JP2009082603A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interests in games despite the frequency of executing temporary stoppage and re-variation during the performance for the pseudosuccessive variation when carrying out the performance for the pseudosuccessive variation. <P>SOLUTION: When the jackpot is determined, a microcomputer 560 for game control selects any one variation pattern from a variation pattern determination table for jackpot. When determined as loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss is selected according to the reservation memory counts and any one variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern determination table for loss selected. Each of the variation pattern determination tables for loss is so arranged as to give different ratios in selection set for the variation pattern linked to the performance for the pseudosuccessive variation with once of re-variation, that with twice of re-variation and that with three times of re-variation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the execution conditions being satisfied after the start conditions are satisfied, and for displaying and displaying the display results. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on a display unit.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided a variable display device capable of changing the display state, and configured to give a predetermined game value to the player when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined specific display mode. is there.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, the fact that the display result of variable display on the variable display device is a combination of predetermined specific display modes is usually referred to as “big hit”. When a 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 in which a hit ball is easy to win.

  In such a gaming machine, when performing variable display on the variable display device, the display state is temporarily stopped (for example, a temporary stop symbol is displayed) between the start of the variable display and the final stop, and then re-variation is performed. Accordingly, there is one configured to perform a pseudo continuous variation effect that makes it appear that the eyelid also fluctuates a plurality of times during one variable display in the variable display device (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, for example, Patent Document 1 is configured such that the probability of a big hit increases as the number of times of temporary stop and re-change of the display state in the pseudo continuous change effect increases, and the number of times of temporary stop and re-change. It is described that the degree of expectation for jackpot is improved.

JP 2002-85694 A (paragraphs 0041-0053, FIGS. 3-7)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the jackpot probability corresponding to the number of temporary stops and re-variations in the pseudo continuous variation effect is constant, and is uniform as the number of times of temporary stops and re-variations increases. The probability of hitting is increased. Therefore, if the number of executions of temporary stop and re-variation does not reach a certain number of times (for example, the fourth variation) during the quasi-continuous variation effect, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the big hit. In the stage where the number of executions of temporary stop and re-variation is low, the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently improved. In addition, there may be cases where a big hit is not made even if a large number of temporary stops and re-variations are executed during the pseudo continuous variation production, and even though the expectation for the big hit is increased by the pseudo continuous variation production, There is a risk of diminishing interest in.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game regardless of the number of times of temporary stop and re-variation during the pseudo continuous variation effect when performing the pseudo continuous variation effect. And

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the execution condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the start winning holes 13, 14) (for example, the special symbol variable display is not executed). A plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the jackpot game has not been executed) (For example, a display area of each effect symbol in the effect display device 9), and a specific display state (for example, advantageous for the player when the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit (for example, Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit is the specific display result before the display and display of the display result. For example, if the start condition is satisfied when the execution condition is not satisfied and the start condition is satisfied when the execution condition is not satisfied, the fulfillment of the start condition is reserved (for example, the first hold memory). Number, second reserved memory number) based on the determination of the reserved memory means (for example, the first reserved memory number counter, the second reserved memory number counter) and the predetermining means for storing up to a predetermined number (for example, upper limit value 4). FIG. 24 shows a variable display pattern selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 24) that selects one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns) of identification information determined in advance. Steps S91 to S103) and the variable display selected by the variable display pattern selection means Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the turn (for example, a portion for executing steps S831 to S837 shown in FIG. 37, S841 to S850 shown in FIG. 38, and step S853 in the production control microcomputer 100) In the variable display pattern of a plurality of types of identification information determined in advance, the identification information of all the variable display sections is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. After that, a first revariable display pattern (for example, the number of revariations is the number of revariations) that executes a revariable mode (for example, revariation) for resuming variable display of identification information of all variable display portions after a first number of times (for example, twice). Fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 6, # 29 to # 31, # 39 to # 41 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) with two pseudo-continuous effects, and the second number (example) For example, a second revariable display pattern to be executed (for example, variation patterns # 1 to # 3, # 19 to # 21, # 26 to # 28, # 36 with a pseudo continuous effect with one revariation count). ˜ # 38 (see FIGS. 8 and 9)), and the variable display pattern selection means determines the specific display time selection data (for example, FIG. One of the variable display patterns is selected on the basis of the big hit variation pattern determination table (for example, a part for executing steps S94, S102, and S103 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the specific display is performed by the predetermining means. When it is determined that the result is not to be determined, the number corresponding to the number of reserved storage when the variable display is started (for example, the number of the first reserved memory and the number of the second reserved memory) One variable display pattern is selected on the basis of the non-specific display selection data (for example, the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 9) determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the step Steps S102 and S103 are executed using the deviation variation pattern determination table corresponding to the number of reserved storages 0 and 1 selected in step S98 when determined as Y in S97, and step S100 is determined when Y is determined in step S99. Steps S102 and S103 are executed using the deviation variation pattern determination table corresponding to the number 2 of reserved storage selected in step S104, and when the number N is determined in step S99, it corresponds to the number 3 and 4 of reserved storage selected in step S101. Steps S102 and S103 are performed using the deviation variation pattern determination table. The non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the hold number is the first non-specific display time corresponding to the hold number when starting variable display being the first hold number (for example, 0 or 1). The data for selection (for example, the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the number of retained storages 0 and 1 shown in FIG. 9) and the number of suspensions when the variable display is started are the second suspension. The second non-specific display selection data corresponding to the number (for example, 2) (for example, the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the reserved storage number 2 shown in FIG. 9) ), The first non-specific display selection data and the second non-specific display selection data are set to be selectable in the specific display selection data and the second re-variable display pattern and the second The re-variable display pattern is The selection ratio is set to be different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the deviation variation pattern determination table including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the retained storage number 2 has the retained storage number 0. , 1 is set with a larger selection ratio of variation patterns with a pseudo-continuous effect of one revariation than the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to 1. In addition, for example, a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production with the number of re-variations twice is set to be selectable in the variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the number of retained memories 2, and is retained. (It is set to be unselectable in the variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the numbers 0 and 1).

  The first re-variable display pattern is set to be non-selectable in either one of the first non-specific display selection data or the second non-specific display selection data, and is set to be selectable on the other (for example, As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production with the number of re-variation times of 2 is set to be selectable in the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the number of reserved memories 2. And may be configured to be unselectable in the deviation variation pattern determination table including the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the reserved storage numbers 0 and 1.

  In the first non-specific display selection data, the first variable display pattern that executes the same number of times re-variable mode as the first number of holdings is more than the second variable display pattern that executes the number of times re-variable mode different from the first holding number. (For example, as shown in FIG. 44, when the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. 44, the selection of the variation pattern # 19 accompanied by a pseudo continuous effect that re-variates once as the number of reserved memories) The ratio is set to be lower than the selection ratio of the variation patterns # 20 to # 25 accompanied by the quasi-continuous production twice or three times, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of, the variation pattern with the pseudo-continuous effect that re-variates twice the same as the number of reserved memories is set to be non-selectable, for example, the number of reserved memories is 3, as shown in FIG. In case, 3 times the same as the number of reserved memory The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern # 44 with the fluctuating pseudo continuous effect is set to be lower than the selection ratio of the fluctuation patterns # 38 to # 43 with the re-variation frequency once or twice. It may be configured.

  When the variable display execution means is executing variable display of identification information according to the first revariable display pattern, variable display start is displayed to display the number of holds stored by the hold storage means at the start of variable display of identification information Time establishment number display means (for example, the part of step S834 in the production control microcomputer 100 that executes step S834. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the reserved storage number display area 91 provided in the production display device 9 changes. The number of reserved storage at the start is displayed.).

  In another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first execution condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13) (for example, the first special condition is satisfied). A plurality of types of first identification information (for example, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the variable display of the symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed) , A first variable symbol display unit (for example, the first special symbol display unit 8a) that performs variable display of the first special symbol and displays the display result, and the second start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball is second The second execution condition is satisfied after the winning prize opening 14 is won) (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) Based on what you did A second variable display section (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) that variably displays a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, a second special symbol) that can identify each of them and displays and displays a display result; The game is shifted to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. A plurality of variable displays that execute variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, effect symbols) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. Display (for example, the effect display device 9) including the display unit (for example, the display area of each effect symbol in the effect display device 9), and the display derived and displayed on the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. Identify results Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing steps S62 and S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not the display result is to be obtained before the display result is derived and the first execution condition is established. If the first start condition is satisfied when there is not, first hold storage means for storing the establishment of the first start condition as a hold storage (for example, the first hold storage number) up to a predetermined number (for example, an upper limit value 4) (For example, the first reserved memory number counter) and if the second start condition is satisfied when the second execution condition is not satisfied, the establishment of the second start condition is retained (for example, the second hold A second reserved storage means (for example, a second reserved storage number counter) that stores up to a predetermined number (for example, an upper limit value 4) as a storage number, a reserved storage and a second reserved storage means that are stored in the first reserved storage means. Remember hold Based on the determination means (for example, the part for executing steps S97A and S99A in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining the total number of holdings (for example, the total number of holdings) that is the sum of the memory and the determination of the predetermining means The variable display pattern selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 47) selects one variable display pattern from the variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns) of a plurality of types of presentation identification information determined in advance. Steps S91 to S103 shown in FIG. 5) and variable display execution means for effect (for example, for effect control) for executing variable display of the identification information for effect based on the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means Step S8 shown in FIG. 1 to S837, and a portion for executing steps S841 to S850 and step S853 shown in FIG. 50), and variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information for performance are determined after variable display is started. A re-variable mode (for example, re-variation) of resuming variable display of the effect identification information of all the variable display parts after temporarily stopping the effect identification information of all the variable display parts until the display result is derived and displayed. ) For the first number of times (for example, twice) (for example, variation patterns # 4 to # 6, # 29 to # 31, # 39 with pseudo-continuous effects with two revariations). To # 41 (see FIGS. 8 and 45)) and a second revariable display pattern to be executed a second number of times (for example, once) (for example, a variation pattern # 1 with a pseudo continuous effect with a revariation number of one. ~ # 3 19 to # 21, # 26 to # 28, # 36 to # 38 (see FIGS. 8 and 45)), and the variable display pattern selection means is determined to be a specific display result by the pre-decision means Then, one of the variable display patterns is selected based on the specific display time selection data (for example, the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8) (for example, steps S94, S102, and the like in the game control microcomputer 560). The part that executes S103) corresponds to the total number of holdings (for example, the total number of holdings stored) determined by the determining unit when starting variable display when it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display result is not to be obtained. Based on the predetermined non-specific display selection data (for example, the deviation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45) One variable display pattern is selected (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern determination table for deviation corresponding to the total pending storage number 0 to 3 selected in step S98A when it is determined Y in step S97A). Are used to execute steps S102 and S103, and steps S102 and S103 are executed using the deviation variation pattern determination table corresponding to the total number of pending storages 4 and 5 selected in step S100A when determined as Y in step S99A. Then, steps S102 and S103 are executed using the deviation variation pattern determination table corresponding to the summed pending storage numbers 6 to 8 selected in step S101A when it is determined that N is determined in step S99A). The data for non-specific display selection is the result determined by the determining means. First non-specific display time selection data (for example, fluctuation corresponding to the total number of pending storages 0 to 3 shown in FIG. 45) corresponding to the number of reservations being the first number of reservations (for example, any one of 0 to 3) The deviation variation pattern determination table including patterns # 16 to # 22) and the second non-specific display corresponding to the total number of reservations determined by the determination unit being the second number of reservations (for example, 4 or 5) 1st non-specific display time selection data including time selection data (for example, a variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the total number of pending storages 4 and 5 shown in FIG. 45). And the second non-specific display selection data are set so that the ratios of selection of the first re-variable display pattern and the second re-variable display pattern set to be selectable in the specific display time selection data are different. Has been For example, as shown in FIG. 45, the variation pattern determination table for change including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the total pending storage numbers 4 and 5 includes the variation pattern # 16 corresponding to the total pending storage numbers 0 to 3. More than the variation pattern determination table for losing including # 22, the selection ratio of the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous effect of one revariation is set. In addition, for example, a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect with two re-variations is set so that it can be selected in the variation pattern determination table for variation including variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the total number of pending storages 4 and 5. The selection is set to be impossible in the variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the total pending storage numbers 0 to 3).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the variable display pattern selection unit determines that the specific display result is obtained by the predetermining unit, any one variable display pattern is selected based on the specific display time selection data. Select based on the predetermined non-specific display selection data corresponding to the number of hold in the hold memory when variable display is started when it is determined that the specific display result is not selected by the predetermining means. The non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the number of holdings selected by selecting one variable display pattern is selected at the time of the first non-specific display corresponding to the number of holdings when the variable display is started being the first holding number. Data and second non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the number of hold times when the variable display is started being the second hold number, the first non-specific display time selection data; (2) The data for non-specific display selection is set so that the ratio of selection of the first re-variable mode pattern and the second re-variable mode pattern set so as to be selectable for the specific display-time selection data is different. Therefore, it is possible to vary the selection ratio of the number of executions of the revariable mode according to the number of holds, and to change the reliability of the specific display result for the number of executions of the revariable mode. . Therefore, when performing the re-variable mode during the variable display of the identification information, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of executions of the re-variable mode during the variable display.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the first re-variable mode pattern is set to be unselectable in either the first non-specific display selection data or the second non-specific display selection data, On the other hand, since it is configured to be selectable, there is provided a case where the first revariable pattern is selected only when it is determined that the specific display result is determined by the predetermining means according to the number of holds. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a case where the player is convinced that the specific display result is obtained based on the execution of the re-variable mode based on the number of holds and the first re-variable mode pattern. Can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the first variable display pattern in which the first non-specific display-time selection data performs the same number of times re-variable mode as the first number of reservations is different from the first number of reservations. Since the selection ratio is set to be lower than that of the second variable display pattern for executing the variable mode, the execution of the re-variable mode is performed when it is determined by the predetermining means that the specific display result is not set. As the number of times, the ratio at which the same number of executions as the number of holdings is selected can be reduced. Therefore, when the same number of re-variable modes as the number of holdings is executed, the ratio determined as the specific display result by the predetermining unit can be increased. Therefore, the reliability of the specific display result when the same number of re-variable modes as the number of holdings is executed can be increased, and the player is more interested in the relationship between the number of holdings and the number of executions of re-variable display. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the variable display executing means is executing variable display of the identification information according to the first re-variable display pattern, it is stored by the holding storage means at the start of variable display of the identification information. Since it is configured to include a variable display start number establishment number display means for displaying the number of held holds, the number of holds at the start of variable display to the player after the variable display of identification information is started Can be recognized. Therefore, it is possible for the player to more reliably recognize the relationship between the number of holds and the number of executions of the re-variable mode, and the interest for further games can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the variable display pattern selection unit determines that the specific display result is the predetermined display unit, the variable display pattern selection unit selects any one variable display pattern based on the specific display time selection data. A predetermined non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total number of holdings determined by the determination means when starting variable display when it is determined that the specific display result is not selected by the prior determination means Based on this, any one variable display pattern is selected, and the non-specific display selection data corresponding to the total number of holds corresponds to the total number of holds determined by the determining means being the first number of holds. Including first non-specific display time selection data and second non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total number of holds determined by the determining means being the second number of holds. As the fixed display time selection data and the second non-specific display time selection data, the first revariable display pattern and the second revariable display pattern set to be selectable as the specific display time selection data are selected. Since the ratio is set to be different, the selection ratio of the number of executions of the re-variable mode can be made different according to the total number of holdings when a plurality of variable display units are provided, and re-variable The reliability that becomes the specific display result with respect to the number of executions of the aspect can be changed. Therefore, when performing the re-variable mode during the variable display of the identification information, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of executions of the re-variable mode during the variable display.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  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, there 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 for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this embodiment, in the display area of the effect display device 9, three display patterns of left, middle, and right effect symbols are provided. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. 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 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol. A storage number display area 91 is provided. In the reserved memory number display area 91, when the effect symbol variation display is performed in synchronization with the first special symbol variation display, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is displayed. Further, in the reserved memory number display area 91, when the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is displayed. The reserved storage number display area 91 may be realized using a liquid crystal display device different from the effect display device 9, or may be realized using a small display such as a 7-segment LED.

  Further, in this embodiment, around the effect display device 9 formed in a substantially circular shape, there is a decorative member 92 imitating the shape of a dragon or the like, and a decorative member 93 in which decorative lamps 93a to 93c are arranged. Is provided. The decorative members 92 and 93 may be configured to be movable. In this case, for example, an effect of moving the decorative members 92 and 93 according to each effect such as a change display of effect symbols and a jackpot display performed in the effect display device 9 may be performed.

  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 the numbers “1” to “9” and the symbol “−”. ing. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers “1” to “9” and the symbol “−”. 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 the numbers “1” to “9” and the symbol “−”. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers “1” to “9” and the symbol “−”.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both the numbers “1” to “9” and the symbol “−”). May be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display 8a and the 2nd special symbol display 8b may each be comprised by the combination of single color LED and 7 segment LED, for example.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is established. After the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, for example, a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol) And the second special symbol variable display is not executed, and the big hit game and the small hit game are not executed), and the display result when the variable display time has elapsed (Stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding a temporary stop before so-called re-variation).

  In this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol, and the second reserved When the stored number is larger than the first reserved stored number, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol.

  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, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol 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. In addition, 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 (for production) is performed. A second decorative symbol display 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 first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may not be provided.

  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 start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, both the two LEDs remain lit as a display reminiscent of the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a. In addition, when the sudden probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, only the upper LED remains lit as a display reminiscent of the sudden probability variation big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, only the lower LED remains lit as a display reminiscent of the small hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a. When the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the two LEDs remain off as a display reminding of the off on the first decorative symbol display 9a.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, both LEDs remain lit as a display reminiscent of the big hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b. . Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, only the lower LED remains lit as a display reminiscent of the small hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b. When the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the two decorative symbols on the second ornament display 9b are both turned off as a display reminding of the off.

  In this embodiment, only the first special symbol display 8a is suddenly displayed with the probability variation big hit symbol stopped. However, the second special symbol display 8b is suddenly displayed with the probability variation big hit symbol stopped. It may be. In this case, when the sudden probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 8b, only the upper LED remains lit as a display reminiscent of the sudden probability variation big hit on the second decorative symbol display unit 9b. It may be.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A 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 apparatus 15 is opened by a solenoid 16 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the variable symbol display result of normal symbols is successful, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probability variation state (probability variation state) or a short time state (time reduction state), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in a state in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open for a longer time than in the normal state. Is done. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won at the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 14 than the first starting winning port 13. Further, 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. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  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.

  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.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every 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.

  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 symbol as the symbol 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 device 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous 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.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area for displaying the total number (total number of reserved storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (hereinafter referred to as “the reserved memory number”). A sum storage storage display area). Since the total pending storage display area 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. Since the total reserved memory display area is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

  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.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening 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) (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 14). To change. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the variable symbol display result is a win, for example, it is determined that a predetermined condition is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 32, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. You may make it control to. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 may be immediately controlled to be in an open state without performing variable display of the normal symbol. In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable symbol of the normal symbol is variably displayed, but the variable winning ball device 15 is unconditionally set without determining whether or not the variable symbol display result is a hit. You may make it control to an open state. In this case, an area for storing a hit flag indicating a normal symbol hit becomes unnecessary, and the RAM capacity can be reduced.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding 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.

  Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state and the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the normal symbol The variable display time is shortened, and the opening time and opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. Also, in the short-time state (the gaming state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable symbol variable display time is shortened, The opening time and opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. The state in which the opening period of the variable winning ball device 15 is extended as compared with the normal state means a state in which the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. It is not necessary to increase both the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 in the probability changing state or the short time state. May be increased.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled in the same manner except that the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol in the probability variation state is higher than that in the normal state and the time reduction state. In other words, in both the probabilistic state and the short-time state, the variable symbol display time is shortened, the probability of hitting the regular symbol variable display result is increased, the variable symbol variable display time is shortened, and variable. The open extension of the winning ball apparatus 15 is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, since the variable symbol variable display time is shortened even in the probability variation state, the probability variation state in this embodiment may be referred to as a probability variation time short state. In addition, you may make it perform different control by a probability change state and a time-short state. For example, the special symbol variable display time may be shortened only when the time is short.

  Note that, as in the case of the probability change state or the short-time state, the probability of hitting the variable symbol display result is increased, the variable symbol display time is shortened, and the variable winning ball device 15 is extended and opened. A gaming state that is present is referred to as a high base state, and a gaming state that is not in a high base state as in the normal state is referred to as a low base state.

  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.

  An operation button 120 is provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for the player to operate during the game.

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the game 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 first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a displays variable display of the first decorative symbol. 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 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, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second decorative symbol display 9b displays variable display of the second decorative symbol. The effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. 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 opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  Next, the type of jackpot and the jackpot will be described.

  When the special symbol stop symbol becomes a probability variation symbol (excluding a sudden probability variation symbol described later) of the jackpot symbol, it shifts to a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as probability variation jackpot). In other words, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins a big winning opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol is changed to a probability change symbol (excluding a sudden probability variation symbol described later), the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds.

  Further, when the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a non-probable variation symbol of the big hit symbol, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a non-probable variable big hit or a normal big hit). In other words, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins a big winning opening. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds even when the big winning gaming state is shifted to based on the fact that the stopped symbol has become an uncertain variable symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol becomes a special probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as a sudden probability variation symbol), a special jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “sudden”) that causes the player to recognize that the gaming state has suddenly shifted to the certain probability variation state. It is called probable big hit.) In the sudden probability big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice only for a short period (for example, 5 seconds). In the sudden probability change big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and closed for one round, and the game state for the sudden probability change big hit is continued for two rounds. When a sudden odd bonus game occurs, unlike in the case of a 15 round bonus game, the production of each round is not progressed in turn in the production display device 9, but the game state suddenly shifts to the probable game state. A special performance is performed to show the person.

  Further, when the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a small hit game, the game shifts to a small hit game state in which the game value given to the player is smaller than the big hit game state. That is, it shifts to a gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice only for a short period (for example, 5 seconds). In this way, in the small hit game state, the same game value as the game value given to the player when a sudden probability change big hit occurs is given. However, unlike the case of sudden probability change big hit, the gaming state is not shifted to the probability changing state after the small hit gaming state ends. For this reason, the player expects sudden occurrence of a probable big hit rather than a small hit. Even when a small hit occurs, a special effect similar to that at the time of a sudden probability change big hit is executed. Such a special effect is called a two-round effect.

  Next, game state transition will be described.

(1) When the game is in the normal state or in the time-short state, the winning game is a big hit with a probability variation symbol (excluding the sudden probability variation symbol), and when the big hit game ends, the gaming state is shifted from the normal state or the short-time state to the probability variation state. As a result, the probability that the special symbol and the normal symbol stop symbol become a winning symbol is increased, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are also increased. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (either one or both of the background image and the background color) is changed to a background indicating that the probability change state is being established.

(2) In the probability variation state, the probability variation symbol (excluding sudden probability variation symbol) is a big hit, and when the big hit game ends, the probability variation state is maintained without change. As a result, the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol and the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is continuously increased, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are also increased. It is done. Further, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the certain change state is being established.

(3) In the normal state or in the short-time state, a big win is suddenly made with the probability variation symbol, and when the big-hit game is finished, the gaming state is shifted from the normal state or the short-time state to the probable state. This increases the probability that the special symbol and the normal symbol stop symbol will be a winning symbol. It should be noted that after the sudden change game is suddenly ended, the production mode is changed to the production mode (chance mode) which expects the production mode to be changed to the certainty state. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the chance mode is being performed.

(4) When the probability change state suddenly becomes a big hit with a probability change symbol, and when the big hit game ends, the probability change state is maintained without changing. As a result, the probability that the special symbol and the normal symbol stop symbol will continue to be a winning symbol is increased. It should be noted that after the sudden change game is suddenly ended, the production mode is changed to the production mode (chance mode) which expects the production mode to be changed to the certainty state. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the chance mode is being performed.

(5) A big hit is made with an uncertain variable in the normal state or the time-saving state, and when the big-hit game ends, the time-short state is controlled by a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) after the big hit. That is, when the gaming state is the normal state, the normal state is shifted to the short-time state by a predetermined number of fluctuations, and when the gaming state is the short-time state, the short-time state is continued for a predetermined number of fluctuations. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are also increased. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the time is being reduced. Then, when the fluctuation of the predetermined number of fluctuations is started, the gaming state is shifted from the short time state to the normal state. At this time, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that it is in a normal state.

(6) A big hit is made with a non-probability variable symbol in the probability changing state, and when the big hit game is ended, the time is controlled to be reduced by a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) after the big hit. In other words, the state is shifted from the probability variation state to the short time state by a predetermined number of times of variation. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are also increased. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the time is being reduced. Then, when the fluctuation of the predetermined number of fluctuations is started, the gaming state is shifted from the short time state to the normal state. At this time, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that it is in a normal state.

(7) In the normal state, the short time state, or the probability changing state, the small hit symbol is a small hit, and when the small hit game ends, the normal state, the short time state, or the probability changing state is continued without change. In addition, after the end of the small hit game, the effect mode is changed to the effect mode (chance mode) that expects that the effect mode has been shifted to the probability change state. In addition, the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background indicating that the chance mode is being performed.

  The transition of the gaming state as described above is an example and is not limited to such a configuration.

  In this embodiment, the probable variation symbol of the production symbol is a combination of “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”, and the non-probability variation symbol is “2” “4”. “6” “8” is the combination of the same even number of the same symbols, but for example, the odd number of the same symbols “3”, “5”, “7” are the same for the production symbols. The combination is a combination of non-probable variation with the same even number of any of “4”, “6”, or “8”, and the combination of any of the same “1” or “2” is also a probable variation. A jackpot symbol that is not a non-probable variable (a jackpot symbol that cannot be recognized as to whether or not it is probable) may be used. In this case, when the big jackpot and the probable variation jackpot are determined, the jackpot symbol ("1" or "2") which is not a probability variation symbol nor a non-probability variation symbol at a predetermined ratio (for example, determined by random lottery or the like). ), It is not possible to know whether the gaming state has been shifted to the short-time state or the probabilistic state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the 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. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  A random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers is connected to the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 reads the random number value from the random number circuit 503 when the condition for extracting the random number value is satisfied. The random number circuit 503 is a counter that counts clock signals having a predetermined frequency, and the count value of the counter becomes a random value. A clock signal having a predetermined frequency supplied to the random number circuit 503 is input to a clear terminal of a monitoring circuit (watchdog timer (WDT)). The monitoring circuit is a counter that counts a clock signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the clock signal input to the clear terminal, but the count value is reset when the clock signal input to the clear terminal becomes high level, for example. Therefore, when the clock signal input to the clear terminal stops for some reason, the monitoring circuit counts up. The fact that the monitoring circuit has counted up indicates that the clock signal is not supplied to the random number circuit 503. When the monitoring circuit counts up, the monitoring circuit outputs a random number error signal indicating that the random number circuit 503 is not operating normally to the gaming control microcomputer 560.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. 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 (special symbol process flag, total pending memory counter value, time counter value, game state flag, etc.) and the number of unpaid winning balls Is 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. In addition, 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 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become inoperative. 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 is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit for supplying the game control microcomputer 560 with 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. 58 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.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 recognizes that the operation button 120 has been operated (pressed) based on the input of the detection signal from the operation button 120.

  FIG. 3 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. 3, 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 controls the display of the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b via the output port 106 based on the effect control command, and 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 a 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 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 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. 3 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 going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (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).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the operation button 120 via the input port, and performs a predetermined game effect based on the input detection signal.

  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 game board 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 manner in a predetermined period (for example, a changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. The routine is a group of instructions (codes) for executing a specific process in the program. A procedure in which a series of instructions for performing a certain process is described as a procedure, and a function (function) that is a function that adds a calculation process to given information and returns a result of the process are classified into routines. In particular, even if the program code is not independent, if a certain amount of code is concentrated for a specific process, the part can be regarded as a routine. Routines are broadly divided into two groups depending on their position in the program. These routines are called first when starting a program, and the routine that manages the progress of the entire program is called the "main routine". Other routines are called during program execution. A routine that operates in this manner is called a “subroutine”.

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). 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 (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step 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 This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  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 (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of 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 (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. 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.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step 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 restores the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) 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 (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time-short flag, total pending memory number counter value, time-short number counter value, etc.), output An area where the output state of the port is stored (output port buffer), a part where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  Moreover, CPU56 transmits the command regarding a power failure recovery as an initialization command at the time of electric power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. Here, as the commands related to power failure recovery, the power failure recovery specification command for specifying the display of the power failure recovery screen, the game state specification command for power failure specifying the gaming state at the time of power failure, and the total number of pending storage at the time of power failure A command for specifying the total pending storage number to be specified is provided. In addition, instead of transmitting the combined reserved memory number designation command, a command (first reserved memory number designation) that designates the first reserved memory number based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the first reserved memory number. Command) and, based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number, a command for specifying the second reserved memory number (second reserved memory number designation command) is transmitted. Also good. Further, when the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 0, these commands may not be transmitted.

  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 (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, 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 type determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop An initial value is set to a flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step S45). 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.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the random R value.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step 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 of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, or the game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 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 (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a 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, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step 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 (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. Execute control.

  In addition, the CPU 56 notifies the abnormality when it detects various abnormal states such as abnormal winning (when it is detected that a game ball has won a prize winning opening or starting winning opening at a time other than the regular time). Is performed (step S23: abnormality notification process).

  Next, processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as random numbers for determining jackpot symbols used for game control is performed (determination random number update processing: step S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S25 and S26).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) MR1: Determine the detachment symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for detachment symbol determination)
(2) MR2: Determines the type of jackpot ("normal", "probability change", "surprise") when generating the jackpot (for determining the jackpot type)
(3) MR3: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the production symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) MR4: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) MR5: Determines the initial value of MR4 (for determining MR4 initial value)

  In step S24 of the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number in (2) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol in (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(5). For example, an MR2 initial value random number for determining the initial value of the jackpot type determining random number may be provided. Then, in addition to the MR4 initial value random number, the MR2 initial value random number may be updated by the initial value random number update processing in steps S18 and S25. By doing so, it is possible to more randomly determine the jackpot type (special jackpot symbol) at the time of determining the jackpot, especially a probability variation symbol (for example, “7”) or a sudden probability variation symbol (for example, “5”). Can be generated more randomly. Therefore, the probability big hit can be generated more randomly, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a random number generated by the hardware (random number circuit 503) built in the game control microcomputer 560. The big hit determination random number is used as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated based on the program may be used. The random number circuit 503 may not be built in the game control microcomputer 560, but may be a circuit different from the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external to the game control microcomputer 560). .

  In this embodiment, the random numbers (particularly MR1, MR2, MR3) shown in FIG. 6 are used for both the first special symbol variation and the second special symbol variation. And the random number related to the fluctuation of the second special symbol may be separated.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the open / close state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 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: step S29).

  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 (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. Execute (Step S31). Specifically, payout control is performed in response to detection of a winning 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 (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning 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 (step S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in accordance with values of a start flag and a special symbol process flag set in a variation pattern setting process described later. The special symbol display control process set in the output buffer is performed (step S33). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag is set in the special symbol process, the CPU 56 outputs the output every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value set in the buffer is incremented by one. Instead of using the start flag and the end flag, the CPU 56 may update the value of the display control data based on the value of the special symbol process flag. For example, when the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (1 in this embodiment), the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the value of the display control data may be incremented by one every 0.2 seconds until 4). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step 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 Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  For example, the CPU 56 checks a special symbol pointer to be described later, and performs variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b corresponding to the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer among the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Execute.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol variation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the normal symbol variation rate 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. Instead of using the start flag and the end flag, the CPU 56 may switch the value of the display control data based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. For example, in the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 confirms the number of passages through the gate based on the value of the normal symbol process flag, determines whether or not to hit the normal symbol, and determines the normal symbol stop symbol. Processing, normal symbol variation processing for executing various processing during normal symbol variation, normal symbol stop processing for displaying normal symbols in a stopped state, and opening / closing of an ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) after a normal symbol is hit The normal electric accessory actuating process for performing the control is executed. In this case, for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (for example, 1), the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (for example, 2). Until then, the value of the display control data may be incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), 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 steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) 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. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. The big hit determination table is a table in which a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with a random R (a big hit determination random number) updated within a numerical range of 0 to 65535 are set (FIG. 7A). (B)). The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table (see FIG. 7A) used in a normal state or a short time state, and a probable change big hit determination table (see FIG. 7B) used in a probability change state. . The numerical values described in the left column of FIGS. 7A and 7B are the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. The CPU 56 compares the value of the random R with the jackpot determination value, and determines that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit if the value of the random R matches any one of the jackpot determination values. Further, the CPU 56 compares the random R value with the small hit determination value, and determines that the small hit is made when the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values.

  The jackpot type determination table is a table in which determination values assigned to each jackpot type (“normal”, “probability change”, “surprise”) to be compared with the random number for determining the jackpot type (MR2) are set. (FIG. 7C). When it is determined to win the jackpot based on the random R, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determining random number.

  Here, “normal” means a normal big hit (non-probable change big hit) that is generated when a non-probable variation symbol (cass symbol) is derived and displayed when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. “Probability variation” means probability variation big hit (probability variation big hit) generated by the probability variation symbol being derived and displayed when the variation of the symbol is stopped. “Accuracy” means two rounds of sudden and promising big hits.

  The jackpot type and the special jackpot symbol correspond to each other. Specifically, when “normal jackpot” is determined as the jackpot type, the special symbol stop symbol (determined special symbol) is “3”. When “probable big hit” is determined as the jackpot type, the special symbol stop symbol (determined special symbol) is “7”. When “suddenly promising big hit” is determined as the big hit type, the special symbol stop symbol (determined special symbol) is “5”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7C, the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol and the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol are provided separately, and the second special symbol is provided. In the big hit type determination table, no determination value is assigned to the big hit type “surprise”. Therefore, when a big hit has occurred based on the occurrence of the second start winning prize, the “surprise” is not determined as the big hit type. However, even when a big hit occurs based on the occurrence of the second start winning prize, a determination value may be assigned so that “surprise” is determined as the big hit type. Further, instead of dividing the table for the first special symbol and the table for the second special symbol, the jackpot type of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be determined using one jackpot type determination table. .

  If it is determined to be a small hit based on the random R, the special symbol stop symbol is automatically determined to be “1” (without using the big hit type determining random number). If it is determined to be a deviation based on the random R, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”, “−” are used as the special symbol stop symbols based on the random symbol for determining the loss symbol. Is determined.

  In addition, the display state of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a display of a big hit symbol (a symbol which is common to both big hits and probability variation big hits) when both of the two LEDs are lit, and both of the two LEDs are off. When it becomes, it is a display of an off symbol. Further, when only the upper LED of the two LEDs is turned on, the sudden change of the big hit symbol is displayed, and when only the lower LED is turned on, the small hit symbol is displayed. In addition, the stop symbol of the effect design is determined by the CPU 101 for effect control based on the display result specifying command for designating the display result (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability big hit, small hit, off) determined by the CPU 56. The

  Thus, in this embodiment, the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined as one of probability variation big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit or loss. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random value. The big hit determination random value is the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value shown in FIG. If it matches, it will be determined as a big hit or a small hit for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  8-10 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern used by this embodiment. Among these, FIG. 8 shows a variation pattern determination table for jackpot including a variation pattern used when the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes “big hit symbol”. FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern determination table for detachment including a variation pattern used when the stop symbol of the special symbol is “out of symbol”. FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern used when the special symbol stop symbol is “suddenly probable big hit symbol” and “small hit symbol”. 8 to 10, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, as a big hit variation pattern, a variation pattern with normal reach (simple reach mode) (variation pattern # 13) and a variation pattern with super reach A (variation pattern # 14). ), A variation pattern with a super reach B (variation pattern # 15), and a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect (variation patterns # 1 to # 12). In this embodiment, as will be described later, three types of deviation variation pattern determination tables are prepared in accordance with the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number). If it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the common big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  The pseudo continuous variation effect will be described. In the pseudo continuous variation effect, when the effect symbol is displayed in response to the special symbol variation display, the effect symbol design fluctuates a plurality of times during a single variation of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9. It is a production to show. Specifically, when changing the effect symbol, the effect symbol is tentatively stopped (for example, displaying the temporary stop symbol) between the effect symbol start and the final stop, and then the effect symbol is changed again. Produce. In this case, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and re-varied only once during the period from the start to the final stop of the effect symbol, or the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and re-variable a plurality of times. In this embodiment, when the variation patterns # 1 to # 3 are used among the variation patterns of the big hit, the rendering symbol is temporarily stopped once during the period from the variation start of the rendering symbol to the final stop. An effect of changing is performed. In addition, when using the variation patterns # 4 to # 6, an effect of temporarily stopping and re-variing the effect symbol twice is performed from the start of the effect symbol change to the final stop. In addition, when using the variation patterns # 7 to # 9, an effect of temporarily stopping and re-changing the effect symbols three times is performed from the start of the change of the effect symbols to the final stop. Further, when using the variation patterns # 10 to # 12, an effect of temporarily stopping and re-variing the effect symbols four times is performed from the start of the effect symbol change to the final stop.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode of the pseudo continuous variation effect. In FIG. 11, as an example, the case where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and changed once again (when the change patterns # 1 to # 3 are used) from the start to the final stop of the effect symbol is shown. Has been. When displaying the variation of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the effect display device 9 changes the effect symbols 9A, 9B, and 9C. Display starts.

  Next, when the temporary stop time of the temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol comes, the temporary stop symbols 9D, 9E, and 9F of the effect symbol are temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 11C, the temporary display symbols 9D, 9E, and 9F are shaken and fluctuated in the effect display device 9 (for example, the player cannot recognize whether or not it is moving at a glance. The production symbol is not completely stopped and displayed by a slight shaking). In addition, when the temporary stop symbols 9D, 9E, and 9F are temporarily stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 27 to start re-variation of the effect symbols. Make a suggestion. Note that, for example, an effect may be performed that suggests that the re-variation of the effect symbol starts by performing a predetermined lamp display. For example, when the decorative members 92 and 93 provided around the effect display device 9 are configured to be movable, the decorative members 92 and 93 are moved (for example, the movable member 92 imitating a dragon shape is provided). It is also possible to perform an effect that suggests that the re-variation of the effect symbol starts by moving the display device 9 so as to overlap the display screen of the effect display device 9 or vibrating the decorative member 93.

  Next, when the start time of re-variation of the effect symbol comes, re-variation of the effect symbol is started as shown in FIG. For example, when the decorative members 92 and 93 provided around the effect display device 9 are configured to be movable, the decorative members 92 and 93 are moved in accordance with re-variation (for example, the shape of a dragon is simulated). The movable member 92 may be moved so as to overlap the display screen of the effect display device 9 or the decoration member 93 may be vibrated. Further, for example, in each of the lamps 93a to 93c provided on the decoration member 93, an effect of lighting a number of lamps corresponding to the number of re-variations may be performed.

  Next, in this embodiment, when the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11 (E), in the last re-variation executed between the change start of the effect symbol and the final stop, Only the left and right symbols 9G and 9H of the effect symbols are in a state of being aligned, and the reach effect (either normal reach, super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the case where re-variation is performed only once during the period from the start to the final stop of the effect symbol is shown, but the same effect is also performed when re-variation is performed multiple times. For example, the temporary stop and re-change effects are repeatedly executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 11C and 11D, and the reach effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 11E in the last re-change. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, in the reserved memory number display area 91 provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the effect symbol change display is synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol. Is displayed, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is displayed, and when the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is displayed. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the reserved memory number “2” at the start of the fluctuation is continuously displayed in the reserved memory number display area 91 until the effect symbol is finally stopped. For example, the display of the number of reserved memories on the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b is changed at any time according to the increase or decrease of the number of reserved memories after the start of fluctuation, The player cannot accurately recognize the number of reserved memories at the start of the change. In this embodiment, because the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with the hold memory number display area 91, the player can check the display contents of the hold memory number display area 91 so that the player holds the hold at the start of the change. The number of memories can be recognized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern of the deviation, a variation pattern (variation patterns # 16, # 23, and # 33) with normal reach (simple reach mode) and super reach A are used. Variation pattern with variation (variation patterns # 17, # 24, # 34), variation pattern with super reach B (variation patterns # 18, # 25, # 35), variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation effect (variation pattern # 19 to # 21, # 26 to # 31, # 36 to # 44) and a normal variation pattern (variation patterns # 22, # 32, # 45) without reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, three types of variation pattern determination tables for detachment are prepared in accordance with the number of reserved memories at the start of variation. Specifically, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1, and the variation of the second special symbol If the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed corresponding to the display, the variation for deviation including the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined using the pattern determination table. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, when the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 2, and corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol If the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 2 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, the variation is determined using the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 shown in FIG. A pattern is determined. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4, and the variation display of the second special symbol is supported If the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 33 to # 45 shown in FIG. Is used to determine the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, in the variation pattern determination table for detachment, it is possible to vary the selection ratios of the variation patterns whose re-variation execution times are different depending on the number of reserved storage. Therefore, it is possible to change the jackpot reliability with respect to the number of re-variations executed during the pseudo continuous variation effect. Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  For example, when the number of stored memories at the start of fluctuation is 3 or 4, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 33 to # 45 shown in FIG. In this case, variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of a deviation are variation patterns with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a re-variation number of one in the case of a deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 36 to # 38, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variations in the case of the deviation are the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 with the pseudo continuous variation effect of one re-variation in the case of the deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than 36 to # 38 and the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations, the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations is executed. In this case, the probability of a big hit is higher than when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one or two re-variations is executed. In addition, when the number of reserved storage at the start of the change is 3 or 4, the change pattern determination table for loss does not include a change pattern with a pseudo continuous change effect with a re-change count of 4 times (re- Since the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous variation effect with the number of variations of 4 is included only in the variation pattern determination table for jackpot), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent.

  Further, for example, when the number of reserved storage at the start of fluctuation is 2, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 23 to # 32 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation patterns # 29 to # 31 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of the deviation are the variation patterns with the pseudo continuous variation effect with the re-variation number of one in the case of the deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 26 to # 28, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, when the number of reserved storage at the start of the change is 2, the change pattern with the quasi-continuous change effect having the re-change count of 4 times and the quasi-continuous change having the re-change number of 3 times in the change pattern determination table for loss. Since the variation pattern with the production is not included (the variation pattern with the quasi-continuous variation production with 4 re-variations and the variation pattern with the quasi-continuous variation production with 3 re-variations are determined as the variation pattern for jackpot. Because it is only included in the table), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories at the start of variation is 2, compared to when the number of reserved memories at the start of variation is 3 or 4, a pseudo continuous variation effect with four re-variations is executed. In addition to this, even when a pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100 percent, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Also, for example, when the number of reserved storage at the start of fluctuation is 0 or 1, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # shown in FIG. 8). 15) or a variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 16 to # 22 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern determination table for loss does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations (a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations). Since the fluctuation pattern with the symbol is included only in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table), it becomes a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation is 0 or 1, compared to when the number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation is 2 to 4, the number of re-variations is three or four times pseudo continuous. In addition to the case where a variation effect is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100%, and the interest for the game is improved. Can do.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect varies depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of variation disclosure, or the pseudo continuous variation effect that becomes a big hit with a probability of 100% Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot for the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect can be changed. Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  It should be noted that the mode of the pseudo continuous variation effect executed in the case of the deviation is the same as the mode of the pseudo continuous variation effect shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as described above, since the reliability of the jackpot varies depending on the number of reserved memories at the start of variation, the player can be interested in the number of stored memories at the start of variation. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the reserved memory number at the start of fluctuation can be displayed in the reserved memory number display area 91 provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9. After the variable display of the symbol or effect symbol is started, the player can be made to recognize the number of reserved memories at the start of the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to make it possible for the player to more reliably recognize the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the number of times of re-variation, and to improve the interest for further games.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, in the case of divergence, it is determined whether or not to reach by determining whether or not each determination value is matched using one variation pattern determination random number. However, different random numbers and determination values may be used for determining whether to reach or not and determining the reach type. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to reach by using the reach determination random number in the processing of steps S102 and S103 of the variation pattern setting process described later, for example, in the case of a gap. decide. When the game control microcomputer 560 determines reach, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the reach type is normal reach, super reach A, or super reach B using the reach type determining random number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, only a special variation variation pattern (variation pattern # 46) for sudden probability variation is provided as the variation pattern for sudden probability variation big hit. In addition, as a variation pattern dedicated to small hits, only a special variation variation pattern for small hits (variation pattern # 47) is provided.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 12 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. 12, 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 using eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. 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. 13, 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 (capture instruction signal) that triggers the capture of the 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 production control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, the first byte and the second byte of the production 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.

  14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 14, command 80XX (H) is an effect control that designates a decorative symbol and a variation pattern of the effect symbol that are variably displayed on the ornament symbol display and the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. Command (variation pattern command). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when any of the commands 80XX (H) is received, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control so that the decorative symbol display and the effect display device 9 start variable display of the decorative symbols and the effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands that indicate whether a big hit, a small hit or a loss, and a type of big hit game (a type of big hit). The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative design and the production design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a 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 variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol 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. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variation display of the decoration symbol and the production symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped and the case where the variation display of the decoration symbol and the production symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are stopped. In the case of transmitting a common symbol confirmation designation command, separate symbol confirmation designation commands (in the case of stopping the variable display corresponding to the first special symbol and in the case of terminating the variable display corresponding to the second special symbol ( For example, a first symbol confirmation designation command, a second symbol confirmation designation command) may be transmitted.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) for designating display of an initial screen, which is transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) that designates the display of a power failure recovery screen that is 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, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Note that the CPU 56 confirms a flag (such as a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) indicating a gaming state that is backed up when the power is restored from the power failure, and specifies that a different power failure recovery screen is displayed depending on the gaming state. A recovery designation command may be transmitted. Specifically, the command 9200 (H) is transmitted if the gaming state when recovering from a power failure is a normal state, and the command 9201 (H) is transmitted if the gaming state when recovering from a power failure is a probable state. The command 9202 (H) is transmitted if the gaming state when the power is restored from the power failure is in the short-time state, and the command 9203 (H) is transmitted if the gaming state is restored in the chance mode after the power failure. May be. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 displays a different power failure recovery screen on the effect display device 9 according to the gaming state based on the power failure recovery designation command from the CPU 56.

  Command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating display of a background when the gaming state is the normal state. The command 9501 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating display of a background when the gaming state is a probability change state. Command 9502 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating display of the background when the gaming state is the time-short state. Command 9503 (H) is an effect control command (chance mode state background designation command) for designating display of a background when the gaming state is the chance mode state. Commands 9500 (H) to 9503 (H) are referred to as background designation commands.

  When the CPU 56 does not manage whether or not it is in the chance mode state, the CPU 56 does not need to transmit a chance mode state background designation command (9503 (H)) indicating that the gaming state is the chance mode state. .

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the commands A001 to A004 (H) display a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a big hit game (or a small hit game) (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) It is. The jackpot start designation commands include jackpot start 1 designation to jackpot start 4 designation commands depending on the type of jackpot. Of these, the jackpot start 1 designation command A001 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) game. The big hit start 2 designation command A002 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a small hit game. The big hit start 3 designation command A003 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a probable big hit game. The big hit start 4 designation command A004 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a sudden probability change big hit (two round big hit) game.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of the 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.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command for displaying the non-probability variable big hit end screen, that is, specifying the end of the big hit game and specifying that the non-probable big hit (usually big hit) : Ending 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) displays a probability variation jackpot end screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the probability variation jackpot was reached (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) It is. Command A303 (H) displays an abrupt probability change jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (special jackpot end 3 designation command: ending 3 designation) that designates the sudden probability change jackpot Command). In this embodiment, the effect control command for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, the end of the small hit game is not provided, but such a command may be provided.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that the first starting prize has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that there has been a second start winning. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  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. In this embodiment, the total pending storage number designation command command C2XX (H) is transmitted not only during the execution of the game control but also when the power failure is restored (see step S43). 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. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending memory count 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.

  The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (a change start reserved memory number designation command) for designating the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number) at the start of variation of special symbols and effect symbols. is there. “XX” in the command C4XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number). In this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation start reserved memory number designation for designating the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation. A command is sent. Further, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol, a variation start reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is transmitted.

  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 FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result specifying command are commonly used for variable display of identification information on the first decorative symbol display 9a and variable display of identification information on the second decorative symbol display 9b. When the presentation control microcomputer 100 is configured to control the first decoration design display 9a and the second decoration design display 9b, the game control microcomputer 560 can control the production control microcomputer. The types of commands transmitted to 100 can be prevented from increasing. 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.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command. FIG. 16A 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 second start winning designation command) is transmitted in a game control process based on a timer interrupt, and then a combined pending storage number designation command is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the game control microcomputer 560 receives a background designation command, a fluctuation pattern command, a symbol fluctuation designation command, a display result specifying command, and a total pending storage number subtraction designation command at the start of fluctuation. Send. When the variable display time has elapsed, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted. In this embodiment, when a variation pattern command is transmitted to start variation display, a variation start pending storage number designation command is also transmitted.

  Note that the order in which these commands are transmitted is not limited to the order shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, and can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the special prize opening is executed.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting winning port 14 (see FIG. 1) for detecting that a game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 (see FIG. 1). If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, if the first start winning or the second start winning has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is executed. Specifically, the data in the switch-on buffer is read and loaded into a predetermined area of, for example, a register or the RAM 55 (step S321). Then, the bitwise AND operation of the loaded contents (loaded data) and C0 (H) is performed, and when the operation result is not 0 (step S322), the start port switch passing process is executed (step S1323). . Then, any one of steps S300 to S311 is performed. C0 (H) is a value corresponding to the input bits of the detection signals from the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a of the switch-on buffer.

  In this embodiment, the case where the contents of the switch-on buffer in which the contents of the input port are set in the switch process (step S21) is shown. However, the contents of the input port may be directly loaded. . In order to prevent erroneous determination due to noise, a flag to be switched on when the contents of the input port are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 over a plurality of timer interrupts is set, and the flag is set. Alternatively, the start port switch passing process may be executed. Further, the processing in step S322 may be replaced with an operation that performs exclusive OR with 00 (H) after masking (setting to 0) the bits of the loaded contents (loaded data).

  Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S311 is executed. The processes in steps S300 to S311 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, it checks the number of reserved memories (the number of start winning memories). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to step S301.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variable symbol variation display time. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), a special symbol is displayed by the timer (stop time timer). A time (symbol stop time) for stopping the stop symbol is set, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the symbol stop time has elapsed, if the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus to open the big winning opening, and to send a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100. Perform the process. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) according to step S306. Note that the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for opening the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Specifically, a process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening and a process of sending an effect control command of interval display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100 are performed. Further, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is established, the control for closing the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special variable winning ball apparatus to close the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the post-opening process for the special winning opening is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Post-winner opening process (step S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Processing such as checking whether there is a remaining round in the big hit gaming state is performed. If there is still a remaining round, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) according to step S308.

  Big hit end process (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. 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. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. 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 special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)). It should be noted that the small hit pre-release process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small hit pre-release process is a process for starting the small hit game.

  Small hit release process (step S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S311 (in this example, 11 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S311): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 11. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the start-port switch passing process in step S323. As shown in step S322, when the logical product operation of the contents loaded from the switch-on buffer (the loaded data) and C0 (H) is performed and the operation result is not 0, that is, the first start switch 13a and the first switch In the start port switch passing process that is executed when at least one of the two start port switches 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the bit 7 of the loaded data is 1 (step S210). . In this embodiment, when the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the value 1 is stored in bit 7 of the switch-on buffer in step S338 of the switch process described later. In step S210, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value stored in bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is 1.

  Also, if bit 7 of the loaded data is not 1, it means that bit 6 of input port 0 has changed from 0 to 1. That is, it means that the first start port switch 13a is turned on.

  When bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is not 1, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the start port pointer (step S211), and executes the processing from step S213 onward. Further, when bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is 1, that is, when a start winning in which a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 is generated (Y in step S210), the CPU 56 sets the start opening pointer. Data indicating “second” is set (step S212), and the processing after step S213 is executed.

  In this embodiment, a reserved memory number counter (first reserved memory number counter) that counts the first reserved memory number (the number of effective winning balls entered the first start winning opening 13), and a second reserved memory number (first 2 is a reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number counter) that counts (the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning port 14). The start port pointer is set with data indicating the address of the first reserved memory number counter or the address of the second reserved memory number counter. That is, the data indicating “first” set in the start port pointer indicates the address of the first reserved memory number counter, and the data indicating “second” indicates the address of the second reserved memory number counter. The start port pointer is formed in the RAM 55. A first reserved memory number counter and a second reserved memory number counter are also formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. Instead of the start port pointer, data indicating “first” or “second” may be set in a register inside the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the start port pointer is 4 (step S213). If the value of the reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221. If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start port pointer by 1 (step S214). Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and the starting port pointer indicates “second”. If it is, the value of the second reserved memory number counter indicating the second reserved memory number is incremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (step S215).

  In addition, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicated by the start port pointer is set in the area (step S216). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”, “second” is set. Set the data indicating. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved memory (when neither data indicating “first” nor data indicating “second” is set), the reserved memory specifying information storage area (holding specified area) is stored. Is set to 00 (H). In the reserved storage specifying information storage area (hold specified area), data corresponding to the data (address data) indicated by the start port pointer may be set in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter. . For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data corresponding to the data indicating “first” when the start port pointer indicates “first”. When the start port pointer indicates “second”, 02 (H) is set as data corresponding to the data indicating “second”.

  FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 20A, 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. FIG. 20A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 20 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2-start winning opening 14. Therefore, the order of winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area). Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, if there is at least one second reserved memory, regardless of the presence or absence of the first reserved memory Since the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed, and control is performed so that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed only when there is no second reserved memory and there is only the first reserved memory. As long as the winning order of the winning opening 13 alone and the winning order of the second starting winning opening 14 can be specified, it is not always necessary to specify the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. For this reason, when the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed with priority, the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) may not be provided.

  FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 20B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  The CPU 56 extracts a software random number (a counter value for generating a big hit type determination random number, etc.) and a random R (a big hit determination random number), and uses them as an extracted random number value as the first reserved storage buffer. And the process of storing in the storage area in the holding storage buffer indicated by the start port pointer of the second holding storage buffer (step S217). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the software random number and random R in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the first reserved memory number counter of the first reserved memory buffer. When the start port pointer indicates “second”, the software random number and random R are stored in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the second reserved memory number counter of the second reserved memory buffer.

  In the first reserved memory number buffer, each storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number is a continuous address area. In the second reserved memory number buffer, each save area corresponds to the second reserved memory number. The storage area is a continuous address area. In this case, the CPU 56 recognizes the head address of the reserved memory number buffer (the first reserved memory number buffer or the second reserved memory number buffer) based on the data indicated by the start port pointer. Then, the software random number and the random R are stored in the storage area using a value obtained by multiplying the number of data per one hold memory (the number of each random number) by the hold memory number (value indicated by the hold memory number counter) as an offset value.

  In step S217, the CPU 56 extracts the values of MR1 to MR4 as software random numbers and reads the count value of the random number circuit 503 to extract the random R. In addition, in each of the first to eighth areas in the reserved specific area illustrated in FIG. 20A, two storage areas for storing the extracted random number values (a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory and A storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage) may be formed. In the case of such a configuration, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number counter in the process of step S217, and the area (first through first) in the pending specific area corresponding to the count value (total pending storage number). In any of the eighth areas), the random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the start winning opening identified as having been won (corresponding to the data of the start opening pointer). Alternatively, without providing a total pending storage number counter, each time the process of step S217 is executed, the value of the first pending storage number counter and the value of the second pending storage number counter are added, and the pending specification corresponding to the total value is added. In the area (any one of the first to eighth areas) in the area, the random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start winning opening identified as having won. In the configuration in which the total pending storage number counter is provided, it is not necessary to perform processing (arithmetic processing) for adding the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the number of processes can be reduced. In the configuration in which the memory number counter is not provided, the capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the start winning designation command indicated by the start port pointer (step S218). Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, a first starting winning designation command is transmitted, and when the starting port pointer indicates “second”, the second starting winning specification is specified. Send a command. Also, a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted (step S219). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S29). Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is set in the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command.

  In step S219, the total reserved memory number designation command is configured to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the reserved memory number indicated by the start port pointer is indicated. A pending storage number designation command may be transmitted. Further, only the start winning designation command may be transmitted in step S218, and the total pending storage number designation command may not be transmitted in step S219.

  On the other hand, when the start port pointer indicates “second” (Y in step S221), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the bit 6 of the loaded data is 1 (step S222). If bit 6 of the loaded data is 1, data indicating “first” is set in the start port pointer (step S223), and the process proceeds to step S213. When both the bits 6 and 7 of the loaded data are 1 by the processing of steps S221 to S223, that is, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are turned on. After the processing of steps S213 to S219 is executed for the second start port switch 14a corresponding to bit 7, the processing of steps S213 to S219 is immediately executed for the first start port switch 13a corresponding to bit 6. It will be.

  In this embodiment, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are turned on, both switches are turned on by the process executed within 2 ms. A process based on this is executed. Within 2 ms (within 1 timer interrupt process), the processing of steps S213 to S219 based on both switches being turned on is completed, so the random number is extracted before the value of the software random number increases by one. . Therefore, an accurate software random number value corresponding to the winning timing can be extracted.

  When the start port pointer does not indicate "second" (N in step S221), or when the start port pointer indicates "second" but bit 6 of the loaded data is not 1 (N in step S222) ), The process proceeds to step S231.

  In step S231, it is checked whether both bit 6 and bit 7 of the loaded data are 1. If bit 6 and bit 7 of the loaded data are both 1, the start port pointer is cleared (step S239), and the process ends. That is, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are in the on state, the processes after step S232 are not executed. That is, the fact that both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are in the on state means that in the specifying process (the process for specifying which start winning port 13, 14 has been won). Since a situation in which an erroneous determination has been made does not occur, it is possible to perform confirmation processing (steps S232 to S238) as to whether or not the result of the specific processing is consistent with the state of the detection signal input to the input port. Then, the start port pointer is cleared and the process is terminated.

  When both the bit 6 and the bit 7 of the loaded data are not 1 (when only one of the bits 6 and 7 is 1), the CPU 56 indicates that the start pointer indicates “second”. It is confirmed whether or not (step S232). When the start port pointer indicates “second”, it is confirmed whether or not the bit 7 of the switch-on buffer to which the detection signal of the second start port switch 14a is input is 1 (step S233). In the processing of steps S210 and S212, when bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is 1, “second” is set in the start pointer. Therefore, when the start pointer indicates “second”, bit 7 of the switch-on buffer should be “1”. If bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is 1, it is determined that the input detection of the input port is normal, and the process proceeds to step S239.

  If bit 7 of the switch-on buffer is not 1, it is inconsistent with the determination result in step S210. Therefore, in order to execute the determination process in step S210 again, the start port pointer is cleared (step S237). The switch-on buffer data is read (step S238), and the process proceeds to step S210. Note that the value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S214, and the value of the total pending memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S219. That is, the value of the second reserved memory number counter and the value of the total reserved memory number counter are set to -1 (step S234).

  When the start port pointer does not indicate “second”, that is, when it indicates “first”, bit 6 of the switch-on buffer to which the detection signal of the first start port switch 13a is input is 1. Whether or not (step S235). In the processing of steps S210 and S211, when the bit 6 of the switch-on buffer is 1, “first” is set to the start port pointer. Therefore, when the start pointer indicates “first”, bit 6 of the switch-on buffer should be “1”. If bit 6 of the switch-on buffer is 1, it is determined that the input detection of the input port is normal, and the process proceeds to step S239.

  If bit 6 of the switch-on buffer is not 1, it is inconsistent with the determination result in step S210. Therefore, in order to re-execute the determination process in step S210, the processes in steps S237 and S238 are executed again. The process proceeds to step S210. Note that the value of the first reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S214, and the value of the total pending memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S219. That is, the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the total reserved memory number counter are set to -1 (step S236).

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the specific process (which start opening has been won) based on the contents of the switch-on buffer (that is, the detection signal input to the input port 0). If the result of the specific process and the state of the detection signal input to the input port do not match after executing the specific process), the specific process is executed again, so that the first start port 13 is awarded It is reliably determined whether it has occurred or whether a winning at the second starting port 14 has occurred. For example, if a winning is made to the first start port 13 when the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value, the winning is not regarded as a valid start winning, but the first start When it is determined that the winning at the mouth 13 is the winning at the second starting port 14, the value of the second reserved memory number is increased (when the second reserved memory number is not 4 which is the upper limit value). ). In other words, although it should not be a valid start prize, it will be a valid start prize. In this embodiment, the possibility of such a situation is reduced.

  However, it may not be configured to execute the specific process again. In such a configuration, the processes in steps S231 to S238 may not be executed. In this case, the program capacity is reduced as compared with the case where the specific process is executed again. In the case where the specific process is not executed again, the program is configured to shift to step S239 instead of the process to shift to step S231 in FIG.

  In addition, in order to prevent a situation in which the specific process is repeatedly executed indefinitely, after the specific process is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the process of steps S231 to S238 is not executed, and the reserved storage specifying information The data stored in the storage area and the random number value stored in the reserved storage number buffer may be cleared, and the start port switch passing process may be terminated. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the specific process is repeatedly executed indefinitely due to the influence of noise or the like and the gaming machine does not operate.

  Further, the specific process may not be executed again after the processes of steps S231 to S238 are executed. In that case, when the process of step S238 is executed, the start port switch passing process is terminated. Note that the contents of the storage area corresponding to the value of the pending storage number counter before being subtracted in the processes of steps S234 and S236 are the random numbers newly extracted when the processes of steps S214 and S216 are subsequently executed. However, when the process of step S238 is executed to finish the start port switch passing process (the same applies to the case where the process of step S238 is executed and the process proceeds to step S210 as in this embodiment). As a precaution, the contents of the storage area corresponding to the value of the pending storage number counter before being subtracted in the processing of steps S234 and S236 may be cleared.

  In addition, when the process after step S210 is performed again, if the process of step S218, S219 is performed again, a start winning designation | designated designation | designated command and a total pending | holding storage number designation | designated command will be transmitted twice. In order to avoid such a situation, when it is determined with certainty whether a winning at the first starting port 13 or a winning at the second starting port 14 has occurred (that is, at step S233). When determined as Y or when determined as Y in step S235), the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the subroutine of step S323 is executed after the processes of steps S321 and S322. However, the subroutine of step S323 is not executed, and the processes of steps S321 and S322 are continued. The process of steps S210 to S239 may be executed in the special symbol process when it is determined that N (that is, there is a start prize) in step S322.

  In the start port switch passing process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning port 13 or the process for the second start winning port 14 is executed. Data indicating “second” is set in the start port pointer. In the subsequent processing, processing corresponding to the data set in the start port pointer is executed. For example, taking the process of step S214 as an example, specifically, the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter are formed in continuous addresses in the RAM 55, and at the beginning of the process of step S214, the first The address of the reserved memory number counter is set in the register, and the value set in the start port pointer in the register (for example, the data indicating “first” is “0” and the data indicating “second” is “1”). ”) Is added, the value of the register after the addition is used as the address of the RAM 55, and 1 is added to the data at that address. According to such processing, the target of the addition processing is the first reserved memory number counter when the data indicating “first” is set in the start port pointer, and indicates “second” in the start port pointer. When data is set, it is a second reserved memory number counter. That is, in one addition process, the value of the reserved memory number counter corresponding to the start winning opening that is turned on is automatically incremented by one. In other words, the processing for both start winning awards is made common.

  In addition, although the process of step S214 was taken as an example here, the process can be shared for the processes of step S216 and step S218. For example, data corresponding to the first start winning prize (address of the first reserved storage number buffer or command transmission table address of the first start winning designation command) is set in the register, and the start pointer is set in the register. By adding the value as an offset and setting the data based on the value of the register after the addition (in the case of step S216) and specifying the address of the command transmission table (in the case of step S218), one process is performed. , Data setting processing and command transmission table address designation can be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number buffer and the second reserved memory number buffer are separately provided is described as an example, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are common. A reserved storage number buffer may be provided. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a common reserved memory number buffer provided in common for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. As shown in FIG. 21, the common reserved storage number buffer includes eight areas obtained by combining the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area. In the common reserved storage number buffer, consecutive addresses are assigned to the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area.

  When using the common reserved memory number buffer, the CPU 56 increases the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start pointer in step S214 by 1, increments the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 in step S215, and then proceeds to step S216. Instead of the above process, a process of setting the data indicated by the start port pointer in the reserved storage specific information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines the position of the pointer that specifies the address of the data storage destination based on the total number of reserved memories (which may be obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number each time). By updating, data is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer.

  When specifying the head of the free area of the common reserved memory number buffer, for example, the value obtained by multiplying the total number of reserved memories by the number of data stored in the common reserved memory number buffer per one reserved memory (that is, the A value obtained by adding one storage specific information storage area) is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21, two data storage areas, that is, a reserved storage specifying information storage area and a random value storage area, are provided in one common reserved storage number buffer. Therefore, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by doubling the total number of reserved storage is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, when the total pending storage number is 3, as shown in FIG. 21, the reserved storage specific information storage area corresponding to the offset value + 7 (a value obtained by doubling the total pending storage number 3 and adding 1). Set the data to. In this case, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”. Sets data indicating “second” in the reserved storage specific information storage area. In addition, for example, in the common pending storage number buffer, a total of three of the reserved storage specific information saving area per reserved memory and two random value saving areas (for example, for the big hit type determination random number and for the big hit determination random number) When a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one area of the reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by multiplying the total number of the reserved storage by 3 is obtained as an address offset value. The pointer may be updated according to the offset value.

  Further, when the initial position of the pointer for designating the data storage destination address is the first area of the common reserved memory number buffer (the reserved storage specific information storage area for the reserved storage 1 shown in FIG. 21), the CPU 56 May be obtained as an offset value of an address by multiplying the total number of pending storages by the number of data stored in the common pending storage number buffer per one pending storage. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21, a value obtained by doubling the total number of pending storages may be obtained as the offset value of the address. Then, the CPU 56 may control to update the pointer by setting the position of the pointer to a position moved by an offset value from the initial position. In addition, for example, in the common pending storage number buffer, a total of three of the reserved storage specific information saving area per reserved memory and two random value saving areas (for example, for the big hit type determination random number and for the big hit determination random number) If a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by multiplying the total number of pending storages by three may be obtained as an address offset value.

  Further, instead of the process of step S217, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (counter values for generating big hit determination random numbers, etc.) and random R (big hit determination random numbers), and extracts them. A process of storing as a random value in a random value storage area at the head of an empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, after setting the data in the reserved storage specific information storage area, the CPU 56 updates the position of the pointer that designates the address by one, and stores the random value in the random value storage area at the address pointed to by the updated pointer. Is stored. Note that the CPU 56 may perform the same processing for the number of types of random number values to be stored.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 can start the variation of the special symbol (when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 (specifically “0”), that is, If the special symbol display 8a, 8b does not display the variation of the special symbol and is neither a big hit game nor a small hit (step S51), the total pending storage number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed.

  If the total reserved memory number is not “0”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number (step S53A). Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not both the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter are 1 or more. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the stored number counter is larger than the value of the first reserved stored number counter. If the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53E. If the second reserved memory number is not larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number (step S53B). Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not both the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter are 1 or more. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the stored number counter is larger than the value of the second reserved stored number counter. If the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53D.

  In steps S53A and S53B, when either the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 displays a special symbol variable display corresponding to the non-zero reserved memory number. Control to run. For example, if the first reserved memory number is 1 or more and the second reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 controls to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, if the second reserved memory number is 1 or more and the first reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 controls to execute the variable display of the second special symbol.

  If the first reserved memory number is not larger than the second reserved memory number (that is, if the first reserved memory number is equal to the second reserved memory number), the CPU 56 determines the reserved specific area (see FIG. 20A). It is confirmed whether or not the first data among the data set to “1” is data indicating “first” (step S53C).

  When the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number (Y in Step S53B), or when the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in Step S53C) ), The CPU 56 stores data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Set (step S53D).

  When the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number (Y in step S53A), or the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, “second”). (Step S53C N), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer (Step S53E).

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S53A to S53E, the CPU 56 gives priority to the variable display of the second special symbol when the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number. Control is performed so as to execute variable display of one special symbol. Further, when the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 performs control so that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol. As described above, by controlling so that the variation display of the special symbol having the larger number of reserved memories is executed with priority, the situation where an invalid start winning is generated is reduced.

  Note that, for example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is easy to start winning, and when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the second starting winning opening 14 is configured to easily start winning. If it is determined that the total number of reserved memories is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state or the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set. May be. If the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set, the process may proceed to step S53E on the condition that the second reserved memory number is not 0, and the variable display of the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. . If the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the process may proceed to step S53D on condition that the first reserved memory number is not 0, and the variation display of the first special symbol may be preferentially executed. . By doing so, it is possible to preferentially execute the change display of the special symbol that tends to accumulate the reserved memory according to the gaming state, and it is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning occurs.

  Further, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol may always be executed on condition that the second reserved memory number is not 0, or the first special is always provided on condition that the first reserved memory number is not 0. You may make it perform the fluctuation | variation display of a symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition to storing (step S54), the value of the reserved memory number (the value of the reserved memory number counter (the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter) indicated by the special symbol pointer) is decreased by 1 and each saved The contents of the area are shifted (step S55), that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) indicated by the special symbol pointer = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Are stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) indicated by the special symbol pointer = n−1. The value of the retained memory number counter is decreased by 1 (step S56) Note that, as described above, in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number (total reserved memory number), the "first start prize" or "second start prize" The CPU 56 saves (stores) data indicating “the first start winning” based on the data indicating “the first starting winning” or “the second starting winning”. It is possible to recognize whether the change is based on the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the “second start prize”.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the current gaming state (whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state, a probable change state or a short time state, or has been shifted to a chance mode, etc.), and transmits a background designation command corresponding to the gaming state. The control to perform is executed (step S57).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The big hit judgment module compares the big hit judgment value (see Fig. 7) determined in advance with the random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, the big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) or small hit This is a program for executing the process to be determined.

  When the gaming state is a probable change state, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7B is set, and the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state (that is, In the case of a non-probable variation state, the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7A is set is used.

  When it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but in the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or in the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to determine whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S72), and based on the big hit type determination random number, using the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. "," Probability ") is determined (step S73). The jackpot type determination table is divided into a table for the first special symbol and a table for the second special symbol, so that the CPU 56 indicates that the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “ It is confirmed whether it is “first” or “second”, and a table for determining the jackpot type is selected.

  Next, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation big hit flag indicating that it is a probability variation big hit (steps S74 and S75). Further, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a probability variation symbol (“7”) (step S76). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S86).

  When the sudden probability change big hit is determined, the CPU 56 sets a sudden probability change big hit flag indicating that the sudden probability change big hit is set (steps S77 and S78). Further, the stop symbol of the special symbol is suddenly determined to be a probable variation symbol (“5”) (step S79). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S86).

  Further, when the sudden probability variation big hit is not determined (that is, when it is determined to be the normal big hit), the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol as the non-probable variation symbol (“3”) ( Step S80). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S86).

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S63), if it is determined to be a small hit, the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (steps S81 and S82). Further, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be the small hit symbol (“1”) (step S83). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S86).

  When not making a small hit (N in step S81), the CPU 56 reads out the design symbol random number for removal from the random number buffer area (step S84), and determines the stop symbol based on the random design design random number (step S85). . In this case, the off symbol (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”, “−”) is determined. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S86).

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit based on a big hit determination random number, and when it is decided to make a big hit, a predetermined big hit type based on the big hit type determining random number (ie, The types of non-probable big hits, probable big hits, and suddenly probable big hits are determined. However, whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit may be determined based on a random number for big hit determination.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set (Y in step S91), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (step S92). If the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set (Y in step S92), the CPU 56 decides to use the variation pattern for sudden probability variation big hit (variation pattern # 46 shown in FIG. 10) (step S93). Then, the process proceeds to step S104. If the sudden probability variation big hit flag is not set (N in step S92), the CPU 56 sets a big hit variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) as a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (step S94). . Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S91), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95). If the small hit flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 determines to use the small hit variation pattern (variation pattern # 47 shown in FIG. 10) (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) indicated by the special symbol pointer is 0 or 1. Confirmation (step S97). If the number of reserved memories indicated by the special symbol pointer is 0 or 1 (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 determines the deviation variation pattern determination table (the variation shown in FIG. 9) according to the case where the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1. A deviation variation pattern determination table including patterns # 16 to # 22) is set (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the reserved memory number indicated by the special symbol pointer is not 0 or 1 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 indicates that the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) indicated by the special symbol pointer is 2. Whether or not (step S99). If the number of reserved storages indicated by the special symbol pointer is 2 (Y in step S99), the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern determination table for detachment corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storages is 2 (variation patterns # 23 to # shown in FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table including # 32 is set (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the number of reserved storages indicated by the special symbol pointer is not 2 (N in step S99), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern determination table for detachment according to the case where the number of reserved storages is 3 or 4 (variation pattern # shown in FIG. 9). A deviation variation pattern determination table including 33 to # 45 is set (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 56 reads out a random number MR3 (variation pattern determining random value) for determining a variation pattern from the random number storage buffer. Then, based on the value of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read out in step S102, the variation pattern can be selected from a plurality of types by referring to the table set in any of steps S94, S98, S100, and S101. Is determined (step S103).

  In step S104, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol variation designation command indicating the variation of the special symbol. Specifically, when the data indicating “first start prize” is set in the storage area, the CPU 56 transmits a first symbol variation designation command indicating the variation of the first special symbol, and stores the data in the storage region. When data indicating “second start winning” is set, a second symbol variation designation command indicating variation of the second special symbol is transmitted.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in steps S93, S96, and S103 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S105). Note that the special symbol variation time (variable display time) is determined by the processing of steps S93, S96, and S103.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a change start reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) indicated by the special symbol pointer. (Step S106).

  Note that the order in which the processes of steps S104 to S106 are executed is not limited to the order shown in this embodiment. That is, in this embodiment, the case where the symbol variation designation command, the variation pattern command, and the variation start reserved memory number designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order has been described. These commands may be transmitted in an order other than the order.

  Then, according to the setting of the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started to change (step S107). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. In addition, in the special symbol display control process of step S33 without using the start flag or the end flag, when controlling the variation of the special symbol based only on the value of the special symbol process flag, in step S107, the CPU 56 A flag indicating whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed may be set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Note that the region (variation time timer) in which the variation time is set is the same regardless of whether the variation of the first special symbol or the variation of the second special symbol is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In step S107, if data indicating “first start prize” is set in the storage area, the CPU 56 starts the variation of the first special symbol and sets “second start prize” in the storage area. When the data to be shown is set, the variation of the second special symbol is started.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol process is used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. That is, the special symbol process is also shared. Therefore, an area for storing the special symbol process processing program in the ROM 54 is also saved. Further, for example, the variable time timer (formed in the RAM 55) set in step S108 is shared by the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which leads to a capacity saving of the RAM 55.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 determines any one of the display control 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined loss, big hit, small hit, or big hit (see FIG. 14). ) Is transmitted. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, it is checked whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is not set, control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118). ). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a display result 5 designation command (steps S116 and S117). When the big hit flag is set, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, control for transmitting the display result 3 designation command is performed (steps S111 and S112). If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set and the probability variation jackpot flag is not suddenly set, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (steps S113 and S114). When the sudden probability big hit flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 4 designation command is performed (step S115).

  Next, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that the total pending storage number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the symbol stop time (stop time of the special symbol stop symbol; For example, 1 second) is set and started (step S123).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S124). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S130, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. When data indicating “first start prize” is set in the storage area, the variation of the first special symbol is terminated, and data indicating “second start prize” is set in the storage area. To end the variation of the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmission completion flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been transmitted is set (step S131A). If set, the process proceeds to step S132A. If not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S131B) and sets a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted flag (step S131C). Then, the process proceeds to step S132A.

  Note that the symbol confirmation designation command is a common command that is used when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are designated to stop, but the first special symbol designation (stop) is designated. A symbol confirmation designation command and a second symbol confirmation designation command for designating stop (determination) of the second special symbol may be provided. In this case, for example, when N in step S131A, whether the data indicating “first start winning” or the data indicating “second starting winning” is set in the storage area is identified and handled. A symbol determination designation command may be transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the stop time timer (step S132A), and checks whether the value of the stop time timer has become 0 (timed out) (step S132B). When the value of the stop time timer is not 0 (when not timed out), the processing is terminated as it is. When the value of the stop time timer becomes 0, the processing after step S133A is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S133A). If it is set, control for transmitting the jackpot start 2 designation command is performed (step S133B). Next, the CPU 56 clears the winning cumulative number counter (step S133C). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S309) (step S133C).

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133D). If it is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command (step S135). Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot flag is set, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted, and when the probability variation jackpot flag is suddenly set, a jackpot 4 designation command is transmitted, and the probability variation jackpot flag and suddenly If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before the round start (step S136). Note that the jackpot display time is different for the 15-round jackpot and the 2-round jackpot. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  When the big hit flag is not set (N in step S133D), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S139A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S140 as it is. If not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S139B). If it is set, 1 is subtracted from the time-count counter for counting the number of times that the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in the time-short state (step S139C), and whether the value of the time-count counter after subtraction is 0 or not. (Step S139D). If the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction flag is reset (step S139E). In this embodiment, the time reduction state is continued until the transition of the special symbol 100 times is completed after the transition to the time reduction state.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S140).

  Note that the processes of steps S133A to S133D may be executed immediately before the process of step S140. According to such a configuration, the number of time reductions can be accurately counted (subtracted). In other words, in this embodiment, even when the small hit game ends after the small hit occurs, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, if the gaming state when the small hit is generated is the short-time state, the gaming state after the small hit game is also the short-time state. 27, assuming that the number of fluctuations that can be continued in the short-time state after the end of the small hit game is the remaining number of fluctuations in the short-time state before the small hit occurs, the structure shown in FIG. In such a case, the process of subtracting the number of time reductions will not be performed. However, if the processing of steps S133A to S133D is executed immediately before the processing of step S140, the processing for subtracting the number of time reductions is performed in the fluctuation when the small hit occurs, and the time reduction number is accurately determined. Can be subtracted.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, when the probability variation jackpot flag is set, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted, and when the probability variation jackpot flag is set suddenly, a jackpot end 3 designation command is transmitted, and the probability variation jackpot flag and the sudden probability variation When the jackpot flag is not set, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended. It should be noted that the count switch detection time shown in FIG. 28 is a sufficient time for the game ball to be detected by the count switch 23 after winning the winning ball. For example, if it takes a maximum of 1.0 seconds for a game ball to enter the grand prize opening and be detected by the count switch 23, the count switch detection time is longer than 1.0 seconds. Therefore, a predetermined interval period (for example, 1 second) can be provided after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is physically closed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball that has won a winning prize immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed is determined to be an abnormal winning.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S156).

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the set flag (probability variation jackpot flag) is reset (step S157), the probability variation flag is set, and the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state (step S158). Next, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S159). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S160).

  When the probability variation jackpot flag is not set (N in step S156), it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is suddenly set (step S161). If the sudden probability change jackpot flag is set, the set flag (sudden probability change jackpot flag) is reset (step S162), and the chance mode flag is set to shift to the chance mode state (step S163). Further, the probability variation flag is set, and the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state (step S164). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S160).

  If the sudden probability big hit flag has not been set (N in step S161), the CPU 56 sets a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment) to the hour / count counter (step S165). Also, a time reduction flag is set (step S159). In other words, in this embodiment, after the normal big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the time-saving state until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is finished. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S160).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S311) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S170). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S174. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S171). Then, the small hit end display timer sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) in the small hit end display timer ( Step S173), the process is terminated. It should be noted that the count switch detection time shown in FIG. 29 is a sufficient time for the game ball to be detected by the count switch 23 after winning the winning ball.

  In step S174, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S175). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the chance mode flag is set to shift to the chance mode state (step S176). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S177).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a main process 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) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step 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 (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, 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 (step 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 (step 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 area is executed (step S708). In addition, a random number update process for updating each random number for determining a design, an effect, and the like is executed (step S709). Further, a notification control process for performing notification (for example, abnormal notification such as abnormal winning) using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 changes either the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol based on the symbol variation designation command received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the common ornament symbol display control process. And control to output a display signal to the decorative symbol displays 9a and 9b corresponding to the specified decorative symbol.

  FIG. 31 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 in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte 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 is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  32 to 34 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step 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 (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (background specifying command: 9500 (H) to 9503 (H)) for specifying the background in the effect display device 9 (Y in step S614), the effect control CPU 101 A background display state flag corresponding to the content of the background designation command is set (step S615). Specifically, if the background specification command is the normal state background specification command, the background display state flag in the normal state is set, and if the background specification command is the probability change state background specification command, the background display state in the probability change state Set the flag, set the background display status flag when the background specification command is in the time reduction state if the background specification command is the background specification command, and set the background when the chance specification mode is in the chance mode state if the background specification command is the background specification command Set the display status flag.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S616), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S617). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 stores the display result specifying command in a display result specifying command storage area formed in the RAM (step S620). .

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot start 1-4 designation commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1-4 designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 an initial screen indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S630). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. Further, an initial notification flag is set (step S631), and a value corresponding to the initial notification period value is set in the period timer (step S632). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of the initialization 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 step S45.

  Further, if the received production control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot end 1-3 designation commands (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets one of the jackpot end 1-3 designation command reception flags (step S642).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S653), the production control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command as a combined pending storage number storage area. (Step S654). If the CPU 101 for effect control receives the same total pending storage number designation command twice without receiving the total pending storage count subtraction designation command, it discards the first total pending storage count designation command received. (For example, the total pending storage number storage area is once cleared, and the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command received second time may be stored in the total pending storage number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (step S656). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (step S658). If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag (step S660).

  If the received effect control command is a change start reserved memory number designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 starts changing the second byte data (EXT data) of the change start hold memory number designation command. It is stored in the time-pending storage number saving area (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S663). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  In step S219 of FIG. 18, instead of the process of transmitting the combined reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, a reserved memory number designation command indicating the number of reserved memories indicated by the start port pointer is transmitted. If configured as described above, in step S654, processing for storing the reserved storage number designation command in a predetermined storage area (holding storage number storage area) is performed.

  In addition, in step S219 in FIG. 18, when it is configured not to perform the process of transmitting the total pending storage number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the process proceeds to step S655 in the case of N in step S651. Transition. Then, the production control CPU 101 recognizes whether the first start prize or the second start prize has occurred based on the contents of the start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command). (Steps S655 and S657) When the first start winning is recognized, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is updated (updated to data corresponding to the value indicating the current total pending storage number). Then, the value of the first start winning counter is incremented by one. Further, when it is recognized that the second start winning is generated, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is updated and the value of the second start winning counter is incremented by one. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to transmit the total pending storage number designation command, the number of commands can be reduced, and the processing load on the CPU 56 and the effect control CPU 101 can be reduced.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol or second ornament symbol) and the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. 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 (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second decorative symbol) and the production symbol Control is performed to stop the fluctuation and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit (including the notification 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 (step S805).

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

  Big hit end processing (step S806): 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 (step S800).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process. 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 (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S822). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is reset (step S823), and the first ornament symbol variation indicating that the variation of the first ornament symbol is started. A request flag is set (step S824). Then, for example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer for determining the switching timing of the lighting LED (step S825). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S828.

  If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the second symbol variation designation command reception flag should be set. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S826A), and sets a second symbol variation request flag indicating that the variation of the second ornament symbol is started (step S826B). At the same time, a second reserved memory number subtraction flag indicating that the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 is set (step S826C). Then, for example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer for determining the switching timing of the lighting LED (step S827). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S828.

  In step S828, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be derived and displayed when the change is stopped, based on the contents of the received display result specifying command, the change pattern command, and the like. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control includes a process table (display control execution data for executing display control of the effect display device 9, lamp control execution data for executing lamp lighting control, and speaker 27 according to the effect control pattern (variation pattern). (Sound number data for controlling the voice output) and a table in which a plurality of process data composed of process timer set values in which the time for executing each control is set are selected (step S831). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the process timer set value in the process data of the selected process table (data constituting the process table) to the process timer and starts the process timer (step S832).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S833). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. 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 step S833, the CPU 101 for effect control includes the change patterns (change patterns # 1 to # 12 shown in FIG. 8 and change patterns # 19 to # 21 and # 26 to # 31 shown in FIG. 9) with pseudo continuous change effects. , # 36 to # 44), when the production device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data 1, the production display device 9 starts the variation display (see FIG. 11) of the production symbol with the pseudo continuous variation production. .

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is 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.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 reads a change start reserved memory number designation command from the change start reserved memory number storage area, and stores the reserved memory number indicated by the change start reserved memory number designation command in the effect display device 9. The number display area 91 is superimposed and displayed (step S834).

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S836), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). (Step S837).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S842).

  Next, when the process timer times out (Y in step S843), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data (step S844). At this time, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer. The effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (step S845). Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the control state of the effect device based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data (step S847).

  In step S847, the effect control CPU 101 changes the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect (variation patterns # 1 to # 12 shown in FIG. 8, variation patterns # 19 to # 21 and # 26 to # 31 shown in FIG. , # 36 to # 44), when the effect device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data, the effect display device 9 performs the effect display change display (see FIG. 11) accompanied by the pseudo continuous change effect.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S848), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S850). 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 (step S849), the process proceeds to step S850. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop fluctuation.For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. Then (step S852), the control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S853). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the reserved memory number superimposed on the reserved memory number display area 91 of the effect display device 9 (step S854).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets an effect symbol variation end flag (step S855). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S856). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S857).

  When it is determined that neither big win nor small win is determined, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S858). .

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot start 1-4 designation command reception flag indicating that any of the jackpot start 1-4 designation commands has been received is set (step S871). When any one of the big hit start 1 to 4 designation command reception flags is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Further, the set flag (one of the big hit start 1-4 designation command reception flags) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  In step S872, if the big hit start 2 designation command is received, the production control CPU 101 performs a control to display a screen for informing the start of the small hit game on the production display device 9. When the jackpot start 1 designation command or jackpot start 3 designation command is received, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying the start of the jackpot game (different from the screen for notifying the start of the jackpot game). Control to display on the screen. And when the big hit start 4 designation | designated command is received, control which displays the screen which alert | reports the start of a sudden probability change big hit game on the effect display apparatus 9 is performed. In this embodiment, the screen for informing the start of the small hit game and the screen for informing the start of the sudden probability big hit game are the same screen.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag (one of the jackpot end 1 to 3 designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set Confirmation is made (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (step S882), and a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end presentation timer (step S883). Then, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In the case of a small hit, since the big hit end designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute steps S881 and S882, and the value corresponding to the small hit end display time is directly displayed in the big hit end effect timer. Is set (see step S883), and the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a small hit end screen (screen for informing the end of the small hit game) (see step S884). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) based on the fact that the effect period of the small hit end display has elapsed (see step S894). .

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If it has not passed (N of step S886), a process is complete | finished. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (Y in step S886), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S894).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol display control process of step S706 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 (step S781). If the first decorative symbol variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S785. 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 (step S782). If the first decorative symbol variation request flag is set, the first decorative symbol variation request flag is reset (step S783), and the first decorative symbol variation flag is set (step S784).

  In step S785, it is confirmed whether or not the decorative symbol variation end flag is set. If the decorative symbol variation end flag is set, the decorative symbol variation end flag is reset (step S786), 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. Is displayed (step S791), and the first decorative symbol variation flag is reset (step S792).

  When the decoration symbol change end flag is not set, the value of the decoration symbol switching timer is decremented by 1 (step S787). If the value of the decorative symbol switching timer is 0 (step S788), that is, if it is the lighting LED switching timing, the LED to be lit in the first decorative symbol display 9a is switched (step S789), and the decorative symbol is switched. For example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is reset in the switching timer (step S790). In steps S825 and S827, it is not necessary to execute the process of resetting a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the decorative symbol switching timer.

  By the control as described above, the LED to be lit in the first decorative design indicator 9a is switched every 0.5 seconds, for example, and variable display of the first decorative design is realized.

  The program of the second decorative symbol display control process (step 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.

  The first decorative symbol display control process (step S706) and the second decorative symbol display control process (step S707) may be common processes. In this case, it is necessary to separately provide a process for the first decorative symbol and a process for the second decorative symbol for the process of resetting the flag such as the first decorative symbol changing flag (steps S781 to S784, S786). However, the processes in steps S785, S787 to S792 can be made common. For example, depending on whether the first decorative symbol changing flag is set or the second decorative symbol changing flag is set, the corresponding LED (first decorative symbol display 9a or second decorative symbol display 9b) is set. Control to output the display control signal is executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 is determined to be the big hit, it selects any one fluctuation pattern based on the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. In addition, when it is determined that there is a loss, any one variation pattern is selected based on a predetermined variation pattern determination table for loss corresponding to the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number). To do. In addition, the deviation variation pattern determination table corresponding to the number of reserved memories includes variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the number of reserved memories being 0 and 1 when variable display is started. A table, a variation pattern determination table for variation including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the number of reserved memories when starting variable display being 2, and the number of reserved memories when starting variable display is 3. , 4 and a variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 33 to # 45. In addition, each deviation variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with one revariation count, a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations, and a revariation count of three. Are set such that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect is different. Therefore, the selection ratio of the number of executions of re-variation can be varied according to the number of reserved storages, and the reliability that becomes a big hit with respect to the number of executions of re-variation can be changed. Therefore, when performing the pseudo continuous variation effect during the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol, it is possible to improve the interest in the game regardless of the number of times of re-variation execution during the variable display.

  For example, in general, when performing a variation display of an effect symbol with a pseudo continuous variation effect on a gaming machine, an effect is performed such that the probability of a big hit increases as the number of temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol increases. Is called. Then, when the number of temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, when the temporary stop and re-change of the effect symbol is performed four times), an effect that makes a big hit with a probability of 100% is performed. Often. In this case, at the stage where the number of temporary stops and re-variations of the production symbol is small (for example, the first and second temporary stops and re-changes), the player cannot be raised the expectation for the big hit, It is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in games. Further, even when a certain number of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied (for example, when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and re-variable three times), there is a case where the result is quasi-continuous. Despite the increased expectation for jackpots due to the fluctuating effects, there is a risk that the interest in games will be reduced. According to this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is small, even if the number of temporary stoppages and re-variations of the effect symbol is small, an effect that makes a big hit with a high probability is performed. Even in a stage where the number of stoppages and re-variations is small, the player can be expected to expect big hits. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of times re-variation is performed during variable display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous fluctuation effect with the number of re-variation times of 2 includes the fluctuation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the number of reserved memories being 0 and 1. In the fluctuation pattern determination table for use, selection is made impossible, and the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation including the fluctuation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the number of reserved memories being 2, and the number of reserved memories are 3, 4 It is set to be selectable in the deviation variation pattern determination table including the variation patterns # 33 to # 45 corresponding thereto. Therefore, a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is selected only when it is determined as a big hit, depending on the number of reserved memories (in this example, when the number of reserved memories is 0, 1). Cases can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide a case where the player is convinced that the game will be a big hit based on the execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect with the number of reserved memories and the number of re-variations twice. Can be made.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect with the number of re-variations of 3 is the variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to the number of reserved memories being 0 and 1, and the retention Variation pattern # 33 corresponding to the fact that the number of stored storages is set to be unselectable in the variation pattern determination table for loss including variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to 2 and the number of reserved storages is 3 or 4. Is set to be selectable in the variation pattern determination table for deviation including-# 45. Therefore, depending on the number of reserved memories (in this example, when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 2), a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with three revariations is selected only when it is determined to be a big hit. Cases can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide a case where the player is convinced that the game will be a big hit based on the execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect with the number of reserved memories and the number of re-variations of 3 times, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the variable display of the production symbol according to the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation production, and at the start of the variable display, the reserved memory number counter The reserved memory number stored by (the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter) is displayed in the reserved memory number display area 91 provided in the effect display device 9. Therefore, after the variable display is started, the player can be made to recognize the number of reserved memories at the start of the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to make it possible for the player to more reliably recognize the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the number of times of re-variation, and to improve the interest for further games.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, when it is determined to be out of place, only a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a smaller number of re-variations can be selected as the number of reserved memories decreases, and the number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories increases. In this example, the variation pattern determination table for loss that makes it possible to select a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect is used, and the selection ratio of the number of re-variation executions is varied according to the number of reserved memories. The deviation variation pattern determination table configured to vary the selection ratio of the number of executions of the variation is not limited to that shown in the first embodiment. For example, when it is determined that it is out of place, only a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a smaller number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories increases can be selected, and a pseudo continuous variation effect with a larger number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories decreases By using a deviation variation pattern determination table that makes it possible to select a variation pattern that includes a change pattern, the selection ratio of the number of revariation executions may be varied according to the number of reserved storage. In the following, when it is determined to be off, only a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a small number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories increases and a pseudo continuous variation effect with a large number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories decreases A second embodiment using a deviation variation pattern determination table that enables selection of a variation pattern accompanied by a will be described.

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

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a deviation variation pattern determination table according to the second embodiment. The big hit variation pattern determination table is the same as the table (see FIG. 8) shown in the first embodiment. Also, the variation pattern used when the special symbol stop symbol is “suddenly probable big hit symbol” and “small hit symbol” is the same as the variation pattern shown in the first embodiment (see FIG. 10). is there. Further, in this embodiment, the processing shown in the first embodiment for the process in which the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern using the big hit variation pattern determination table or the deviation variation pattern determination table. (See the variation pattern setting process in FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern of deviation, a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern # 16, # 29, # 39) with normal reach (simple reach mode) and a fluctuation with super reach A are used. Patterns (variation patterns # 17, # 30, # 40), variation patterns with super reach B (variation patterns # 18, # 31, # 41), variation patterns with pseudo continuous variation effects (variation patterns # 19 to # 19) # 27, # 32 to # 37, # 42 to # 44) and normal fluctuation patterns without fluctuation (variation patterns # 28, # 38, # 45) are provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, three types of variation pattern determination tables for detachment are prepared in accordance with the number of reserved memories at the start of variation. Specifically, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1, and the variation of the second special symbol When the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed corresponding to the display, the variation for deviation including the variation patterns # 16 to # 28 shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined using the pattern determination table. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, when the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 2, and corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol When the second reserved memory number at the start of the change is 2 when the effect symbol change display is executed, the change is made using the change pattern determination table for change including the change patterns # 29 to # 38 shown in FIG. A pattern is determined. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4, and the variation display of the second special symbol is supported If the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, the variation pattern determination table for deviation including the variation patterns # 39 to # 45 shown in FIG. Is used to determine the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, in the variation pattern determination table for detachment, it is possible to vary the selection ratios of variation patterns whose revariation execution times are different from each other according to the number of reserved storage. Therefore, it is possible to change the jackpot reliability with respect to the number of re-variations executed during the pseudo continuous variation effect. Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  For example, when the number of stored memories at the start of fluctuation is 0 or 1, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 16 to # 28 shown in FIG. In this case, variation patterns # 22 to # 24 accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of a deviation are variation patterns with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a re-variation number of one in the case of a loss. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 19 to # 21, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one revariation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, the variation patterns # 25 to # 27 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variations when the deviation occurs are the variation patterns # 25 to # 27 with the pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation when the deviations occur. Since the selection ratio is lower than 19 to # 21 and the variation patterns # 22 to # 24 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations, the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations is executed. In this case, the probability of a big hit is higher than when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one or two re-variations is executed. In addition, when the number of reserved storage at the start of change is 0 or 1, the change pattern determination table for loss does not include a change pattern with a pseudo continuous change effect with a re-change count of 4 times (re- Since the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous variation effect with the number of variations of 4 is included only in the variation pattern determination table for jackpot), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent.

  Further, for example, when the number of reserved storage at the start of fluctuation is 2, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 29 to # 38 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation patterns # 35 to # 37 accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of a deviation are the variation patterns with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a re-variation number of one in the case of a loss. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 32 to # 34, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, when the number of reserved storage at the start of the change is 2, the change pattern with the quasi-continuous change effect having the re-change count of 4 times and the quasi-continuous change having the re-change number of 3 times in the change pattern determination table for loss. Since the variation pattern with the production is not included (the variation pattern with the quasi-continuous variation production with 4 re-variations and the variation pattern with the quasi-continuous variation production with 3 re-variations are determined as the variation pattern for jackpot. Because it is only included in the table), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories at the start of variation is 2, compared to when the number of reserved memories at the start of variation is 0 or 1, a pseudo continuous variation effect with four re-variations is executed. In addition to this, even when a pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100 percent, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, for example, when the number of reserved storage at the start of fluctuation is 3 or 4, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # shown in FIG. 8). 15) or a variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 39 to # 45 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern determination table for loss does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations (a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations). Since the fluctuation pattern with the symbol is included only in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table), it becomes a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation is 3 or 4, compared to when the number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation is 0 to 2, the number of re-variations is three or four times pseudo continuous. In addition to the case where a variation effect is executed, even when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100%, and the interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the selection ratio of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect is different according to the number of reserved memories at the time of variation disclosure. Or the degree of re-variation of the pseudo continuous variation effect that becomes a big hit with a probability of 100% can be made different, so that the reliability of the jackpot for the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect can be changed. . Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when it is determined to be out of sync, it is possible to select only a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with a smaller number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories increases, and re-enter as the number of reserved memories decreases. Since the variation pattern determination table for loss is used so that a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a large number of variations can be selected, the proportion of variation patterns with a small number of re-variations and a short variation time is selected when the number of reserved storage is large Can be high. Therefore, the number of invalid reserved memories can be reduced.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
As the variation pattern determination table for loss, by using the variation pattern determination table for loss that is set with a low ratio of selecting the quasi-continuous variation effect with the same number of re-variation times as the number of reserved memories, You may make it vary the selection ratio of the frequency | count of execution of a fluctuation | variation. In the following, a third embodiment will be described that uses an errant variation pattern determination table in which the ratio of selecting the quasi-continuous variation effect with the same number of re-variation times as the number of reserved memories is set low.

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

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the deviation variation pattern determination table in the third embodiment. The big hit variation pattern determination table is the same as the table (see FIG. 8) shown in the first embodiment. Also, the variation pattern used when the special symbol stop symbol is “suddenly probable big hit symbol” and “small hit symbol” is the same as the variation pattern shown in the first embodiment (see FIG. 10). is there. Further, in this embodiment, the processing shown in the first embodiment for the process in which the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern using the big hit variation pattern determination table or the deviation variation pattern determination table. (See the variation pattern setting process in FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern of deviation, a fluctuation pattern with normal reach (simple reach mode) (variation patterns # 16, # 27, # 35) and a fluctuation with super reach A Patterns (variation patterns # 17, # 28, # 36), variation patterns with super reach B (variation patterns # 18, # 29, # 37), variation patterns with pseudo continuous variation effects (variation patterns # 19 to # 19) # 26, # 30 to # 33, # 38 to # 44), and normal fluctuation patterns without fluctuation (variation patterns # 26, # 34, # 45) are provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, three types of variation pattern determination tables for detachment are prepared in accordance with the number of reserved memories at the start of variation. Specifically, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1, and the variation of the second special symbol If the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 0 or 1 when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed corresponding to the display, the variation for deviation including the variation patterns # 16 to # 26 shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined using the pattern determination table. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, when the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 2, and corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol When the second reserved memory number at the start of the change is 2 when the effect symbol change display is executed, the change is made using the change pattern determination table for change including the change patterns # 27 to # 34 shown in FIG. A pattern is determined. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, the first reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4, and the variation display of the second special symbol is supported Then, if the second reserved memory number at the start of the variation is 3 or 4 when the effect symbol variation display is executed, the deviation variation pattern determination table including the variation patterns # 35 to # 45 shown in FIG. Is used to determine the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect of the number of re-variations equal to the number of reserved memories has a number of re-variations different from the number of reserved memories. Since the selection ratio is set lower than the variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation production, if it is determined to be a big hit, the number of executions equal to the number of pending storage as the number of re-variation execution during the pseudo continuous variation production The ratio at which is selected can be lowered. For this reason, when the same number of re-changes as the number of reserved storage is executed, the ratio determined to be a big hit can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to increase the reliability of the jackpot when the same number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories is executed, and to make the player more interested in the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the number of re-variable executions. In this way, the interest in games can be improved.

  For example, when the number of stored storage at the start of fluctuation is 1, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 16 to # 26 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern # 19 accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation count in the case of a deviation is a variation pattern # 20 to # 20-with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a re-variation count of two in the case of a deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 22 and variation patterns # 23 to # 25 with pseudo-continuous variation effect of 3 times of re-variation, the number of re-variations that is the same number as the number of reserved storage is pseudo-continuous variation When the effect is executed, the probability of a big hit becomes higher than when the pseudo continuous change effect with two or three re-variations is executed.

  Further, for example, when the number of reserved storage at the start of fluctuation is 2, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 27 to # 34 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern determination table for loss does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations (the variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is Because it is included only in the big hit variation pattern determination table), when the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed with the number of re-variations equal to the number of reserved storages, it becomes a big hit with a probability of 100%. .

  Also, for example, when the number of stored storage at the start of variation is 3, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit variation pattern determination table (variation patterns # 1 to # 15) shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table including the fluctuation patterns # 35 to # 45 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern # 44 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variation times in the case of the deviation is the variation pattern # 38 to the pseudo continuous variation effect with the re-variation number of one in the case of the deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 40 and the variation patterns # 41 to # 43 accompanied by the pseudo-continuous variation effect with two times of re-variation, the number of re-variations that is the same as the number of reserved storages is three times of pseudo-continuous variation. When the effect is executed, the probability of a big hit is higher than when the pseudo continuous change effect is executed once or twice.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in the variation pattern determination table for detachment, the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect of the number of revariations equal to the number of reserved memories is different from the number of reserved memories. Since the selection ratio is set lower than the fluctuation pattern with the number of pseudo continuous fluctuation effects, if it is determined to be a big hit, the number of re-variation execution times during the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect is the same as the number of reserved memories The rate at which the number of executions is selected can be reduced. For this reason, when the same number of re-changes as the number of reserved storage is executed, the ratio determined to be a big hit can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to increase the reliability of the jackpot when the same number of re-variations as the number of reserved memories is executed, and to make the player more interested in the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the number of re-variable executions. In this way, the interest in games can be improved.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In each of the embodiments described above, the selection ratio of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect is varied according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, or a big hit is made with a probability of 100%. Although the case where the number of times of re-variation of the pseudo continuous variation effect is changed is shown, the resumption of the pseudo continuous variation effect depends on the total reserved memory number which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may make it vary the selection ratio of the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation, and may vary the kind of the frequency | count of re-variation of the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production which becomes a big hit with a probability of 100%. Hereinafter, the selection ratio of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect varies according to the total number of pending storage, or the type of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect that becomes a big hit with a probability of 100%. The fourth embodiment will be described.

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

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the deviation variation pattern determination table in the fourth embodiment. The big hit variation pattern determination table is the same as the table (see FIG. 8) shown in the first embodiment. Also, the variation pattern used when the special symbol stop symbol is “suddenly probable big hit symbol” and “small hit symbol” is the same as the variation pattern shown in the first embodiment (see FIG. 10). is there.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern of deviation, a fluctuation pattern (variation patterns # 16, # 23, # 33) with normal reach (simple reach mode) and super reach A are used. Variation pattern with variation (variation patterns # 17, # 24, # 34), variation pattern with super reach B (variation patterns # 18, # 25, # 35), variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation effect (variation pattern # 19 to # 21, # 26 to # 31, # 36 to # 44) and a normal variation pattern (variation patterns # 22, # 32, # 45) without reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, three types of deviation variation pattern determination tables are prepared according to the total number of pending storage at the start of variation. Specifically, when the total number of pending storage at the start of the change is any of 0 to 3, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table for change including change patterns # 16 to # 22 shown in FIG. Is determined. When the total number of pending storages at the start of the change is 4 or 5, the change pattern is determined using the deviation change pattern determination table including the change patterns # 23 to # 32 shown in FIG. When the total number of pending storage at the start of the change is 6 to 8, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table for change including change patterns # 33 to # 45 shown in FIG. The

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, in the deviation variation pattern determination table, it is possible to vary the selection ratios of variation patterns whose revariation execution times are different from each other according to the total number of pending storages. Therefore, it is possible to change the jackpot reliability with respect to the number of re-variations executed during the pseudo continuous variation effect. Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  For example, when the total number of pending storages at the start of fluctuation is any of 6 to 8, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation pattern # 1) shown in FIG. To # 15) or the variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 33 to # 45 shown in FIG. 45 is used to determine the variation pattern. In this case, variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of a deviation are variation patterns with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a re-variation number of one in the case of a deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 36 to # 38, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with three re-variations in the case of the deviation are the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 with the pseudo continuous variation effect of one re-variation in the case of the deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than 36 to # 38 and the variation patterns # 39 to # 41 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations, the pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations is executed. In this case, the probability of a big hit is higher than when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one or two re-variations is executed. In addition, when the total number of pending storage at the start of the change is any of 6 to 8, the change pattern determination table for loss does not include a change pattern with a pseudo-continuous change effect with four re-changes. Since there is a variation pattern with a quasi-continuous variation effect with four re-variations (because it is included only in the variation pattern determination table for big hits), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent.

  Also, for example, when the total number of pending storages at the start of the change is 4 or 5, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, the big hit change pattern determination table (change patterns # 1 to # 1) shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 23 to # 32 shown in # 15) or FIG. In this case, the variation patterns # 29 to # 31 accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variation times in the case of the deviation are the variation patterns with the pseudo continuous variation effect with the re-variation number of one in the case of the deviation. Since the selection ratio is lower than # 26 to # 28, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, when a pseudo continuous variation effect with one re-variation is executed The probability of jackpot is higher than. In addition, when the total number of pending storage at the start of the change is 4 or 5, the change pattern with the quasi-continuous change effect with the number of re-changes of 4 times and the number of re-changes of 3 in the change pattern determination table for loss Because fluctuation patterns with pseudo-continuous variation effects are not included (variation patterns with pseudo-continuous variation effects with four re-variations and variation patterns with pseudo-continuous variation effects with three re-variations are for big hits. Because it is included only in the variation pattern determination table), it is a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the total number of pending storage at the start of change is 4 or 5, the number of re-changes is 4 times compared to when the total number of reserved storage at the start of change is 6-8. In addition to the case where the pseudo-continuous variation effect is executed, when a pseudo-continuous variation effect with three re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100%, which improves the fun of the game. Can be made.

  Further, for example, when the total number of pending storage at the start of the fluctuation is any one of 0 to 3, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation pattern) shown in FIG. # 1 to # 15) or a variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 16 to # 22 shown in FIG. 45 is used to determine the variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern determination table for loss does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations (a pseudo continuous variation effect of 2 to 4 re-variations). Since the fluctuation pattern with the symbol is included only in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table), it becomes a big hit with a probability of 100 percent. Therefore, when the total pending storage number at the start of change is any one of 0 to 3, the number of re-changes is smaller than when the total pending storage number at the start of change is any of 4 to 8. In addition to the case where the quasi-continuous variation effect is executed three times or four times, when the quasi-continuous variation effect with two re-variations is executed, a big hit can be expected with a probability of 100%. , Can improve the interest in games.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the selection ratio of the number of re-variations of the pseudo continuous variation effect is varied according to the total number of pending storage at the time of disclosure of the variation, or the pseudo continuous variation that is a big hit with a probability of 100%. Since the type of the number of re-changes of the effect can be made different, the reliability of the jackpot for the number of re-changes of the pseudo continuous change effect can be changed. Therefore, when performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, the interest in the game can be improved regardless of the number of re-variation executions during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, a command C5XX (H) is used in place of the change start reserved memory number designation command (command C4XX (H)) shown in the first embodiment.

  Command C5XX (H) is an effect control command (additional pending storage count designation command at the start of variation) that designates the total pending storage count at the start of variation of the special symbol or rendering symbol. “XX” in the command C5XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storage.

  The effect control commands other than the change start time total pending storage number designation command are the same as the effect control commands shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, steps S91 to S96 are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  If the small hit flag is not set in step S95 (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storage is 0 to 3 (step S97A). If the total pending storage number is any one of 0 to 3 (Y in step S97A), the CPU 56 determines the deviation variation pattern determination table according to the case where the total pending storage number is any one of 0 to 3 (FIG. 45). (A variation pattern determination table for deviation including variation patterns # 16 to # 22) is set (step S98A). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0 to 3 (N in step S97A), the CPU 56 checks whether the total pending storage number is 4 or 5 (step S99A). If the total pending storage number is 4 or 5 (Y in step S99A), the CPU 56 determines the deviation variation pattern determination table (variation pattern # 23 shown in FIG. 45) according to the case where the total pending storage number is 4 or 5. The deviation variation pattern determination table including-# 32 is set (step S100A). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the total pending storage number is neither 4 nor 5 (N in step S99A), the CPU 56 determines the deviation variation pattern determination table (FIG. 45) corresponding to the case where the total pending storage number is any of 6-8. The deviation variation pattern determination table including the variation patterns # 33 to # 45 shown is set (step S101A). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  The processes in steps S102 to S105 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a change start time total pending storage number designation command corresponding to the total pending storage number to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106A).

  In addition, the processes in steps S107 to S109 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704) according to the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S611 to S659 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  If the received effect control command is a change start time total pending storage number designation command (step S661A), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the change start time total pending memory number designation command. It is stored in the storage area for storing the total number of pending storage at the start of change (step S662A).

  Note that the processing in step S663 is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S821 to S833 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads the change start time total pending memory number designation command from the fluctuation start time total pending memory number storage area, and displays the total pending memory number indicated in the variation start time total pending memory number designation command. 9 is superimposed and displayed in the reserved storage number display area 91 (step S834A).

  In this embodiment, the reliability of the jackpot depends on the total number of pending storage at the start of change as described above, so that the player can be interested in the total number of pending storage at the start of change. In this embodiment, since the process of step S834A is executed, it is configured to be able to display the total number of reserved memories at the start of variation in the reserved memory number display area 91 provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Therefore, after the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the player can be made to recognize the total pending storage number at the start of the variation display. Therefore, it is possible to make it possible for the player to more reliably recognize the relationship between the total number of pending storages and the number of re-variation executions, and to improve the interest of further games.

  Note that the processes in steps S836 and S837 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stopping process (step S803) in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S851 to S853 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the combined reserved memory number superimposed on the reserved memory number display area 91 of the effect display device 9 (step S854A). Further, the processes in steps S855 to S858 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 is determined to be the big hit, it selects any one fluctuation pattern based on the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. Further, when it is determined that there is a deviation, any one variation pattern is selected based on a predetermined variation pattern determination table for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages. Moreover, the variation pattern determination table for detachment corresponding to the total number of pending storages includes a variation pattern determination table for detachment including variation patterns # 16 to # 22 corresponding to any of the total number of pending storages being 0 to 3. The variation pattern determination table for loss including the variation patterns # 23 to # 32 corresponding to the total pending storage number being 4 or 5, and the variation corresponding to the total pending storage number being any of 6 to 8 And a deviation variation pattern determination table including patterns # 33 to # 45. In addition, each deviation variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with one revariation count, a variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with two revariations, and a revariation count of three. Are set such that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous variation effect is different. Therefore, the selection ratio of the number of times of re-variation can be varied depending on the total number of pending storages, and the reliability that becomes a big hit with respect to the number of times of re-variation can be changed. Therefore, when performing the pseudo continuous variation effect during the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol, it is possible to improve the interest in the game regardless of the number of times of re-variation execution during the variable display.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined to be out of sync, it is possible to select only a variation pattern with a quasi-continuous variation effect with a smaller number of re-variations as the total number of pending storage decreases, and re-enter as the total number of pending storage increases. Shown is a case where the selection ratio of the number of re-variation executions is made different according to the total number of pending storage by using a variation pattern judgment table for loss that allows selection of variation patterns with pseudo continuous variation effects with many variations. However, the deviation variation pattern determination table configured to vary the selection ratio of the number of revariation executions is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when it is determined that it is out of place, only the variation pattern with a pseudo continuous variation effect with a small number of re-variation times can be selected as the total number of pending storage increases, and the pseudo-continuous number with a large number of re-variations as the total number of pending memory decreases By using a deviation variation pattern determination table that allows variation patterns with variation effects to be selected, the selection ratio of the number of revariation executions may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. In addition, for example, according to the total number of pending storage, the rate at which a pseudo continuous variation effect with a specific number of re-variations is selected is set lower than the rate at which a pseudo continuous variation effect with another number of re-variations is selected. By using the deviation variation pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the number of re-variation executions may be varied according to the total number of pending storages.

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the execution condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and for displaying and displaying the display result. The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the display unit.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. 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 flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing diagram 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 an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transmission timing of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area and a pending | holding buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the common pending | holding memory number buffer with which a 1st pending memory number and a 2nd pending memory number are provided in common. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example 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 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 an effect design fluctuation start process. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table for deviation in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of the command analysis process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in 4th Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 1st special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 15 Variable winning ball device 9a 1st decorative symbol display device 9b 2nd decorative device Symbol display 20 Special variable winning ball device (big prize opening)
31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 91 Reservation memory number display area 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (5)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the execution conditions being satisfied after the start conditions are satisfied, and for displaying the display results. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived and displayed,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit is the specific display result before derivation display of the display result;
When the start condition is satisfied when the execution condition is not satisfied, a hold storage unit that stores the establishment of the start condition as a hold memory up to a predetermined number;
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting one variable display pattern from among variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information determined in advance based on the determination by the prior determination means;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means;
In the variable display pattern of the plurality of types of identification information determined in advance, after the variable display is started and until the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information of all the variable display units is temporarily stopped. A first re-variable display pattern that executes a re-variable mode for resuming variable display of identification information of all variable display portions a first number of times, and a second re-variable display pattern that executes a second number of times, and
The variable display pattern selection means selects any one of the variable display patterns based on the specific display time selection data when the prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained, and the prior determination When it is determined by the means that the specific display result is not set, any one of the predetermined non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the number of holds in the hold memory when starting the variable display is selected. Select the variable display pattern,
The non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the number of holds, the first non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the hold number being the first hold number when starting the variable display, and the variable Second non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the number of the hold when starting the display is the second hold number,
The first non-specific display time selection data and the second non-specific display time selection data are the first re-variable display pattern and the second non-specific display time selection data set to be selectable as the specific display time selection data. A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of selecting the re-variable display pattern is set differently.   The first re-variable display pattern is set to be non-selectable in one of the first non-specific display selection data and the second non-specific display selection data, and set to be selectable on the other. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.   The first non-specific display selection data is a second variable display pattern in which a first variable display pattern that executes a re-variable mode that is the same number of times as the first hold number performs a re-variable mode that is different from the first hold number. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selection ratio is set lower than that of claim 1.   When the variable display executing means is executing variable display of the identification information according to the first re-variable display pattern, the variable display for displaying the number of holds stored by the hold storage means at the start of variable display of the identification information The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising start-time established number display means. A first variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the first execution condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and for displaying and displaying a display result. And a second variable for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information, each of which can be identified based on the second execution condition being satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied, and deriving and displaying the display result. A display unit, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player,
An effect variable display device including a plurality of variable display units for performing variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information in response to variable display of identification information in the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit; ,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display the display result derived and displayed on the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit as the specific display result before the display of the display result;
First hold storage means for storing the establishment of the first start condition as a hold storage up to a predetermined number when the first start condition is satisfied when the first execution condition is not satisfied;
Second hold storage means for storing, when the second start condition is satisfied when the second execution condition is not satisfied, the establishment of the second start condition as a hold storage up to a predetermined number;
Determining means for determining a total number of holds that is the sum of the hold storage stored in the first hold storage means and the hold storage stored in the second hold storage means;
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting one variable display pattern from among variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information for presentation determined in advance based on the determination by the prior determination means;
Effect variable display executing means for executing variable display of the effect identification information based on the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selecting means,
In the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of presentation identification information determined in advance, the presentation identification information of all the variable display units is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. A first re-variable display pattern for executing the re-variable mode for resuming the variable display of the effect identification information of all the variable display portions after the first time, and a second re-variable display pattern for performing the second number of times. Included,
The variable display pattern selection means selects any one of the variable display patterns based on the specific display time selection data when the prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained, and the prior determination Based on predetermined non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total number of suspensions determined by the determination means when starting the variable display when it is determined by the means that the specific display result is not set To select one of the variable display patterns,
The non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total number of hold times includes first non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total hold number determined by the determining means being the first hold number, Second non-specific display time selection data corresponding to the total number of holds determined by the determination means being the second number of holds,
The first non-specific display time selection data and the second non-specific display time selection data are the first re-variable display pattern and the second non-specific display time selection data set to be selectable as the specific display time selection data. A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of selecting the re-variable display pattern is set differently.

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