JP2009119050A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically adjust the generation probability of the video image of a button performance depending on the level of player's desire to participate in the button performance. <P>SOLUTION: The number of times of the generation of the video image of the button performance is recorded on the basis of the addition of a performance number-of-times counter when the video image of the button performance is displayed, and the number of times of the effective operations of an operation button is recorded on the basis of the addition of an operation number-of-times counter when the operation button is effectively operated during the display of the video image of the button performance. On the basis of the added result of the operation number-of-times counter when the performance number-of-times counter is added to a unit value "5", operation frequency data which are the effective operation frequency of the operation button are detected, a performance level counter is set to a value corresponding to the detected result of the operation frequency data, and it is decided to generate the button performance by a probability corresponding to the set result of the performance level counter. Thus, the generation probability of the video image of the button performance is automatically adjusted according to the level of player's desire to participate in the button performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a symbol display for displaying an image of a symbol game for displaying a plurality of symbol elements in order in a variable state and a variable stop state.

Some of the pachinko gaming machines are configured to variably display the symbol elements in three horizontal rows on the symbol display based on the game ball entering the starting port. In the case of this configuration, it is determined whether or not a big hit is based on the game ball entering the start opening, and when it is determined that the big hit, a combination of the big hits in which the three rows of symbol elements are mutually identical Each of the three rows of symbol elements is variably stopped so that the three rows of symbol elements are not the same as each other when it is determined that they are not big hits. Stopped. Some pachinko gaming machines are configured to display a special game video while the symbol game video is displayed on the symbol display. This special game video is designed to prompt the player to operate the controller by displaying a picture such as “Please press the button”. When the player operates the controller effectively, the video of the special game A preview image is displayed in the window. This notice picture suggests the possibility that the three rows of symbol elements will be a jackpot combination before the combination of the three rows of symbol elements is determined on the image of the symbol game, and the player operates the operator effectively. If not, the notice pattern will not be displayed in the special game video.
JP-A-2005-160867

  The special game is merely a presentation that suggests in advance the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, and depending on whether or not the operator is operated effectively in the special game, the combination of the three rows of symbol elements is a big hit and There is no change between outliers. There are both players who recognize that the special game is just a production and those who do not recognize that the special game is just a production, and the former player is less willing to participate in the special game. There is a tendency not to operate the operation element even though the video of the special game is displayed. When a special game video is generated at the same frequency as a non-participating player for this low-motivated player, it is not only effective in enhancing the game's preference, but it also makes the player uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a pachinko gaming machine capable of automatically adjusting the probability of occurrence of a special game video according to the level of a player's willingness to participate in a special game. It is intended.

1. Description of pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that it includes [1] game board to [13] determination probability setting means.
[1] The game board has a game area in which a game ball can roll. Reference numeral 19 in FIG. 2 is an example of a game board, and reference numeral 24 in FIG. 2 is an example of a game area.
[2] The variable entrance is provided in the game board and can be switched between a closed state in which the game ball rolling in the game area of the game board cannot enter and an open state in which the game can be entered. It is. 2 is an example of a variable entrance.
[3] The starting port is provided in the game board, and a game ball that rolls in the game area of the game board can enter. Reference numeral 26 in FIG. 2 is an example of a starting port.
[4] The symbol display displays a graphic game image that sequentially displays each of a plurality of symbol elements in a variable state and a variable stop state based on the game ball entering the start opening. The decorative symbol display 35 of 2 is an example of a symbol display.
[5] The big hit judging means judges whether or not it is a big hit to open the variable ball entrance based on the game ball entering the starting port. Step S76 in FIG. 38 is an example of a big hit determination means.
[6] The symbol setting means sets a plurality of symbol elements to a predetermined combination of big hits when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined, and a plurality of symbol elements when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is not big hit Is set to an outlier combination different from the jackpot combination. Each of step S319, step S322, step S325, and step S327 of FIG. 54 is an example of symbol setting means, and each symbol setting means of step S319 and step S322 combines a plurality of symbol elements into the same jackpot combination. Then, each symbol setting means in step S325 and step S327 sets a plurality of symbol elements in a combination that is not identical to each other.
[7] The symbol game means displays the image of the symbol game on the symbol display based on the game ball entering the starting port, and a plurality of symbol elements are combined according to the setting result of the symbol setting means. Each of the plurality of symbol elements is variably stopped so that Step S297 in FIG. 53 is an example of symbol game means, and each of FIGS. 62 and 63 shows an example of a decorative symbol game image displayed on the symbol display 35 by the symbol game means in step S297. This decorative symbol game corresponds to a symbol game.
[8] The operation element can be operated by the player, and each of the button switch 8 in FIG. 3 and the touch panel 132 in FIG. 75 corresponds to the operation element.
[9] The special game determination means determines whether or not to display a special game video when the jackpot determination means determines that it is a big hit and when it determines that it is not a big hit. This special game video is a video including a picture that prompts the player to operate the operation element, and is different from the video of the design game. Each of step S332 in FIG. 55 and step S346 in FIG. 56 is an example of special game determination means. The special game determination means in step S332 in FIG. 55 determines whether or not to display a button effect image when it is determined that the big hit determination means is a big hit, and the special game determination in step S346 in FIG. The means determines whether or not to display a button effect image when the jackpot determination means determines that the jackpot is not a big hit, and the button effect image corresponds to a special game image. FIG. 6 shows a button effect image. This button effect image prompts the player to operate the operator 8 based on the display of the “PUSH” message pattern M on the symbol display 35, and the “PUSH” message pattern M is a game. This corresponds to a picture that prompts the user to operate the operation element.
[10] The special game means displays the special game video on the symbol display based on the determination that the special game determination means displays the video of the special game. This special game video is displayed while the symbol game video is being displayed. If the control is operated effectively while the special game video is being displayed, the special game video will be displayed in advance. A picture is displayed. This notice picture informs the player part or all of the setting result of the symbol setting means before the symbol element variably stops, and when the operator is not operated effectively during the display of the video of the special game The notice pattern is not displayed in the video of the special game. Step S299 in FIG. 53 is an example of special game means. The special game means in step S299 displays the button effect image of FIG. 6 on the symbol display 35. When the button switch 8 is operated for the first time within a predetermined period, the button effect image is displayed. Among them, when one of the “Reach Confirmed” notice pattern R, the “Out” notice pattern H and the “?” Notice pattern Q is displayed, and the button switch 8 is not operated within a predetermined period. Does not display each of the “Reach Confirmed” notice pattern R to “?” Notice picture Q in the button effect image. Each of these “Reach Confirmation” notice patterns R to “?” Notice pictures Q informs the player of a part of the setting result of the combination of decorative symbols before the symbol elements are variably stopped. "R" indicates that the left and right columns of graphic elements are a combination of the same reach, and "out" of the preliminary pattern H indicates that of the left and right columns. This means that the symbol element of “?” Is a combination different from the reach, and the symbol Q of “?” Is one of the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column that are different from the reach combination and the reach. It means that.
[11] The counter updating means updates the counter based on the fact that the operation element is effectively operated while displaying the video of the special game, or based on the fact that the operation element is not operated effectively while displaying the video of the special game. The counter is updated. Step S441 in FIG. 65 is an example of a counter updating unit. The counter updating means in step S441 updates the operation number counter SN4 based on the fact that the operation element 8 is operated effectively during the display of the button effect image, and the operation number counter SN4 corresponds to the counter. Step S602 in FIG. 72 is an example of counter updating means. The counter updating means in this step S602 updates the non-operation number counter SN5 based on the fact that the operator 8 is not operated effectively during the display of the button effect image, and the non-operation number counter SN5 corresponds to the counter. .
[12] The frequency data detecting means updates the operation frequency data, which is the number of operations of the operator or the number of non-operations of the operator when the predetermined number of special games are played two or more times, and the update result of the counter updating means It detects based on. Step S462 in FIG. 67 is an example of frequency data detection means, and detects operation frequency data, which is the number of operations of the operator 8 when five button effects are performed, based on the measurement result of the operation number counter SN4. . Step S605 in FIG. 72 is an example of frequency data detection means, and the operation frequency data indicating whether or not the number of non-operations of the operator 8 when the button effect is performed three times is three is a non-operation number counter. It detects based on the measurement result of SN5.
[13] The determination probability setting means determines that the special game determination means determines that the video of the special game is displayed when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is determined and the big hit determination means determines that the big hit determination means is not a big hit One or both of the winning probabilities determined by the special game determining means to display the video of the special game are set based on the detection result of the frequency data detecting means, and one or both of the winning probabilities are the operation frequency of the operator. The lower the is, the lower the probability of occurrence of a special game video is set. Step S216 in FIG. 48 is an example of a determination probability setting unit. When the number of operations of the operator 8 when the button effect is performed five times is four or five times, the generation probability of the button effect image is set in advance. When the determined maximum value is set and the operation number of the operation element 8 is three, the probability of the button effect image is set to a predetermined high value, and when the operation number of the operation element 8 is two. The occurrence probability of the button effect image is set to a predetermined intermediate value, and the occurrence probability of the button effect image is set to a predetermined low value when the number of operations of the operation element 8 is one or zero. . FIG. 74 shows another example of the determination probability setting means in step S216. When the operator 8 is not operated in each of a plurality of consecutive button effects, the probability of the button effect image is lower than the current value. Set.
2. Description of the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 As for the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, the lower the operation frequency of the operation element, the smaller the probability of occurrence of a special game video and “(the big hit judging means is a big hit. (The winning probability at the time of judging) / (the winning probability when the jackpot judging means is judged to be a big hit + the winning probability when the jackpot judging means is judged not to be a big hit) ” One or both of the winning probabilities of the means are set. Step S216 in FIG. 48 is an example of the determination probability setting means, which is “(winning probability when it is determined that the jackpot determining means is a big hit) / (winning probability when the jackpot determining means is determined to be a big hit. + Winning probability when the jackpot determining means determines that the jackpot is not a big hit) ”is set to“ 15/23 ”when the probability of occurrence of the button effect image is set to the highest value, and the probability of occurrence of the button effect image is When it is set to a high value, it is set to “15/21”, and when the occurrence probability of a button effect image is set to a medium value, it is set to “15/19”, and the occurrence probability of a button effect image is set to a low value. When set, it is set to “15/17”.

1. Description of the operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 When the game ball enters the start opening, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and depending on the determination result of whether or not a plurality of symbol elements is a big hit Set to either jackpot combination or off-set combination. Then, each of the plurality of symbol elements is displayed in a variable state on the symbol display, and based on the fact that all of the plurality of symbol elements are variably stopped, the plurality of symbol elements become either a jackpot combination or a combination of losing. .

  When it is determined that it is a big hit and when it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not to display a special game video. When it is determined to display a special game video, a symbol display A video of special games is displayed. This special game video is displayed while the graphic game video is being displayed, and if the operation element is operated effectively while the special game video is being displayed, the special game video will be displayed in advance. A picture is displayed, and a part or all of a combination of a plurality of design elements is notified to the player according to the form of the notice pattern. When the operation element is effectively operated or not operated effectively during the display of the video of the special game, the counter is updated, and the operation content of the operation element is recorded as the update result of the counter.

When the video of the special game is repeatedly displayed, the operation frequency data is detected based on the update result of the counter. This operation frequency data relates to the number of operations of the operator or the number of non-operations of the operator when a special game of 2 or more unit times is performed, and when the operation frequency data is detected, the winning probability for jackpot And one or both of the winning probabilities for losing are set based on the detection result of the operation frequency data. The winning probability for this jackpot is the probability that it will be determined to display a special game image when it is determined that it is a big hit, and the special game image when it is determined that the winning probability for losing is out The one or both of the winning probabilities is set such that the probability of occurrence of a special game image decreases as the operation frequency of the operation element decreases. For this reason, the probability of occurrence of a special game video is low when the frequency of effective operation of the operation element is low in a special game, and when the frequency of effective operation of the operation element is high in a special game, Since the occurrence probability of the video is increased, the occurrence probability of the video of the special game is automatically adjusted according to the player's willingness to participate in the special game.
2. Description of the action and effect of the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 The probability of occurrence of a special game image decreases as the operation frequency of the operation element decreases, and the probability of occurrence of a special game image decreases. Therefore, “(hit winning probability for jackpot) / (winning probability for jackpot + winning probability for miss)” becomes higher, so the reliability of the special game video for jackpot according to the frequency of operation of the operator decreases. Becomes higher. This reliability is the probability that if a special game video is displayed while a graphic game image is displayed, the symbol game will be a combination of jackpots in the current graphic game, and willingness to participate in the special game. When a low-level player continues to play a game, the probability of occurrence of a special game image decreases, but the reliability increases. For this reason, when a player who has a low willingness to participate in a special game accidentally operates the control element by chance in a special game, a plurality of symbol elements become a jackpot combination with a high probability. Can increase the willingness to participate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of Pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular tube shape in which each of the front surface and the rear surface is open, and the front frame 2 is attached to the outer frame 1. The front frame 2 is arranged in front of the outer frame 1, and a horizontally long rectangular upper plate 3 and a horizontally long rectangular lower plate 4 are mounted on the front frame 2 in two upper and lower stages. Yes. Each of the upper plate 3 and the lower plate 4 is disposed in front of the front frame 2. The upper plate 5 is fixed to the upper plate 3, and the lower plate 6 is fixed to the lower plate 4. Has been. Each of the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6 has a container shape whose upper surface is open. The upper plate 5 is disposed in front of the upper plate 3, and the lower plate 6 is disposed in front of the lower plate 4. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 7 is attached to the left end of the upper plate 5. The operation button 7 is operated by the player with fingers from the front, and is slidable in the front-rear direction between the initial position protruding forward from the front surface of the upper plate 5 and the pushing position behind the initial position. . A spring is connected to the operation button 7. This spring holds the operation button 7 in the initial position in front with no pushing force applied to the operation button 7, and the operation button 7 is pushed backward against the spring force of the spring. Based on this, it moves from the initial position to the pushing position, and when the operating force is removed, the spring force of the spring returns to the initial position from the pushing position. An operation element of a button switch 8 (see FIG. 3) is mechanically connected to the operation button 7. The button switch 8 is a self-returning push switch, which is electrically operated based on the fact that the operator of the button switch 8 is held at the OFF position via the operation button 7 at the initial position of the operation button 7. When the operation button 7 is pushed in, the button switch 8 is moved to the on position via the operation button 7 and is electrically turned on.

  A handle base 9 is fixed to the right end of the lower plate 4 as shown in FIG. The handle base 9 is disposed in front of the lower plate 4, and a firing handle 10 is attached to the handle base 9. The firing handle 10 is operated by a player with fingers from the front, and is rotatable about an axis extending in the front-rear direction. A firing solenoid 11 is fixed behind the handle base 9, and a ball striking rod 12 is connected to the output shaft of the firing solenoid 11. The firing solenoid 11 corresponds to a driving source of the hitting basket 12, and when the launching handle 10 is rotated, a driving power is supplied to the launching solenoid 11, and the upper bowl is driven based on the driving of the hitting basket 12. Play the game balls in 5 out of the upper plate 5.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a window frame 13 is attached to the front frame 2. The window frame 13 is disposed in front of the front frame 2, and a transparent glass window 14 having a circular shape is fixed to the window frame 13. A speaker cover 15 is fixed to each of the upper left corner and upper right corner of the window frame 13. Each of the speaker covers 15 has a net shape, and a speaker 16 is disposed behind each of the speaker covers 15. Each of these speakers 16 is fixed to the window frame 13, and the sound effect reproduced by each of the speakers 16 is emitted through the front speaker cover 15. Two lamp covers 17 are fixed to the window frame 13 below the speaker covers 15. Each of the four lamp covers 17 is colored and transparent, and a plurality of illumination LEDs 18 (see FIG. 3) are arranged behind each of the four lamp covers 17. Each of the plurality of illumination LEDs 18 is fixed to the window frame 13, and each of the four lamp covers 17 is illuminated based on the fact that the illumination LEDs 18 on the rear side emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a vertical flat game board 19 is attached to the front frame 2. The game board 19 is arranged behind the window frame 13, and the glass window 14 of the window frame 13 covers the game board 19 so that it can be visually recognized from the front. An outer rail 20, an inner rail 21, and a ball stopper member 22 are fixed to the game board 19. Each of the outer rail 20 to the ball stopper member 22 is disposed in front of the game board 19, and each of the outer rail 20 and the inner rail 21 is composed of an arc-shaped metal plate, and the ball stopper member 22 is an outer member. It is made of rubber that closes the gap between the rail 20 and the inner rail 21.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 19 has a launch passage 23 and a game area 24. The launch passage 23 refers to an arc-shaped gap located between the outer rail 20 and the inner rail 21, and the game area 24 is a launch among the areas surrounded by the outer rail 20, the inner rail 21, and the ball stopper member 22. This refers to a circular area excluding the passage 23, and the game ball bounced by the hitting ball 12 is discharged into the game area 24 through the launch path 23. A plurality of obstacle nails 25 are fixed to the game board 19 in the game area 24, and the game balls released into the game area 24 fall within the game area 24 while hitting the obstacle nails 25. That is, the game area 24 corresponds to a rolling area where the game ball can roll.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 19 has a start port 26 fixed in the game area 24. The starting port 26 has a pocket shape with an upper surface opened, and a game ball that rolls in the game area 24 can be won in the starting port 26 from the upper surface. A start port sensor 27 is mounted in the start port 26. The start port sensor 27 is a proximity switch whose oscillation state changes when a metal object enters the detection region. When the game ball wins the start port 26, the start port sensor 27 oscillates. A start signal is output from the start port sensor 27 based on the change of.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special winning opening 28 is fixed to the game board 19 in the game area 24. The special winning opening 28 has a horizontally long box shape with an open front, and a door 29 is mounted on the special winning opening 28 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 30 extending in the left-right direction. The door 29 is connected to the output shaft of the special winning opening solenoid 31 (see FIG. 3), and the front of the special winning opening 28 is formed based on the fact that the special winning opening solenoid 31 is in a vertical closed state when the power is cut off. The game ball closes in a non-winning state. The door 29 is rotated to the open state in which the special prize opening solenoid 31 is energized to the front, and the game ball that rolls in the game area 24 gets on the door 29 when the door 29 is open. Thus, rolling into the special winning opening 28 is allowed. A count sensor 32 (see FIG. 3) is mounted in the special winning opening 28. The count sensor 32 comprises a proximity switch, and outputs a count signal based on the game ball winning in the special winning opening 28.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a display frame 33 is fixed to the game board 19 in the game area 24, and a special symbol display 34 is fixed to the display frame 33. The special symbol display 34 is composed of a dot matrix type LED display. When the game ball wins in the start opening 26, a special symbol game video is displayed on the special symbol display 34. This special symbol game video displays the special symbols in a changing state and a changing stop state in order. This special symbol change display changes cyclically in the predetermined order “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “1” → “2”. The special symbol stop display is to stop the special symbol variation display from “1” to “5”. The special symbol “3” is referred to as a probable big hit symbol, and the special symbol “5” is displayed. "Is usually called a big hit symbol, and each of the special symbols" 1 "," 2 ", and" 4 "is called an off symbol.

  The big hit round is started when the probability change big hit symbol “3” or the normal big hit symbol “5” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 34. This jackpot round opens a special winning opening 28 and generates a player's advantageous state in which a game ball is allowed to win in the special winning opening 28. The special winning opening 28 has an upper limit value (for example, 10 pieces). ) Is held until the game ball winning number condition and the opening time reach the upper limit (for example, 30 sec) are satisfied. This jackpot round is repeated a set number of times (for example, six times), and the repeated set number of jackpot rounds is called a jackpot game.

  When the special symbol display “34” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 34, the probability variation mode is activated from the special symbol game immediately after the big hit game is finished, and the normal symbol “5” is displayed on the special symbol display 34. When the stop display is made, the probability variation mode is invalidated from the special symbol game immediately after the big hit game ends. In the probability variation mode valid state, the probability that either of the probability variation jackpot symbol “5” and the normal jackpot symbol “3” is stopped in the special symbol game is higher than the probability variation mode invalid state, and the jackpot game is The probability of being performed is higher than the invalid state in the probability variation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a decorative design display 35 made of a color liquid crystal display is fixed to the display frame 33. A holding display area E is set in the decorative symbol display 35, and a special ball game is awarded when the game ball wins in the start opening 26 during a special symbol game in which a special symbol game cannot be started immediately or during a big hit game. The number of holdings of the symbol game is added, and the result of adding the number of holdings is displayed in the holding display area E. The result of adding the number of holding times is displayed as the number of the reserved picture RE, and the player can recognize the holding number of the special symbol game from the number of the holding picture RE.

  The decorative symbol display 35 displays an image of a decorative symbol game. During the display of the decorative symbol game video, audio of the content corresponding to the video of the decorative symbol display 35 is output from each of the speakers 16, and each of the plurality of illumination LEDs 18 becomes the video of the decorative symbol display 35. It emits light according to the content, and a decorative design game image is produced by both sound and light. In this decorative symbol game, as shown in FIG. 4, the left variation region L, the middle variation region C, and the right variation region R are set in a horizontal row within the display region of the decoration symbol display 35. The left variation area L to the right variation area R have the same size and contour shape, and the symbol elements vary in the left variation area L to the right variation area R in the decorative symbol game. The status and the variable stop status are displayed in order.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows the types of symbol elements in the left column displayed in the left variation area L in the decorative symbol game, and FIG. 5 (b) shows in the middle variation area C in the decorative symbol game. FIG. 5C shows the types of symbol elements in the right column displayed in the right variation area R in the decorative symbol game. Eight types of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are set in common in the symbol elements of these columns, and the variation of the symbol elements in each column The display circulates the symbol elements in a predetermined order “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “8” → “1”. It is done by changing it. The variation display of the symbol elements in each column is started in time synchronization with the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the symbol elements in the left column are the symbol elements in the left column, the symbol elements in the middle column, and the symbols in the right column. Fluctuation is stopped at any one of “1” to “8” among the symbol elements, and the symbol elements on the right column are the second “1” to “8” among the symbol elements on the left column to the right column. The symbol element in the middle row stops changing at any one of “1” to “8” among the symbol elements in the left column to the right column.

  The three elements of the left row, middle row, and right row are the decorative symbols, and the combination of the decorative symbols is a combination of a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and an outlier reach. There are four types of combinations that are completely out of place. As shown in FIG. 4B, the probability variation jackpot combination refers to a combination in which the symbol elements in the left column, the symbol elements in the middle column, and the symbol elements in the right column are the same odd number. Four types of combinations "111", "333", "555", and "777" are set for the big hit combination. As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the normal jackpot combination refers to a combination in which the symbol elements in the left column, the symbol elements in the middle column, and the symbol elements in the right column are the same even number. Four types of combinations “222”, “444”, “666”, and “888” are set for the jackpot combination. As shown in FIG. 4 (d), the combination of outreach is that the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are the same, and the symbol elements in the middle column are the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column. Different combinations are referred to, and combinations that are completely out of order refer to combinations in which the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are different from each other, as shown in FIG. This decorative symbol is either a combination of complete detachment or a combination of detachment reach when a losing symbol is stopped and displayed in a special symbol game, and when a normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a special symbol game. Is usually a combination of big hits, and in the case of a special symbol game, when the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a combination of probability variation big hits.

  During the decorative symbol game, a button effect image may be displayed as shown in FIG. This button effect video shows whether or not both the left row and right row symbol elements will be a reach combination, and the left row symbol element, the middle row symbol element and the right row symbol element All of the symbol elements are displayed in a state where they are variably displayed. This reach combination refers to a combination in which the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are the same. For example, “7 ↓ 7” corresponds to the reach combination (“↓” indicates the symbol element Indicating that it is changing). This button effect image is displayed by superimposing the effect pattern B of the ball hand box in front of the middle row of design elements displayed in the changing state, and “PUSH” in front of the left row of design elements displayed in the changing state. The message pattern M has a function of prompting the player to operate the operation button 7 from the initial position to the pushing position.

  The operation button 7 is activated at the beginning that both the production picture B and the message picture M are displayed in the button production image, and the push-in position from the initial position in a state where the operation button 7 is activated. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), an image is displayed in which the lid of the effect picture B opens, and any of the notice picture R, the notice picture H, and the notice picture Q from the inside of the effect picture B is displayed. The appearing video is displayed. The operation button 7 is invalidated when a fixed valid time elapses from the start of the message picture M displayed in the button effect image, and the operation button 7 is activated. In the state, when the operation is not performed from the initial position to the pushed-in position, the image of the opening of the effect picture B is not displayed, and any of the notice picture R, the notice picture H, and the notice picture Q appears from within the effect picture B The video to be displayed is not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the notice pattern R is made up of the characters “reach confirmation”, and when the notice pattern R is displayed in the button effect image, it is left in the image of the decorative pattern game of this time. Based on the fact that each of the symbol elements in the row and the symbol elements in the right column stops variably, both become a reach combination with a probability of 100%. As shown in FIG. 6 (d), the notice pattern H is made up of the characters “off”. When the notice pattern H is displayed in the button effect image, the left line in the image of the decorative pattern game this time is displayed. Based on the fact that each of the symbol elements and the symbol elements in the right column stop fluctuating, both cannot reach a reach combination with a probability of 100%. As shown in FIG. 6 (e), the preview picture Q is made up of the characters “?”. When the preview picture Q is displayed in the button effect video, the left column of the decorative design game video is displayed on the left side. Based on the fact that each of the symbol elements and the symbol elements in the right column stop fluctuating, both of them become either a reach combination or a non-reach combination.

  The main control circuit 50 in FIG. 3 controls the game content of the special symbol game, and has a CPU 51, ROM 52 and RAM 53. A control program and control data are recorded in advance in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, and the CPU 51 executes a control operation based on the control program and control data in the ROM 52 using the RAM 53 as a work area. The sensor circuit 54 outputs a start signal output from the start port sensor 27 and a count signal output from the count sensor 32 to the main control circuit 50. The main control circuit 50 is started via the sensor circuit 54. Each of the control command and the prize ball command is set based on detecting the signal, and the prize ball command is set based on detecting the count signal via the sensor circuit 54. The solenoid circuit 55 cuts off the special prize opening solenoid 31 and the main control circuit 50 opens and closes the door 29 of the special prize opening 28 based on driving control of the solenoid circuit 55. The LED circuit 56 displays a special symbol game video on the special symbol display 34, and the main control circuit 50 controls the display content of the special symbol game video based on driving control of the LED circuit 56.

  The payout control circuit 60 in FIG. 3 controls the payout operation of prize balls, and has a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A control program and control data are recorded in advance in the ROM of the payout control circuit 60, and the CPU executes a prize ball payout operation based on each of the ROM control program and control data using the RAM as a work area. The payout control circuit 60 receives a result of setting a prize ball command from the main control circuit 50, and sets a drive signal based on receiving the result of setting a prize ball command. The motor circuit 61 receives a drive signal setting result from the payout control circuit 60 and drives the payout motor 62 based on the drive signal setting result from the payout control circuit 60. The payout motor 62 corresponds to a drive source of a prize ball payout device for paying out game balls as prize balls into the upper plate 5. A set number of prize balls according to the command is paid out.

  The effect control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 3 transmits a control command setting result from the main control circuit 50, and includes a CPU 71, a ROM 72, and a RAM 73. A control program and control data are recorded in advance in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70. When the CPU 71 receives the setting result of the control command, the CPU 73 uses the RAM 73 as a work area to produce effects based on the control program and control data in the ROM 72. Set the control command. The CPU 71 determines whether or not the operation button 7 has been operated based on the electrical state of the button switch 8. When the CPU 71 receives a specific control command predetermined result, the operation button 7 An effect control command is set in consideration of whether or not is operated.

  The display control circuit 80 in FIG. 3 transmits the setting result of the effect control command from the effect control circuit 70. The display control circuit 80 displays an image of the decorative symbol game corresponding to the reception result of the effect control command on the decorative symbol display 35 based on receiving the setting result of the effect control command. It has VRAM. The VROM uses image data and decorative symbol games for displaying each of the symbol elements “1” to “8” in each column in image data and decorative symbol games for displaying the reserved graphic RE in the reserved display area E. In addition to the video data for displaying the background of the symbol elements in each row, the video data for displaying the background video in the jackpot game, and the video data for displaying the demonstration video when the game is stopped, a directing picture with a button effect. Image data for displaying each of B, message picture M, notice picture R, notice picture H, and notice picture Q is recorded in advance, and VDP is a VRAM for each of image data and video data detected from VROM. The image is displayed in color by outputting R, G and B signals to the decorative symbol display 35.

  The sound control circuit 90 in FIG. 3 transmits the setting result of the effect control command from the effect control circuit 70. The sound control circuit 90 outputs sound from each of the speakers 16 based on receiving the setting result of the effect control command, and has a sound IC, a sound ROM, a sound RAM, a DAC, an audio amplifier, and a volume. is doing. The audio IC generates an audio signal for outputting audio from each of the speakers 16, and audio data for generating an audio signal is recorded in advance in the audio ROM. The audio RAM is used as a work memory for expanding audio data detected by the audio IC from the audio ROM, and the DAC converts a digital signal output from the audio IC into an analog signal. The audio amplifier amplifies the digital signal output from the DAC and outputs the amplified digital signal to both speakers 16. The volume adjusts the level of the analog signal output from the audio amplifier. The lighting control circuit 100 shown in FIG. 3 transmits the setting result of the effect control command from the effect control circuit 70. The illumination control circuit 100 sets an illumination signal for blinking each of the plurality of illumination LEDs 18 based on receiving the setting result of the effect control command, and each of the plurality of illumination LEDs 18 is an illumination signal. Flashes based on the setting result.

  FIG. 7 shows a list of control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 50 to the effect control circuit 70. Each control command is composed of 2 bytes. The first byte of each control command is MODE data (command classification), and the second byte of each control command is EXT data (command type). . Each of the control commands 8000 (h) to 8041 (h) is a change start command for notifying the effect control circuit 70 that the special symbol game is to be started, and the required time from the start of the special symbol game to the stop is indicated. EXT data for notification is included. This required time corresponds to the change display time of the special symbol, and the effect control circuit 70 sets the effect contents of the decorative symbol game based on the EXT data of the change start command.

  The control command 90XX (h) corresponds to a symbol information command for notifying the effect control circuit 70 of the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 34 in the special symbol game. The effect control circuit 70 is a variation start command. The combination of decorative symbols is set based on both the EXT data of the symbol and the EXT data of the symbol information command. The EXT data XX (h) of the symbol information command 90XX (h) is set to any one of “00 (h)”, “01 (h)”, and “02 (h)”. 9000 (h) indicates that the special symbol variation stop mode is a probable big hit symbol, and the symbol information command 9001 (h) indicates that the special symbol variation stop mode is a normal jackpot symbol. The information command 9002 (h) indicates that the special symbol is stopped when the variation is stopped.

  The control command A000 (h) is transmitted from the main control circuit 50 to the effect control circuit 70 when the variation display time corresponding to the EXT data of the variation start command has elapsed, and the special symbol variation display is stopped. Is equivalent to a change stop command for notifying the effect control circuit 70. The control command A1XX (h) corresponds to a hold command for notifying the effect control circuit 70 that the special symbol game has been put on hold. The EXT data XX (h) of the hold command A1XX (h) is set to any one of “00 (h)”, “01 (h)”, “02 (h)”, and “03 (h)” The hold command A100 (h) indicates that one special symbol game is held, the hold command A101 (h) indicates that two special symbol games are held, and the hold command A102 (H) indicates that three special symbol games are held, and the hold command A103 (h) indicates that four special symbol games are held.

  The control command B0XX (h) corresponds to a big hit round command for notifying the production control circuit 70 that each big hit round including the first time is started, and shows how many times this big hit round is. EXT data to be notified to the control circuit 70 is included. The control command B1XX (h) is transmitted from the main control circuit 50 to the effect control circuit 70 at the start of an interval when each big hit round including the first is completed. This control command B1XX (h) corresponds to an interval command for notifying the effect control circuit 70 that the interval starts, and includes EXT data for notifying the effect control circuit 70 of how many times the current interval is. It is out. The EXT data XX (h) of the jackpot round command B0XX (h) and the interval command B1XX (h) is “00 (h)”, “01 (h)”, “02 (h)”, and “03 (h). ) ”,“ 04 (h) ”, and“ 05 (h) ”, and the EXT data 00 (h) indicates that the current big hit round and the current interval are the first time. EXT data 01 (h) indicates the second time, EXT data 02 (h) indicates the third time, EXT data 03 (h) indicates the fourth time, EXT data 04 (h) indicates the fifth time, and EXT data 05 (h) indicates the final sixth time.

  FIG. 8 shows a list of random counters updated by the main control circuit 50. The random counter MR1 is used to determine whether or not it is a big hit that opens the special winning opening 28, and is cyclically updated in the range of “0” to “99”. The random counter MR2 is used to set a variation start command, and is updated cyclically within a range of “0” to “100”. The random counter MR3 is used to determine whether or not the probability variation is a big hit, and is cyclically updated within a range of “0” to “62”. The random counter MR4 is used to select a special symbol from a plurality of outlier symbols, and is updated cyclically within a range of “0” to “9”.

  In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, as shown in FIG. 9, a normal jackpot determination table and a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change are recorded in advance. The normal jackpot determination table is control data for determining based on the random counter MR1 whether or not the big hit is when the probability variation mode is invalid. The normal jackpot determination table includes a random counter MR1 “7”. On the other hand, determination results for jackpots are assigned, and outlier determination results are assigned to the remaining values other than the random counter MR1 “7”. The jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is control data for determining whether the jackpot is based on the random counter MR1 or not when the probability variation mode is valid. The jackpot determination table at the time of probability change includes the random counter MR1 “0-9”. Are assigned to each of the random counters MR1 “10 to 99”. In other words, it is determined that the effective state in the probability variation mode is a big hit with a constant probability higher than the invalid state in the probability variation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a probability variation determination table is recorded in advance in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50. This probability variation determination table is control data for determining whether the probability variation mode is to be validated or invalidated based on the random counter MR3 when it is determined that it is a big hit. A determination result for invalidating the probability variation mode is assigned to each of MR3 “0 to 32”, and a determination result for enabling the probability variation mode is assigned to each of the random counter MR3 “33 to 62”. Yes. That is, the probability variation mode is validated with a probability of “30/63” on the condition that the big hit is determined, and invalidated with a probability of “33/63”.

  In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, as shown in FIG. 11, an off symbol table is recorded in advance. This off symbol table is for selecting a off symbol on the basis of the random counter MR4. In the off symbol table, the random counter MR4 “0-3” is assigned to the off symbol “1”, and the off symbol “ Random counter MR4 “4-6” is assigned to “2”, and random counter MR4 “7-9” is assigned to outlier symbol “4”.

  In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, as shown in FIG. 12, a big hit change start command table and a release change start command table are recorded in advance. Each of the big hit variation start command table and the outlier variation start command table is for selecting a variation start command based on the random counter MR2, and the big hit variation start command table is usually a big hit or a probable variation big hit. Is used, and the variation start command table for losing is normally used when determining a losing where neither big jackpot nor probable variation jackpot is determined. In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, a variable display time table is recorded in advance as shown in FIG. This fluctuation display time table is control data for selecting the fluctuation display time based on the selection result of the fluctuation start command, and is set by assigning the fluctuation display time to each of the fluctuation start commands # 00 to # 41. Yes.

  A control data storage area 110 is set in the RAM 53 of the main control circuit 50 as shown in FIG. The control data storage area 110 is an area for storing various data necessary for playing a special symbol game. The reserved data storage unit 111, the special symbol storage unit 112, the flag storage unit 113, the timer storage unit 114, and the counter storage. Part 115. The hold data storage unit 111 is an area in which the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is stored. When the game ball wins in the start opening 26, the measurement value of the random counter MR1 is acquired, and the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is the hold data. It is stored in the storage unit 111. The reserved data storage unit 111 stores the acquisition results of up to four random counters MR1, and the acquisition results of the random counter MR1 indicate the reservation numbers “1” “2” “3” “ 4 ”and stored in the hold data storage unit 111.

  The special symbol storage unit 112 is an area in which the setting result of the special symbol is stored. For example, when the probability variation big hit symbol “3” is set, the special symbol big hit symbol “3” is stored in the special symbol storage unit 112. The flag storage unit 113 is an area for storing a start signal flag, a special figure process flag, a big hit flag, and a probability variation flag. The start signal flag indicates whether or not the game ball has won in the start opening 26, and the special figure process flag is one of the big hit determination process in step S61 to the interval process in step S67 in the special symbol process of FIG. This indicates whether to execute the above process alternatively. The big hit flag indicates whether or not the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is determined, and the probability change flag indicates whether or not the probability variation mode is enabled.

  The timer storage unit 114 is an area in which the variable time timer MT1, the wait time timer MT2, and the interval time timer MT3 are stored. The fluctuation time timer MT1 is set as an initial value for the fluctuation display time according to the setting result of the fluctuation start command, and the fluctuation time timer MT1 is specially subtracted from the initial value at regular intervals. The remaining time of the symbol game is measured. The wait time timer MT2 is set with a constant wait time as an initial value, and this special symbol game ends when the wait time timer MT2 is periodically subtracted from the initial value at a constant time interval. The remaining time until the next special symbol game is started is measured. The interval time timer MT3 is set with a constant interval time as an initial value, and the interval time timer MT3 is periodically subtracted from the initial value at a constant time interval so that the current big hit round ends. The time remaining until the next jackpot round is measured. The counter storage unit 115 is an area in which random counters MR1 to MR4 and a big hit round counter MN1 are stored. The jackpot round counter MN1 measures the number of continuations of the jackpot round. Each time the jackpot round ends, the jackpot round counter MN1 is added to measure the number of continuations of the jackpot round.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a process data table is recorded in advance in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70. This process data table is control data for selecting one corresponding to the change start command from among the process data numbers P00 to P41, and the EXT data 00 (h) of the change start command # 00 to the change start command # 41. It is set by assigning one process data number to each of the EXT data 41 (h).

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, process data # 00 to # 41 are recorded in advance as shown in FIG. Each of the process data # 00 to # 41 is composed of a process timer set value and effect control data, and one process data number is assigned to each of the process data # 00 to # 41. Each effect control data of the process data # 00 to # 41 includes display control data, audio control data, and electrical decoration control data, as shown in FIGS. Each of these display control data indicates the effect contents of the video displayed on the decoration symbol display 35 in the decoration symbol game, and each sound control data indicates the effect contents of the sound output from each of the speakers 16 in the decoration symbol game. The illumination control data indicates the contents of the effect of blinking each of the plurality of illumination LEDs 18 in the decoration pattern game, and the process timer set value indicates the effect according to each of the display control data, the audio control data, and the illumination control data. This corresponds to data for specifying the time for generation.

  In each of the process data # 00 to # 41, as shown in FIG. 16 to FIG. 20, as the display control data, the all-column variation start command, the left column variation stop command, the right column variation stop command, and the middle column variation The stop command is set in common. The all figure variation start command is used to start displaying the symbol elements in the variation state in the left variation region L, the middle variation region C, and the right variation region R, respectively. In the decorative symbol game, the process data # 00- Regardless of which one of # 41 is selected, each of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column is displayed in a variation state based on the all diagram variation start command. The variation stop command in the left column is for suspending the symbol elements in the left variation region L, and the variation stop command in the right column is for variably stopping the symbol elements in the right variation region R, The middle row variation stop command is for variably stopping the symbol elements in the middle variation region C. For these left column variation stop command to middle column variation stop command, (1) left column variation stop command, (2) right column variation stop command, and (3) middle column variation stop command are set in small order. A value is given, and even if any of process data # 00 to # 41 is selected in the decorative symbol game, (1) symbol element in the left column (2) symbol element in the right column (3) middle column The symbol elements are stopped and displayed in the order of the symbol elements.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 21, a video data table for decoration symbol games is recorded in advance. This video data table is used for selecting a video data number for decoration symbol game based on the selection result of the process data number. The video data table includes a decoration symbol game for each of the process data numbers P00 to P41. One video data number is assigned. Video data # V00 to # V41 for decorative symbol game is recorded in advance in the VROM of the display control circuit 80, and one piece of video data for decorative symbol game # V00 to # V41 is used for the decorative symbol game. Video data number is assigned. Each of the video data # V00 to # V41 for the decorative symbol game is for displaying an image of the background of the decorative symbol game. In the decorative symbol game, the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the right column Each of the symbol elements is displayed so as to be superimposed in front of the background image corresponding to the video data.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the jackpot game video data table is recorded in advance in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70. The jackpot game video data table stores each of a plurality of EXT data of the jackpot round command. On the other hand, one video data number for jackpot game is assigned. A plurality of video data for big hit games are recorded in advance in the VROM of the display control circuit 80, and one video data number for big hit games is assigned to each of the plurality of video data for big hit games. . Each of the video data for the big hit game is for displaying the effect image on the decorative symbol display 35 in the big hit round, and is set to different contents.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a video data table for demonstration is recorded in advance in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, and one video data number for demonstration is set in the video data table for demonstration. . One video data for demonstration is recorded in advance in the VROM of the display control circuit 80, and one video data number for demonstration is assigned to the video data for demonstration. This demonstration video data is for displaying a demonstration video on the decorative symbol display 35. The video of this demonstration is to inform the player that they are waiting for customers, and even if a fixed time limit has passed since the end of this decorative symbol game, the decorative symbol game or jackpot game will continue. Played when the game is not started.

  FIG. 24 shows a list of random counters updated by the effect control circuit 70. The random counter SR1 is updated cyclically within a range of “0 to 249”. This random counter SR1 is used for each of the case where the decorative symbol is set to a combination of probability variation big hits, the case of setting to a normal big hit combination, the case of setting of a detach reach combination, and the case of setting to a combination of complete losing In each of the cases where the decorative symbol is set to the probability jackpot combination and the normal jackpot combination, the symbol elements in each column are selected according to the update result of the random counter SR1, and the decorative symbol is out of reach. In the case of setting to the combination of the left column, each of the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol element in the right column is selected in accordance with the update result of the random counter SR1, and in the case of setting the decoration symbol to the completely out of combination, The symbol element is selected according to the update result of the random counter SR1.

  The random counter SR2 is updated cyclically within a range of “0 to 162”. This random counter SR2 is used for each of the case where the decorative design is set to the combination of outliers and the case of setting to the combination of complete outliers. In each case where the combination is set, the symbol element in the middle row is selected according to the update result of the random counter SR2. The random counter SR3 is updated cyclically within a range of “0 to 72”. This random counter SR3 is used when the decorative symbol is set to a completely out-of-combination combination. Is selected accordingly. The random counter SR4 is cyclically updated within the range of “0 to 29”, and is used to determine whether or not to generate a button effect in the decorative symbol game. The random counter SR5 is cyclically updated within the range of “0 to 12”, and is used to determine the effect contents of the button effect when the button effect is generated in the decorative symbol game.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 25, a probability variation big hit symbol table and a normal big hit symbol table are recorded in advance. The probability variation jackpot symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR1 to each of four types of odd symbol elements “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”. A symbol element corresponding to the update result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the jackpot symbol table, and the symbol elements of the respective columns are set to a common selection result. The normal jackpot symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR1 to each of the four types of even number symbol elements “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”. A symbol element corresponding to the update result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the jackpot symbol table, and the symbol element of each column is set as a common symbol element selection result.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 25, the reach symbol table and the left symbol table are recorded in advance. The reach symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR1 to each of the eight symbol elements “1 to 8”, and when setting the decorative symbol as a combination of out of reach, the update result of the random counter SR1 is set from the reach symbol table. The corresponding symbol element is selected, and each of the symbol element in the left column and the symbol element in the right column is set as a common symbol element selection result. The left symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR1 to each of the eight symbol elements “1 to 8”. When the decorative symbol is set to a completely out of combination, the update result of the random counter SR1 from the left symbol table is displayed. The corresponding symbol element is selected, and the symbol element in the left column is set as the symbol element selection result.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. The reach-removed symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR2 to each of the eight types of symbol elements “1 to 8”. When setting a decorative symbol as a combination of a miss-reach, the random counter SR2 is updated from the reach-removed symbol table. The symbol element corresponding to the result is selected, and the symbol element in the middle row is set as the symbol element selection result. The middle symbol table is obtained by assigning the random counter SR2 to each of the eight symbol elements “1 to 8”. When the decoration symbol is set to a completely out of combination, the update result of the random counter SR2 from the middle symbol table is displayed. The corresponding symbol element is selected, and the symbol element in the middle row is set as the symbol element selection result.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 27, a right symbol table is recorded in advance. This right symbol table is obtained by assigning a random counter SR3 to each of the eight symbol elements “1 to 8”. When the decorative symbol is set to a completely out of combination, the update result of the random counter SR3 from the right symbol table The symbol element corresponding to is selected, and the symbol element in the right column is set as the symbol element selection result.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 28, a button effect determination table for big hits is recorded in advance. This jackpot button effect determination table assigns a determination result of “button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “0 to 14”, and determines a result of “no button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “15 to 29”. Is used when jackpot determination is made when each of probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot is determined. This jackpot button effect determination table is used to determine whether or not to generate a button effect in the decorative symbol game based on the update result of the random counter SR4. Sometimes it is determined that a button effect is generated with a probability of “15/30”, and it is determined that a button effect is not generated with a probability of “15/30”.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 29, release button effect determination tables 1 to 4 are recorded in advance. Each of the off button effect determination tables 1 to 4 is for determining whether or not to generate a button effect in the decorative symbol game based on the update result of the random counter SR4. It is used at the time of judgment of detachment in which neither is judged. The off button effect determination table 1 assigns the determination result of “button effect present” to each of the random counters SR4 “0 to 1”, and determines the determination result of “no button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “2 to 29”. In the release button effect determination table 1, it is determined that a button effect is generated with a probability of “2/30” and a button effect is determined not to be generated with a probability of “28/30”. Is done.

  The off button effect determination table 2 assigns a determination result of “button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “0 to 3”, and determines a determination result of “no button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “4 to 29”. In the button effect determination table 2 for detachment, it is determined that the button effect is generated with a probability of “4/30”, and it is determined that the button effect is not generated with the probability of “26/30”. Is done. The release button effect determination table 3 assigns the determination result of “button effect present” to each of the random counters SR4 “0 to 5”, and determines the determination result of “no button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “6 to 29”. In the release button effect determination table 3, it is determined that the button effect is generated with a probability of “6/30”, and it is determined that the button effect is not generated with a probability of “24/30”. Is done. The release button effect determination table 4 assigns the determination result of “button effect present” to each of the random counters SR4 “0 to 7”, and determines the determination result of “no button effect” to each of the random counters SR4 “8 to 29”. In the release button effect determination table 4, it is determined that the button effect is generated with a probability of “8/30” and the button effect is determined not to be generated with the probability of “22/30”. Is done.

  The button effect determination tables 1 to 4 for detachment are used alternatively, and any of the button effect determination tables 1 to 4 for detachment has a probability that it is determined that a button effect is generated at the time of detachment determination. It depends on how it is used. The jackpot button effect determination table is used at the time of jackpot determination, and the probability of determining that a button effect is generated at the time of jackpot determination is constant. That is, the probability of determining that a button effect is to be generated differs depending on which of the off button effect determination tables 1 to 4 is used, and is a big hit when a button effect image is generated. The reliability is set to “15/17”, which is the highest when using the release button effect determination table 1, and is set to “15/19”, which is the second highest when using the button effect determination table 2 for release. Then, when the release button effect determination table 3 is used, the third highest “15/21” is set, and when the release button effect determination table 4 is used, the lowest “15/23” is set. .

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, as shown in FIG. 30, a button effect table for a big hit, a button effect table for a detach reach, and a button effect table for a complete release are recorded in advance. Each of the button effect table for jackpot to the button effect table for complete losing is for determining the effect content of the button effect based on the update result of the random counter SR5, and the effect content of the button effect is the button effect. In this case, the notice pattern R “reach determination”, the notice pattern Q “?”, Or the notice pattern H “disappear” appears from the directing pattern B of the ball hand box. The big hit button effect table is used when each of the probable big hit and the normal big hit is determined. In the jackpot button effect table, the effect content “reach confirmation” is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “0 to 9”, and the effect content “?” Is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “10 to 12”. When the probable big hit and the normal big hit are judged, the notice pattern R “reach confirmation” appears with a probability of “10/13” in the button effect, and the notice pattern Q “?” Is a probability of “3/13”. Appears at.

  The button effect table for detach reach is used when detach reach is determined. In the button effect table for outlier reach, the effect content “reach confirmation” is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “0 to 4”, and the effect content “?” Is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “5 to 12”. When the reach reach is determined, the notice picture R “reach confirmation” appears with a probability of “5/13” and the notice picture Q “?” Appears with a probability of “8/13”. The button effect table for complete detachment is used when complete detachment is determined. In this completely off button production table, the production content “?” Is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “0 to 5”, and the production content “out” is assigned to each of the random counters SR5 “6 to 12”. When it is determined that a complete disengagement has occurred, the notice picture Q “?” Appears with a probability of “6/13” in the button effect, and the notice picture H “disappear” appears with a probability of “7/13”.

  As shown in FIG. 31, an effect control data storage area 120 is set in the RAM 73 of the effect control circuit 70. The effect control data storage area 120 includes a command storage unit 121, a flag storage unit 122, and a timer storage unit 123. The counter storage unit 124 and the confirmed symbol storage unit 125 are set. The command storage unit 121 is an area in which a change start command, a symbol information command, a change stop command, a hold command, a jackpot round command, and an interval command transmitted from the main control circuit 50 are recorded. A start flag, a game in progress flag, a game stop flag, a big hit round flag, an interval flag, a demo wait flag, a demo display flag, a final round stop flag, a button effect flag, a button operated flag, and an effect level determination flag are recorded. Area.

  The game start flag indicates whether or not a variation start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is set to an on state based on the transmission of the variation start command. The in-game flag indicates whether or not a decorative symbol game is being executed, and is set to an on state in the execution state of the decorative symbol game. The game stop flag indicates whether or not a variable stop command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is set to an on state based on the transmission of the variable stop command. The big hit round flag indicates whether or not a big hit round command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is set to an ON state based on the fact that the big hit round command is transmitted. The interval flag indicates whether or not an interval command has been transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is set to an on state based on the transmission of the interval command.

  The demonstration waiting flag indicates whether or not the demonstration waiting state is waited for the demonstration video to be displayed. This demo waiting state means a state in which the decorative symbol game of this time has ended and a state in which the final sixth jackpot round has ended, and the demo waiting flag is set to ON when the demo waiting state is in effect. . The demonstration display flag indicates whether or not a demonstration video is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35, and is set to an on state when the demonstration video is displayed. The final round stop flag indicates whether or not the final sixth jackpot round has ended, and is set to the on state based on the transmission of the final sixth interval command. The button effect flag indicates a determination result as to whether or not to perform the button effect, and is set to the on state based on the determination that the button effect is performed. The button-operated flag indicates whether or not the player has operated the operation button 7 effectively in the button effect image, and is set to the on state based on the player operating the operation button 7 effectively. The The effect level determination flag indicates whether or not to perform the effect level determination process, and the effect level refers to the level of occurrence probability of the button effect.

  The timer storage unit 123 is an area in which the variable time timer ST1 and the demonstration wait timer ST2 are recorded. Each of the variable time timer ST1 and the demonstration wait timer ST2 is set with a constant initial value “0”, and the elapsed time of the decorative symbol game is periodically changed by the variable time timer ST1 at a predetermined time interval from the initial value. The elapsed time (demo waiting time) based on the completion of the current decorative symbol game or the last jackpot round is periodically counted by the demo waiting timer ST2 at regular intervals from the initial value. It is measured by adding automatically.

  The counter storage unit 124 is an area in which each of the random counters SR1 to SR5, the button effect counter SN1, the effect level counter SN2, the effect number counter SN3, and the operation number counter SN4 is recorded, and the confirmed symbol storage unit 125 is a decorative symbol game. This is an area where a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is recorded. Button effect counter SN1 records the effect content of the button effect, and is set to “1” when the effect content of the button effect is “reach determination”, and when the effect content of the button effect is “?”. It is set to “2”, and is set to “3” when the effect content of the button effect is “out”.

The effect level counter SN2 is used to record the probability of occurrence of a button effect at the time of determination of losing when neither probability variation big hit nor normal big hit is determined. By selecting a determination result according to the update result of the random counter SR4 from those according to the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 in the determination table 4, it is determined whether or not to perform the button effect. The effect number counter SN3 measures the number of times the button effect is generated, and a fixed upper limit value (for example, 5) is set in the effect number counter SN3. The operation number counter SN4 measures the number of times the player actually operates the operation button 7 with the button effect image, and the effect level counter SN2 is the time when the measurement result of the effect number counter SN3 reaches the upper limit value. It is set according to the measurement result of the operation number counter SN4.
[1] Main Process FIG. 32 shows a main process executed by the CPU 51 of the main control circuit 50 when the power is turned on. When the CPU 51 is turned on, the register and the PIO (parallel input / output port) are set in step S1. Initialize each of In step S2, the pending data storage unit 111, special symbol storage unit 112, flag storage unit 113, timer storage unit 114, and counter storage unit 115 of the RAM 53 are initialized, and a timer interrupt is generated every 4 msec in step S3. The CTC (counter / timer) is initialized as described above.

When the CPU 51 initializes the CTC in step S3, the counter updating process 1 in step S4 is repeated. In this counter update process 1, each of the random counter MR2 and the random counter MR4 of the counter storage unit 115 is updated by “1”. As shown in FIG. 8, the random counter MR2 is changed from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value. After being added to “100”, the initial value “0” is returned and updated cyclically. The random counter MR4 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “9” and then returned to the initial value “0”. Updated cyclically.
[2] Timer Interrupt Processing FIG. 33 shows timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 51 every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 51 performs input processing at step S11 and counter update at step S12 each time a timer interrupt occurs. Process 2 and the data acquisition process of step S13 and the special symbol process process of step S14 are executed in this order.
[2-1] Input Processing FIG. 34 shows details of the input processing in step S11, and the CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a start signal from the sensor circuit 54 in step S21. If it is determined that there is no start signal, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is reset to OFF in step S22. If it is determined that there is a start signal, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set in step S23. Set to ON state.
[2-2] Counter update process 2
FIG. 35 shows details of the counter update process 2 in step S12. The CPU 51 updates the random counter MR1 of the counter storage unit 115 by the unit value “1” in step S31, and the random number of the counter storage unit 115 in step S32. The counter MR3 is updated by the unit value “1”. As shown in FIG. 8, the random counter MR1 is used for determining the big hit, and after being added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “99”, it is returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically. The random counter MR3 is for determining the probability variation, and is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “62”, and then returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically.
[2-3] Data Acquisition Processing FIG. 36 shows details of the data acquisition processing in step S13, and the CPU 51 determines the setting state of the start signal flag in the flag storage unit 113 in step S41. For example, when the game ball wins in the start opening 26, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to the on state in the input process of step S11. In this case, the CPU 51 determines in step S41 of FIG. 36 that the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to the on state, and acquires the measurement value of the random counter MR1 from the counter storage unit 115 in step S42. . Then, the process proceeds to step S43, and it is determined whether or not the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S43 that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1, the CPU 51 determines the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1 in step S44. To record. Then, in step S45, it is notified that one special symbol game has been held based on the transmission of the hold command “A100 (h)” to the effect control circuit 70, and in step S46, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is notified. To the off state.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1 in step S43, the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is stored in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2 in step S47. It is determined whether or not is recorded. If it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2, the process proceeds to step S48, and the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is set to the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2. To record. Then, in step S49, it is notified that the special symbol game has been suspended twice based on the transmission of the suspension command “A101 (h)” to the effect control circuit 70, and in step S46, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is notified. To the off state.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2 in step S47, the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is stored in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3 in step S50. It is determined whether or not is recorded. If it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3, the process proceeds to step S51, and the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is set to the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3. To record. Then, in step S52, it is notified that the special symbol game has been suspended three times based on the transmission of the suspension command “A102 (h)” to the effect control circuit 70. In step S46, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is notified. To the off state.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S50 that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3, the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is stored in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 4 in step S53. It is determined whether or not is recorded. If it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 4, the process proceeds to step S54, and the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is set to the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 4. To record. Then, in step S55, it is notified that four special symbol games have been suspended based on the transmission of the suspension command “A103 (h)” to the effect control circuit 70, and in step S46, the start signal flag of the flag storage unit 113 is notified. To the off state.

When the CPU 51 determines in step S53 that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 4, the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is cleared in step S56. That is, the upper limit value “4 times” is set for the number of special symbol games held, and the random counter MR1 is set when the game ball wins in the start opening 26 with four special symbol games already held. The recording process and the hold command transmission process are not performed, and it is invalidated that the game ball is won in the start opening 26.
[2-4] Special symbol process FIG. 37 shows the details of the special symbol process in step S14. The special symbol process includes step S61, a big symbol determination process, a special symbol change start process in step S62, a special symbol change process in step S63, a special symbol change stop process in step S64, a wait process in step S65, and a step S66. The jackpot game process and the interval process of step S67 are included, and the jackpot determination process of step S61 to the interval process of step S67 are alternatively performed according to the setting state of the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113.
[2-4-1] Big hit determination process FIG. 38 shows the details of the big hit determination process in step S61. This jackpot determination process is executed when the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113 is set to “0”, and the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113 is initialized in step S2 of FIG. Initially set to “0” in the process.

  In step S71 of FIG. 38, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 1. When it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1, the process proceeds to step S72, and the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is stored from the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 1 Is detected.

  When the CPU 51 detects the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 from the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 1 in step S72, the CPU 51 detects the recording result of the probability change flag from the flag storage unit 113 in step S73, and the detection result of the probability change flag is on. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to the on state, the jackpot determination table at the time of probability variation of FIG. 9B is selected from the ROM 52 in step S74, and the probability variation flag is reset to the off state. Is determined, the normal big hit determination table shown in FIG. 9A is selected from the ROM 52 in step S75 of FIG.

  When the CPU 51 selects the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change or the jackpot determination table at the normal time, the determination result according to the detection result of the random counter MR1 from the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change or the normal jackpot determination table at step S76 in FIG. Select. When the determination result of losing is selected here, the big hit flag of the flag storage unit 113 is reset to an OFF state in step S77, and “1” is set to the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113 in step S83. For example, when the detection result of the random counter MR1 is “5”, the big hit determination result is selected from the big hit determination table at the time of probability change, and the determination result out of the normal big hit determination table is selected.

  When the CPU 51 selects a big hit determination result from the big hit determination table at the time of probability change or the normal big hit determination table at step S76 in FIG. 38, the big hit flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to an ON state at step S78, and at step S79. The measurement result of the random counter MR3 for probability change determination is acquired from the counter storage unit 115. In step S80, the probability variation determination table of FIG. 10 is detected from the ROM 52, and a determination result corresponding to the acquisition result of the random counter MR3 is selected from the probability variation determination table.

When the CPU 51 selects the presence of probability variation as the determination result from the probability variation determination table in step S80 of FIG. 38, the CPU 51 sets the probability variation flag of the flag storage unit 113 to the on state in step S81, and the special process flag of the flag storage unit 113 in step S83. Set “1” to. Further, when “no probability change” is selected as the determination result from the probability change determination table in step S80, the process proceeds to step S82, and the probability change flag in the flag storage unit 113 is reset to the OFF state. Then, the process proceeds to step S83, where “1” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113.
[2-4-2] Special Symbol Variation Start Processing FIG. 39 shows details of the special symbol variation start processing in step S62. This special symbol variation start process is executed when the special symbol process flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to “1”, and the CPU 51 executes the big hit flag of the flag storage unit 113 in step S91 of FIG. Determine the setting status of. Here, when it is determined that the big hit flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S92, and the setting state of the probability variation flag of the flag storage unit 113 is determined.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S92 that the probability variation flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to the on state, the CPU 51 proceeds to step S93. Here, the mode of the special symbol when the fluctuation is stopped is set to the probability variation jackpot symbol “3”, and the probability variation jackpot symbol “3” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112. Then, the process proceeds to step S94, and the big hit change start command table shown in FIG.

  If the CPU 51 determines in step S92 in FIG. 39 that the probability variation flag in the flag storage unit 113 has been reset to the off state, the CPU 51 proceeds to step S95. Here, the mode of the special symbol variation stop is set to the normal jackpot symbol “5”, and the normal jackpot symbol “5” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112. Then, the process proceeds to step S94, and the big hit change start command table shown in FIG.

  If the CPU 51 determines in step S91 in FIG. 39 that the big hit flag in the flag storage unit 113 has been reset to the off state, the CPU 51 selects the off symbol table in FIG. 11 from the ROM 52 in step S96, and the counter in step S97 in FIG. The measurement result of the random counter MR4 is acquired from the storage unit 115, and the process proceeds to step S98. Here, an out symbol corresponding to the acquisition result of the random counter MR4 is selected from the out symbol table, and the selection result of the out symbol is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112. Then, the process proceeds to step S99, and the change start command table for deviation shown in FIG. For example, when the acquisition result of the random counter MR5 is “3”, the off symbol “1” is selected, and the off symbol “1” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112.

  When the CPU 51 selects the big hit change start command table or the out change change start command table, the CPU 51 acquires the measurement result of the random counter MR2 from the counter storage unit 115 in step S100. Then, the process proceeds to step S101, and a variation start command corresponding to the acquisition result of the random counter MR2 is selected from the selection result of the variation start command table. For example, when the acquisition result of the random counter MR2 is “90”, the change start command # 41 “8041 (h)” is selected from the change start command table for jackpot shown in FIG. The change start command # 20 “8020 (h)” is selected from the change start command table for).

  When the CPU 51 selects the variation start command in step S101 of FIG. 39, the CPU 51 transmits the variation start command selection result to the effect control circuit 70 in step S102, and in step S103, the symbol information command corresponding to the recording result of the special symbol storage unit 112. Set. For example, when a probability variation jackpot symbol “3” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112, a symbol information command “9000 (h)” for probability variation jackpot is set, and a normal jackpot symbol “5” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112. The symbol information command “9001 (h)” for normal jackpot is normally set when it is set, and when any one of “1”, “2”, and “4” is recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112, The symbol information command “9002 (h)” is set.

  When the CPU 51 sets the symbol information command in step S103, the CPU 51 transmits the symbol information command setting result to the effect control circuit 70 in step S104. Then, in step S105, a variation display time corresponding to the selection result of the variation start command is selected from the variation display time table of FIG. To do. For example, when the selection result of the change start command is change start command # 11 “8011 (h)”, the change display time “12000” is selected, and the change display time “12000” is set in the change time timer MT1.

  When the CPU 51 sets the selection result of the variable display time in the variable time timer MT1 in step S105 in FIG. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2. Here, when it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 2, the process proceeds to step S113, and “2” is set to the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113. .

  When the CPU 51 determines that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 2 in step S107, the random counter recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 2 in step S108. The MR1 is shifted to the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 1. Then, the process proceeds to step S109, and it is determined whether or not the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3. Here, when it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 3, the process proceeds to step S113, and “2” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113. .

  When the CPU 51 determines that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 3 in step S109, the random counter recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 3 in step S110. The MR 1 is shifted to the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 2. Then, the process proceeds to step S111, and it is determined whether or not the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 4. Here, when it is determined that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is not recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 of the hold number 4, the process proceeds to step S113, and “2” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113. .

When the CPU 51 determines that the acquisition result of the random counter MR1 is recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 4 in step S111, the random counter recorded in the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 4 in step S112. The MR 1 is shifted to the hold data storage unit 111 with the hold number 3. Then, the process proceeds to step S113, where “2” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113.
[2-4-3] Special symbol variation processing FIG. 40 shows details of the special symbol variation processing in step S63. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special symbol process flag is set to “2”, and the CPU 51 controls the special symbol indicator 34 to blink on and off in step S121. Is displayed in a fluctuating state. In step S122, the remaining time of the special symbol game is updated based on subtracting the unit value ΔT recorded in advance in the ROM 52 from the measured value of the variable time timer MT1 in the timer storage unit 114. In step S123, the timer storage unit The subtraction result of the fluctuation time timer MT1 114 is compared with “0”.

When CPU 51 detects “MT1 = 0” in step S123, CPU 51 determines the end of the special symbol game. Then, in step S124, the fact that the special symbol game has ended is notified based on the transmission of the variation stop command “A000 (h)” to the effect control circuit 70. In step S125, the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113 is notified. Set “3”.
[2-4-4] Special Symbol Fluctuation Stop Processing FIG. 41 shows details of the special symbol variation stop processing in step S64. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when the special symbol process flag is set to “3”, and the CPU 51 stops the special symbol variation display of the special symbol display 34 in step S131. The special symbol variation stop is performed based on the special symbol setting result recorded in the special symbol storage unit 112. When the probability variation big hit is determined, the variation display of the special symbol is the probability variation big hit symbol “3”. When it is determined that the normal big hit is determined, it stops at the normal big hit symbol “5”, and when it is determined that the loss is detected, it stops at any one of the lost symbols “1”, “2”, and “4”.

When the CPU 51 finishes displaying the variation of the special symbol in step S131, the CPU 51 sets an initial value (for example, 2.0 sec) of the wait time in the wait time timer MT2 of the timer storage unit 114 in step S132, and in the flag storage unit 113 in step S133. Set “4” in the special figure process flag. The initial value of this wait time is recorded in advance in the ROM 52, and if a special symbol game is put on hold, the next special symbol game will be executed after the wait time has elapsed since the end of this special symbol game. Be started.
[2-4-5] Wait Process FIG. 42 shows details of the wait process in step S65. This wait process is executed when the special process flag is set to “4”, and the CPU 51 records in advance in the ROM 52 from the measured value of the wait time timer MT2 of the timer storage unit 114 in step S141. The remaining wait time is updated by subtracting the unit value ΔT. In step S142, the result of subtraction of the wait time timer MT2 in the timer storage unit 114 is compared with “0”, and when it is determined that “MT2 = 0”, the process proceeds to step S143.

  When proceeding to step S143, the CPU 51 determines the setting state of the big hit flag in the flag storage unit 113. For example, at the time of determination of detachment, it is determined in step S143 that the big hit flag in the flag storage unit 113 has been reset to an off state, and in step S144, “0” is set to the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113. When determining the big hit, it is determined in step S143 that the big hit flag in the flag storage unit 113 is set to the on state, and the process proceeds to step S145.

When proceeding to step S145, the CPU 51 sets an initial value “0” in the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115. The jackpot round counter MN1 measures the number of continuations of the jackpot round. When the CPU51 initializes the jackpot round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 in step S145, the CPU 51 proceeds to step S146, and the first jackpot round command “ B000 (h) "is set. In step S147, the setting result of the big hit round command “B000 (h)” is transmitted to the effect control circuit 70, and “5” is set to the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113 in step S148.
[2-4-6] Jackpot Game Processing FIG. 43 shows details of the jackpot game processing in step S66. This jackpot game process is executed when the special figure process flag in the flag storage unit 113 is set to “5”, and the CPU 51 executes the jackpot round process in step S151. In this big hit round process, the special winning opening 28 is opened until the upper limit value (for example, 10) game balls are won in the special winning opening 28 or the opening time of the special winning opening 28 reaches the upper limit (for example, 30 sec). The CPU 51 closes the special winning opening 28 when it is determined in the big hit round process in step S151 that the upper limit value of the game ball has won in the special winning opening 28 or the opening time of the special winning opening 29 has reached the upper limit. In step S152, it is determined that the current big hit round has ended.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S152 that the current big hit round has ended, the unit value “1” recorded in advance in the ROM 52 is added to the big hit round counter MN1 in the counter storage unit 115 in step S153. Then, the interval command “B100 (h)” is set in step S154, and the setting result of the interval command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 70 in step S155. This interval command is set according to the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115. For example, at the end of the second big hit round, the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 is added to “2”. , The second interval command “B101 (h)” is set based on “MN1 = 2”. Also, at the end of the final sixth big hit round, the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 is added to “6”, and based on “MN1 = 6”, the sixth interval command “B105 (h)”. Is set.

When the CPU 51 transmits the setting result of the interval command to the effect control circuit 70 in step S155, the initial value (for example, 3.0 sec) of the interval time recorded in advance in the ROM 52 in step S156 is stored in the interval time timer MT3 of the timer storage unit 114. set. Then, the process proceeds to step S157, and “6” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113.
[2-4-7] Interval Processing FIG. 44 shows details of the interval processing in step S67. This interval process is executed when the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113 is set to “6”, and the CPU 51 records in advance from the interval time timer MT3 of the timer storage unit 114 to the ROM 52 in step S161. The remaining interval time is measured by subtracting the unit time ΔT.

  When the CPU 51 subtracts the interval time timer MT3 of the timer storage unit 114 in step S161, the CPU 51 compares the subtraction result of the interval time timer MT3 of the timer storage unit 114 with the limit value “0” recorded in advance in the ROM 52 in step S162. If “MT3 = 0” is determined here, the process proceeds to step S163, and the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 is compared with the final value “6”.

  When the CPU 51 determines “MN1 <final value” in step S163, it sets a big hit round command in step S164. In step S165, the setting result of the big hit round command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 70. In step S166, "5" is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113. This big hit round command is set according to the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115. For example, at the end of the first interval, the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 is added to “1”, and the second big hit round command “B001 (h)” is set based on “MN = 1”. The Further, at the end of the fifth interval, the big hit round counter MN1 of the counter storage unit 115 is added to “5”, and the final sixth big hit round command “B005 (h)” based on “MN = 5”. Is set.

When the CPU 51 determines “MN1 = final value (6)” in step S163, the CPU 51 resets the big hit flag in the flag storage unit 113 to an off state in step S167. Then, the process proceeds to step S168, and “0” is set in the special figure process flag of the flag storage unit 113. FIG. 45 shows transmission timings of the jackpot round command and the interval command. The jackpot round command is transmitted when each jackpot round starts, and the interval command is transmitted when each interval starts (each jackpot round is Sent when finished).
[11] Main Processing FIG. 46 shows the main processing executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the CPU 71 registers and PIO (parallel input / output port) in step S201. Initialize each of In step S202, the command storage unit 121, flag storage unit 122, timer storage unit 123, counter storage unit 124, and fixed symbol storage unit 125 of the RAM 73 are initialized, and a timer interrupt is generated every 10 msec in step S203. The CTC (counter / timer) is set as follows. This timer interrupt period 10 msec is synchronized with the frame frequency of the display control circuit 80.

  When the CTC is initialized in step S203, the CPU 71 transmits a demonstration video data number VD00 to the display control circuit 80 in step S204, and transmits a reproduction start command to the display control circuit 80 in step S205. The display control circuit 80 detects the video data # VD00 for demonstration corresponding to the video data number VD00 from the VROM when the video data number VD00 for demonstration is received, and detects the video data # VD00 when the playback start command is received. The result is played back while decompressing on VRAM. FIG. 47 shows the recorded contents of video data # VD00. When video data # VD00 is played back, the video of the tightrope is switched to the image of an aerial swing, and the video of the aerial swing is switched to the image of a ball rider. An image is displayed.

When the CPU 71 transmits a playback start command in step S205 of FIG. 46, the demo display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state in step S206, and the counter update process in step S207 is repeated. In this counter update process, each of the random counter SR1 to the random counter SR5 of the counter storage unit 124 is updated by the unit value “1”. As shown in FIG. 24, the random counter SR1 is updated from the initial value “0” to the upper limit. After being added to the value “249”, it is cyclically updated by returning to the initial value “0”, and the random counter SR2 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “162” and then returned to the initial value “0”. The random counter SR3 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “72” and then returned to the initial value “0” to be updated cyclically, and the random counter SR4 is updated to the initial value “0”. From the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “12”, and the random counter SR5 is added to the upper limit value “29”. It is updated cyclically back to the value "0".
[12] External Interrupt Processing When the change start command, symbol information command, change stop command, hold command, jackpot round command and interval command are transmitted from the main control circuit 50, an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 71. This external interrupt is generated separately from the timer interrupt, and the CPU 71 enters an interrupt disabled state based on the occurrence of the external interrupt. When this external interrupt occurs, the CPU 71 stores each of the change start command to the interval command in the reception command buffer and cancels the interrupt disabled state.
[13] Timer Interrupt Processing FIG. 48 shows timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 71 every 10 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 71 executes command analysis processing at step S211 and suspension at step S212 each time a timer interrupt occurs. The command process, the demonstration display stop process in step S213, the demonstration display start process in step S214, the decorative symbol game process in step S215, the effect level determination process in step S216, and the jackpot game process in step S217 are executed in this order.
[13-1] Command Analysis Processing FIG. 49 shows the details of the command analysis processing in step S211, and the CPU 71 checks the reception command buffer in step S221, and any one of the change start command to the interval command is stored in the reception command buffer. Is stored. Here, when it is determined that any one of the change start command to the interval command is stored in the reception command buffer, the process proceeds to step S222, and one control command is detected from the reception command buffer among the change start command to the interval command. .

  When the CPU 71 detects a control command from the received command buffer in step S222, the CPU 71 compares the detection result of the control command with the pending command in step S223. If it is determined that the detection result of the control command is a pending command, the process proceeds to step S224, and the detection result of the pending command is recorded in the command storage unit 121.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S223 that the detection result of the control command is not a hold command, it compares the detection result of the control command with the symbol information command in step S225. If it is determined that the detection result of the control command is a symbol information command, the process proceeds to step S226, and the detection result of the symbol information command is recorded in the command storage unit 121.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S225 that the control command detection result is not a symbol information command, CPU 71 compares the control command detection result with the change start command in step S227. Here, when it is determined that the detection result of the control command is a change start command, the process proceeds to step S228, and the detection result of the change start command is recorded in the command storage unit 121. And it transfers to step S229 and sets the game start flag of the flag storage part 122 to an ON state.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S227 that the control command detection result is not a change start command, CPU 71 compares the control command detection result with the change stop command in step S230. Here, when it is determined that the detection result of the control command is a variable stop command, the process proceeds to step S231, and the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S230 that the control command detection result is not a fluctuation stop command, CPU 71 compares the control command detection result with the big hit round command in step S232. If it is determined that the detection result of the control command is a big hit round command, the process proceeds to step S233, and the detection result of the big hit round command is recorded in the command storage unit 121. And it transfers to step S234 and sets the big hit round flag of the flag storage part 122 to an ON state.

When the CPU 71 determines in step S232 that the detection result of the control command is not a big hit round command, the CPU 71 compares the detection result of the control command with the interval command in step S235. If it is determined that the detection result of the control command is an interval command, the process proceeds to step S236, and the detection result of the interval command is recorded in the command storage unit 121. And it transfers to step S237 and sets the interval flag of the flag storage part 122 to an ON state.
[13-2] Hold Command Processing FIG. 50 shows details of the hold command processing in step S212, and the CPU 71 determines whether or not a hold command is stored in the command storage unit 121 in step S241. Here, when it is determined that the hold command is stored in the command storage unit 121, the process proceeds to step S <b> 242, and the hold command is detected from the command storage unit 121.

  When the CPU 71 detects a hold command from the command storage unit 121 in step S242, the CPU 71 detects EXT data from the detection result of the hold command in step S243 and compares the detection result of EXT data with “00 (h)”. When it is determined that the detection result of the EXT data is “00 (h)”, the hold display command 1 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80 in step S244, and the hold command “A100 ( h) ”is cleared. When the display control circuit 80 receives the hold display command 1, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the hold display command 1 from the VROM, and the image data is stored in the hold display area E of the decorative symbol display 35 as shown in FIG. One reserved picture RE is displayed based on the detection result.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S243 in FIG. 50 that the detection result of EXT data is different from “00 (h)”, CPU 71 compares the detection result of EXT data with “01 (h)” in step S246. If it is determined that the detection result of EXT data is “01 (h)”, the hold display command 2 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80 in step S247, and the hold command “A101 ( h) ”is cleared. When the display control circuit 80 receives the hold display command 2, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the hold display command 2 from the VROM, and 2 based on the detection result of the image data in the hold display area E of the decorative symbol display 35. Pieces of reserved picture RE are displayed.

  If the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the EXT data is different from “01 (h)” in step S246, the CPU 71 compares the detection result of the EXT data with “02 (h)” in step S249. If it is determined that the detection result of EXT data is “02 (h)”, the hold display command 3 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80 in step S250, and the hold command “A102 ( h) ”is cleared. When receiving the hold display command 3, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the hold display command 3 from the VROM, and 3 based on the detection result of the image data in the hold display area E of the decorative symbol display 35. Pieces of reserved picture RE are displayed.

If the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the EXT data is different from “02 (h)” in step S249, the CPU 71 compares the detection result of the EXT data with “03 (h)” in step S252. If it is determined that the detection result of the EXT data is “03 (h)”, the hold display command 4 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80 in step S253, and the hold command “A103 ( h) ”is cleared. When the display control circuit 80 receives the hold display command 4, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the hold display command 4 from the VROM, and 4 based on the detection result of the image data in the hold display area E of the decorative symbol display 35. Pieces of reserved picture RE are displayed.
[13-3] Demo Display Stop Processing FIG. 51 shows the details of the demo display stop processing in step S213. The CPU 71 determines whether or not the demo display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S261. Determine whether. For example, in a state where a demonstration image is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35, the CPU 71 determines in step S261 that the demonstration display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state, and in step S262, the flag storage unit. It is determined whether or not the game start flag 122 is set to the on state, and it is determined whether or not the big hit round flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S263.

When the CPU 71 determines in step S262 that the game start flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state or determines in step S263 that the big hit round flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the step In step S264, a reproduction stop command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. In step S265, the demonstration display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state. When the display control circuit 80 receives a playback stop command while displaying the demonstration video, the display control circuit 80 immediately stops the playback processing of the demonstration video data # VD00. That is, when the special symbol game or the big hit game is started in a state where the demonstration image is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35, the demonstration image is immediately stopped.
[13-4] Demo Display Start Processing FIG. 52 shows details of the demo display start processing in step S214, and the CPU 71 determines whether or not the demo display flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been reset to the OFF state in step S271. Determine whether. For example, in a state where no demonstration video is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35, the CPU 71 determines in step S271 that the demonstration display flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been reset to an off state, and in step S272 the flag storage unit. It is determined whether the demonstration wait flag 122 is reset to the off state.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S272 that the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been reset to an off state, the CPU 71 determines in step S273 whether or not the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been set to an on state. . For example, at the end of the special symbol game, it is determined in step S273 that the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and in step S276, the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state. In S277, the demonstration waiting timer ST2 in the timer storage unit 123 is reset to “0”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S273 that the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been reset to an off state, the CPU 71 determines in step S274 whether or not the final round stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been set to an on state. To do. For example, at the end of the final sixth big hit round, the CPU 71 determines in step S274 that the final round stop flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and in step S275, the final round stop flag of the flag storage unit 122 To the off state. In step S276, the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state, and in step S277, the demonstration waiting timer ST2 in the timer storage unit 123 is reset to “0”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S272 that the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the CPU 71 determines in step S278 whether or not the game start flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state. . If it is determined that the game start flag in the flag storage unit 122 is not set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S279, and the unit time ΔT recorded in advance in the ROM 72 is added to the demonstration waiting timer ST2 in the timer storage unit 123. The elapsed time based on the completion of the special symbol game of this time or the final jackpot round is measured.

  In step S279, the CPU 71 adds the demonstration waiting timer ST2 of the timer storage unit 123. In step S280, the CPU 71 compares the addition result of the demonstration waiting timer ST2 of the timer storage unit 123 with a limit time (for example, 10.0 sec) recorded in the ROM 72 in advance. To do. This time limit is a threshold value for determining whether or not the player has quit the game, the wait time from the end of this special symbol game to the start of the next special symbol game that is on hold, and the current time Is set longer than each interval time from the end of the big hit round to the start of the next big hit round. This limit time is set by adding an allowable value to the upper limit value. This upper limit value is a limit value at which the game ball newly wins in the start opening 26 in a state where the game ball is continuously being fired into the game board 19 based on the player operating the firing handle 10. The allowable value is a game interruption value at which the player releases his / her finger from the firing handle 10 for the purpose of lighting the cigarette.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S280 that the addition result of the demonstration waiting timer ST2 in the timer storage unit 123 has reached the limit time, the CPU 71 transmits the demonstration video data number VD00 to the display control circuit 80 in step S281, and in step S282. A reproduction start command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. The display control circuit 80 detects the video data # VD00 from the VROM when the video data number VD00 for demonstration is received, and reproduces the detection result of the video data # VD00 when the playback start command is received. Display video. That is, the demonstration video is displayed when a new special symbol game does not start even after the limit time has elapsed since the end of the current decorative symbol game or the last round of big hits, and the CPU 71 demonstrates the demonstration. In step S283, the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state. In step S284, the demonstration display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state.

  When the CPU 71 sets the demonstration display flag of the flag storage unit 122 to the on state in step S284, the CPU 71 resets the effect number counter SN3 of the counter storage unit 124 to “0” in step S285, and operates the counter storage unit 124 in step S286. The number counter SN4 is reset to “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S287, where the effect level “4” is set in the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124. Each of the performance counter SN3 and the operation counter SN4 serves as determination data for setting the production level, and when the display of the demonstration video is started on the decorative symbol display 35, it is considered that the player has finished the game. The production level is automatically returned to “4”, and both determination data are reset to “0” in order to judge the production level according to the new player. The effect level counter SN2 is set to “4” in step S202 of FIG. 46. When the player finishes the game, the effect level counter SN2 is automatically set to the initial standard value.

When the CPU 71 determines that the game start flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S278 of FIG. 52, the CPU 71 resets the demonstration waiting flag of the flag storage unit 122 to the off state in step S288. In other words, when a new special symbol game is started before the time limit has elapsed since the end of the current decorative symbol game or the last jackpot round, the demonstration waiting flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. . When the demonstration waiting flag is off, the demonstration waiting timer ST2 is not added in step S279, and the demonstration waiting state waiting for the demonstration video to be displayed is canceled.
[13-5] Decoration Symbol Game Processing FIG. 53 shows details of the decoration symbol game processing in step S215, and the CPU 71 determines the setting state of the game start flag in the flag storage unit 122 in step S291. Here, when it is determined that the game start flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S292, and the game start flag of the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. In step S293, the in-game flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state, and a preparatory process for starting the decorative symbol game is performed in the decorative symbol game starting process in step S294.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the game start flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state in step S291, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the in-game flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S295. . For example, in the state where the decorative symbol game start process in step S294 is completed, it is determined in step S295 that the in-game flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and the unit time ΔT previously recorded in the ROM 72 in step S296. Is added to the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123. This variable time timer ST1 is reset to the initial value “0” in the decorative symbol game start process in step S294. In step S296, the elapsed time of the decorative symbol game is based on the addition of the variable time timer ST1. It is measured.

  When the CPU 71 adds the variable time timer ST1 in step S296, the CPU 71 executes the decorative symbol game in the decorative symbol game processing in step S297, and in step S298, whether or not the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state. Judging. Here, when it is determined that the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the process proceeds to the button effect process of step S299, and the button effect image is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35.

CPU71 will determine whether the game stop flag of the flag storage part 122 is set to the ON state, if it transfers to step S300. For example, when a variable stop command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to an on state, and the CPU 71 sets the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 to an on state in step S300. Judge that. In this case, the in-game flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state in step S301, the game stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state in step S302, and the process proceeds to the decorative symbol game stop process in step S303. To do.
[13-5-1] Decorative Symbol Game Start Processing Each of FIGS. 54 to 56 shows details of the decorative symbol game start processing in step S294, and the CPU 71 changes from the command storage unit 121 in step S311 of FIG. The reception result of the start command is detected, and the EXT data is detected from the detection result of the fluctuation start command. In step S312, the process data table of FIG. 15 is detected from the ROM 72, and a process data number corresponding to the detection result of the EXT data is selected from the process data table. Next, the process proceeds to step S313 in FIG. 54, and the process data corresponding to the selection result of the process data number is selected from the ROM 72.

  54, when the process data is selected in step S313 of FIG. 54, the initial value “0” recorded in advance in the ROM 72 is set in the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123 in step S314. In step S315, the decorative design game video data table shown in FIG. 21 is detected from the ROM 72, and the video data number corresponding to the process data number selection result is selected from the decorative design game video data table. Next, the process proceeds to step S316 in FIG. When the display control circuit 80 receives the selection result of the video data number, the display control circuit 80 selects the video data for the decoration symbol game corresponding to the reception result of the video data number from the VROM, and develops the selection result of the video data in the RAM.

  When the CPU 71 transmits the selection result of the video data number in step S316, the CPU 71 detects the reception result of the symbol information command from the command storage unit 121 in step S317. Then, the process proceeds to step S318, and it is determined whether or not the detection result of the symbol information command is a probable big hit. For example, when the detection result of the symbol information command is “9000 (h)”, it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined, and the decorative symbol is set to a combination of the probability variation big hit in the probability variation big hit symbol setting processing in step S319. Next, the process proceeds to step S320, and the setting result of the combination of probability variation big hit symbols is recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125.

  FIG. 57 shows details of the probability variation jackpot symbol setting process in step S319. The CPU 71 detects the probability variation jackpot symbol table in FIG. 25A from the ROM 72 in step S351. Then, in step S352 of FIG. 57, the measurement result of the random counter SR1 is detected from the counter storage unit 124, and the process proceeds to step S353. Here, a symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the probability variation big hit symbol table, and each of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column is set as a selection result of the symbol element. . For example, when the detection result of the random counter SR1 is “200”, the symbol element “7” is selected, and the symbol element of each column is set to “7”, so that the decorative symbol is set to the combination “777” for the probability variation jackpot. Then, the decorative symbol is recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125 with the combination “777” of the probability variation big hit.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S318 of FIG. 54 that the detection result of the symbol information command is not a probable big hit symbol, it determines in step S321 whether the detection result of the symbol information command is a normal big hit symbol. For example, when the detection result of the symbol information command is “9001 (h)”, it is determined that the symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, and the decorative symbol is set to a combination of a normal jackpot in the normal jackpot symbol setting process in step S322. Then, the process proceeds to step S323, and the setting result of the normal jackpot combination is recorded in the confirmed symbol storage unit 125.

  FIG. 58 shows the details of the normal jackpot symbol setting process in step S322, and the CPU 71 detects the normal jackpot symbol table in FIG. 25B from the ROM 72 in step S361. Then, in step S362 of FIG. 58, the measurement result of the random counter SR1 is detected from the counter storage unit 124, and the process proceeds to step S363. Here, a symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the normal jackpot symbol table, and each of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column is set as the selection result of the symbol element. . For example, when the detection result of the random counter SR1 is “200”, the symbol element “8” is selected, and the symbol element of each column is set to “8”, so that the decorative symbol is normally set to the combination of “888”. Then, the decorative symbols are recorded in the final symbol storage unit 125 with the normal jackpot combination “888”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S321 in FIG. 54 that the detection result of the symbol information command is not normally a big hit symbol, in step S324, the process data number selection result is recorded in advance in the ROM 72 as the reach reach determination value “P10” “P20”. “P30” and “P40”. Here, when it is determined that the selection result of the process data number is the same as any of the outlier reach determination values “P10” to “P40”, the process proceeds to the outreached symbol setting process in step S325, and the decorative symbol is combined with the outlier reach. Set to. Then, the process proceeds to step S326, and the setting result of the outreach combination is recorded in the confirmed symbol storage unit 125.

  FIG. 59 shows the details of the outreach symbol setting process in step S325. The CPU 71 detects the reach symbol table in FIG. 25C from the ROM 72 in step S371, and from the ROM 72 in FIG. 59 in step S372. (A) of the unreachable symbol table is detected. In step S373 of FIG. 59, the measurement result of the random counter SR1 is detected from the counter storage unit 124. In step S374, the symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the reach symbol table, and the symbol element in the left column is selected. Each of the symbol elements in the right column is set as a common symbol element selection result. For example, when “SR1 = 200”, the symbol element “7” is selected, and the symbol element in the left column and the symbol element in the right column are set to a common “7”.

  When the CPU 71 sets each of the symbol elements in the left column and the right column in step S374, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the random counter SR2 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S375. In step S376, a symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR2 is selected from the unreachable symbol table, and the symbol element in the middle row is set as the symbol element selection result. For example, when “SR2 = 50”, the symbol element “3” is selected, and the symbol element in the middle row is set to “3”.

  When the CPU 71 sets the symbol elements in the middle row in step S376 of FIG. 59, the process proceeds to step S377. Here, the setting result of the middle row of the symbol elements is compared with the setting result of the left row of symbol elements, and when it is determined that they are different, in step 326 of FIG. Record the setting results of the elements, the middle row of design elements and the right row of design elements. For example, when the setting result of the symbol elements in the left column is “7” and the setting result of the symbol elements in the middle column is “8”, the decorative symbol is recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125 as the reach combination “787”.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S377 of FIG. 59 that the setting result of the middle row symbol elements and the setting result of the left row symbol elements are the same, in step 378, the middle row symbol elements are set in step S376. The symbol element is changed to the symbol element next to the symbol element, and the setting results of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column are recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125 in step 326 in FIG. For example, when the setting result of the symbol element in the left column and the setting result of the symbol element in the middle column are “8”, the symbol element in the middle column is changed to “1” next to “8”, and the fixed symbol storage unit In 125, the decorative symbol is recorded as the detachment combination “818”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S324 in FIG. 54 that the process data number selection result is different from any of the reach reach determination values “P10” to “P40”, the process proceeds to a complete out symbol setting process in step S327. Set the decoration pattern to a combination that is completely off. Then, the process proceeds to step S328, and the setting result of the completely out of combination is recorded in the confirmed symbol storage unit 125.

  FIG. 60 shows the details of the complete losing symbol setting process in step S327. The CPU 71 detects the left symbol table in FIG. 25D from the ROM 72 in step S381, and the ROM 72 in FIG. The middle symbol table of (b) is detected, and the right symbol table of FIG. 27 is detected from the ROM 72 in step S383 of FIG. In step S384 of FIG. 60, the measurement result of the random counter SR1 is detected from the counter storage unit 124. In step S385, the symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR1 is selected from the left symbol table, and the symbol element in the left column is selected. Set to. For example, when “SR1 = 200”, the symbol element “7” is selected, and the symbol element in the left column is set to “7”.

  When the CPU 71 sets the symbol elements in the left column in step S385, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the random counter SR2 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S386. In step S387, a symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR2 is selected from the middle symbol table, and the symbol element in the middle row is set as the symbol element selection result. For example, when “SR2 = 100”, the symbol element “5” is selected, and the symbol element in the middle row is set to “5”.

  When the CPU 71 sets the middle row of symbol elements in step S387, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the random counter SR3 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S388. In step S389, a symbol element corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR3 is selected from the right symbol table, and the symbol element in the right column is set as the symbol element selection result. For example, when “SR3 = 50”, the symbol element “6” is selected, and the symbol element in the right column is set to “6”.

  If CPU71 sets the symbol element of the right column by step S389, it will transfer to step S390. Here, the setting result of the left column symbol element is compared with the setting result of the right column symbol element, and when it is determined that they are different, the left column symbol element and the middle column symbol are determined in step 328 of FIG. Each setting result of the element and the symbol element in the right column is recorded in the confirmed symbol storage unit 125. For example, when the setting result of the symbol element in the left column is “8”, the setting result of the symbol element in the right column is “7”, and the setting result of the symbol element in the middle column is “1”, the decoration symbol is stored in the fixed symbol storage unit 125. Is recorded as a completely out-of-combination combination “817”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S390 in FIG. 60 that the setting result of the left column and the setting element of the right column are the same, in step S391, the CPU 71 sets the symbol element in the right column in step S389. The symbol element is changed to the symbol element next to the symbol element, and the setting results of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column are recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125 in step 328 of FIG. For example, when the setting result of the symbol element in the left column is “8”, the setting result of the symbol element in the right column is “8”, and the setting result of the symbol element in the middle column is “1”, the symbol element in the right column is “8”. To the next “1”, and the decoration symbol is recorded in the fixed symbol storage unit 125 with the combination “811” that is completely out of place.

  When the CPU 71 sets the fixed symbol storage unit 125 in any of step S320, step S323, step S326, and step S328 of FIG. 54, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter SR4 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S329 of FIG. In step S330, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the symbol information command is off. For example, if the detection result of the symbol information command is either the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit, it is determined in step S330 that the detection result of the symbol information command is not out, and the process proceeds to step S331.

  When the process proceeds to step S331, the CPU 71 detects the jackpot button effect determination table of FIG. In step S332 of FIG. 55, a determination result corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR4 is selected from the button effect determination table for big hits, and it is determined whether or not the selection result of the determination result indicates that there is a button effect. Here, when it is determined that the selection result of the determination result is that there is a button effect, in step S333, the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and it is determined that the selection result of the determination result is that there is no button effect. In step S334, the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. For example, when the detection result of the random counter SR4 is “10”, the button effect flag is set on based on the determination that the button effect is present, and when the detection result of the random counter SR4 is “20”, the button effect is set. Based on the determination of absence, the button effect flag is reset to the off state.

  When the CPU 71 sets the button effect flag of the flag storage unit 122 to the ON state in step S333, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter SR5 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S335, and from the ROM 72 in FIG. A button effect table for big hits is detected. Then, in step S337 in FIG. 55, the content of the effect corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR5 is selected from the button effect table for big hits, and it is determined whether or not the result of selecting the effect content is “reach determination”. If it is determined that the effect content selection result is “reach confirmation”, “1 (reach determination)” is set in the button effect counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S338, and the effect content selection result is reach. When it is determined that it is not confirmed, “2 (?)” Is set in the button effect counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S339. For example, when the detection result of the random counter SR5 is “5”, “1” is set to the button effect counter SN1 based on the selection of the effect content “reach determination”, and the detection result of the random counter SR5 is “10”. Is set to “2” in the button effect counter SN1 based on the selection of the effect content “?”.

  If the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the symbol information command is out in step S330, the CPU 71 detects the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S344 of FIG. This effect level counter SN2 indicates the level of occurrence probability of button effects in four stages, “1”, “2”, “3” and “4”, and “SN2 = 4” has the highest probability of occurrence of button effects. “SN2 = 3” corresponds to the fact that the probability of occurrence of the button effect is high (<highest level), and “SN2 = 2” indicates that the probability of occurrence of the button effect is medium (<high level) ) And “SN2 = 1” corresponds to the low probability (<medium level) of the occurrence of the button effect.

  When the CPU 71 detects the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S344, the effect level counter is selected from the out button effect determination table 1 to the out button effect determination table 4 in FIG. 29 in step S345. The one corresponding to the detection result of SN2 is selected. That is, the effect level “1” is assigned to the button effect determination table 1, the effect level “2” is assigned to the button effect determination table 2, and the effect level “3” is assigned to the button effect determination table 3. The button effect determination table 4 is assigned with the effect level “4”. When the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is “1”, the button effect determination table 1 is selected, and the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is “ The button effect determination table 2 is selected when it is “2”, the button effect determination table 3 is selected when the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is “3”, and the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is “4”. Sometimes the button effect determination table 4 is selected. This effect level counter SN2 is initially set to “4” in step S202 of FIG. 46, and is standard according to the detection result “4” of the effect level counter SN2 in step S345 of FIG. 56 at the beginning of the game. The button effect determination table 4 is selected.

  When the CPU 71 selects the button effect determination table for detachment in step S345 of FIG. 56, the process proceeds to step S346. Here, a determination result corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR4 is selected from the selection result of the release button effect determination table, and it is determined whether or not the selection result of the determination result is a button effect. Here, when it is determined that the selection result of the determination result is that there is a button effect, in step S347, the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and it is determined that the selection result of the determination result is that there is no button effect. In step S348, the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state. That is, the determination result “button effect present” is set in each of the release button effect determination table 1 to the release button effect determination table 4 with different probabilities. “Yes” is selected with a probability corresponding to the recording result of the performance level counter SN2.

  When the button effect flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S347, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter SR5 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S349, and the process data number selection result is stored in the ROM 72 in step S350. It is compared with a complete deviation determination value “P00” recorded in advance. If it is determined that the process data number selection result is the same as the complete detachment determination value “P00”, the process proceeds to step S351, and the button effect table for complete detachment shown in FIG. . Then, in step S352 of FIG. 56, the content of the effect corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR5 is selected from the button effect table for complete detachment, and it is determined whether or not the result of selecting the effect content is “out”. If it is determined that the selection result of the production content is “out”, “3 (out)” is set in the button production counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S353, and the selection result of the production content is “out”. If not, in step S354, “2 (?)” Is set to the button effect counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S350 that the process data number selection result is different from the complete deviation determination value “P00”, in step S355, the button effect table for outlier reach shown in FIG. To do. Then, in step S356 of FIG. 56, the contents of the effect corresponding to the detection result of the random counter SR5 are selected from the button effect table for outreach, and it is determined whether or not the result of selecting the effect content is “reach determination”. Here, when it is determined that the selection result of the production content is “reach confirmation”, “1 (reach establishment)” is set in the button production counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S357, and the selection result of the production content is “ If it is determined that it is not “reach determination”, “2 (?)” Is set in the button effect counter SN1 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S358.

When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S340 in FIG. 55, the reception result of the change start command is cleared from the command storage unit 121. In step S341, the reception result of the symbol information command is cleared from the command storage unit 121. In step S342, a reproduction start command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. In step S343, a hold erase command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the playback start command, it starts playback of the video data selection result for the decorative symbol game developed in the VRAM, and the background of the background corresponding to the video data selection result is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35. Start displaying video. When the display control circuit 80 receives the hold erasure command, the display control circuit 80 deletes one hold picture RE from the hold display area E of the decorative symbol display 35 and sets the number of the hold pictures RE in the hold display area E to the special symbol game. Match the number of hold times.
[13-5-2] Decoration Symbol Game Processing In the decoration symbol game processing in step S298 of FIG. 53, the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123 is set to a plurality of process timers according to the selection result of the process data. It is determined whether or not any of the values matches, and if the addition result of the variation time timer ST1 matches any of a plurality of process timer set values, the variation time timer ST1 is determined from the process data selection result. Display control data, audio control data, and illumination control data corresponding to the addition result of each are detected, the display control data detection result is transmitted to the display control circuit 80, and the audio control data detection result is transmitted to the audio control circuit 90. , And the detection result of the illumination control data is transmitted to the illumination control circuit 100. In the decorative design game, the display control circuit 80 displays the decorative design. The display content of the device 35 is controlled based on the reception result of the display control data, the voice control circuit 90 controls each of the speakers 16 based on the reception result of the voice control data, and the illumination control circuit 100 is controlled by a plurality of electric lights. This is done by controlling each of the decoration LEDs 18 based on the reception result of the illumination control data.

  FIG. 61 shows only the portion related to the display content of the decorative symbol display 35 in the processing content of the CPU 71 when the process data # 00 is selected. The CPU 71 executes the variable time timer of the timer storage unit 123 in step S401. The addition result of ST1 is compared with the process timer set value PT01 of the process data # 00. In step S403, the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123 is compared with the process timer set value PT02 of the process data # 00. In step S406, the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is compared with the process timer set value PT03 of the process data # 00. In step S409, the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is compared with the process data # 00. Compare with process timer set value PT04 That.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S401 that the addition result of the variation time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is the same as the process timer set value PT01, the CPU 71 transmits an all-diagram variation start command to the display control circuit 80 in step S402. The display control circuit 80 detects the image data corresponding to the all symbol variation start command from the VROM when receiving the all symbol variation start command, and superimposes the detection result of the image data on the video data for the decorative symbol game. In the left variation area L of the decorative symbol display 35, display of the left row of symbol elements is started in a variation state, and in the middle variation region C, display of the middle row of symbol elements is started in a variation state, and in the right variation region R. Start displaying the symbol elements in the right column in a fluctuating state. FIG. 62 (a) shows an image in which display of each of the symbol elements in the left column, the middle column, and the right column is started in a changing state. Each of the symbol elements is displayed in front of the background image corresponding to the video data for the decorative symbol game.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S403 of FIG. 61 that the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is the same as the process timer set value PT02, the process proceeds to step S404. Here, the setting result of the symbol element in the left column is detected from the fixed symbol storage unit 125, and the detection result of the symbol element in the left column is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. Then, the process proceeds to step S <b> 405, and the fluctuation stop command in the left column is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the fluctuation stop command in the left column, the display control circuit 80 stops the fluctuation display of the symbol elements in the left column based on the reception result, and as shown in FIG. In the area L, the reception result of the symbol elements in the left column is displayed in a stationary state.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S406 of FIG. 61 that the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is the same as the process timer set value PT03, the process proceeds to step S407. Here, the setting result of the symbol element in the right column is detected from the fixed symbol storage unit 125, and the detection result of the symbol element in the right column is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. Then, the process proceeds to step S <b> 408, and the right column fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the change stop command in the right column, the display control circuit 80 stops the change display of the symbol elements in the right column at the reception result, and as shown in FIG. The reception result of the symbol elements in the right column is displayed in the region R in a stationary state.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S409 in FIG. 61 that the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 is the same as the process timer set value PT04, the process proceeds to step S410. Here, the setting result of the middle row of symbol elements is detected from the fixed symbol storage unit 125, and the detection result of the middle row of symbol elements is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. Then, the process proceeds to step S 411, and a middle row change stop command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the middle row variation stop command, it stops the variation display of the middle row symbol elements at the reception result, and the middle variation of the decorative symbol display 35 as shown in FIG. In region C, the reception results of the middle row of symbol elements are displayed in a stationary state. When the process data # 00 is set, the decoration symbol is set to a completely out-of-combination combination, and when the last middle row of the symbol elements stops changing, the decoration symbol is out of the complete out-of-combination combination.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each of the process data # 10 and the process data # 11 is a process in that a middle row low speed fluctuation command is set between the right row fluctuation stop command and the middle row fluctuation stop command. The CPU 71 is different from the data # 00, and when the process data # 10 and the process data # 11 are set, the CPU 71 sets the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 to the process timer set value PT14. Based on the arrival, a low speed fluctuation command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. This low-speed fluctuation command is for instructing to display the middle row of symbol elements in the middle fluctuation area C of the decorative symbol display device 35 at a low speed that is slower than the speed corresponding to the whole figure fluctuation start command. When receiving the low speed fluctuation command, the display control circuit 80 displays the middle row of symbol elements in the middle fluctuation area C at low speed. When each of these process data # 10 and process data # 11 is set, the left row of design elements and the right row of design elements are set to the same reach combination, and the middle row of design elements is transmitted with a low-speed fluctuation command. The low-speed fluctuation in the reach state based on what is done.

  As shown in FIG. 18, each of the process data # 20 and the process data # 21 is a process in that the middle row high-speed fluctuation command is set between the right row fluctuation stop command and the middle row fluctuation stop command. The CPU 71 is different from the data # 00. When the process data # 20 and the process data # 21 are set, the CPU 71 sets the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 to the process timer set value PT24. Based on the arrival, a high-speed fluctuation command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. This high-speed fluctuation command is for instructing to display the symbol elements in the middle row in the middle fluctuation area C of the decorative symbol display device 35 at a high speed faster than the speed corresponding to the whole figure fluctuation start command. When the display control circuit 80 receives a high-speed fluctuation command, the display elements in the middle row are variably displayed in the middle fluctuation area C at a high speed. When each of the process data # 20 and the process data # 21 is set, the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are set to reach combinations, and the symbol element in the middle column is transmitted with a high-speed fluctuation command. Based on the reach state, it fluctuates at high speed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each of the process data # 30 and the process data # 31 includes a middle column erase command and a middle column re-variation start command between the right column variation stop command and the middle column variation stop command. The CPU 71 is different from the process data # 00 in that both are set. When the process data # 30 and the process data # 31 are set, the CPU 71 sets the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123. Based on the addition result reaching the process timer set value PT34, a delete command in the middle column is transmitted to the display control circuit 80, and the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 in the timer storage unit 123 reaches the process timer set value PT35. Based on this, the middle row re-variation start command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80.

  The middle row erasure command instructs to erase the middle row symbol elements from the middle variation area C of the decorative symbol display 35. When the display control circuit 80 receives the middle row erasure command, As shown at 63, the middle row of symbol elements is deleted from the middle fluctuation region C. The middle row re-variation start command instructs to redisplay the middle row symbol elements in the middle state in the middle variation region C. When the display control circuit 80 receives the middle row re-variation start command, In the middle fluctuation area C, the middle row of symbol elements are displayed again in the fluctuation state. When each of the process data # 30 and the process data # 31 is set, the symbol element in the left column and the symbol element in the right column are set to the reach combination, and the erase command in the middle column is transmitted to the symbol element in the middle column. Based on the fact, it is erased in the reach state, and is displayed again in the reach state based on the transmission of the middle row re-variation start command.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each of the process data # 40 and the process data # 41 includes a middle row low-speed fluctuation command, a middle row erase command, and a middle row between the right row variation stop command and the middle row variation stop command. This is different from the process data # 00 in that three of the column re-variation start commands are set. The CPU 71 stores a timer when each of the process data # 40 and the process data # 41 is set. Based on the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 of the unit 123 reaching the process timer set value PT44, a low-speed fluctuation command in the middle row is transmitted to the display control circuit 80, and the addition result of the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123 On the display control circuit 80 based on the fact that the process timer set value PT45 is reached. Transmitted, the addition result of the variation time timer ST1 of the timer storage 123 transmits the middle row again change start command to the display control circuit 80 based on reaching the process timer setting value PT46. When each of the process data # 40 and process data # 41 is set, the left column symbol element and the right column symbol element are set to the reach combination, and the middle column symbol element is transmitted with the middle column low-speed fluctuation command. The low-speed fluctuation in the reach state is performed, the erase is erased in the reach state based on the transmission of the middle row erase command, and the re-start is performed in the reach state based on the transmission of the middle row re-variation start command. Is displayed.

  When each of the process data # 40, # 30, # 20, and # 10 is set, the decorative symbol is set to the combination of detachment and reach, and the final middle row is changed based on the fact that the middle row change stop command is transmitted. When the symbol element stops fluctuating as a result of recording in the fixed symbol storage unit 125, the decorative symbol becomes a combination of detachment and reach. When each of the process data # 41, # 31, # 21, and # 11 is set, the decorative symbol is set to the probability variation big hit combination or the normal big hit combination, and the change stop command in the middle row is transmitted. When the final middle row of symbol elements stops fluctuating according to the recorded result of the confirmed symbol storage unit 125, the decorative symbol becomes a combination of probability variation big hit or normal big hit.

  Process data set value PT00 of process data # 00, process timer set value PT10 of process data # 10 (# 11), process timer set value PT20 of process data # 20 (# 21), and process data # 30 (# 31) Each of the process timer set value PT30 and the process timer set value PT40 of the process data # 40 (# 41) is for all the figure change start commands as shown in FIGS. Each of the process timer set value PT00 to process timer set value PT40 is set to the same value, and any of process data # 00 to process data # 41 is set for the symbol elements in the left column to the right column. Even when it is done, the fluctuation starts at a fixed timing.

Process data setting value PT01 of process data # 00, process timer setting value PT11 of process data # 10 (# 11), process timer setting value PT21 of process data # 20 (# 21), and process data # 30 (# 31) Each of the process timer set value PT31 and the process timer set value PT41 of the process data # 40 (# 41) is for a variable stop command in the left column, as shown in FIGS. Each of the process timer set value PT01 to process timer set value PT41 is set to the same value, and the symbol element in the left column is when any of process data # 00 to process data # 41 is set. Also fluctuate and stop at a fixed timing.
[13-5-3] Button Effect Processing Each of FIGS. 64 and 65 shows details of the button effect processing in step S299. This button effect process is executed on condition that the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and the CPU 71 sets the variable time timer ST1 from the timer storage unit 123 in step S421 in FIG. The measurement result is detected, and the detection result of the variation time timer ST1 is compared with the button effect start time BST recorded in advance in the ROM 72. This button effect start time BST is set at the timing immediately after the all-drawing variation start command is transmitted in each of the process data # 00 to # 41, and the CPU 71 sets the symbol element in the left column and the symbol element in the middle column. It is determined that “variation time timer ST1 = button effect start time BST” during all-diagram variation display in which each of the symbol elements in the right column is variably displayed.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S421 that “variable time timer ST1 = button effect start time BST”, CPU 71 transmits effect picture display command 1 to display control circuit 80 in step S422. When the display control circuit 80 receives the production picture display command 1, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the production picture display command 1 from the VROM. Based on the detection result of the image data, as shown in FIG. The effect picture B of “Tamate box with the lid closed” is displayed at a predetermined target position. This target position is set in front of the middle row of symbol elements, and the effect picture B of “Tamate box with the lid closed” is displayed in front of the middle row of symbol elements.

  When the CPU 71 transmits the effect pattern display command 1 to the display control circuit 80 in step S422 of FIG. 64, the CPU 71 transmits the message pattern display command to the display control circuit 80 in step S423. When receiving the message picture display command, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the message picture display command from the VROM, and, as shown in FIG. Is displayed at a predetermined target position. This target position is set in front of the symbol elements in the left column, and the message pattern M of “PUSH” is displayed superimposed on the symbol elements in the left column.

  When the CPU 71 transmits a message picture display command to the display control circuit 80 in step S423 in FIG. 64, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the effect number counter SN3 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S424, and the detection result of the effect number counter SN3 in step S425. Is compared with an upper limit value (for example, 5) recorded in advance in the ROM 72. If it is determined that “SN3 <5”, the process proceeds to step S426, and the unit value “1” is added to the effect number counter SN3 of the counter storage unit 124. The effect number counter SN3 measures the number of times the button effect is generated. When the CPU 71 determines that “SN3 = 5” in step S425, the effect number counter SN3 of the counter storage unit 124 is initialized to an initial value in step S427. “1” is set, and the operation number counter SN4 of the counter storage unit 124 is reset to “0” in step S428.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S421 in FIG. 64 that “variable time timer ST1 = button effect start time BST” is not satisfied, in step S429 in FIG. Compare with each of the time BETs. This button effect end time BET is set at the timing immediately before the change stop command in the left column is transmitted in each of the process data # 00 to # 41. It is determined that time BST <variable time timer ST1 <button effect end time BET ”.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S429 that “button effect start time BST <variable time timer ST1 <button effect end time BET”, in step S430, whether the button operated flag of flag storage unit 122 has been reset to the off state. Judge whether or not. This button operated flag is set to the on state based on the operation of the operation button 7 being effective in the button effect, and the CPU 71 sets a flag in step S430 when the operation button 7 is not operated effectively. After determining that the button operated flag in the storage unit 122 has been reset to the off state, the process proceeds to step S431.

  When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S431, the CPU 71 determines whether or not an ON signal is output from the button switch 8. For example, when the player operates the operation button 7 from the initial position to the pushing position for the first time in the display state of the production pattern B and the message pattern M, an on signal is output from the button switch 8, and the CPU 71 switches the button switch in step S431. 8 determines that an ON signal is output. In this case, the process proceeds to step S432, and a message picture erasure command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the message picture deletion command, the display control circuit 80 deletes the message picture M of “PUSH” as shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 71 transmits a message pattern deletion command to the display control circuit 80 in step S432 of FIG. 65, the CPU 71 transmits the effect pattern display command 2 to the display control circuit 80 in step S433. When the display control circuit 80 receives the effect picture display command 2, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the effect picture display command 2 from the VROM, and as shown in FIG. In place of the effect picture B, the effect picture B of “Tamate box with the lid open” is displayed based on the detection result of the image data.

  When CPU 71 transmits effect picture display command 2 to display control circuit 80 in step S433 of FIG. 65, CPU 71 detects the recording result of button effect counter SN1 from counter storage unit 124 in step S434. In step S435, the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is compared with “3 (out)”, and in step S437, the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is compared with “2 (?)”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S435 that the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is “3 (out)”, the CPU 71 transmits a preview picture display command 3 to the display control circuit 80 in step S436. When the display control circuit 80 receives the preview picture display command 3, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the preview picture display command 3 from the VROM, and based on the detection result of the image data, as shown in FIG. The “out” notice pattern H is displayed at a predetermined target position, and an image in which the “out” notice pattern H appears from the production pattern B of the “opened ball box” is generated.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is “2 (?)” In step S437 of FIG. 65, the CPU 71 transmits a preview picture display command 2 to the display control circuit 80 in step S438. When the display control circuit 80 receives the preview picture display command 2, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the preview picture display command 2 from the VROM, and based on the detection result of the image data, as shown in FIG. The preview picture Q of “?” Is displayed at a predetermined target position, and an image in which the preview picture Q of “?” Appears from the production picture B of “Tamate box with the lid open” is generated.

  When the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is “1 (reach determination)”, the CPU 71 determines in step S437 of FIG. 65 that the detection result of the button effect counter SN1 is not “2 (?)”, And in step S439. A notice pattern display command 1 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. When the display control circuit 80 receives the preview picture display command 1, the display control circuit 80 detects image data corresponding to the preview picture display command 3 from the VROM. Based on the detection result of the image data, as shown in FIG. The notice pattern R of “reach confirmation” is displayed at a predetermined target position, and an image in which the notice pattern R of “reach confirmation” has appeared from the production pattern B of “the ball box with the lid open” is generated.

  When the player operates the operation button 7 from the initial position to the pushed position in the button effect, as shown in FIG. 6, the cover of the effect pattern B of “Tamate box” is opened and the notice pattern H and “?” A video in which one of the notice pattern Q and the notice pattern R of “Reach Confirmation” appears is displayed. Each of these “out” notice pattern H to “reach confirmation” notice pattern R is displayed during all figure changes before the change stop command in the left column is transmitted. The symbol elements in the right column are not reachable with a probability of 100% when the “off” preview image H is displayed in the button effect, and 100 when the “reach confirmed” preview image R is displayed in the button effect. %, A reach combination is made, and when a “?” Notice pattern Q is displayed in the button effect, the reach combination is either a reach combination or a non-reach combination.

  When the CPU 71 transmits any one of the preview pattern display command 1 to the preview pattern display command 3 to the display control circuit 80, the button operated flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to an ON state in step S440 of FIG. 65, and in step S441. The unit value “1” is added to the operation number counter SN4 of the counter storage unit 124. This operation number counter SN4 measures the number of times that the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the unit effect “5 times” button effect, and the player initially sets the operation button 7 in the second time in the button effect. When the operation is performed from the position to the pushing position, it is determined in step S430 that the button operated flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, and each of the preview picture display command 1 to the preview picture display command 3 is not transmitted. The operation counter SN4 is not added. That is, when the operation button 7 is repeatedly operated in one button effect, only the first operation of the operation button 7 is validated, and all subsequent operations are invalidated.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S429 of FIG. 65 that “button effect start time BST <variable time timer ST1 <button effect end time BET” is not satisfied, in step S442, the detection result of variable time timer ST1 is determined as button effect end time BET. Compare. Here, when it is determined that “variable time timer ST1 = button effect end time BET”, the process proceeds to step S443, and the effect picture erasure command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. In step S444, a message pattern erasure command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80, and in step S445, a notice pattern erasure command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. Next, in step S446, the button operated flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state, and in step S447, the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state.

  When the CPU 71 resets the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 to the OFF state in step S447, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the effect number counter SN3 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S448, and the detection result of the effect number counter SN3 in step S449. Compare with the upper limit “5”. Here, when “effect counter SN3 = 5” is determined, the process proceeds to step S450, and the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the ON state.

  When the player operates the operation button 7 before the button production end time BET elapses, the decoration symbol display 35 displays “Break-opened ball box” in addition to the production pattern “B”. ”Is displayed, one of“? ”Is displayed, and“ Reach is determined ”is displayed. In this case, the display control circuit 80 deletes the effect picture B of the “ball box with the lid open” based on the reception of the effect picture erase command, and determines that “out” is indicated based on the reception of the notice picture erase command. Preliminary design H-Preliminary design R of “reach confirmation” is deleted.

When the player does not operate the operation button 7 before the button production end time BET elapses, when the button production end time BET elapses, the decoration symbol display 35 displays the design picture B and “PUSH”. "Is displayed. In this case, the display control circuit 80 deletes the effect picture B of “the ball box with the lid closed” based on the reception of the effect picture deletion command, and “PUSH” based on the reception of the message pattern deletion command. The message pattern M is deleted.
[13-5-4] Decoration Symbol Game Stop Processing FIG. 66 shows details of the decoration symbol game stop processing in step S303, and the CPU 71 transmits a reproduction stop command to the display control circuit 80 in step S451. The display control circuit 80 stops the reproduction process of the video data for the decorative symbol game based on the reception of the reproduction stop command, and displays the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the right column in the decorative symbol display 35. Each of the symbol elements is continuously displayed in a stationary state in a variable stop state.

When the CPU 71 transmits a playback stop command in step S451, in step S452, the left symbol element setting result, the middle symbol element setting result, and the right symbol element setting result in the confirmed symbol storage unit 125 are displayed. clear. Then, the process proceeds to step S453, and the variable time timer ST1 of the timer storage unit 123 is reset to “0”.
[13-6] Effect Level Determination Processing FIG. 67 shows details of the effect level determination processing in step S216, and the CPU 71 sets the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 to the on state in step S461 in FIG. Judge whether or not. The effect level determination flag is set to the on state based on the end of the button effect image in which the effect number counter SN3 is added to the upper limit value “5”, and the CPU 71 sets the flag storage unit 122 in step S461. When it is determined that the effect level determination flag is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S462.

  In step S462, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the operation number counter SN4 from the counter storage unit 124. In step S463, the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is compared with each of the highest level determination values “4” and “5” recorded in advance in the ROM 72. In step S465, the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is stored in the ROM 72 in advance. Compared with the recorded high level determination value “3”, the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is compared with the medium level determination value “2” recorded in advance in the ROM 72 in step S467.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S463 that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is the same as either the maximum level determination value “4” or “5”, in step S464, the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 stores the effect level. “4” is set, and the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state in step S470. That is, when the player effectively operates the operation button 7 in four or all of the past five button effects, the effect level “4” is set in the effect level counter SN2. In this state, when determining whether or not to generate a button effect, the release button effect determination table 4 corresponding to “effect level counter SN2 = 4” is selected in step S345 of FIG. The generation is determined with the highest probability of “8/30”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S465 of FIG. 67 that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is the same as the high level determination value “3”, the effect level “3” is added to the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S466. In step S470, the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. That is, when the player effectively operates the operation button 7 in three of the past five button effects, the effect level “3” is set in the effect level counter SN2. In this state, when determining whether or not to generate a button effect, the release button effect determination table 3 corresponding to “effect level counter SN2 = 3” is selected in step S345 of FIG. The generation is determined with a high probability of “6/30”.

  When the CPU 71 determines in step S467 of FIG. 67 that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is the same as the intermediate level determination value “2”, the effect level “2” is added to the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S468. In step S470, the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. That is, when the player effectively operates the operation button 7 in two of the past five button effects, the effect level “2” is set in the effect level counter SN2. In this state, when determining whether or not to generate a button effect, the release button effect determination table 2 corresponding to “effect level counter SN2 = 2” is selected in step S345 of FIG. Generation is determined with a medium probability of “4/30”.

When the CPU 71 determines in step S467 in FIG. 67 that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is different from the intermediate level determination value “2”, the effect level “1” is stored in the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S469. ”Is set, and the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state in step S470. That is, when the player has operated the operation button 7 effectively in one of the past five button effects, or has not operated the operation button 7 in all of the past five button effects. The production level “1” is set in the production level counter SN2. In this state, when determining whether or not to generate a button effect, the release button effect determination table 1 corresponding to “effect level counter SN2 = 1” is selected in step S345 of FIG. The generation is determined with a low probability of “2/30”.
[13-7] Jackpot Game Processing FIG. 68 shows details of the jackpot game processing in step S217, and the CPU 71 determines the setting state of the jackpot round flag in the flag storage unit 122 in step S481. If it is determined that the big hit round flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S482, and the big hit round flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. Then, the process proceeds to the big hit round process of step S483, and an image corresponding to the current big hit round number is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35.

If the CPU 71 determines in step S481 that the big hit round flag in the flag storage unit 122 has been reset to the OFF state, the CPU 71 determines the interval flag setting state in the flag storage unit 122 in step S484. If it is determined that the interval flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S485, and the interval flag of the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state. Then, the process proceeds to the interval process in step S486, and the video reproduction process corresponding to the current big hit round number is stopped.
[13-7-1] Big Hit Round Processing FIG. 69 shows details of the big hit round processing in step S483, and the CPU 71 detects the reception result of the big hit round command from the command storage unit 121 in step S491. In step S492, EXT data is detected from the detection result of the big hit round command. In step S493, a video data number corresponding to the detection result of the EXT data is detected from the video data table for the big hit game shown in FIG.

When the CPU 71 detects the video data number for the big hit game in step S493 of FIG. 69, the CPU 71 transmits the detection result of the video data number for the big hit game to the display control circuit 80 in step S494. In step S495, a reproduction start command is transmitted to the display control circuit 80. In step S496, the reception result of the big hit round command is cleared from the command storage unit 121. The display control circuit 80 detects video data for big hit game according to the reception result of the video data number for big hit game from the VROM when the video data number for big hit game is received, and receives the big hit when the playback start command is received. Based on the reproduction of the detection result of the video data for gaming, an effect image having contents corresponding to the current big hit round is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35.
[13-7-2] Interval Processing FIG. 70 shows details of the interval processing in step S486, and the CPU 71 transmits a playback stop command to the display control circuit 80 in step S501. In step S502, the reception result of the interval command is detected from the command storage unit 121. In step S503, the EXT data is detected from the detection result of the interval command. When the display control circuit 80 receives a playback stop command, the display control circuit 80 stops the playback processing of the video data for the big hit game and displays the video corresponding to the video data for the big hit game as a still image.

  When the CPU 71 detects the EXT data in step S503, the CPU 71 determines in step S504 whether the detection result of the EXT data is for the final sixth interval. For example, when the detection result of the EXT data is any one of “00 (h)” to “04 (h)”, it is determined in step S504 that it is not for the final sixth interval, and the command storage unit 121 determines in step S506. Clear the interval command reception result.

  When the detection result of the EXT data is “05 (h)” in step S504, the CPU 71 determines that it is for the final 6th interval, and sets the final round stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 to the on state in step S505. In step S506, the reception result of the interval command is cleared from the command storage unit 121. This final sixth interval command is transmitted at the end of the final sixth jackpot round, and the final round stop flag in the flag storage unit 122 is turned on based on the end of the final jackpot round. Set to

According to the said Example 1, there exists the following effect.
When the button effect image is displayed, the number of times that the button effect image is generated is recorded based on the addition of the effect number counter SN3. When the operation button 7 is effectively operated while the button effect image is displayed, the operation is performed. The effective number of operations of the operation button 7 was recorded based on the addition of the number counter SN4. Based on detecting the addition result of the operation number counter SN4 when the effect number counter SN3 is added to the unit value “5”, the operation frequency data SN4 which is the effective operation frequency of the operation button 7 is detected. A value corresponding to the detection result of the operation frequency data SN4 is set in the level counter SN2. For this reason, the button effect determination table 1 for detachment, the button effect determination table 2 for detachment, and the button effect determination table 3 for detachment according to the frequency with which the player effectively operates the operation button 7 with the button effect. Since the button effect determination table 4 for losing is selected in this order, the button effect for detaching is selected according to the player's low willingness to participate in the button effect while the probability of occurrence of the button effect for the big hit is constant. The probability of occurrence is low. Therefore, when the frequency at which the player effectively operates the operation button 7 with the button effect is low, the probability that the button effect image is generated decreases, and the player frequently operates the operation button 7 with the button effect. Occasionally, the probability of occurrence of a button effect image is high, and the probability of occurrence of a button effect image is automatically adjusted according to the player's willingness to participate in the button effect.

  The lower the frequency of effective operation of the operation button 7 by the player with the button effect, the lower the probability that the release button effect will occur, and the less frequently the player has operated the operation button 7 effectively with the button effect. Regardless of whether or not, the probability of generating a big hit button effect was set constant. For this reason, the occurrence probability of the button effect image decreases as the operation frequency of the operation button 7 decreases, and the reliability “(the button at the time of the big hit determination determines that the occurrence probability of the button effect image decreases). (Probability of production) / (probability of button production at the time of jackpot determination + probability of button production at the time of judgment) ”, so a player with a low willingness to participate in the button production continued to play the game. Sometimes, the probability of the button effect image is reduced, but the reliability is increased. Therefore, when a player who has a low willingness to participate in the button production accidentally effectively operates the operation button 7 in the button production, the decorative pattern becomes a combination of a probable big hit or a normal jackpot with a high probability. It is possible to increase the willingness of players who are low.

  FIG. 71 shows the processing contents of the button effect process executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 in place of the button effect process of FIG. 64. The CPU 71 executes the variable time timer ST1 from the timer storage unit 123 in step S421 of FIG. Is detected, and the detection result of the variation time timer ST1 is compared with the button effect start time BST. Here, when it is determined that “variable time timer ST1 = button effect start time BST”, the process proceeds to step S422, and the decorative symbol display 35 is transmitted to the display control circuit 80 based on the transmission of the effect picture display command 1 to the display control circuit 80. The directing pattern B of “Tamate box with the lid closed” is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S423, and the message pattern M of “PUSH” is displayed on the decorative symbol display 35 based on the transmission of the message pattern display command to the display control circuit 80. In other words, the production number counter SN3 for measuring the number of occurrences of the button production and the operation number counter SN4 for measuring the number of operations of the operation button 7 are abolished.

  72 shows the processing contents of the button effect process executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 in place of the button effect process of FIG. 65. The CPU 71 detects that the detection result of the variation time timer ST1 is the button effect end time in step S442. When it is determined that the BET has been reached, the process proceeds to step S601 through each of steps S443 to S445, and it is determined whether or not the button operated flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S601 that the button operated flag of the flag storage unit 122 is not set to the on state, the CPU 71 adds the unit value “1” to the non-operation count counter SN5 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S602. This non-operation number counter SN5 measures the number of non-operations where the operation button 7 is not operated effectively due to the button effect, and the CPU 71 sets the button operated flag of the flag storage unit 122 to the on state in step S601. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S603, and the non-operation number counter SN5 of the counter storage unit 124 is reset to “0”.

  The non-operation number counter SN5 measures the number of continuous non-operations of the operation button 7, and is reset to “0” when the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the button effect. As shown in FIG. 73, the non-operation number counter SN5 is set to “0” in step S289 based on the fact that the demonstration display flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to the on state in step S284 of the demonstration display start process. It will be reset. The demonstration display start process of FIG. 73 is executed in place of the demonstration display start process of FIG. 52. When the CPU 71 resets the non-operation number counter SN5 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S289 of FIG. 73, step S287 is executed. The initial production level “4” is set in the production level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124.

  When the button effect flag of the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state in step S447 of FIG. 72, the CPU 71 detects the measurement result of the non-operation number counter SN5 from the counter storage unit 124 in step S604, and in step S605, the non-operation number counter The detection result of SN5 is compared with the upper limit value “3” recorded in advance in the ROM 72. Here, when it is determined that “non-operation number counter SN5 = 3”, the process proceeds to step S450, and the effect level determination flag of the flag storage unit 122 is set to the ON state.

  FIG. 74 shows the processing content of the effect level determination process executed by the CPU 71 in place of the effect level determination process of FIG. 67. The CPU 71 sets the effect level determination flag of the flag storage unit 122 in the on state in step S611 of FIG. When it is determined that the recording level is set, the process proceeds to step S612, and the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 is detected from the counter storage unit 124. In step S613, the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is compared with the lowest effect level “1”. When “effect level counter SN2 = 1” is determined, the non-operation count counter SN5 of the counter storage unit 124 is set in step S615. In step S616, the effect level determination flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state.

  If the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is not the lowest effect level “1” in step S613, the CPU 71 subtracts the unit value “1” from the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S614. In step S615, the non-operation number counter SN5 of the counter storage unit 124 is reset to “0”, and in step S616, the effect level determination flag of the flag storage unit 122 is reset to an off state. That is, when the player performs the button effect for ignoring the operation of the operation button 7 three times continuously, the unit value “1” from the current value is provided on condition that the effect level counter SN2 is not at the lowest level “1”. As a result, the button production probability decreases from the current value.

According to the said Example 2, there exist the following effects.
When the operation button 7 is not operated effectively during the display of the button effect image, the non-operation frequency counter SN5 is added. When the operation button 7 is operated effectively during the display of the button effect image, the non-operation frequency counter Based on the measurement result of the non-operation number counter SN5, the operation frequency data indicating whether or not the non-operation number of the operation button 7 when the button effect of the unit number “3 times” is performed is reset. The performance level counter SN2 is subtracted based on the detection result of the operation frequency data SN5. For this reason, the button effect determination table 1 for detachment, the button effect determination table 2 for detachment, and the button effect determination table 3 for detachment according to the frequency with which the player effectively operates the operation button 7 with the button effect. Since the release button effect determination table 4 is selected in this order, the occurrence probability of the button effect image is automatically adjusted according to the player's willingness to participate in the button effect.

  As shown in FIG. 75, the upper plate 5 is formed with a rectangular frame-shaped holder 130, and a button indicator 131 is held inside the holder 130 so that it cannot be dropped off. The button display 131 is a liquid crystal display and is connected to the effect control circuit 70. A transparent touch panel 132 that is positioned in front of the button indicator 131 is held in the holder 130 so as not to fall off. The touch panel 132 is connected to the effect control circuit 70, and the display content of the button display 131 can be visually recognized through the touch panel 132 from the front. The touch panel 132 is formed by bonding two transparent films provided with a transparent conductive film so that the transparent conductive films face each other, and the player presses the touch panel 132 with fingers from the front. Sometimes, an ON signal is output from the touch panel 132 based on the contact between the two transparent conductive films.

  FIG. 76 shows the processing contents of the main process executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 in place of the main process of FIG. 46. When the power is turned on, the CPU 71 displays the button display 131 in step S208 of FIG. A button pattern P imitating the contour shape of the operation button 7 is displayed. This button pattern P is operated by the player in place of the operation button 7 from the front, and the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 outputs an ON signal from the touch panel 132 in step S431 of the button effect process of FIG. Based on this determination, it is determined that the button pattern P has been operated, and the process proceeds to step S432.

  FIG. 77 shows the processing content of the decoration symbol game start process executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 in place of the decoration symbol game start process of FIG. 55. The CPU 71 detects the symbol information command in step S330 of FIG. When it is determined that the result is not off, the process proceeds to step S359, and the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 is detected from the counter storage unit 124. The effect level counter SN2 is set to effect level “0” in addition to “4”, “3”, “2”, and “1” as effect levels, and the CPU 71 performs effects from the counter storage unit 124 in step S359. When the recording result of the level counter SN2 is detected, the process proceeds to step S360, and the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is compared with the effect level “0”. If it is determined that “effect level counter SN2 = 0”, the process proceeds to step S334, and the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is reset to the off state.

  If the CPU 71 determines that “effect level counter SN2 = 0” is not satisfied in step S360, the CPU 71 detects the button effect determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 28 from the ROM 72 in step S331. In step S332 of FIG. 77, a determination result according to the update result of the random counter SR4 in the counter storage unit 124 is selected from the button effect determination table for big hits, and the button effect flag in the flag storage unit 122 is set to indicate whether or not there is a button effect. Turns on / off according to the judgment result.

  FIG. 78 shows the processing contents of the decorative symbol game start process executed by the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 in place of the decorative symbol game start process of FIG. 56. The CPU 71 starts from the counter storage unit 124 in step S344 of FIG. When the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 is detected, the process proceeds to step S360, and the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 is compared with the effect level “0”. Here, when it is determined that “effect level counter SN2 = 0” is not established, the process proceeds to step S345, in accordance with the detection result of the effect level counter SN2 from the out button effect determination tables 1 to 4 in FIG. Select. Then, in step S346 of FIG. 78, a determination result corresponding to the update result of the random counter SR4 of the counter storage unit 124 is selected from the selection result of the release button effect determination table, and the button effect flag of the flag storage unit 122 is changed to the button effect. Turns on / off according to the determination result.

  When CPU 71 determines in step S360 of FIG. 78 that the detection result of effect level counter SN2 is “0”, it resets the button effect flag in flag storage unit 122 to the OFF state in step S348. That is, when the effect level counter SN2 is set to “0”, the button effect flag is always set regardless of the update result of the random counter SR4, regardless of whether the detection result of the symbol information command is the normal big hit, the probable big hit or the off. Turned off. In the off state of this button effect flag, it is determined that the button effect flag is reset to the off state in step S298 in FIG. 53, and the button effect process in step S299 is not executed, so that the button effect image is displayed in the decorative symbol game. Do not show.

  FIG. 79 shows the contents of the effect level determination process executed by the CPU 71 in place of the effect level determination process of FIG. 67. The CPU 71 detects that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is “1” in step S467 of FIG. When it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S469, and “1” is set to the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S471 in FIG. 79 that the detection result of the operation number counter SN4 is not “1”, the CPU 71 sets “0” in the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S472. Then, the process proceeds to step S473, and the button pattern P is erased from the button display 131. That is, the button effect stop mode in which the button effect is not generated based on the fact that the effect level is set to “0” when the player has not operated the button pattern P through the touch panel 131 at all in the past five button effects. The button pattern P is erased in synchronization with the transition to the button production stop mode.

  FIG. 80 shows the processing contents of the demonstration display start process executed by the CPU 71 in place of the demonstration display start process of FIG. 52. The CPU 71 sets the initial value in the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 in step S287 of FIG. When “4” is set, the process proceeds to step S 290, and the button pattern P is displayed on the button display 131. That is, when display of the demonstration video is started on the decorative symbol display 35, it is considered that the player has finished the game, the effect level counter SN2 of the counter storage unit 124 is reset to the initial value “4”, and a new player is notified. In order to determine the corresponding effect level, each of the effect number counter SN3 and the operation number counter SN4 in the counter storage unit 124 is reset to “0”, and the button pattern P is displayed again on the button display 131.

According to the said Example 3, there exist the following effects.
The probability of occurrence of a button effect based on setting “0” in the effect level counter SN2 when the addition result of the operation number counter SN4 when the effect number counter SN3 is added to the unit value “5” is “0”. Is set to “0” and the probability of occurrence of the button effect is set to “0”, the operator is extinguished on the basis of deleting the button pattern P from the button display 131, so the willingness to participate in the button effect No discomfort for players who have no.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, in place of the big hit button effect table shown in FIG. 30A, the big hit button effect table shown in FIG. 81A is recorded. In this jackpot button effect table, “big hit confirmed” and “hit?” Are set as the effect contents, and from the jackpot button effect table of FIG. 81 (a) to the random counter SR5 of the flag storage unit 122. On the basis of the effect content “confirm big hit”, a notice pattern “confirm big hit” is displayed based on the fact that the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the button effect, and the big hit for the big hit shown in FIG. When the production content “big hit?” Is selected from the button production table based on the random counter SR5 of the flag storage unit 122, the notice pattern “big hit?” Is displayed based on the fact that the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the button production. Is displayed.

  In the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, a button effect table for outreach shown in FIG. 81B is recorded in place of the button effect table for outreach shown in FIG. In the button effect table for outreach reach, “big hit?” And “?” Are set as the effect contents, and the random counter SR5 of the flag storage unit 122 from the button effect table for outreach in FIG. 81 (b). When the effect content “Big hit?” Is selected on the basis of “”, a preview image “Big hit?” Is displayed based on the fact that the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the button effect, and the missed reach in FIG. When the effect content “?” Is selected from the button effect table based on the random counter SR5 of the flag storage unit 122, the notice pattern “?” Is displayed based on the fact that the operation button 7 is effectively operated in the button effect. Is displayed.

  In each of the first to fourth embodiments, a plurality of button effect determination tables for big hits are recorded in advance in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70 in addition to the button effect determination tables 1 to 4 for detachment. The presence / absence of the button effect may be determined based on the recording result of the effect level counter SN2 among the plurality of button effect determination tables. In the case of this configuration, a different number of random counters SR4 are assigned to the respective determination results “button effect present” of the plurality of button effect determination tables for jackpots, and “button” is determined among the plurality of button effect determination tables for jackpots. It is better to make the winning probabilities for determining “presentation present” different. In this case as well, the probability of occurrence of the button effect image decreases as the operation frequency of the operation button 7 decreases, and the button effect determination for detachment increases so that the reliability increases as the occurrence probability of the button effect image decreases. It is preferable to adjust the setting contents of the tables 1 to 4 and the plurality of button effect determination tables for jackpots.

The figure which shows Example 1 (the perspective view which shows the external appearance of a pachinko game machine from the front) Figure showing the game board from the front Block diagram showing electrical configuration A figure showing an image of a decorative pattern game Diagram showing the arrangement of design elements Figure showing button effect video The figure which shows the list of the control command which is transmitted from the main control circuit The figure which shows the list of the random counter which the main control circuit updates The figure which shows the control data for jackpot determination recorded on the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for probability change determination recorded on the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the special symbol selection recorded in the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the change start command selection recorded on the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the variable display time selection recorded on the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data storage area of the main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for process data selection recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the process data recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the process data recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the process data recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the process data recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the process data recorded on the production control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the video data selection recorded in the production control circuit (for the decoration design game) The figure which shows the control data for video data selection recorded in the production control circuit (for big hit game) The figure which shows the control data for video data selection recorded in the production control circuit (for demonstration) The figure which shows the list of the random counter which the production control circuit updates The figure which shows the control data for the design element selection which are recorded in the production control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the design element selection which are recorded in the production control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the design element selection which are recorded in the production control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the presence determination of the button effect recorded on the effect control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the presence determination of the button effect recorded on the effect control circuit The figure which shows the control data for the effect content determination of the button effect recorded on the effect control circuit The figure which shows the production control data storage area of the production control circuit Flow chart showing main processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing timer interrupt processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing input processing of main control circuit The flowchart which shows the counter update process 2 of the main control circuit Flow chart showing data acquisition processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing special symbol process of main control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit judgment processing of the main control circuit Flow chart showing the special symbol variation start process of the main control circuit Flow chart showing special symbol variation processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing special symbol fluctuation stop processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing wait processing of main control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit game processing of the main control circuit Flow chart showing interval processing of main control circuit Diagram showing the transmission timing of jackpot round command and interval command Flow chart showing main process of effect control circuit Figure showing a video of the demonstration Flow chart showing timer interrupt processing of production control circuit Flow chart showing command analysis processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing hold command processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing demonstration display stop processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing demonstration display start processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing decoration symbol game processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing decoration symbol game start processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing decoration symbol game start processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing decoration symbol game start processing of effect control circuit The flowchart which shows the probability variation big hit symbol setting processing of the production control circuit Flow chart showing normal jackpot symbol setting processing of the production control circuit Flow chart showing outlier reach design setting process of effect control circuit Flow chart showing complete out symbol design processing of the production control circuit Flow chart showing processing during decoration symbol game of effect control circuit A figure showing an image of a decorative pattern game A figure showing an image of a decorative pattern game Flow chart showing button effect processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing button effect processing of effect control circuit The flowchart which shows the decoration symbol game stop processing of the production control circuit Flow chart showing effect level determination process of effect control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit game processing of the production control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit round processing of the production control circuit The flowchart which shows the interval process of the production control circuit FIG. 64 equivalent diagram showing the second embodiment. Figure 65 equivalent Figure equivalent to FIG. Figure 67 equivalent The figure which shows Example 3 (The figure which shows an operation button) Figure equivalent to FIG. Figure 55 equivalent Figure corresponding to FIG. Figure 67 equivalent Figure equivalent to FIG. FIG. 30 equivalent diagram showing the fourth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  8 is a button switch, 19 is a game board, 24 is a game area, 26 is a start opening, 28 is a special prize opening, 35 is a decorative symbol display, 50 is a main control circuit, 70 is an effect control circuit, 80 is a display control circuit 132 indicate touch panels.

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A variable entrance opening provided in the game board, wherein a game ball that rolls in a game area of the game board is switched between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter;
A start opening provided in the game board and capable of entering a game ball rolling in a game area of the game board;
A symbol display for displaying an image of a symbol game for sequentially displaying each of a plurality of symbol elements in a variable state and a variable stop state based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A jackpot determining means for determining whether the game ball is a jackpot for opening the variable ball slot based on the ball entering the starting slot;
A plurality of symbol elements are set to a predetermined jackpot combination when it is determined that the jackpot determining means is a jackpot, and a plurality of symbol elements are set to a jackpot combination when the jackpot determining means determines that it is not a jackpot. Is a symbol setting means for setting different combinations of deviations;
An image of a symbol game is displayed on the symbol display device based on the game ball entering the start opening, and a plurality of symbol elements are combined in accordance with the setting result of the symbol setting means. A symbol game means for variably stopping each of the plurality of symbol elements;
An operator that can be operated by the player;
Determining whether or not to display a video of a special game that is different from a video of a design game, and includes a picture that prompts a player to operate the operation element, and Special game determination means that is performed when the determination means determines that it is a big hit and when it is determined that it is not a big hit, and
The special game determination means displays the special game video on the symbol display while the graphic game video is displayed on the basis of determining that the special game determination means displays the special game video. When the child is operated effectively during the display of the special game video, the notice picture is notified in the special game video to inform the player part or all of the setting result of the symbol setting means before the symbol element is variably stopped. And a special game means that does not display a preview image in the video of the special game when the operation element is not operated effectively during the display of the video of the special game.
Counter updating means for updating the counter based on the fact that the operation element is effectively operated during display of the video of the special game, or updating the counter based on the fact that it is not operated effectively;
Based on the update result of the counter updating means, operation frequency data that is the number of operations of the operator or the number of non-operations of the operator when two or more predetermined number of special games are performed is detected. Frequency data detection means;
A winning probability that the special game determination means determines to display an image of a special game when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is determined, and the special game determination means that determines that the big hit determination means is not a big hit One or both of the winning probabilities for determining that the video of the special game is displayed is set based on the detection result of the frequency data detecting means, and the video of the special game is reduced as the operation frequency of the operator is lower. A pachinko gaming machine comprising determination probability setting means for setting one or both of the winning probabilities so that the occurrence probability is reduced. The determination probability setting means decreases the probability of occurrence of a special game video as the operation frequency of the operation element is lower, and “(winning probability when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is determined) / (said One of the winning probabilities of the special game determining means or the winning probability when the jackpot determining means is determined to be a big win + the winning probability when the jackpot determining means is determined not to be a big hit) The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein both are set.

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