminated.

  The state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 is a state in which the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is not opened or closed. If there is a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 in such a state, it can be determined that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the abnormal winning confirmation process to the second start winning opening 14 shown below is performed.

  That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S560), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S561). Then, the CPU 56 performs a logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the second start port switch input bit determination value (040 (H), see FIG. 49) (S562). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 040 (H), that is, when the second start port switch 14a is on, the logical product operation result is 040 (H). When the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (000 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in S563), it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second start winning opening 14, and control for transmitting an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 is performed. (S564). On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is 0 (Y in S563), it is determined that no abnormal winning has occurred in the second start winning opening 14, and control for transmitting the abnormal winning notification designation command is not performed. The abnormal winning notification process ends.

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where the big hit game is not performed by the above processing, an abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. The abnormal winning notification designation command is also transmitted when the second start port switch 14a is turned on while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not opening and closing.

  In addition, the process of S251 to S253 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the production control microcomputer 100 is performing initialization notification. The production control microcomputer 100 continues to execute the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period has elapsed since the start of the abnormality notification.

  In the process of S555, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) makes an abnormal winning to the big winning opening based on the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag). Since it is determined whether or not it has occurred, it is possible to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, as in the process of S362B, so that the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the big hit ending process is executed for a predetermined time after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed, the game ball that has won the big winning opening immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed is special. After the value of the symbol process flag has returned to 0, it is prevented from being detected by the count switch 23, and an error is not notified in spite of the regular winning.

  In the process of S560, the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. Similar to the processing of S363B, since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination processing can be simplified. In addition, as described above, as a method of delaying the timing for determining an abnormal prize from the timing for closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Is closed, and when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the abnormal winning determination is made. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 is won at the second start winning opening 14 immediately before closing. The game ball is prevented from being detected by the second start port switch 14a after the normal symbol process flag value has returned to 0, and an error is reported in spite of the regular winning. There is nothing.

  As described above, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, and after the predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, You may make it perform determination. Also, in the determination of abnormal winning to the big winning opening, the timing for determining the abnormal winning by the same method may be delayed from the timing for closing the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S708). Also, a notice random number update process for updating the counter value of the counter for generating the notice decision random number is executed (S709). Further, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (S709a). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  55 to 57 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a background designation command (S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the background designation command in the background designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S617).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S618), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S619). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S620).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the ornament symbol changing flag (the first ornament symbol varying flag or the second ornament symbol varying flag). If so, the decorative symbol stop request flag is set (S622, S623). Also, the first symbol variation request flag is set (S624). If the decorative symbol variation flag is not set, the process of S623 is not executed, and the first symbol variation request flag is set (S624).

  If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (S626), the effect control CPU 101 sets the ornament symbol stop request flag if the ornament symbol variation flag is set (S627, S628). Also, the second symbol variation request flag is set (S629). If the decorative symbol variation flag is not set, the process of S628 is not executed and the second symbol variation request flag is set (S629).

  The decorative symbol changing flag (the first decorative symbol changing flag or the second decorative symbol changing flag) is set during the change of the first decorative symbol and the change of the second decorative symbol. The decoration symbol stop request flag is a flag for requesting the effect symbol and the variation stop of the ornament symbol, and the effect control microcomputer 100 has the ornament symbol stop request flag set in the effect control process described later. Then, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect design and the decoration design.

  The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command are effect control commands transmitted when starting the variable display (variation) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, new variable display is started on the condition that variable display is not performed. Therefore, when the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received, the decorative symbol variable display should not be performed, and the decorative symbol variation flag should not be set. The fact that the decorative symbol variation flag is set when the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received means that the symbol control designation for the previous variable display is performed, for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control. It is conceivable that the control for terminating the variable display is not executed because the command was not received normally. It is also conceivable that the control for terminating the variable display is not executed due to other factors. Even when the control for terminating the variable display is not executed for some reason, the variable display can be surely terminated by the processes of S622, S623, S627, and S628. Further, when the symbol confirmation designation command is not correctly transmitted to the effect control means due to noise between the boards, the symbol variable display cannot be terminated. Although a new variable display should be started based on the stored memory, the variable display will not be started, which may bring a disadvantage to the player. Such a possibility can be reduced.

  If the received effect control command is an effect symbol designation command (S631), the effect control CPU 101 stores the effect symbol designation command in the effect symbol designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S632). Next, the effect designating command reception flag is set, and the process returns to S611.

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (S635), the production control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command in the combined pending storage number storage area. Store (S636).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (S638). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (S639), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (S640). If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag (S642).

  If the received effect control command is the customer waiting demonstration designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 receives the low base state background designation command (S654), and the background color in the effect display device 9 Is set to the background color in the low base state mode, and control for starting the customer waiting demonstration effect is performed in the effect display device 9 (S655). When the low base state background designation command has not been received (the high base state background designation command has been received), the background color in the effect display device 9 is controlled to be the background color of the high base state mode. Then, control for starting the customer waiting demonstration effect is performed in the effect display device 9 (S656). Note that the background color in the high base state mode has, for example, a conspicuous color tone (for example, brighter or more primary colors) than the background color in the low base state mode. In addition, when the customer waiting demonstration effect is not executed, as described above, when the gaming state is the low base state, the background mode is the normal mode or the high accuracy low base mode (latent mode), and the gaming state is When in the high base state, the background mode is the high-accuracy base mode (active mode) or the low-accuracy base mode (revival mode). For example, in the active mode, the background in the effect display device 9 has the brightest color tone. In the resurrection mode, the background is darker than the active mode but brighter than the latent mode. In normal mode, it is the darkest background.

  Since the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the VDP 109, the effect control CPU 101 specifically controls the display of the effect display device 9 when the effect control CPU 101 controls the VDP 109. On the other hand, it is to output a command to make the display state of the effect display device 9 so.

  If the received effect control command is a power-on designation command (S660), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the initial screen on the effect display device 9 (S661). On this initial screen, a predetermined message (for example, initialized) is displayed. Next, an initial notification flag is set (S661a), and an initial notification period value is set in the period timer (S661b). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of a power-on designation command. The effect control CPU 101 ends the initialization notification when the initial notification period elapses. The initial notification period is the same as the prohibition period set by the game control microcomputer 560 in the process of S13b. Therefore, when the initialization notification is being performed, the abnormality notification designation command is not received.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (S662), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Control is performed (S663). Also, a power failure recovery flag is set (S664).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S665), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (S666). If the received effect control command is a big hit start 1 designation command (S671), the effect control CPU 101 sets a fanfare flag (S674).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal winning notification designation command (S671a), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag (S671b).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S675).

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. Then, as shown in FIG. 58, the light is alternately turned on every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 58A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 58B).

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the summation pending storage display unit 18c. As shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B), the total pending storage display unit 18c displays a number of circles (maximum 8) corresponding to the total pending storage number. The effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP 109 to display a circle so that the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory can be distinguished. For example, a circle corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed in red, and a circle corresponding to the second reserved memory is displayed in green.

  FIG. 59 (C) shows an example of the display state of the total suspension storage display unit 18c at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 59 (C), at the time of power recovery, a number of stars corresponding to the total number of pending storage is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. FIG. 59 (D) shows an example of the display state of the total pending storage display unit 18c when the total pending storage number designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 but the start winning designation command cannot be received. ing. As shown in FIG. 59 (C), when the start winning designation command cannot be received, a blue circle is displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 18c.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (C), at the time of power failure recovery, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the display corresponding to the original first reserved memory (first start winning memory) (in this example, a red circle is displayed). ) And the display corresponding to the second reserved memory (second start-up winning memory) (in this example, the display of the green circle) is a display of the number specified by the total reserved memory number designation command (this In the example, an asterisk) is displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the gaming state has been restored by using the display of the total suspension storage display unit 18c. In addition, if the display mode of the summed hold storage display unit 18c at the time of power failure recovery is different from the display mode corresponding to the original first hold memory and the display mode corresponding to the second hold memory, this embodiment. It is not restricted to changing the shape of the displayed image. For example, the color may be changed without changing the shape, or the size may be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 59D, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the display corresponding to the original first reserved memory (in this example, a red circle). The image corresponding to the increased reserved memory is displayed in a different manner from the display corresponding to the second reserved memory (in this example, the display of the green circle). Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp that an abnormality has occurred with respect to transmission / reception of the effect control command (in this example, the start winning designation command). In addition, if the display mode of the summed hold storage display unit 18c at the time of power failure recovery is different from the display mode corresponding to the original first hold memory and the display mode corresponding to the second hold memory, this embodiment. It is not restricted to changing the color of the image displayed like this. For example, the shape may be changed without changing the color, or the size may be changed.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the effect display device 9 when a power failure recovery designation command is received. As shown in FIG. 60, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the power failure recovery designation command, the game state is restored to the effect symbol display area 91 of the effect display device 9, and the game is played from the game state before the power failure. Display to notify that it can continue. In this embodiment, at the time of power failure recovery, the display mode in the total pending storage display unit 18c is changed to a predetermined mode (in this example, an asterisk), but notification that the gaming state is restored (game before power failure) (Informing that the game can be continued from the state) is performed at the same time, it is possible to prevent a player who appears suspicious about the change in the display mode of the summed hold storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  Prior notice selection process (S801): In the effect display device 9, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect process for notifying the player of the occurrence of the big hit, and when it is decided to execute the notice effect process. Determine the notice type. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S802).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S803).

  Production symbol variation processing (S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S804).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S804): When an effect control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped is received, control for deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed by stopping the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. . Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S805) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S805): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S806).

  Big hit game processing (S806): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

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

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception wait process (S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812).

  If the low base state background designation command has been received (S813), the background color in the effect display device 9 is controlled to be the background color of the low base state mode (S814). Further, when the low base state background designation command is not received (when the high base state background designation command is received), the background color in the effect display device 9 is changed to the background color of the high base state mode. Is performed (S815).

  Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the notice selection process (S801) (S816).

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the advance notice selection process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the notice selection process, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received variation pattern commands are variation patterns # 2, # 3, # 4, # 6, # 7, based on the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. It is confirmed whether it is any of # 8 (variation pattern accompanied with reach production) (S821). If it is any of the variation patterns # 2, # 3, # 4, # 6, # 7, and # 8, a random number for selecting a notice is extracted (S822), and a notice effect is performed based on the extracted random number for selecting a notice. Is determined (S823).

  If it is decided to perform the notice effect, it is confirmed whether or not the first symbol variation request flag is set (S824, S825). The first symbol variation request flag is a flag that is set when the first symbol variation designation command is received. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first symbol variation designation command when the variation of the first special symbol is started. Also, a second symbol variation designation command is transmitted when the variation of the second special symbol is started.

  When the first symbol variation request flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the notice effect A or the notice effect B (S826). When the first symbol variation request flag is not set (that is, when the second symbol variation request flag is set), it is determined to execute the notice effect C or the notice effect D (S827). .

  The notice aspects of the notice effect A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are different. For example, the time to start the notice effect is different, or the character displayed on the effect display device 9 in the notice effect is different. The effect control CPU 101 changes the mode of the notice effect depending on whether the first symbol variation request flag is set or when the second symbol variation request flag is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 uses the variable display means (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol) to perform variable display of the special symbol specified by the symbol variation designation command in the effect display device 9 as the effect component. An effect corresponding to the display device 8b) is started. Since the notice effect mode differs between when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the player can determine the progress of the game (which special symbol indicator It is easy to grasp whether or not an effect corresponding to the variable display is performed.

  Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S802) (S828).

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S831). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first symbol variation request flag is set (S832). If the first symbol variation request flag is set, the first symbol variation request flag is reset (S833), and the first ornament symbol variation request flag indicating that the first ornament symbol variation starts is set. (S834). Then, a value corresponding to, for example, 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer for determining the switching timing of the lighting LED (S835). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S841.

  If the first symbol variation request flag is not set (corresponding to the case where the second symbol variation request flag is set), the second symbol variation request flag is reset (S837), and the second ornament variation is changed. The second decorative symbol variation request flag indicating that the process is started is set (S838). Then, a value corresponding to, for example, 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer (S839).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not an effect symbol designation command reception flag is set (S839a). If the effect symbol designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S839b.

  In S839b, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit is received. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the fluctuation pattern commands (8003 (H) and 8007 (H)) of fluctuation pattern # 3 and fluctuation pattern # 7 are both normal big hits and certainty big hits. Is also a variation pattern command that can be used. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control receives the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit when the data indicating those fluctuation pattern commands is stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. It is determined that When it is determined that the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received, the production control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the production symbol as the normal big hit symbol (S839d). In addition, when it is determined that a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit is received, the stop symbol is a combination of effect symbols according to the received variation pattern. (S839c). In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern command other than the fluctuation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is used at the time of disconnection or the type of big hit (normal big hit, probable big hit) (See FIG. 12). Therefore, when the variation control command other than the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines to be off based on the received fluctuation pattern command. If it is determined to be a big hit, it is possible to specify the type of big hit (usually big hit or probable big hit).

  In this way, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit, when it cannot receive a production symbol designation command, Since the display result (stop symbol) is determined to be a normal jackpot symbol, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not a specific gaming state occurs even if an effect symbol designation command cannot be received. In addition, by including information that can specify the display result of the effect symbol in the variation pattern command, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the effect symbol designation command without using a command other than the variation pattern command and the effect symbol designation command. Since the display result of the effect symbol can be determined even if it cannot be received, the types of commands transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 do not increase, and as a result, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 does not increase.

  In S841, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the effect symbol designation command storage area (that is, the received effect symbol designation command) (S841). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area, and stores data indicating the display result of the determined decorative symbol in the decoration symbol display result storage area.

  If the received effect designating command is the effect design 1 specifying command (see FIG. 15), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result is a display result reminiscent of losing. In the case of a production symbol, a display result reminiscent of a disparity is a display result that does not result in a state where three symbols are aligned in any direction line (a sequence of three symbols, see FIG. 1).

  If the received effect symbol designation command is an effect symbol designation command other than the effect symbol 1 designation command (see FIG. 15), the display result is determined to be a display result reminiscent of a big hit. In the case of a production symbol, a display result reminiscent of a big hit is a state in which three symbols are aligned on one or more lines in either direction. Assuming that the effect symbol is a number from 0 to 9, the effect control CPU 101 determines which of 0 to 9 is to be set by a lottery using random numbers, for example. Here, when the production symbol designation command indicates the high base continuation designation or the high accuracy designation, it is preferable that the display result is a state in which three symbols are aligned in a plurality of lines. When the production symbol designation command indicates the high base entry designation, it is preferable that the display result is in a state where three symbols are aligned in more lines.

  After the processing of S841, the effect control CPU 101 sets an effect symbol designation command reception flag (S841a).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern (S842). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (S843).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) on condition that the abnormality notification flag indicating that the abnormal winning notification is being performed is not set. In accordance with the sound number data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (S843a, S844). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect pattern to be variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  When the abnormality notification flag is set, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 (S8343a, S8343b). In other words, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the production symbol is started, a sound production according to the variable display is not executed, but an abnormal prize is notified. The corresponding sound output is continued. If the sound effect of the sound effect according to the variable display and the alarm sound (notification sound) according to the notification of the abnormal prize are set in different channels, and these sounds can be output simultaneously, S844. And S843b need not be separated.

  In addition, when performing the process of S843b, the effect control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data 1 to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. That is, control is performed so that the display at that time (notification of abnormal winning is made) on the effect display device 9 and the display effect image of the variable display of the effect symbols are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, not only the display effect corresponding to the variable display is executed, but an abnormal winning notification is made. The notification according to is continued.

  Next, in S845, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer, and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S803) ( S846).

  As described above, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the production components (the production display device 9, the first decoration design display 9a, the second decoration design display, based on the command from the game control microcomputer 560. 9b, etc.) can produce an effect corresponding to the variable display means (first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b) specified by the variable display means specifying command (design variation specifying command). . In other words, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variable display of the production symbol by the production display device 9 and the first decorative symbol display unit 9a. Start variable display of. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the effect symbol is started by the effect display device 9, and the variable display of the second decorative symbol is started by the second decorative symbol display 9b. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game (which special symbol display device is producing an effect corresponding to the variable display).

  FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the effect symbol in the manner of change set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value in synchronization with the control of the effect display device 9 based on the display control execution data. Then, the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. That is, the various lamps and the speaker 27 are controlled in synchronization with the control of the effect display device 9.

  The process table shown in FIG. 65 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. Furthermore, different process tables are prepared according to the difference in the notice effect mode (notice type) when the notice effect is executed. That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the notice effect is realized based on the process data set in the selected process table. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control according to the content of the process table corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect when executing the notice effect.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol changing process (S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decoration symbol stop request flag is set (S851). If the decorative symbol stop request flag is set, the process proceeds to S857.

  In this embodiment, the decorative symbol stop request flag is set when the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received during the variation of the ornament symbol (S622, S623, S627 in FIG. 55, (See S628). The fact that the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command was received during the variation of the decorative symbol means that the display result should be derived and displayed after the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol was originally terminated. For some reason (for example, the noise on the signal line between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80 causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to not receive the symbol determination command), the effect design and the decorative design fluctuate. It means that it has continued.

  Therefore, when the decorative symbol stop request flag is set, the process proceeds to S857 in order to immediately stop the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol.

  When the decorative symbol stop request flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S852) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S853).

  When the process timer times out (S854), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S854a). Further, on the condition that the abnormality informing flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S854b, S855).

  When the abnormality notification flag is set, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (excluding the sound number data i) (S854b, S855a). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, a sound effect according to the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, but the sound output according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued.

  In addition, when the process of S855a is performed, the effect control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data i to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, not only the display effect according to the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, but also the notification according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued. As described above, since the game can be continued even when the winning abnormality is notified, the player is not disadvantaged even when the notification is made due to a malfunction.

  Next, if the change time timer has timed out (S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S804) (S857). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S858), the process proceeds to S857. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stopping the fluctuation. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends), the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol can be terminated.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decoration symbol stop request flag is set (S860). If the decorative symbol stop request flag is set, the decorative symbol stop request flag is reset (S861), and the process proceeds to S864.

  If the decorative symbol stop request flag is not set, it is checked whether the confirmed command reception flag is set (S862). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S863), and the process proceeds to S864.

  If it is confirmed in the determination process of S862 that the confirmation command reception flag has not been set, the variation time measured by the effect control CPU 101 has elapsed, but the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received and the symbol has been received. The effect control CPU 101 continues to change until the confirmation designation command is received, but in such a case, the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect design variation mode by shaking fluctuation (each effect design is changed up and down and left and right finely). In other words, it is preferable to display in a recognizable manner that the variation time has passed but has not yet been determined.

  In S864, control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area. Also, a decorative symbol variation end flag is set (S865). And when it is a big hit, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S805) (S866, 867). Otherwise, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S868).

  With the above control, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes that the symbol confirmation command has not been received, and when the decorative symbol stop request flag is set, regardless of whether the symbol confirmation command is received or not, The symbol variable display (variation) is terminated, and the decorative symbol variation end flag is set. As will be described later, when the decorative symbol variation end flag is set, the decorative symbol variable display (variation) is forcibly terminated.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S805) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fanfare flag indicating that the jackpot start 1 designation command has been received is set (S870). If the fanfare flag has been set, the fanfare flag is reset (S871), and control for displaying a big hit game start screen on the effect display device 9 is performed (S872). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S806) (S873).

  If the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly decides to win a promising big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a big hit start 2 designation command. However, the presentation control CPU 101 receives the big hit start 2 designation command. Then, a control for displaying a sudden probability change screen for notifying that a sudden probability change big hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (S807) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set (S875). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (S877), and control for displaying a jackpot end screen on the effect display device 9 is performed (S877).

  Then, in accordance with the data stored in the effect display designation command storage area, control for switching the background screen of the effect display device 9 is performed (S878). The background mode is a normal mode, a high accuracy low base mode (latent mode), a high accuracy high base mode (active mode), or a low accuracy high base mode (revival mode) (see FIG. 28). The effect control CPU 101 determines which background mode to use based on the data stored in the received effect designating command storage area. For example, when the production symbol 4 designation command (see FIG. 15) is stored in the production symbol designation command storage area, the high-accuracy base mode (active mode) is set. When the effect symbol designation command is not stored in the effect symbol designation command storage area (when no effect symbol designation command is transmitted even once), the background mode is set to the normal mode. When the background mode before switching is the same as the background mode after switching, the background mode before switching is maintained.

  In this embodiment, when the design symbol designation command cannot be received due to noise between boards, the data stored in the production display designation command storage area (received at the start of the previous variation). The background screen of the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the effect display designation command). However, when the variation pattern command is received, control may be performed so that the contents of the effect display designation command storage area are initialized (the state where the effect symbol designation command is not stored).

  In the control illustrated in FIG. 69, the big hit end screen is displayed only for a short time, but actually, the big hit end process is maintained for a predetermined period. Meanwhile, the display of the big hit end screen is continued.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol display control process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol display control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first decorative symbol changing flag is set (S881). If the first decorative symbol changing flag is set, the flow shifts to S885. If the first decorative symbol variation flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first decorative symbol variation request flag is set (S882). If the first decorative symbol variation request flag is set, the first decorative symbol variation request flag is reset (S883), and the first decorative symbol variation flag is set (S884).

  In S885, it is confirmed whether or not the decorative symbol variation end flag is set. The decorative symbol variation end flag is set in S865 (see FIG. 67). If the decorative symbol variation end flag is set, the decorative symbol variation end flag is reset (S886), and the display result is displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a according to the data stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area. Derived and displayed (S891), and the first decorative symbol changing flag is reset (S892).

  If the decorative symbol change end flag is not set, the value of the decorative symbol switching timer is decremented by 1 (S887). If the value of the decorative symbol switching timer is 0 (S888), that is, if it is the lighting LED switching timing, the LED to be lit in the first decorative symbol display 9a is switched (S889), and the decorative symbol switching timer is set. For example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is reset (S890).

  By the control as described above, the LEDs that are turned on in the first decorative symbol display 9a are switched every 0.5 seconds, for example, and variable display of the first decorative symbol is realized.

  The program of the second decorative symbol display control process (S707) is configured in the same manner as the first decorative symbol display control process. That is, in the above description of the first decorative symbol display control process, if “first” is read as “second”, the second decorative symbol display control process will be described.

  71 to 73 are flowcharts showing the hold storage display control process in the effect control main process. In the hold memory display control process, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data in the sum hold memory number storage area in which the second byte data (EXT data) of the sum hold memory number designation command is stored in the sum hold memory number counter. It is confirmed whether or not it is larger than the value (S901). When the data in the total pending storage number storage area is not larger than the value of the total pending storage number counter, the process proceeds to S941.

  The fact that the data in the total pending storage count storage area is larger than the value of the total pending storage count counter means that a new total pending storage count designation command has been received. When the power is turned on, the value of the total pending storage number counter is 0 by the initialization process of S701.

  When the data in the total reserved memory number storage area is larger than the value of the total reserved memory number counter, whether or not the production control CPU 101 has a power failure recovery flag indicating that a power failure recovery designation command has been received is set. Confirmation is made (S902). If the power failure recovery flag is set, the power failure recovery flag is reset (S903), and the number of stars corresponding to the data (value) in the total pending storage number storage area is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. (S904). That is, the number of star images stored in the total reserved storage number storage area is displayed (see FIG. 59C).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets the data of the total reserved memory number storage area in the unknown start winning memory number counter (S905). The unknown start winning memory number counter is a counter formed in the RAM, and is a counter for counting the number of reserved memories that are unknown whether the reserved memory corresponding to the first starting prize or the reserved memory corresponding to the second starting prize is unknown. It is. Hereinafter, the reserved memory in which the reserved memory corresponding to the first start prize or the reserved memory corresponding to the second start prize is unknown is referred to as unknown reserved memory.

  Further, in the total pending storage table, the data corresponding to the number (data) in the total pending storage number storage area is set to data indicating “unknown” (S906). The total hold storage table is a table formed in the RAM, and whether each hold storage is a hold storage corresponding to the first start prize, a hold memory corresponding to the second start prize, or whether it is unknown. This is a table in which data indicating is set.

  Then, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S907).

  When the power failure recovery flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first start winning flag indicating that the first start winning designation command has been received is set (S909). If the first start winning flag is set, the first starting winning flag is reset (S910), the number of circles displayed in the total pending storage display portion 18c is increased by 1, and the increased circle is displayed in red. Control is performed as follows (S911). Further, the value of the first start winning counter is incremented by 1 (S912), and the data corresponding to the data (value) in the total reserved storage number storage area is set to data indicating “first” in the total pending storage table (S913). . For example, if the data in the total pending storage number storage area is “5”, the fifth data in the total pending storage table is set to data indicating “first”. That is, the data corresponding to the increased reserved storage is set to data indicating “first”.

  Then, it is checked whether or not the value of the first start winning counter has reached the upper limit “4” (S914). If it is not “4”, the process proceeds to S907. If it is “4”, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the unknown start winning counter is 0 (S915). If the value of the unknown start winning counter is 0, the process proceeds to S907. If the value of the unknown start winning counter is not 0 at this stage, it means that the number of unknown reserved memories indicated by the value of the unknown start winning counter is actually a reserved memory based on the second start winning prize. Because the upper limit number of the first reserved memory number is 4 and the value of the first start winning counter is 4, other reserved memories (the number of reserved memories exceeding 4) are the first start winning prizes. This is because it is not a reserved memory based. That is, the other reserved memory is a reserved memory based on the second start winning.

  Therefore, when the value of the unknown start winning counter is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 changes the star displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c to a green circle corresponding to the second start winning. (S916). Further, the data indicating “unknown” in the total pending storage table is changed to data indicating “second” (S917). Further, the value of the unknown start winning counter is set to 0 (S918), and the value of the second starting winning counter is updated (S919). In S919, the value of the unknown start winning counter before being set to 0 is added to the value of the second starting winning counter. Then, the process proceeds to S907.

  By performing such control, an abnormality occurs regarding transmission / reception of the production control command, and an unknown hold storage occurs, and when the display corresponding to the unknown hold storage is made on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the display is normal. Display can be restored.

  If the first start winning flag is not set, it is checked whether the second starting winning flag is set (S921). If the second start winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to S931. If the second start winning flag is set, the second starting winning flag is reset (S922), the number of circles displayed in the total pending storage display unit 18c is increased by 1, and the increased circle is displayed in green. The display is controlled (S923). Further, the value of the second start winning counter is incremented by 1 (S924), and the data corresponding to the data (value) in the total reserved storage number storage area is set to data indicating “second” in the total pending storage table (S925). .

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second start winning counter has reached the upper limit “4” (S926). If it is not “4”, the process proceeds to S935. If it is “4”, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the unknown start winning counter is 0 (S927). When the value of the unknown start winning counter is 0, the process proceeds to S935. When the value of the unknown start winning counter is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 changes the star displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c to a red circle corresponding to the first start winning (S928). ). Further, the data indicating “unknown” in the total pending storage table is changed to data indicating “first” (S929). Furthermore, the value of the unknown start winning counter is set to 0 (S930), and the value of the first starting winning counter is updated (S934). In S934, the value of the unknown starting winning counter before being set to 0 is added to the value of the first starting winning counter. Then, the process proceeds to S935.

  In S935, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter.

  In S931, control is performed so that the number of displays in the summed pending storage display unit 18c is increased by 1 and the increased display is displayed in blue. Further, the value of the unknown start winning counter is incremented by 1 (S932), and the data corresponding to the data (value) in the total reserved storage number storage area is set to data indicating “unknown” in the total pending storage table (S933). Then, the process proceeds to S935.

  In S941, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set. If the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is reset (S942), and a red circle (first retention memory) displayed on the storage display unit 18c. ) Or green circle mark (second reserved memory), which is the reserved storage (deletion target) designated by the subtraction target data included in the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and the total pending storage display unit 18c The circle or star displayed at the earliest is erased, and each subsequent circle or star is controlled so as to be shifted to the erased circle or star (S943). . Then, it is checked whether or not the data designated by the subtraction target data is data indicating “first” (S944). If the data indicates “first”, the value of the first start winning counter is set to −1. (S945). Further, in order to erase the data designated by the subtraction target data, the data after the erased data is shifted (S951). Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by -1 (S952), and the value of the total pending storage number counter is set in the total pending storage number storage area (S953).

  If the data designated by the subtraction target data is not data indicating “first”, it is confirmed whether or not the data indicates “second” (S946). If it is data indicating “second”, the value of the second start winning counter is decremented by 1 (S947). Then, the process proceeds to S951. If the data designated by the subtraction target data is not data indicating “second”, the value of the unknown start winning counter is decremented by 1 (S948). Then, the process proceeds to S951.

  By the control as described above, the red circle is incremented by 1 when the first start winning designation command and the total pending storage designation command are received in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and the second start winning designation command and the total are displayed. Control is executed to increase the green circle by 1 when a pending storage number designation command is received. Further, when the total pending storage number designation command is received but neither the first start prize designation command nor the second start prize designation command is received, control for increasing the blue circle by one is realized. Then, when the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received, the circle corresponding to the pending storage used for the variable display (the circle or star displayed in the total pending storage display unit 18c) is reduced by one. .

  74 to 76 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of data set in the total pending storage table and a display example of the total pending storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 74A shows an example when the process of S913 is executed. That is, an example is shown in the case where the reserved memory based on the first start winning memory is increased. FIG. 74B shows an example when the process of S933 is executed. That is, an example is shown in which it is unknown whether the first start winning memory is based or the second starting winning memory is based, but the reserved memory increases. FIG. 74C shows an example in the case where the processes of S913 and S916 are executed. That is, an example is shown in which the hold memory based on the first start winning memory is increased and the value of the first start winning counter is “4”.

  FIG. 75D shows an example when the processing of S951 is executed. That is, an example is shown in which the data in the total pending storage table is shifted in order to erase the data specified by the subtraction target data based on the reception of the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. Specifically, since the first pending storage is designated as the subtraction target data, the oldest data is erased from the first pending storage data stored in the combined pending storage table, and the subsequent data one by one. Shifting up. FIG. 75E shows an example when the processing of S904 and S906 is executed. That is, based on the fact that the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the power failure recovery designation command, a number of stars corresponding to the data (value) in the total pending storage number storage area is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c, An example in which the number of pieces of data corresponding to the data (value) in the total reserved storage number storage area is set as data indicating “unknown” in the total pending storage table.

  FIG. 75 (F) shows an example of the case where the total pending storage number designation command is received after receiving the total pending storage number designation command together with the power failure recovery designation command. In the example shown in FIG. 75 (F), after the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the power failure recovery designation command, the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the second start prize designation command, and the processes of S923 and S925 are executed. This is an example of the case.

  When the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the power failure recovery designation command, data as shown on the left side of FIG. 75 (F) is set in the total pending storage table, and the total pending storage display unit 18c displays the data shown in FIG. The display shown on the left side of 75 (F) is made. Thereafter, when the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the second start winning designation command, the regular second startup is performed in the total pending storage display portion 18c. Display about winning (display of NO5) is made.

  FIG. 76 (G) shows an example of a case where a combined pending storage number designation command is received after receiving a combined pending storage count designation command together with a power failure recovery designation command. In the example shown in FIG. 76 (G), after receiving the combined pending storage number designation command together with the power failure recovery designation command, the aggregated pending storage number designation command is received together with the first start winning designation command, and the processes of S911 and S913 are executed. This is an example of the case.

  When the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the power failure recovery designation command, data as shown on the left side of FIG. 76 (G) is set in the total pending storage table, and the total pending storage display section 18c has the data shown in FIG. 76 (G) is displayed on the left side, but when the total pending storage number designation command is received together with the first start winning designation command, the regular first startup is performed in the total pending storage display portion 18c. Display about winning (display of NO5) is made.

  FIG. 76 (H) received the total pending storage number designation command together with the second start winning designation command in the state shown on the left side of FIG. 76 (H) (the same as the state shown on the right side of FIG. 76 (G)). An example of the case is shown. In that case, as shown on the right side of FIG. 76 (H), a display regarding the regular second start winning (display of NO6) is made.

  As described above, after the total pending storage number designation command is transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command, display capable of specifying the first pending memory number and the second pending memory number can be normally performed.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the notification control process of S709a. In the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (SP901). The initial notification flag is set when an initialization designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see S661a in FIG. 56). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to SP906. If the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in S632C is decremented by 1 (SP902). When the value of the period timer becomes 0, that is, when the initial notification period has elapsed, the initial notification flag is reset (SP903, SP904).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for deleting the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 to the VDP 109 (SP905). The VDP 109 erases the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen from the effect display device 9 according to the command.

  In SP906, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not an abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag indicating that an abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process is terminated. When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (SP907), and the effect display device 9 notifies the abnormal display to the screen displayed at that time. A command to superimpose and display a screen (for example, “a winning error has occurred” message) is output to the VDP 109 (SP908). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in response to the command.

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning notification to the sound output board 70 (SP909). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of abnormal notification sound) corresponding to the notification of abnormal winning is performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (SP910).

  FIG. 78 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the situation of the display effect on the effect display device 9 and the sound effect by the speaker 27. FIG. 78 (A) shows an example when the effect display device 9 is performing variable display of effect symbols. FIG. 78 (B) shows an example in which initialization notification is performed in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 78C shows an example in which abnormality notification is performed in the effect display device 9 and an abnormality notification sound is output by the speaker 27. When receiving the abnormal prize notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to display an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and outputs the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. To do. Further, even when the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. Moreover, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is finished, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. The production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the control for deleting the abnormality notification screen and the control for stopping the output of the abnormality notification sound, so that the display of the abnormality notification screen on the production display device 9 and the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are not performed. The output continues until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. However, the production control microcomputer 100 stops displaying the abnormality notification screen and outputting the abnormality notification sound when a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the abnormality notification screen and the output of the abnormality notification sound have started. You may control.

  In this embodiment, the abnormality notification is performed by the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27. However, the abnormality notification may be performed using a lamp / LED. In that case, when receiving the abnormal winning notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the lamp / LED to blink in a manner different from that in the normal state (when no abnormal winning has occurred). . In addition, even when the abnormality notification is performed using the lamp / LED, the abnormality notification using the lamp / LED is continued even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command. .

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 does not detect abnormal winnings for a predetermined period after the power supply to the gaming machine is started (period in which the initialization notification is executed), and controls the game control. The abnormal winning notification designating command is not transmitted from the microcomputer 560. However, when the value of the special symbol process flag is less than a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment) or the value of the normal symbol process flag is a predetermined value (3 in this embodiment), the game control microcomputer 560 When the abnormal control is detected, and the production control microcomputer 100 receives an abnormal winning notification designation command within a predetermined period after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the abnormal winning notification is performed. May not be performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the initialization notification is given priority over the abnormality notification, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization notification becomes difficult to recognize. That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an initialization designation command when a user reset that causes the program to start executing from the top address (for example, address 0000) occurs, even when power supply to the game machine is started. As a cause of the occurrence of the user reset, for example, when the watchdog timer is configured to be used, there is a case where the watchdog timer has timed out due to an illegal action that hinders the smooth progress of the program. Such fraudulent acts are configured to be controlled in a probabilistic state especially when a predetermined jackpot symbol (predetermined probability variation jackpot symbol or sudden probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined based on a random number for determining the jackpot symbol It is likely to occur when it is. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is initialized, and a counter for generating a jackpot symbol determining random number is initialized, and it is easy to receive an illegal act that makes it easy to grasp the count value of the counter. By making the initialization notice conspicuous as in this embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp from the outside of the gaming machine that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has been initialized. Is easily recognized.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period has elapsed (see SP901 to SP905), but ends the initialization notification at another timing. Also good. For example, the initialization notification is terminated when the variable display of the effect symbol is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Sometimes the initialization notification may be terminated. Alternatively, the initialization notification may be terminated when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received or when the first effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the initialization notification is started. That is, it is preferable that the initialization notification is continued only for a period sufficient for the game store clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control means receives the variation pattern command, but when the display result specifying command cannot be received, the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. If it is determined that a change pattern command other than the change pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received is determined. Since the stop symbol is determined as a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the received variation pattern, the effect display device 9 can notify that a big hit will occur even if the display result specifying command cannot be received due to noise or the like. Furthermore, immediately after receiving the variation pattern command, when it is determined that an effect control command other than the display result specifying command has been received, the above-described control based on the received variation pattern command may be performed. That is, the effect control means determines that the regular command has not been received (for example, the display result specifying command cannot be received) or determines that the non-normal command has been received (for example, the display result following the variation pattern command). When an effect control command other than the specific command is received), it is preferable to execute effect control (for example, determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol) based on the received regular command. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged due to non-reception of a regular command or reception of a non-regular command.

  The same control may be performed for other effect control commands. For example, when a jackpot start specifying command that can specify the start of a specific gaming state is received, if it does not match the display result specifying command that has already been received (for example, a display result 2 specifying command that indicates a normal jackpot is a display result specifying When it is stored in the command storage area, when the big hit start 3 designation command indicating the probability variation big hit is received, the production control based on the big hit start designation command (for example, that the probability variation big hit is notified by the production device) ) Or a jackpot end designation command that can identify the end of a specific gaming state is received and does not match the already received jackpot start designation command (for example, a jackpot start 1 designation command indicating a normal jackpot) After receiving a jackpot end designation 2 command indicating a probability jackpot) Based on the command effect control (e.g., the background of the effect display device 9 on the background corresponding to the probability variation state) is executed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control of the effect control means from being confused as much as possible with the control of the game control means.

  In the above embodiment, the abnormal winning timing (the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7 or more, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is other than 3). Sometimes, if one game ball wins the big winning opening or the second starting winning opening 14, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. If a predetermined number of game balls wins the big winning opening or the second starting winning opening 14, it may be determined that an abnormal winning has occurred. For example, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening when they are not in the big hit game. Further, when it is determined that two game balls have accumulated in the second start winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  In the above embodiment, the abnormal winning notification of the same content is performed both when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the second starting winning opening 14 occurs. You may make it perform a prize alert | report. Specifically, an abnormal winning notification designation command transmitted when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and an abnormal winning notification designation command transmitted when an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 occur are different. The command is used (the command transmission table address set in S559 and the command transmission table address set in S564 are different addresses). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 executes different abnormal winning notifications depending on the type of the abnormal winning notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. For example, a different notification sound is generated when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 occurs. Or, when an abnormal prize is received at the big prize opening, the abnormality is notified with a loud sound.

  FIG. 79 and FIG. 80 show the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, or the third starting winning port 12. It is a timing diagram which shows the timing when the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol is performed with the device 8b. FIG. 79 shows a case where the special symbol variation display is executed when the gaming state is the high base state. FIG. 80 shows a case where the special symbol variation display is executed when the gaming state is the low base state.

  First, the case where the special symbol variation display is executed when the gaming state is the high base state will be described. As a premise, the game ball has not won any of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and the count values of the first reserved memory number counter and the second memory number counter are both 0. Suppose that

  As shown in FIG. 79, when a game ball wins in the third start winning opening 12 (start winning A shown in FIG. 79), on condition that the upper limit has not been reached (SC111), the second reserved memory number counter The value is incremented by 1 (SC112), and the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b is updated (the process of the second start side corresponding to each step of SC114 and S363, S637, S638, S902, and S904). Step). In this case, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 1, and one LED constituting the total reserved memory display unit 18c is lit in green.

  In addition, in the second special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) (SB51), and the value of the first reserved memory number counter is It is determined that it is 0 (SB51a). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the second changing flag (SB57), and performs the change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Further, the first start winning designation command transmission request flag is set (SB57a). When the second special symbol variation display is performed, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1 in the second variation pattern setting process, and the display of the second special symbol retention memory display 18b is updated. . In this case, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the value of the second reserved memory number counter returns to 0, and all the green lights of the LEDs constituting the combined reserved memory display unit 18c are turned off.

  Next, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 during the change of the second special symbol (start winning B shown in FIG. 79), the first value is not reached (S111). The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (S112), and the display of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is updated (S114, S363, S637, S638, S902, S904). In this case, the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 1, and, for example, one small lamp or LED constituting the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is lit. Subsequently, if the game ball wins again at the second start winning opening 14 before the change of the second special symbol ends (start winning C shown in FIG. 79), on the condition that the upper limit has not been reached (SB111), The value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (SB112), and the display of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is updated. In this case, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 1, and one LED constituting the total reserved memory display unit 18c is lit red.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is completed, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) in the first special symbol normal process (S51), It is determined that the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) (S51a). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (S51b). In FIG. 79, since the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the CPU 56 determines that the high base state flag is set (Y in S51b), and ends the process as it is. That is, the process shifts to the second special symbol process (S26B) without starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, in the second special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) (SB51), and the count value of the first reserved memory number counter Is not 0 (the count value is 1) (SB51a). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (SB51b). In FIG. 68, since the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the CPU 56 determines that the high base state flag is set (Y of SB51b), and sets the second changing flag. (SB57), the second special symbol display unit 8b displays the variation of the second special symbol.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the game ball is placed in the first starting winning opening 13 before the second starting winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 12. Even if is winning, the second special symbol variation display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is executed in preference to the starting winning to the first start winning opening 13.

  Next, a case where the special symbol variation display is executed when the gaming state is the low base state will be described. As a premise, a game ball has not won any of the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening 12, and the first reserved storage number counter and the second storage number counter Assume that all the count values are zero.

  As shown in FIG. 80, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 13 (start win D shown in FIG. 80), on condition that the upper limit has not been reached (S111), the first reserved memory number counter The value is incremented by 1 (S112), and the display of the first special symbol storage memory display 18a is updated (S114, S363, S637, S638, S902, S904). In this case, the value of the first reserved storage number counter is 1, and one LED constituting the combined reserved storage display unit 18c is lit in red.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) in the first special symbol normal process (S51), and the value of the second reserved memory number counter is It is determined that it is 0 (S51a). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the first changing flag (S57), and displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. When the first special symbol variation display is performed, in the first variation pattern setting process, the value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1 (S55), and the display of the first special symbol retention memory display 18a is displayed. It is updated (S114, S363, S637, S638, S902, S904). In this case, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the value of the first reserved memory number counter returns to 0, and all red lights of the LEDs constituting the combined reserved memory display unit 18c are turned off.

  Next, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 during the change of the first special symbol (start winning E shown in FIG. 80), the second value is not reached (SB111), the second The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (SB112), and the display of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is updated (the second corresponding to each step of SB114 and S363, S637, S638, S902, and S904). Step of processing on the start side). In this case, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 1, and one LED constituting the total reserved memory display unit 18c is lit in green.

  Subsequently, if the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12 before the change of the first special symbol is finished (start winning F shown in FIG. 80), on the condition that the upper limit has not been reached (SC111), 2 The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (SC112), and the display of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is updated (the SC114 and the first corresponding to each step of S363, S637, S638, S902, and S904). 2 Start-side processing steps). In this case, the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 2, and two LEDs constituting the combined reserved storage display unit 18c are lit in green.

  Subsequently, if the game ball wins again at the first start winning opening 13 before the change of the first special symbol ends (start winning prize G shown in FIG. 80), on condition that the upper limit has not been reached (S111), The value of the first reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (S112), and the display of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is updated (S114, S363, S637, S638, S902, S904). In this case, the value of the first reserved storage number counter is 1, and one LED constituting the combined reserved storage display unit 18c is lit in red.

  When the variable display of the first special symbol ends, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 2) in the second special symbol normal process (SB51), It is determined that the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) (SB51a). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (SB51b). In FIG. 80, since the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the CPU 56 determines that the high base state flag is not set (N in SB51b), and ends the process as it is. That is, the process moves to the first special symbol process (S26A) based on the fact that the next timer interrupt has occurred without starting the display of the variation of the second special symbol.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines that the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0 (the count value is 1) in the first special symbol normal process (S51), and the count value of the second reserved memory number counter. Is not 0 (the count value is 2) (S51a). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (S51b). In FIG. 80, since the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the CPU 56 determines that the high base state flag is not set (N in S51b), and sets the first changing flag. (S57) The first special symbol display unit 8a displays the variation of the first special symbol.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the game balls are placed in the second start winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 12 before the first start winning opening 13. Even if the winning is based on the starting prize at the first starting prize opening 13 in preference to the starting prize at the second starting prize slot 14 and the starting prize at the third starting prize slot 12. 1 A special symbol change display is executed.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, when an unknown start winning occurs, only the portion corresponding to the unknown reserved memory is displayed in blue indicating that it is unknown in the total pending memory display unit 18c ( 59D), when an unknown start winning has occurred, all the displays in the combined suspension storage display unit 18c may be displayed in blue indicating that it is unknown.

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing a part of the on-hold storage display control process for indicating that all the displays on the total on-hold storage display unit 18c are unknown when an unknown start winning is generated. The processes other than the process of S931A shown in FIG. 81 are the same as the reserved storage display control process in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 81, when the second start winning flag is not set (S921), the number of displays in the total pending storage display unit 18c is increased by 1 and all displays are performed. Control is performed to display in blue (S931A).

  FIG. 82 shows an example of the display state of the total pending storage display unit 18c when the total pending storage number designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 in this embodiment, but the start winning designation command cannot be received. It is explanatory drawing. By the processing of S931A, as shown on the right side of FIG. 82, all displays including the increased reserved storage are displayed in blue. That is, the display corresponding to all the hold memories is made the same display mode.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, the display corresponding to all the reserved memories is made in the same display mode, so it is easier to grasp that an abnormality has occurred regarding the transmission / reception of the production control command. become able to.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing an example of control when the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to select a variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the processing shown in FIG. 83, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether the first symbol variation request flag is set or whether the second symbol variation request flag is set in the effect symbol variation start processing (first symbol variation). Depending on whether the designation command is received or whether the second symbol variation designation command is received), the variation mode is different. Since the variation mode (variable display mode) of the effect design differs between when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, It becomes easier to grasp the progress of the game (such as which special symbol display device is producing an effect corresponding to the variable display).

  FIG. 84 shows a variation mode of variation pattern # 2 as an example. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern # 2 and receives the first symbol variation designation command, the variation pattern has a variation pattern as illustrated in FIG. When the second symbol variation designation command is received, the variation pattern is used in the variation mode as illustrated in FIG. 84 illustrates the variation mode of variation pattern # 2. However, even when a variation pattern command indicating another variation pattern is received, the production control microcomputer 100 separates the variation mode. .

  As shown in FIG. 83, in the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101, when the first symbol variation request flag is set, corresponds to the first special symbol as exemplified in FIG. It is decided to use the variation pattern (S833A). If the first symbol variation request flag is not set (the second symbol variation request flag is set), the second special symbol corresponding variation pattern as illustrated in FIG. 84B is used. That is decided (S837A). Other controls are the same as in the above embodiment.

  In the example shown in FIG. 84, the variation mode is changed even when the same variation pattern is received when the first symbol variation designation command is received and when the second symbol variation designation command is received. However, the variation time is the same. However, the variation time may be changed. For example, when a variation pattern command of variation pattern # 2 is received, the variation time is set to 10 seconds when the first symbol variation designation command is received, and the variation time is varied when the second symbol variation designation command is received. Set to 15 seconds. Such control may be performed even when a variation pattern command indicating another variation pattern is received.

[Embodiment 3]
Next, an embodiment in which the high base state (time-short state) is ended by a predetermined number of fluctuations will be described with reference to FIGS.

  85 is a partial modification of FIG. 31, and FIG. 86 is a partial modification of FIG. The common step portion has the same step number. The changes will be mainly described.

  First, referring to FIG. 86, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the variation counter to 100 after S144 (S144a). The fluctuation counter is a counter used for both the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b varies. Every time it is displayed, "1" is subtracted to count the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b.

  Referring to FIG. 85, after S133, CPU 56 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (S133a). If it is not set, the process proceeds to S134. If it is set, “1” is subtracted from the variation counter (S133b). Next, it is determined whether or not the variation counter has become “0” (S133c). If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to S134, but if it is “0”, the high base flag is reset (S133d), and the high base state (short time state) is terminated.

  As a result, after changing to the high base state (short time state) and changing 100 times, the high base state (short time state) ends.

  In the first and second embodiments, the variation pattern is selected according to the received symbol variation designation command. However, when the variation pattern command is received regardless of the received symbol variation designation command. The variation pattern to be used may always be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

[Embodiment 4]
In the above-described first embodiment, even when it is detected that an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b or the second decorative symbol indicator. The variation of the decoration symbol in 9b and the variation of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 were continuously executed. Therefore, when a game ball is won in the second start winning opening 14 illegally (for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened illegally even though the normal symbol is not a winning pattern, and the second starting winning opening 14 is Even in the case where a game ball is won), it is possible that a big win will be generated by the start winning, and the outgoing ball may be illegally acquired. Therefore, the fourth embodiment is configured to stop the variation of the special symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol at a predetermined timing when it is detected that the abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. ing.

  FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol process in the fourth embodiment. Differences from the second special symbol process in FIG. 33 will be mainly described. 33 is the same processing from the start of the second special symbol process in FIG. 33 to SB46, and after the processing of SB46, the CPU 56 first indicates that an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected. It is confirmed whether or not the abnormal winning detection flag is set (SB46a). Here, the abnormal winning detection flag is set when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected, that is, when N in S563 in FIG.

  When the abnormal winning detection flag is set (Y of SB46a), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second special symbol is changed in the second special symbol display 8b, specifically, the second special symbol process. It is determined whether the value of the flag is a value (“4”) indicating a second special symbol changing process (a process corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (S304)) (SB46b). When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol changing process (“4”) (Y of SB46b), the processing after SB311 is executed. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is caused to continuously execute the variation of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is not a value indicating the second special symbol changing process (“4”) (N in S1316), the second special symbol process is terminated. That is, the variation control of the second special symbol is stopped in the second special symbol indicator 8b. With such a configuration, when an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 is detected, if the second special symbol is not changing, the second special symbol is immediately changed and the second special symbol is changed. When it is changing, the change of the second special symbol is continued and the change of the next second special symbol is prohibited.

  In FIG. 87, the control for prohibiting the variation of the second special symbol based on the detection of the abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has been described. Based on the fact that the abnormal winning is detected, the control for prohibiting the fluctuation of the first special symbol may be performed. In this case, the same processing as SB46a and SB46b shown in FIG. 87 may be executed before the processing of S311 in the first special symbol process shown in FIG.

[Embodiment 5]
FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing effect control process processing in the fifth embodiment. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set (S809A). When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set (Y in S809A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect symbol is changed in the effect display device 9, specifically, the effect control process flag. It is determined whether or not the value is a value (“3”) indicating the effect symbol variation processing (S803) (S809B). When the value of the effect control process flag is a value (“3”) indicating the effect symbol changing process (Y in S809B), the effect symbol changing process (S803) is executed. In other words, the effect display device 9 causes the effect symbols to be continuously changed. On the other hand, when the value of the effect control process flag is not the value (“3”) indicating the effect symbol changing process (N in S809B), the effect control process process is terminated. That is, the effect display device 9 stops the effect symbol variation control. With such a configuration, when the abnormal winning notification designation command is received, if the production design is not changing, the production design is immediately changed, and if the production design is changing, the production design changes. Is continued, and the variation of the next effect design is prohibited.

  As described above, when the variation of the effect symbol is prohibited in the effect control process, the second ornament symbol variation request flag is not set (see S838 in FIG. 64), and the variation of the second ornament symbol is not started ( 70 (see S882 in FIG. 70), the variation of the second decorative symbol is also prohibited. If the change in the effect design is prohibited in the effect control process, the first design change request flag is not set as in the case of the second design change (S838 in FIG. 64), and the change in the first design change. Is not started (S882 in FIG. 70), the variation of the first decorative symbol is also prohibited. Even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the change of the effect symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol is prohibited based on the reception of the abnormal winning notification designation command. Also good.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, the variation of the second special symbol (and the first special symbol display) in the second special symbol display 8b based on the detection of the abnormal winning in the second start winning port 14 Variation of the first special symbol on the device 8a), variation of the second decorative symbol on the second ornament symbol display 9b (and variation of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament symbol display 9a), and the effect on the effect display device 9 Since the control for prohibiting the variation of the symbol is executed, when the winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated by the fraudulent act (for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 even though the normal symbol is not a winning symbol) Even if the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14), it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a big hit based on the winning.

  In the second embodiment, whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol variation processing, and the value of the presentation control process flag indicates the representation symbol variation processing. The control for prohibiting the fluctuation of the symbol was executed after confirming whether or not it was a value, but it is not limited to such a configuration, for example, when an abnormal winning detection flag is set, and When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, control for prohibiting the variation of the symbol may be performed immediately. Further, the number of reserved memories at the time when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected is confirmed, and the variation of the symbols is continued until the variation of the symbols corresponding to the number of reserved memories is completed. When the variation of the symbol is finished, control for prohibiting the variation of the symbol may be performed. Specifically, when the abnormal winning detection flag is set, the number of reserved memories is confirmed, and a counter is used to count whether or not a change corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories has been executed. Control that prohibits fluctuations is sometimes executed. According to such a configuration, the fluctuation based on the start winning to the normal second start winning opening 14 can be continued, and the fluctuation based on the abnormal winning can be prohibited. In the above configuration, in the case of prohibiting the fluctuation of the symbol based on the abnormal winning correctly, the fluctuation of the symbol is prohibited at the time when the fluctuation of the reserved storage number −1 when the abnormal winning is detected is finished. You may do it.

[Embodiment 6]
In the above-described first embodiment, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value (“3”) indicating the normal electric accessory actuating process, so that the normal start timing is displayed to the second start winning opening 14. It is determined whether or not a prize has been generated (see S560 to S563 in FIG. 52). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and by confirming whether or not a winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred at the timing when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the second time at a normal timing. It may be determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 14 has occurred.

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory operating process in the sixth embodiment. In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S261). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S261), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S262).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer by -1 (S281). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer is 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer has expired (S282). If not timed out (N in S282), the process is terminated as it is. If time-out has occurred (Y in S282), the CPU 56 sets the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer (S283). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, for example, by confirming the normal electric accessory solenoid output bit of the output port buffer (solenoid buffer) (S284).

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is closed (Y in S284), the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 16 to open the variable winning ball device 15 (S285). Since this timing is not the timing at which a game ball normally wins at the second start winning opening 14, a process is performed to check whether or not an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. That is, the CPU 56 loads the switch-on buffer into the register (S287). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (S288). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14).

  If 1 is not set in the second start port switch input bit (N in S288), the process is terminated. If 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (Y in S288), the second start port switch 14a has been turned on at an incorrect timing, so the CPU 56 controls the abnormal winning notification designation command. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S289).

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is being opened in S284 (N in S284), the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 16 and close the variable winning ball device 15 (S286). Since this timing is a timing at which a game ball normally wins at the second start winning opening 14, the process for checking whether or not an abnormal winning at the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred is not performed.

  In S261, when the normal symbol process timer expires (Y in S261), the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (S272).

  89, the processing corresponding to S264 to S267 (ordinary electric winning prize winning count process) of the normal electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 41 is not shown. The normal electric accessory actuating process shown in FIG. In addition, when the abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected in the normal electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 89, it is necessary to execute S560 to S564 of the abnormal winning notification process shown in FIG. Absent.

  According to the configuration as described above, the abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected at the closing timing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, so that the second starting winning opening 14 can be detected at a more accurate timing. An abnormal winning can be detected.

  As described in the first embodiment, in the sixth embodiment, the timing for determining an abnormal winning may be delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15. For example, the timer is started when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 changes from the open state to the closed state (that is, when the time has changed from N to Y in S284), and when the timer times out, the process proceeds to S287 to S290. Execute the process. According to such a method, it can be prevented that it is erroneously determined that an abnormal winning has occurred even though the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 at regular timing.

[Embodiment 7]
In the first embodiment described above, in the prize ball number addition process shown in FIG. 50, there is a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (Y in SP363A), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is the normal electric accessory. By configuring so that the number of prize balls is not added to the total prize ball number storage buffer when the value indicates the operation process (“3”), the prize balls are not paid out based on the abnormal winning. It was composed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. When an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected in the switch process, the winning itself may be invalidated.

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing switch processing according to the seventh embodiment. In the switch processing, S331 to S338 are the same as the processing described in FIG. After executing the process of S338, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is being opened (S339). Here, whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open can be determined by, for example, checking the normal electric accessory solenoid output bit of the output port buffer (solenoid buffer).

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is being opened (Y in S339), the process is ended as it is. When the variable winning ball device 15 is not open but closed (N in S339), the CPU 56 clears the second start port switch input bit (the bit corresponding to the second start port switch 14a) of the switch-on buffer. Set to (0) (S340). As a result, when an abnormal prize is generated at the second start prize opening 14, the start prize itself can be invalidated. In this case, it is not necessary to execute a process for preventing the prize ball number from being added to the total prize ball number storage buffer when an abnormal winning to the second starting prize opening 14 occurs in the prize ball number addition process. .

  In S339, it is confirmed whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is being opened, but it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is a value (“3”) indicating the ordinary electric accessory actuating process. You may make it invalidate 2 start prizes.

  Further, as described in the third embodiment, the timing for determining the abnormal winning may be delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15.

[Embodiment 8]
In the seventh embodiment, when an abnormal winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the starting winning itself is invalidated in the switch process, but in the fifth embodiment, the second starting winning is made. When an abnormal winning to the mouth 14 occurs, the starting winning itself is invalidated in the second special symbol process.

  FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing second special symbol process processing according to the eighth embodiment. Differences from the second special symbol process in FIG. 33 will be mainly described. The same processing is performed from the start of the second special symbol process of FIG. 33 to the processing of SB46. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the invalid flag is set (SB46f) before performing the ON confirmation process (SB311) of the second start port switch 14a. Here, the invalid flag is set when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected. Specifically, in the case of the first embodiment, when the second starting port switch 14a is turned on when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”, in the case of the third embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus This is when the second start port switch 14a is turned on during the closing of 15. In SB 46f, it may be confirmed whether the abnormal winning detection flag described in the fifth embodiment is set instead of the invalid flag.

  When the invalid flag is set (Y of SB46f), the CPU 56 does not execute the confirmation process of turning on the second start port switch 14a (SB 311) or the second start port switch passing process (SB 312), and the invalid flag Is not set (N of SB46f), the confirmation process of turning on the second start port switch 14a (SB311) and the second start port switch passing process (SB312) are executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent random number extraction based on the abnormal second start winning, etc., and fluctuation based on the abnormal winning is prohibited, and the occurrence of a big hit based on the abnormal winning is surely prevented. can do.

  In the case of the eighth embodiment, it is impossible to prohibit the payout of the winning ball based on the abnormal winning. Therefore, the first embodiment (the winning ball number adding process in FIG. 50) and the seventh embodiment (the switch in FIG. 90). It is preferable that the control for prohibiting the payout of the winning ball based on the abnormal winning as described in the processing) is executed simultaneously.

Next, modifications and effects in the embodiment described above will be described.
In the low base state, the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 is higher than the probability that the game medium wins the second start winning opening 14 and the third start winning opening 12. In this case, if it is determined that the first reserved memory number is not 0 and the second reserved memory number is not 0, the first special symbol is given priority over the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8a. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 and the third start winning opening 12 is higher than the probability that the game medium wins the first start winning opening 13. In this case, if it is determined that the first reserved memory number is not 0 and the second reserved memory number is not 0, the second special memory is given priority over the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. Variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b. Therefore, the special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b corresponding to the starting winning port having the higher winning probability among the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 12 are displayed. The variable display can be executed with priority. Therefore, since it is possible to preferentially start the fluctuation based on the winning winning opening with the higher winning probability, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of the invalid starting winning at the starting winning opening with the higher winning probability of the game ball. .

  When the big hit game is finished, the game ball is shifted to the high base state, which is a controlled game state so that the game ball is easily started and won in the second start winning port 14 until the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times. . When it is determined that the first reserved memory number is not 0 and the second reserved memory number is not 0 when the gaming state is shifted to the high base state, the first special symbol display 8a uses the first Prior to the special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is executed. Therefore, it is possible to preferentially start the fluctuation based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 14 where the winning probability becomes high in the high base state, and the invalid starting winning while the game state is shifted to the high base state. Generation can be reduced. Further, by shifting the gaming state to the high base state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit value, and to improve the interest of the game for the player.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed so that the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. Switching between a control state and a control state in which control is performed so as to execute the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. (Priority / non-priority switching) may be used. In this embodiment, for example, when the gaming state changes from the high base state to the low base state, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the control state for performing priority variation of the special symbol is switched. Further, for example, when the gaming state changes from the low base state to the high base state, a predetermined condition is established, and the control state for performing priority variation of the special symbol is switched. Therefore, on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b corresponding to any one of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. Can be switched. Therefore, when the variable display is started based on the number of reserved memories, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b that start the variable display preferentially change, so that the interest of the game can be improved for the player. .

  In the above-described priority / non-priority switching embodiment, when the gaming state changes from the high base state to the low base state, or when the gaming state changes from the low base state to the high base state, the predetermined condition is Although an example has been described in which the control state in which the priority change of the special symbol is established is established, the establishment condition of the predetermined condition is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when a change in gaming state other than the high base state and the low base state is detected, the control state may be switched assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, when the gaming state changes from the normal state to the probable change state, or when the gaming state changes from the probabilistic state to the normal state, a predetermined condition is established and the control state in which the priority change of the special symbol is performed. May be switched.

  Further, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied may be determined based on the number of times the special symbol and the decorative symbol have changed after the big hit. For example, when the special symbol and decorative symbol change display is executed 1000 times without a big hit again after the big hit, the predetermined condition is satisfied and the control state for performing the priority change of the special symbol is switched. Also good. Further, for example, when the special symbol and the decorative symbol are controlled to be in a short time state until the first variation display is performed 100 times, the special symbol based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 until the first 50 variation display is completed. It may be controlled to give priority to the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and to give priority to the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 until the remaining 50 fluctuation displays are completed.

  Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched.

  In addition, after switching the priority control state, when a predetermined number of fluctuation display of the special symbol and the decoration pattern is finished, or when the predetermined number of fluctuation display is started, a predetermined condition is established and the special symbol is displayed. You may make it switch the control state which performs priority fluctuation | variation. In this case, for example, every time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are subjected to the variable display 100 times after the priority control state is switched, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is given priority. Alternatively, it may be switched whether the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 8b is controlled with priority.

  Alternatively, when a predetermined time elapses after the priority control state is switched, a predetermined condition may be satisfied, and the control state in which the special symbol priority change is performed may be switched.

  In addition, when the above-mentioned sudden probability change big hit (the big hit which makes the player show a special effect as if the game state has shifted to the probability change state suddenly, instead of the progress of each round in order) Alternatively, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched. Also, for example, sudden short hits (a big hit that gives the player special effects as if the game state has suddenly shifted to the short state instead of progressing each round in turn) (Revenues in each round do not proceed in sequence, but a big hit that gives the player a special effect as if a big hit was suddenly generated) When a short-term (for example, 7 rounds) Alternatively, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched.

  In addition, when the so-called small hit (the effect of each round is not progressing in order but suddenly a special effect in which the big prize opening is opened only for a short time) is finished, a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, the control state in which the priority change of the special symbol is performed may be switched.

  Further, when the winning based on the fact that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is finished, a predetermined condition may be established and the control state for performing the priority variation of the special symbol may be switched. .

  Further, when the big hits occur continuously for a predetermined number of times, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state for performing the priority variation of the special symbol may be switched. In this case, for example, when the probability variation big hits occur twice in succession, a predetermined condition may be satisfied and the control state for performing priority variation of the special symbol may be switched. Further, for example, when a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit occurs while being controlled in the short-time state, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched.

  In addition, when a big hit (including a specific big hit such as a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit) is terminated based on the stop symbol of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol being a big hit symbol Alternatively, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched.

  Further, when the number of reserved memories becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a predetermined condition may be established and a control state in which priority change of special symbols is performed may be switched. In this case, for example, when the count value of the total pending memory number counter for storing the total pending memory number becomes 7 or more, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the control state for performing priority variation of the special symbol may be switched. Good. Further, for example, when the count value of the first reserved memory number counter for storing the first reserved memory number becomes 3 or more, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the control state for performing the priority change of the special symbol is switched. Also good.

  In addition, when a specific game effect is executed, a predetermined condition may be established, and a control state in which priority change of a special symbol is performed may be switched. For example, when a variation display based on a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern of the reach mode) is executed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b or the variable display device 9, a predetermined condition is established, You may make it switch the control state which performs priority fluctuation | variation. Further, for example, when a notice effect for notifying that a probable big hit or a normal big hit will occur is executed, a predetermined condition may be established, and the control state for preferentially changing special symbols may be switched.

  Some gaming machines can change the background or sound displayed on the screen of the variable display device 9 at a predetermined timing. For example, a game where the spring mode in which cherry blossom petals dance, the summer mode in which the sun shines, the autumn mode in which maple leaves dance, and the winter mode in which snow falls are switched at a predetermined timing. Machine. Such spring mode, summer mode, autumn mode, and winter mode are referred to as production modes. In such a gaming machine, when the effect mode is changed, a predetermined condition may be established, and a control state in which priority change of a special symbol is performed may be switched.

  In addition, when the gaming machine has an operation button that can be operated by the player, when the player operates the operation button (specifically, when an on signal is detected from the operation button), a predetermined condition Is established, and the control state in which the special symbol is preferentially changed may be switched.

  In addition, when the game ball passes a specific gate (for example, gate 32) provided in the game area 7 of the game board 6, a predetermined condition is established, and the control state for performing priority change of the special symbol is switched. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b are displayed. Although an example of switching which one is prioritized has been described, the control state in which priority control is performed is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. A control state to be controlled and a control state in which control is performed so that neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is preferentially executed may be switched. In addition, when the control state is controlled so as not to preferentially execute any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. According to the order, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed. Also, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 8b is executed in preference to the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a. The control state that is controlled in this way and the control state that is controlled so as not to preferentially execute any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be switched.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the total number of reserved memories, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, in the first special symbol display 8a. The variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b are shortened. For this reason, by shortening the variation time of the special symbol, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b can be easily started, and the invalid start winning of the game ball at the start winning ports 13 and 14 can be made. Generation can be reduced. In addition, only when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b on the side that preferentially executes the variable display (the special symbol indicators corresponding to the start winning ports 13 and 14 on the higher winning probability side) increases. If there is an increase in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b on the side not preferentially performing the variable display (special symbol indicators corresponding to the start winning ports 13 and 14 on the side where the winning probability is not high). Even if it exists, the fluctuation time in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b on the side that preferentially executes the fluctuation display can be shortened. Therefore, the variable display based on the number of reserved memories for the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b on the side where the variable display is not performed preferentially can be easily started early.

  In this embodiment, in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7, the first special symbol process (see S26A) and the second special symbol process (see S26B) are executed as separate processes. However, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be executed as one special symbol process. In this case, the CPU 56 sets the big hit flag generated after the big hit display result of the second special symbol display 8b and the first big hit flag specifying the big hit generated after the big hit display result of the first special symbol display 8a. For example, in the special symbol process, it is first confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set, and the first changing flag is set. Check if it is. If the first big hit flag or the first changing flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of S300 to S309 of the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 21 according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. Processing (except S51 to S51b) is executed. If neither the first big hit flag nor the first changing flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set and whether or not the second changing flag is set. Confirm. If the second big hit flag or the second variable flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the processes corresponding to S300 to S309 of the second special symbol process flag according to the value of the second special symbol process flag. Processing (except for SB51 to SB51b) is executed.

  If none of the first big hit flag, the second big hit flag, the first changing flag, and the second changing flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first pending storage number is zero. At the same time (see S51), it is checked whether the value of the second reserved memory number is 0 (see S51a). When only the value of the first reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 proceeds to the first special symbol normal process (see S300). On the other hand, when only the value of the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 proceeds to the second special symbol normal process. Further, if the values of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (see S51b). If the high base state flag is not set, the CPU 56 proceeds to the first special symbol normal process (see S300). If the high base state flag is set, the CPU 56 proceeds to the second special symbol normal process.

  In the embodiment described above, when the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b The information that can specify the variable symbol display to be started (first information) is transmitted by the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command, and information that identifies the variable display time (The second information) is transmitted with the variation pattern command, and the information that can specify the display result (the third information) is transmitted with the effect designating command. You may make it transmit with a command. For example, commands to be transmitted from different command groups when starting the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and when starting the variable display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. To select. A command corresponding to the variation pattern is set for each command group. Furthermore, even in the command group, even if the variation pattern is the same, different commands are set according to the display results.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9 and the decorative symbol display. You may make it transmit to the microcomputer 100 for control. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning becomes the predetermined symbol. The pachinko gaming machine is based on a pachinko gaming machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value to a player when there is a winning in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on the starting winning. The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when a stop symbol of a variably displayed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination. .

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a variable display means specifying command (design variation specifying command) in the effect display device 9 as an effect part based on a command from the start command transmission means in the game control microcomputer 560. Since the announcement effect corresponding to the variable display means specified in (1) is executed, even if two variable display means are provided, the player is informed of the progress of the game (in any variable display means). It is possible to easily grasp whether or not an effect corresponding to the variable display is performed.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is a production display device 9 as a production component based on a command from the start command transmission means in the game control microcomputer 560, and a variable display means specification command (design variation designation command). Since it is configured to execute a variable display effect according to a variation mode corresponding to the variable display means specified in (2), even if two variable display means are provided, the player is informed of the progress of the game (whichever Whether or not an effect corresponding to the variable display in the variable display means is performed) can be easily grasped, and a variety of games can be increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first reserved memory number, the first special symbol display unit 8a, and the second special symbol display unit 8b at the start of the variable display (precisely 2 msec before the start) 2 It is determined whether or not there is a reserved storage number (S51, S51a, SB51, SB51a), and whether or not the high base state is set (S51b, SB51b). In other words, the determination is made when the display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or when the display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display means. However, without being limited thereto, these determinations are made considerably before the start of the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b (for example, before the end of the previous variable display). It is also possible to determine in advance the change order of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b.

  Furthermore, if the higher winning rate of the first winning part and the second winning part is determined uniformly in terms of structure, the determination of S51a and SB51a (the game medium wins out of the first winning part and the second winning part) It is not always necessary to determine that a variable display start condition based on winning in a winning portion with a high probability of winning is established. For example, the second start winning opening 14 that cannot be won at the time of closing can be opened only in the high base state, and the third start winning opening (the first start opening) 13 has a lower winning rate than the first start winning opening (first start opening) 13 A fixed-type winning opening which is not a variable winning ball apparatus is provided for the second starting opening, and the winning memory (second holding storage a) and the third starting winning opening for the second starting winning opening 14 as the second holding storage are provided. Are stored separately from the winning memory (second reserved memory b). Further, in the high base state, the obstacle is protruded to make the third start winning opening impossible to win. In such a configuration, the fact that the second reserved memory “a” is “1” or higher is a high base state, so when the second reserved memory “a” is determined to be “1” or higher, the high You may make it transfer to the control which gives priority to the direction of the variable display based on 2nd holding | maintenance memory | storage, without determining whether it is a base state.

  In the above-described embodiment, a display composed of two LEDs is used as the decorative symbol display. However, the decorative symbol display is not limited to such a configuration. For example, you may comprise one or more 7 segment LED. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is not provided with a decorative symbol display.

  Moreover, as a display mode of the total reserved memory display unit 18c, in the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 59), the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed in the order of winning by the eight display units. Instead, for example, the lower half (four) of the eight display units is used for the first reserved memory display, and the upper half (four) is used for the second reserved memory display. On-hold storage display may be performed. For example, if two winnings are made in the first starting port 13, the bottom and second of the four display parts in the lower half are turned on, and in that state, the second starting port 14 or the third starting port 12 is further set to 1 If one is won, the bottom display part (the fifth display part from the bottom if counting including the lower half) of the four display parts in the upper half may be further lit. . If the variable display of the first special symbol using the first reserved memory is performed in this state, only one display of the lower four display portions is erased, and the display states of the upper half four display portions are displayed. Does not change.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the winning stage 120. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a power supply board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 2 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a gaming state, and explanatory drawing for demonstrating background mode. It is a state transition diagram showing an example of how to change the gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of game state and jackpot when a game state is a high probability and a high base state, and the number of judgment values. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern of a special symbol, a decoration symbol, and an effect symbol. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transmission timing of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transmission timing of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transmission timing of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows production control command control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control command control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st game state determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a response | compatibility with the kind of jackpot, the game state after a jackpot game, and an effect designating command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st pending | holding memory number transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a 2nd starting port switch passage process, (B) is a flowchart which shows a 3rd starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the open pattern of the change time of a normal symbol, and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal electric accessory operating process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control signal. It is a block diagram which shows the signal line etc. which are used for transmission / reception of a payout control signal. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of how to output a payout control signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the buffer used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prize ball number table. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of the variable display of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a total pending storage display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of an effect display apparatus at the time of receiving a power failure recovery designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the data set to a summation pending storage table, and the example of a display of a summation pending storage display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the data set to a summation pending storage table, and the example of a display of a summation pending storage display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the data set to a summation pending storage table, and the example of a display of a summation pending storage display part. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the condition of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. Based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, or the third starting winning opening, the special symbol variation display is executed on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display. It is a timing diagram which shows a timing. Based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, or the third starting winning opening, the special symbol variation display is executed on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display. It is a timing diagram which shows a timing. It is a flowchart which shows a part of pending | holding memory | storage display control processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the data set to a summation pending storage table, and the example of a display of a summation pending storage display part. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation aspect. 12 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing first big hit end processing in the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol process process in the fourth embodiment. 18 is a flowchart showing effect control process processing in the fifth embodiment. 20 is a flowchart showing an ordinary electric accessory operating process in the sixth embodiment. 18 is a flowchart illustrating switch processing according to the seventh embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process in Embodiment 8.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 9a 1st decorative symbol display, 9b 2nd decorative symbol display, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd start winning opening, 18c total on-hold storage display unit, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 560 game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 910 Power supply board.

Claims (9)

A first start condition for variable display is established based on a first winning part provided in the gaming area, a second winning part provided in the gaming area, and a game medium winning in the first winning part. The first variable display means for starting the variable display of the first identification information and displaying the display result at the time, and the second start condition for the variable display based on the fact that the game medium has won the second winning portion And the second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result when the above is established, and the variable display of the second identification information is not executed by the second variable display means The variable display of the first identification information is executed by the first variable display means on the condition that the variable display of the first identification information is not executed by the first variable display means. The variable display of the second identification information is performed by the means, and the first A variable display unit and the gaming machine to shift to an advantageous specific game state for the player when the second variable display unit specific display results either is derived displayed,
It is possible to change between a closed state in which no game ball is won in the second winning part and an open state in which a game ball can be won in the second winning part, and the game ball has entered a predetermined area provided in the gaming area. A variable winning device that is in the open state on condition that
Detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the second winning portion and outputting a detection signal;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, controlling the variable display of the first variable display means and the second variable display means, and transmitting a command capable of specifying the state of the variable display;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, the production control means for controlling the production parts including the production variable display means provided in the gaming machine,
The game control means includes
First holding storage means for storing first holding storage data capable of specifying the number of winnings of the game medium to the first winning portion where the first starting condition up to a predetermined upper limit value is not satisfied;
A second on-hold storage means for storing second on-hold storage data capable of specifying the number of winnings of the game medium to the second winning portion where the second start condition up to a predetermined upper limit value is not satisfied;
When the first reserved storage means stores the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage means stores the second reserved storage data, the first winning section and the second winning section Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on winning to a winning portion with a high probability of winning a game medium among them in preference to variable display based on winning to the other winning portion;
Variable display command transmission means for transmitting a variable display command capable of specifying the start of variable display of the identification information and the variable display time in the display variable display means;
Open / close determining means for determining an open / closed state of the variable winning device;
An abnormality notification for instructing the execution of an abnormality notification based on the detection of the winning of the game ball by the detection means when the variable winning device is determined to be closed by the open / close determination means An abnormality notification command transmission means for transmitting a command,
The production control means includes abnormality notification control means for performing control to perform abnormality notification by the production component based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmission means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the abnormality notification control means can execute the abnormality notification even when the variable display control means is executing variable display of identification information in the effect variable display means. A third winning part provided in the game area;
The second variable display means starts variable display of the second identification information even when a second start condition for variable display is satisfied based on the fact that the game medium has won the third winning portion,
The game control means includes
A high base transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a high base state, which is a state in which the second winning portion is in a state in which it is easy to win a game medium after finishing the specific gaming state;
After ending the specific gaming state and shifting to the high base state, the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display means and the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display means are executed a predetermined number of times. And high base end means for ending the high base state,
In the high base state, the variable display execution means is configured such that when the first hold storage means stores the first hold storage data and the second hold storage means stores the second hold storage data, At least the variable display based on the second winning is executed in preference to the variable display based on the winning to the other winning portion, and when not in the high base state, the variable display based on the first winning The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed in preference to variable display based on winning in the winning portion.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display control means includes variable display prohibiting means for prohibiting start of variable display of the identification information in the effect variable display means based on an abnormality notification command. A payout control means for executing control for paying out the game ball in response to the game ball entering the winning area;
The payout control means is a control for paying out a game ball when a winning of a game ball is detected by the detection means when the variable winning device is determined to be closed by the open / close determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising payout control prohibiting means for prohibiting execution. A special variable winning device capable of changing from a state in which the game ball does not win in the specific gaming state to a state in which it is easy to win,
Winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the special variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
The game control means
Prior determination means for determining whether to shift to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal from the winning detection means is input;
Special abnormality notification command transmission means for transmitting an abnormality notification command for instructing execution of abnormality notification based on the fact that the winning determination means inputs the detection signal in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The game control means includes state control means for controlling the state of the effect variable display means and the special variable winning device based on data indicating the game progress state,
The abnormality notification command transmission means is configured to instruct execution of abnormality notification when the winning determination means determines that the detection signal has been input when the data indicating the game progress state indicates a numerical value within a predetermined range. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein an abnormality notification command is transmitted. When the special display result of the specific display result is derived and displayed on the effect variable display means, the variable display of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result as compared with the normal state after the specific game state is ended. A gaming machine for transition to a special gaming state,
The pre-determining means determines whether to shift to the special gaming state before derivation display of the display result,
The game control means includes
Variable display command selection means for selecting a variable display command based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command capable of specifying the determination result by the prior determination means,
The variable display command selection means includes, as a variable display command, a non-specific variable display command that can specify a non-specific display result indicating that the game state is not controlled, and a special variable display command that can specify the special display result. Any one of a non-special variable display command capable of specifying a non-special display result that is a specific display result but not the special display result, and a specific variable display command capable of specifying the special display result or the non-special display result Select
The variable display command transmission means transmits the variable display command selected by the variable display command selection means,
The presentation control means includes identification information determination means for determining identification information to be derived and displayed as a display result on the presentation variable display means based on a variable display command or a display result command,
The identification information determination means determines a display result of identification information as a non-special display result when a display result command cannot be received when a specific variable display command is received. The gaming machine described in Crab. The game control means includes
Numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value;
Numerical value extracting means for extracting a numerical value from the numerical value updating means at a predetermined time;
Display result determining means for determining information capable of specifying a display result of variable display of identification information based on the numerical value extracted by the numerical value extracting means;
Initialization means for executing an initialization process for setting the numerical value to an initial value when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
An initialization command transmitting means for transmitting an initialization command indicating execution of the initialization process when the initialization means executes the initialization process;
The production control means, based on the initialization command transmitted by the initialization command transmission means, provides an initialization notification indicating that the initialization process has been executed by the production component until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Including initialization notification means to perform,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising abnormality notification prohibiting means for prohibiting start of abnormality notification by the abnormality notification means when the initialization notification means is performing initialization notification. . The game control means includes
The sum of the number of winnings specified by the first holding storage data stored in the first holding storage means and the number of winnings specified by the second holding storage data stored in the second holding storage means is a predetermined number or more. A pending storage total number judging means for judging whether or not,
Based on the determination result of the total stored memory number determination means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, and the second variable The variable display time shortening means for shortening the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information on the display means until the display result is derived and displayed. The gaming machine described.

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