JP2009226106A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the shortening of the program generation time in a game machine which variably displays identification information of two or more kinds that enables the identification of itself. <P>SOLUTION: A microcomputer for game control includes a type of variable display pattern decision means which determines any of plural kinds as the type of variable display pattern as that of performance pattern in the variable display of identification information, a variable display pattern determination means which determines the variable display pattern of the identification information out of those of two or more kinds contained in the type of variable display pattern determined by the type of variable display pattern decision means, the first sound performance control means which continuously executes the control of the first sound performance by the first kind of performance sound using a sound output device out of performance devices provided in the game machine, and the second sound performance control means which executes the control of the second sound performance by the second kind of performance sound different from the first kind of performance sound using the sound output device when the specific advantageous performance is executed with the performance devices. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a variable display start condition, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (specifically, a state in which a gaming machine is controlled).

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be called a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  If the variable display device in the gaming machine is configured to execute various types of effects, the interest of the game can be further improved. In game machines, effect data used to realize an effect, that is, effect data corresponding to the effect content, is generally stored in the ROM. When it is configured to execute various types of effects, the number of types of effect data increases, and the amount of data stored in the ROM increases. In order to suppress the increase in the amount of data stored in the ROM, the type of the rough reach variable display mode (variation mode) such as normal reach and super reach is determined according to the count value of the first variation type counter. There is a method of determining the variation mode of the reach production period according to the count value of the second variation type counter (for example, see Patent Document 1). As described in Patent Document 1, the relationship between the count value of the first variation type counter and the selected reach variable display mode, and the mode of change of the reach effect period selected from the count value of the second variation type counter Is set in a table (stored in the ROM).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-160763 (paragraph 0209-0211)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, reach variable display modes such as normal reach and super reach are determined only by the first variation type counter. Therefore, data corresponding to all reach variable displays is set in the first table in which the relationship between the count value of the first variation type counter and the selected reach variable display mode is set. Then, if there are many types of reach variable display modes for each reach type such as normal reach and super reach, if you try to change the appearance rate of a specific normal reach or super reach, Each appearance rate such as super reach must be changed, and when there are various types of reach variable display modes, it takes a long time to change programs and data.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to shorten the program change time in a gaming machine having a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention identifies each based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the variable display of the second special symbol is executed). A variable display unit (for example, an effect display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of possible types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) is provided, and a display result of the identification information in the variable display unit is determined in advance as a specific display result (for example, , A big hit symbol), a game machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and whether or not to control to a specific gaming state, display result of variable display Predetermining means for determining before derivation display (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S62 and S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) and predetermining means Based on the determination result, variable display pattern type determination means (for example, step S102 in the game control microcomputer 560) that determines one of a plurality of variable display pattern types, which is the type of presentation mode of variable display of identification information. A variable display pattern determination unit (for example, a game) that determines a variable display pattern of identification information from among a plurality of types of variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determination unit Variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the production control microcomputer). Step S51 in 100 ~ S522, S840A ~ S876, S882 execution part) and the sound output device (for example, speaker 27) of the effect devices provided in the gaming machine, the first type of effect sound (for example, The first sound effect control means for continuously executing the first sound effect control by the first sound effect (for example, the part for executing the process of step S770 in the effect control microcomputer 100. The process of step S770 is executed. After that, a configuration in which the control for outputting the sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 703 is not executed until the second sound effect flag is set) and a specific advantageous effect (for example, reach effect or When the jackpot game is performed), the second sound effect control using the second type effect sound different from the first type effect sound is performed using the sound output device. Second sound effect control means to be executed (for example, the portion of steps S851 and S889 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the first sound effect control means is executed by the variable display control means. Even when the variable display of the identification information is finished once, the first sound effect control can be continued (for example, the process of step S768 is executed), and the second sound effect control means performs the second sound effect control means. When the control is executed, the first sound effect control is interrupted (for example, the first sound effect is interrupted by executing the processes of steps S851 and S889).

  Reach determining means for determining whether or not the display state of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach state based on the fact that it is decided not to control to the specific game state by the predetermining means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) The variable display pattern type determination means includes a plurality of types of variable display according to the reach state in response to the reach determination means determining to set the reach state. A special pattern is displayed during variable display of the identification information in response to the fact that the pattern is determined to be one of the pattern types (for example, the part for executing the processes of steps S99, S101, and S102) and the reach determination means determines not to reach the reach state. It is determined as one of a plurality of variable display pattern types including the variable display pattern type for performing the production (for example, Part for executing steps S100, S101, S102: Special in non-reach CA1-4 and CC1-3 that can be selected using the non-reach variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 23 used in step S100. Non-reach PA1-4 and PA1-5 including a slip effect or a pseudo-continuous effect as effects may be selected (see FIGS. 26 and 15)).

  For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. A plurality of types of re-variable display patterns (for example, pseudo-continuous variation patterns. Specifically, non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, and the like shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PG1-4) The sound effect control means continues the first sound effect control when the variable display control means is executing variable display of the identification information based on the re-variable display pattern. For example, as shown in FIGS. 80, 86, and 87, the production control microcomputer 100 does not output the sound number data 1 that designates the first sound effect to the speech synthesis IC 703 even during the production of the pseudo-series. It may be configured.

  Abnormality detecting means for detecting whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a gaming component (for example, a big prize opening) provided in the gaming machine (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S585 to S588 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) ) And an abnormality notification means (for example, step S909 in the production control microcomputer 100) that executes control to output an abnormality notification sound using the sound output device when the abnormality detection means detects that an abnormality has occurred. The abnormality notification means interrupts the first sound effect control when the first sound effect control means is executing the second sound effect control means, and the second sound effect control means performs the second sound effect control. When the second sound effect control is being executed by the sound effect control means, the second sound effect control is interrupted and a control for outputting an abnormality notification sound is executed (for example, Sound number data corresponding to the abnormal notification sound in the process of step S909 by outputting the speech synthesis IC703, stops the output of the first sound effect and a second effect sound.) It may be configured so.

  A game machine that starts variable display of identification information when a variable display start condition is satisfied after a variable display execution condition (for example, winning a game ball at a start winning opening) is satisfied, There is a holding storage means (for example, a holding storage number counter in the production control microcomputer 100) that stores the holding number that is the number of display execution conditions and for which the start condition has not yet been established, up to a predetermined number. When the first sound effect control is being executed and the number of holds stored in the hold storage means is 0, when the predetermined condition other than the execution condition is satisfied, You may be comprised so that 1st sound effect control may be complete | finished (for example, the process of step S781, S782, S780-S787 is performed).

  For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Corresponding to performing variable display of identification information based on the revariable display pattern, including a plurality of types of revariable display patterns (for example, pseudo-variable variation patterns) for performing revariation once or multiple times. The re-variation effect to be executed is a first re-variation effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, an effect in which the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are turned on and vibrated), and the first re-variable effect. A second re-variation effect in a mode different from the display pattern (for example, an effect of operating the movable member 78 as shown in FIG. 8 or a specific character as shown in FIG. 9). A third re-variation effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, an upper effect LED 85 a, an effect that displays the images 79 a and 79 b), and the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect. The variable display pattern determining means includes an effect that causes the middle effect LED 85b and the lower effect LED 85c to turn on and vibrate, an effect that operates the movable member 78, and an effect that displays a specific character image 79c). When the pre-determining means decides to control to the specific gaming state, when the variable display pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns, the first re-variable effect and the second re-variable effect are selected. A re-variation effect selecting means for selecting the third re-variation effect at a high rate (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) Step S500C The processing control microcomputer 100 performs the processing of step S500C when a big hit variation pattern is designated as shown in FIGS. A production pattern that combines a plurality of production modes such as a production pattern is selected at a high rate).

  For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Including a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns (for example, pseudo-variable variation patterns) for executing re-variation to be performed once or a plurality of times, and the variable display pattern determining means includes any of the plurality of types of re-variable display patterns as the variable display patterns. When determining the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern is determined so that the selection ratio of the reach type executed after the temporary stop varies according to the number of times the re-variation is performed in the re-variable display pattern (for example, the game control micro In the processing of steps S91 to S105, the computer 560 determines that the reach type is reach α1 to α3 as shown in FIGS. Is determined, the super-PA3-3, super-PA3-6, super-PA4-3, super-PA4-6, or super-PA5-3, which is a variation pattern for pseudo-continuous three- or four-time fluctuations, and the reach type is determined In the case of reach β1, β2, the super PB3-3, the super PB4-3, or the super PB5-3, which is a fluctuation pattern for pseudo-continuous change of four or five times, is determined. .

  When a predetermined transition condition (for example, that it is determined to be a probable big hit) is satisfied, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result after the specific gaming state is completed, compared to the normal state. In a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is likely to occur, a plurality of types of variable display patterns are temporarily not displayed until the display result is derived and displayed after variable display of identification information is started. Includes a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns (for example, pseudo-variable variation patterns) in which re-variation for re-execution of variable display of identification information is performed once or temporarily after the identification information as a specific display result is temporarily stopped. The pre-determining means determines whether or not to establish a predetermined transition condition when it is determined to control to a specific gaming state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is not The variable display pattern determining means is variably displayed so that the ratio of the number of times of re-variation is different depending on whether or not the predetermined determining condition is established by the prior determining means. A pattern is determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern of five variations only when it is determined to be a probable big hit as shown in FIG. 16 in the processing of steps S91 to S105. The super PB5-3 may be determined).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game control means can select one of a plurality of variable display pattern types, which is a type of presentation mode of variable display of identification information, based on a determination result of the prior determination means. Variable display pattern type determining means for determining, and variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from a plurality of types of variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means And a first sound effect control means for continuously executing the first sound effect control by the first type effect sound using the sound output device of the effect devices provided in the gaming machine, When the specific advantageous effect is executed by the effect device, the second sound effect control is executed by using the sound output device by the second sound effect control by the second type effect sound different from the first type effect sound. The first sound effect control means can continue the first sound effect control even when the variable display of the identification information executed once by the variable display control means is completed. Since the first sound effect control is interrupted when the second sound effect control by the second sound effect control means is executed, the variable display pattern can be changed by changing the selection rate of the variable display pattern type. The appearance rate of each effect corresponding to a plurality of variable display patterns included in the type can be changed, and the program change accompanying the change in the appearance rate can be facilitated. Further, the first sound effect control can be continuously executed until a specific advantageous effect is executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the second aspect of the invention, the variable display pattern type determining means executes the special display during the variable display of the identification information in response to the fact that the reach determining means determines not to reach the reach state. Since it is configured to determine any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns, the special effect is executed even when the reach is not achieved, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the first sound effect control means continues the first sound effect control when the variable display control means is executing variable display of the identification information based on the re-variable display pattern. Since it is comprised as mentioned above, the opportunity to interrupt 1st sound production control reduces, and the production effect by continuation of the 1st kind of production sound can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the abnormality notifying means interrupts the first sound effect control when the first sound effect control is executed by the first sound effect control means, and the second sound effect control means. Therefore, when the second sound effect control is being executed, the second sound effect control is interrupted and the control for outputting the abnormality notification sound is executed. It can respond immediately.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the first sound effect control means is executing the first sound effect control, the execution condition is determined when the number of reservations stored in the hold storage means is zero. Since the first sound effect control is configured to end when a predetermined condition other than the above is established, the possibility that the output sound of a gaming machine that has not been played will hinder nearby players can be reduced. .

  In the invention described in claim 6, when the variable display pattern determining means determines that the prior determining means controls to the specific gaming state, the variable display pattern determining means determines any one of a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns as the variable display pattern. Since it is configured to include a re-variation effect selection means for selecting the third re-variation effect at a higher rate than the first re-variation effect and the second re-variation effect, it is re-variable by a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns. The production effect by the display pattern can be improved. In addition, a re-variable display pattern linked to the reliability of the specific game state is executed, and the effect of the re-variable display pattern can be further improved.

  In the invention according to claim 7, when the variable display pattern determining means determines any one of a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns as the variable display pattern, a temporary stop is performed according to the number of times of re-variation in the re-variable display pattern. Since the variable display pattern is determined so that the selection ratio of the reach type executed after passing through is different, the player's expectation is not only determined by the number of re-variation execution but also the type of reach production As a result, the interest in games can be improved.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the variable display pattern determining means is configured so that the ratio of the number of times of re-variation is different depending on whether or not the predetermined display condition is determined by the prior determining means to be satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation for whether or not to shift to the special game state according to the number of times of re-variation execution, and to improve the effect of the re-variation effect. it can.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decoration (effect) identification information of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, but the position of the symbol display area 9A is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

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

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

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the jackpot on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  In the decorative part around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided on the right side. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c execute a display effect related to each re-variation period (including the first variation period) during a single variation period as a specific effect. Blinks when an effect is performed). On the left side, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect is executed. In addition, a vibration motor (not shown) that signals a mounting portion of each LED is provided in the vicinity of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c.

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

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

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

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second decorative symbol display 9b displays variable display of the second decorative symbol. The effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display result of the special symbol variation becomes the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state. In this probability variation state, control is performed so as to attain a high probability state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to at least the normal state. In addition, in the probability variation state, while controlling to a high probability state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, or the variation time of the ordinary symbol is increased. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be increased. In this case, any one or more of these may be executed in the probability changing state, or all of them may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a short time state in which at least the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened. It should be noted that, in the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, or the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. You may make it do. In this case, any one or more of these may be executed in the time-saving state, or all of them may be executed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. In addition, vibration motors 87 a, 87 b, 87 c that are provided in the vicinity of the upper effect LED 85 a, the middle effect LED 85 b, and the lower effect LED 85 c and signal the mounting portion of each LED are driven via the output port 106. The vibration motor 87a vibrates the upper effect LED 85a, the vibration motor 87b vibrates the middle effect LED 85b, and the vibration motor 87c vibrates the lower effect LED 85c.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC 703 such as a DSP (digital signal processor) via an input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a sound effect (some include voice or the like) according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the audio output level of the signal from the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. Note that the voice synthesis IC 703 also has a function of converting digital voice data into analog voice data.

  The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, a changing period of the effect design).

  For example, digital data of sound effects (including sound and music) within a predetermined period is stored in the sound data ROM 704 as control data corresponding to sound number data. In this embodiment, PCM data is used as digital data. That is, the sound effect for one second is represented by 8 bits × 8k (8000) = 64 kbits. In this example, PCM data is used as an example, but other types of digital audio data such as ADPCM data may be used.

  In addition, the predetermined period during which the output of the sound effect continues is 180 seconds, for example, in the case of a music piece (for example, music such as a song or BGM) as the first kind of production sound. In the case of music as the second type of effect sound used in a specific advantageous effect (for example, reach effect), it is a specific advantageous effect period. For the first type of effect sound, the condition for stopping the output of the first type of effect sound is satisfied even if a predetermined period (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed since the start of output of the effect sound. If not, the output of the sound effect continues by outputting the first type effect sound again from the beginning.

  The sound number data includes sound number data for designating a first type of effect sound and sound number data for designating a second type of effect sound for each of a plurality of types of specific advantageous effects. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data designating the first type of effect sound to the speech synthesis IC 703 when starting the sound effect by the first type of effect sound. When any specific advantageous effect is started, sound number data specifying the second type of effect sound corresponding to the specific advantageous effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step S45). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, or the game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. Execute control.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process for notifying an abnormal winning when it detects that a game ball has won a prize at a time other than the regular time (step S23: abnormal winning notifying process).

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. Execute (Step S31). Specifically, payout control is performed in response to detection of a winning based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  In step S33, the special symbol process flag value does not start the special symbol variation based on the start flag being set. 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)), the change of the special symbol may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4), the variation of the special symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

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

  In step S34, instead of starting the normal symbol variation based on the start flag being set, the normal symbol process flag value becomes the value indicating the normal symbol variation processing. Ordinary symbol variation may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol stop process, the variation of the normal symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  Next, a pseudo-continuous display effect executed by the effect display device 9 in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a pseudo-continuous display effect. In the pattern a shown in FIG. 6A, one of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c that are lit increases by one during each re-variation period (including the initial variation). It is controlled to go. In the temporary stop period, all LEDs (upper effect LED 85a, middle effect LED 85b, and lower effect LED 85c) may be in an unlit state. Further, during the period of re-variation (including the first-time variation), the LED may be controlled to blink, the display color may be controlled to change, or one to be turned on one by one. Instead of being controlled so as to increase, it may be controlled so that what is lit among the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c is changed. FIG. 6 (A) shows an example in which two hypothetical periods are provided during one fluctuation of the production symbol and three re-variations (including the initial fluctuation) are performed. The number of temporary stops may be one, or the number of temporary stops may be three or more. Each re-variation (including initial variation) A1, A2, and A3 may be referred to as a re-variation effect in the first re-variation effect mode.

  It should be noted that the production mode (A1, B1, C1, D1 in the example shown in FIG. 6) used in the initial fluctuation of the pseudo-continuous is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve the pseudo-continuous (for example, a super-reach fluctuation pattern or a normal reach fluctuation pattern). (Fluctuation pattern) may be used as part of the production mode.

  In the pattern b shown in FIG. 6B, the movable member 78 operates during the period of each re-variation (including the initial variation). In the temporary stop period, the movable member 78 may be in a stopped state. FIG. 6B shows an example in which two hypothetical periods are provided during one variation of the production symbol and three re-variations (including the initial variation) are performed. The number of temporary stops may be one, or the number of temporary stops may be three or more. In addition, each re-variation (including initial variation) B1, B2, and B3 may be referred to as a re-variation effect in the second re-variation effect mode (I).

  In the pattern c shown in FIG. 6C, a specific character image is displayed on the effect display device 9 during each re-variation (including the initial variation). Note that the specific character image may not be displayed during the temporary stop period. Further, FIG. 6C shows an example in which two hypothetical periods are provided during one fluctuation of the production symbol and three re-variations (including the initial fluctuation) are performed. The number of temporary stops may be one, or the number of temporary stops may be three or more. Each re-variation (including initial variation) C1, C2, C3 may be referred to as a re-variation effect in the second re-variation effect mode (II).

  The pattern d shown in FIG. 6D has a first re-variation effect mode and a second re-change effect mode (second re-variation) in one or more periods of a plurality of re-changes (including initial changes). This is a pattern in which an effect is executed in the effect mode (I) or the second re-variation effect mode (II), or in the second re-change effect mode (I) and the second re-change effect mode (II)). In the temporary stop period, the effects of the first re-change effect mode and the second re-change effect mode may not be executed. FIG. 6D shows an example in which two hypothetical periods are provided during one fluctuation of the production symbol and three re-variations (including the initial fluctuation) are performed. The number of temporary stops may be one, or the number of temporary stops may be three or more. Further, each re-variation (including initial variation) D1, D2, and D3 may be referred to as a re-variation effect in the third re-variation effect mode.

  In FIG. 6D, the “two lit” box is indicated by a broken line indicates that the effect may or may not be executed. If not executed, an effect using the LED (upper effect LED 85a, middle effect LED 85b, or lower effect LED 85c) is executed in the first change, and an effect using the movable member 78 is executed in the next change to be executed. However, the effect using the LED is not executed.

  Note that the lighting effects of the effect LEDs 85a, 85b, and 85c, the movable effect of the movable member 78, and the effect using a specific character shown in FIG. 6 may be executed only at the start of change (including re-change). Good. Further, for example, the temporary stop symbol may be executed only after the temporary stop display is displayed until the next re-variation is started. During re-variation, only the lighting effects of the effect LEDs 85a, 85b, and 85c are performed. You may do it. If it does in that way, it can prevent that an effect becomes complicated by timing overlapping with other notice effects performed during a quasi party. In addition, the lighting effects of the effect LEDs 85a, 85b, and 85c, the movable effect of the movable member 78, and the effect using a specific character are not executed at the time of the first change of the variable display including the pseudo-continuous effect. It may be executed from the time of change (that is, re-change).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the re-variation effect of the pattern a in the effect display device 9. In the re-change effect of pattern a, the change of the effect symbol is executed for a predetermined period after the change of the effect symbol is started from the state shown in FIG. 7A (the state in which the left middle right effect symbol is stopped). (Refer to FIG. 7 (B)), when the predetermined period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol temporarily stops (see FIG. 7 (C)). In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left, middle, and right effect symbols re-variate (see FIG. 7D), and reach when the predetermined re-variation period elapses (FIG. 7). 7 (E)). Thereafter, the left, middle and right effect symbols are finally stopped (confirmed). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the lower effect LED 85 c is lit during the first variation period, and the middle effect LED 85 b and the lower effect LED 85 c are lit during the re-variation period following the first variation. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 7 is an example when one temporary stop is performed. 7A to 7C corresponds to the period A1 shown in FIG. 6A, and the periods in FIGS. 7D to 7E correspond to those in FIG. This corresponds to the period A2. However, in the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the temporary stop is an example, and the reach is reached when the period A <b> 2 ends. Thereafter, after the reach effect is executed, the left, middle and right effect symbols are finally stopped (confirmed). Here, it has been described that reach is reached when the re-changing effect ends, but when the re-changing effect ends, the effect symbol may not be reached but may finally stop.

  In FIG. 7, among the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c, the LED displayed in black is an LED that is lit. Further, the LED in the lighting state is vibrated by vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c (see FIG. 3). In FIG. 7, the downward arrow indicates that the effect symbol is variably displayed (fluctuated). The same applies to FIGS. 8 to 13.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the re-variation effect of the pattern b in the effect display device 9. In the re-variation effect of pattern b, the change of the effect symbol is executed for a predetermined period after the effect symbol starts to change from the state shown in FIG. 8A (the state in which the left middle right effect symbol is stopped). (See FIGS. 8B and 8C) When the predetermined period has elapsed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols temporarily stop (see FIG. 8D). When the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol re-variates (see FIG. 8E), and when the predetermined re-variation period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol is finally stopped (confirmed). (See FIG. 8F). In the example shown in FIG. 8, the movable member 78 operates (operates so as to return to the original position (outside the display screen) after entering the display screen of the effect display device 9) during the first variation period, and the first variation occurs. The movable member 78 also operates during the subsequent re-variation period. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 8 is an example when one temporary stop is performed. 8A to 8D corresponds to the period B1 illustrated in FIG. 6B, and the periods illustrated in FIGS. 8E to 8F correspond to the period illustrated in FIG. It corresponds to the period of B2 shown. However, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the temporary stop is an example, and reach is reached when the period of B <b> 2 ends. Thereafter, after the reach effect is executed, the left, middle and right effect symbols are finally stopped (confirmed). Here, it has been described that reach is reached when the re-changing effect ends, but when the re-changing effect ends, the effect symbol may not be reached but may finally stop.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the re-variation effect of the pattern c in the effect display device 9. In the re-change effect of pattern c, the change of the effect symbol is executed for a predetermined period after the change of the effect symbol is started from the state shown in FIG. 9A (the state where the left middle right effect symbol is stopped). (Refer to FIG. 9 (B)), when the predetermined period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol temporarily stops (see FIG. 9 (C)). When the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol re-variates (see FIG. 9D), and when the predetermined re-variation period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol is finally stopped (confirmed). (See FIG. 9E). In the example shown in FIG. 9, a specific character image 79a is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the initial variation period, and a specific character image 79b (related to the specific character image 79a) is displayed during the re-variation period following the initial variation. An image that the player feels as if the effect has developed is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 9 is an example when one temporary stop is performed. 9A to 9C corresponds to the period C1 shown in FIG. 6C, and the periods in FIGS. 9D to 9E correspond to those in FIG. It corresponds to the period of C2 shown. However, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the temporary stop is an example, and reach is reached when the period of C2 ends. Thereafter, after the reach effect is executed, the left, middle and right effect symbols are finally stopped (confirmed). Here, it has been described that reach is reached when the re-changing effect ends, but when the re-changing effect ends, the effect symbol may not be reached but may finally stop.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the re-variation effect of the pattern d in the effect display device 9. In the re-change effect of pattern a, the change of the effect symbol is executed for a predetermined period after the change of the effect symbol is started from the state shown in FIG. 10 (A) (the state where the left middle right effect symbol is stopped). (Refer to FIG. 10 (B)), when the predetermined period elapses, the left middle right effect symbol temporarily stops (see FIG. 10 (C)). When the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left, middle and right effect symbols re-variate (see FIGS. 10D and 10E), and when the predetermined re-variation period elapses, the left, middle and right effect symbols become Temporarily stop again (see FIG. 10F). When the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left, middle, and right production symbols re-variate (see FIG. 11G), and reach when the predetermined re-variation period elapses (see FIG. 11H). . Thereafter, after the reach effect is executed, the left, middle and right effect symbols are finally stopped (confirmed). In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the lower effect LED 85 c is lit during the initial variation period, and during the re-variation period following the initial variation, the middle effect LED 85 b and the lower effect LED 85 c are lit, and the movable member 78 operates. . Further, during the subsequent re-variation period, the movable member 78 is operated, and the player feels as if the specific character image 79c (the image related to the specific character images 79a and 79b is further developed. Is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 is an example when two temporary stops are performed. 10A to 10C corresponds to the period D1 illustrated in FIG. 6D, and the periods illustrated in FIGS. 10D to 10F correspond to the period illustrated in FIG. It corresponds to the period of D2 shown. Further, the period from FIG. 11G to FIG. 11H corresponds to the period D3 shown in FIG.

  In FIGS. 10 and 11, the LED displayed in black among the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c is an LED that is lit. Further, the LED in the lighting state is vibrated by vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c (see FIG. 3).

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, after the initial variation (see FIGS. 10A to 10C) constituting the pattern a is executed, the re-variation (see FIG. D) to (F)) are executed. That is, it is possible to execute the second re-variation effect (for example, the pattern b) after executing the first re-change effect (for example, the pattern a). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the re-variation (revariation accompanied by lighting of the LED) constituting the pattern a also when the re-variation (see FIGS. 10D to 10F) constituting the pattern b is executed. ) Is executed, but when the re-variation that constitutes the pattern b (see FIGS. 10D to 10F) is executed, the re-variation that constitutes the pattern a (re-variation accompanying the lighting of the LED) May not be executed. Moreover, what combined the re-variation which comprises the pattern a as shown to FIG.10 (D)-(F), and the re-variation which comprises the pattern b can also be regarded as a 2nd re-change effect. That is, it can be understood that any two re-variation effects having different aspects of the effect correspond to the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect.

  Further, the re-variation constituting the pattern a is regarded as the first re-variation, the re-variation constituting the pattern different from the pattern a (in this example, the pattern b) is regarded as the second re-variation, and the re-variation constituting the pattern a is considered. A combination of the variation and the re-variation constituting the pattern different from the pattern a (in this example, the pattern b) can be regarded as the third re-variation. In such a case, the third re-variation effect can be executed after the first re-change effect or the second re-change effect is executed.

  Note that, as described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 11, it is assumed that reach is reached when the re-variation effect ends, but when the re-change effect ends, the effect symbol becomes reach. In some cases, the final stop may occur.

  Further, in the above example, the non-specific display result (a combination of effect symbols that does not evoke a big hit) is once from the start of variable display of identification information (in this case, effect symbols) until the display result is derived and displayed. As a plurality of kinds of re-variation effects in a re-variable display pattern in which re-variation for re-execution of variable display for all identification information after temporarily stopping the identification information is performed once or a plurality of times, a light emitter (upper effect LED 85a, medium Although the effect mode using the effect LED 85b and the lower effect LED 85c), the movable member 78, and the specific character images 79a, 79b, and 79c is exemplified, other effect modes may be used. For example, a difference in the output of sound or sound effect from the speaker 27, a difference in movement of the effect target (for example, the movable member 78) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), effect display device The effect of the re-variation effect is changed depending on the difference in the motion of the character image displayed on the screen 9 (the difference in the operation speed, the difference in the operation distance, the difference in the operation direction, etc.). Or the background image may be changed to change the effect of the re-variation effect.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of reserved memories are accumulated when starting the change of the special symbol and the effect symbol, all display results for each of the plurality of reserved memories may be determined in advance. Good. Depending on the contents of the determination, the same effects as those shown in FIGS. 7 to 11 may be executed in the variation display of the effect symbols executed a plurality of times, and the same effects as the pseudo-continuous effects may be executed. For example, when there are two hold memories and the display result for the first hold memory is determined to be out of place, the first hold memory and the second hold are displayed in the same manner as in any of FIGS. It is also possible to continuously execute the variation display of the effect symbols corresponding to the reserved storage. In this case, for example, if it is decided to use a fluctuation pattern including reach for the second reserved memory (including a case where it is determined to be a big hit), the chance is obtained as a variable display result for the first reserved memory. The target symbol may be displayed as a final stop, and the reach effect may be executed by a variable display with respect to the second reserved memory. Further, for example, when there are three hold memories and the display result for the first and second hold memories is determined to be out of place, the first hold memory is used in the same manner as in FIGS. The variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the third hold memory may be continuously executed. In this case, for example, when it is decided to use a fluctuation pattern including reach for the third reserved memory (including the case where the jackpot is determined), the fluctuations for the first and second reserved memories As the display result, the chance symbol may be finally stopped and displayed, and the reach effect may be executed by a variable display for the third reserved memory. In such a case, even when a similar effect is executed, there are a case where a plurality of variable displays are executed and a case where a pseudo-continuous effect is performed during one change. Two types of cases can be provided, and variations in production can be increased to enhance the interest in the game.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a re-variation effect is performed during the variation display of the effect symbol, after the chance aim symbol is stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol, a part of the effect symbol undergoes a slip variation and becomes a big hit There is a case where various effects are performed. 12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of a re-variation effect in which some effect symbols undergo a sliding variation after a chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol, resulting in a big hit. Note that the re-variation effect shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is executed when a variation pattern of a super PA 4-3 described later is selected.

  In the re-variation effect shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, when the change of the effect symbol is started from the state shown in FIG. The variation is executed (see FIG. 12B), and when the predetermined period elapses, the left, middle and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped (see FIG. 12C). In this case, as shown in FIG. 12C, a chance symbol (“881” in this example) is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol. In this embodiment, including the temporary stop state shown in FIG. 12C, when the temporary stop symbol is displayed as a temporary stop, the left middle right temporary stop symbol is completely stopped. Instead, it fluctuates slightly. In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left middle right effect design re-variates (see FIG. 12D), and when the predetermined re-variation period elapses, the left is again left. The middle right effect symbol is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 12E). In this case, as shown in FIG. 12 (E), the chance symbol (“223” in this example) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the temporary stop symbol. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the predetermined temporary stop period elapses, the left, middle and right effect symbols again change (see FIG. 12F), and again when the predetermined re-variation period elapses. The left middle right effect symbol is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 13G). In this case, as shown in FIG. 13G, the chance symbol (“445” in this example) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the temporary stop symbol.

  Next, when a predetermined temporary stop period elapses from a state in which the chance symbol is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop symbol, a part of the temporary stop symbol starts to change again (slip fluctuation) (FIG. 13 (H )reference). Then, the part of the symbol that has changed again is stopped, and finally stopped (determined) in a state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol (that is, the big hit symbol) (see FIG. 13 (I)). In the example shown in FIG. 13 (H), the right temporary stop symbol starts slipping variation, and as shown in FIG. 13 (I), the final stop is performed in a state where the left middle right effect symbols are aligned at “4”. The case is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the lower effect LED 85 c is lit during the initial variation period, the middle effect LED 85 b and the lower effect LED 85 c are lit during the re-variation period following the initial variation, and further the next re-variation. During the period, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are lit.

  In the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the variable symbol special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started to be displayed, the special symbol is displayed. The stop symbol which is the variable display result of the symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are off symbols.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Also, when the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the big hit gaming state in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Transition to (2 round big hit state). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. A special symbol stop symbol derived and displayed when it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is referred to as a big hit symbol. The special symbol stop symbol that is derived and displayed when it is determined not to control the gaming state to the big hit state is referred to as an outlier symbol.

  Even after the two-round big hit state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the start winning opening 13 is easily opened, and the start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, variable display of the effect symbols is performed in response to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, in the display area of the effect display device 9, based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, the change of the effect symbol is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. For example, the stop symbols of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “left” → “right” → “middle”. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order, or “left”, “middle”, and “right” The stop symbols may be stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The period from the start of variable display of effect symbols until the stop symbols are derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R (variable display period = variable time) Thus, the variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect).

  In addition, during the variable display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, it is possible that the variable display state of the production symbol may become the reach state and that the variable display result may become a big hit symbol. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player depending on the variable display mode of the symbol. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed.

  In the “sliding” specific effect, the effect symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then two or more symbol display areas (for example, “left”) are displayed. And the “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the symbol display areas temporarily displayed. (For example, one or both of the “left” symbol display area 9 </ b> L and the “right” symbol display area 9 </ b> R) is changed and the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed by changing the effect symbol again. An effect display is performed. In addition, by notifying the player that the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed is not finalized (final stop), such as by displaying the fluctuation in the temporary stop display, or by changing the effect symbol again after a short temporary stop. Is preferred. In addition, the effect design may be re-variable after the effect design is temporarily stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the stop-displayed effect design has been confirmed.

  As described above, in the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the symbol display areas 9L and 9C for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed based on the fact that the start condition of the variable symbol special display is satisfied once. After changing the effect symbol in 9R, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in all symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, and then the effect symbol is changed again in all symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (pseudo). The effect display to be continuously changed) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 5 times).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing pseudo consecutive chances. In the “pseudo-ream” specific effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, the pseudo-reambling chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The effect symbols constituting any of the above are temporarily stopped and displayed. The “left symbol” is an effect symbol displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the “middle symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C. The “right symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of effect symbols included in the special combination.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) when the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Depending on the reach state, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Or the reach effect is not executed, and the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 15 shows a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” when the variable display result is an out-of-sequence symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-5 and non-reach PB1- are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. 1 and non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 and non-reach PC1-2 variation patterns are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-6, super PB3-1 to super PB3- 3. Fluctuation patterns of Super PC 3-1 to Super PC 3-4 are prepared.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the reach is not performed and the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-5 is selected, the variation display of the effect design accompanied by the re-variation representation of the variation twice is executed. . Further, when the reach is performed and the variation pattern of the super PA 3-3 or the super PA 3-6 is selected, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanied by the re-variation effect of the variation three times is executed. Further, when the reach is performed and the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 is selected, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanied by the re-variation effect of the four variations is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, when the reach is not performed and the reach is not performed, the re-variation effect of the variation twice is executed, and when the reach is performed, the re-variation of the variation three or four times is performed. Production is performed. Therefore, the presence or absence of reach can be varied according to the number of times of re-variation execution in the re-variation effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, when the reach type is normal reach, the re-variation effect is not performed, and when the reach type is super reach, the re-variation effect of three or four times variation is executed. Is done. Therefore, the reach type can be varied according to the number of times of re-variation execution in the re-variation effect.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying a variation pattern of a production symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA4-1 to super PA4- 6, Super PA5-1 to Super PA5-3, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-3, Super PB5-1 to Super PB5-3, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Super PE1-1 and Super PE1- 2. Variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-3 are prepared. Note that the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-3 are used when the variable display result is a sudden probability variation big hit symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the winning pattern is a big hit and the variation pattern of the super PA 4-3 is selected, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanied by the re-variation effect of the variation three times is executed. However, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of Super PA 4-3 is used, the chance symbol symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol after the third re-variation effect is executed. Only the stop symbol is slid to produce a big hit symbol. Therefore, including the last slip variation, when the variation pattern of Super PA 4-3 is used, a total of four variations are performed. Instead of performing the slip variation after the third re-variation effect, the third re-variation effect itself may be performed as the slip variation effect. In the case of a big hit, when the variation pattern of Super PA 4-6, Super PA 5-3, or Super PB 4-3 is selected, the variation display of the effect design accompanied by the re-variation effect of four variations is executed. Is done. In addition, when the winning pattern is a big hit and the variation pattern of the super PB 5-3 is selected, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanied by the re-variation effect of the five variations is executed. Further, when the sudden change is a big hit and the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 is selected, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanied by the re-variation effect of the variation twice is executed. Further, when the sudden variation is a sudden big hit and the variation pattern of the special PG1-4 is selected, the variation display of the effect design accompanied by the revariation representation of the variation three times is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, there are cases where a re-variation effect of five fluctuations is executed only when a probable big hit. Therefore, it is possible to vary the determination ratio of the number of re-variation executions depending on whether or not the probability variation big hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, a re-variation effect of two or three fluctuations is executed in the case of a sudden probable big hit that is two round big hits, and 3 in the case of 15 round big hits. A re-variation effect of times to times 5 times is executed. Therefore, the determination ratio of the number of times of re-variation can be made different according to the number of rounds after the big hit transition.

  In this embodiment, when a re-variation effect with a large number of re-variations is executed, a case is shown in which the ratio of a probable big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds is increased. When the re-variation effect with a small number of times is executed, the ratio of the probability variation big hit or the big hit with a large number of rounds may be increased. If configured in this way, the number of re-variations during the re-variation production is small, so the expectation for the big hit cannot be given, but even if a re-variation production with a small number of re-variations is executed, Since it is likely to be a big hit with a large number, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player's expectation is significantly reduced during the re-variation production.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the ratio of the number of re-variation executions is changed so that the re-variation effect of the five-time variation is executed only when the probability variation is a big hit is shown. The method of changing the ratio of the number of times is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a re-variation effect with three or four fluctuations is executed for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit, and a three-time re-change effect is executed for a normal big hit. The ratio may be increased, and in the case of a probable big hit, the ratio at which the four-variation re-variation effect is executed may be increased. By doing so, the expectation for the big hit and the expectation for the probable big hit can be increased in a synergistic and step-by-step manner, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the ratio of the number of executions of re-variation is different between the big hit of 2 rounds and the big hit of 15 rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this. And the ratio of the number of re-variation executions may be different. For example, as the number of rounds per jackpot increases, the variation pattern may be distributed so that the ratio of execution of the pseudo-continuous effect having a large number of re-variations is increased. By doing so, the expectation for the big hit and the expectation for the number of rounds during the big hit can be increased in a synergistic and stepwise manner, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, when suddenly probable big hit is determined, only when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, the re-variation effect of twice or three times variation is performed. When the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the re-variation effect is not performed. Therefore, when it is determined that control is suddenly performed, the rate of determination of the number of times of re-variation can be made different depending on whether or not the control is in the state of probability variation.

  In this embodiment, when a sudden probability variation big hit is determined in a high probability state (probability variation state), the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 shown in FIG. 16 is determined. In this case, based on the determined variation pattern of the special PG 2-2, during the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same non-probable variation symbol, and the reach effect of normal reach is executed. Then, after a temporary stop display is performed with the left middle right and the same non-probable variable symbols aligned (that is, a normal jackpot symbol) (or a temporary stop display may be performed with the off symbol), a slip variation display is performed suddenly. An effect that finally stops at a probable big hit symbol (for example, “123”) is executed. By configuring as such, it is possible to perform an effect as if the player was suddenly struck by a promiscuous big hit, while thinking that the player may hit a normal big hit that does not shift to a probable state, The interest in games can be improved.

  Further, in the case where it is determined that the sudden probability variation big hit is sudden in the normal state, and the variation pattern of the special PG 1-1 shown in FIG. 16 is determined, particularly during the variation display of the production symbol on the production display device 9 A specific effect such as a reach effect, a pseudo-ream, or a slip variation is not performed, and an effect that suddenly stops at a probable big change symbol (for example, “123”) is executed without any special notice. Therefore, an unexpected effect can be executed and the interest in the game can be improved for the player.

  It should be noted that the re-variation effect may also be executed when suddenly probable big hit is determined and the current gaming state is in the probable state. In this case, for example, when the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 is configured as a variation pattern with a re-variation effect of four times variation, and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 is selected, the re-variation effect of the four times variation is generated. You may make it perform.

  In this embodiment, the “reach type” indicates either normal reach or super reach or a plurality of types of super reach. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the types of super reach are roughly classified into reach α and reach β that have different reach modes. Further, the reach α is further classified into three types of reach α1 to α3, and the reach β is further classified into two types of reach β1 and β2.

  In this embodiment, the reliability for the big hit differs depending on the reach type. In this embodiment, the “reach type reliability (big hit reliability)” indicates the probability of a big hit when a certain type of reach is executed. For example, the reliability of reach α is (the ratio at which the variation pattern including reach α1 to α3 in the variation pattern for jackpot shown in FIG. 16 is selected) / (for outliers and jackpots shown in FIGS. 15 and 16). The ratio of the variation patterns including reach α1 to α3 among both variation patterns is calculated. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the fluctuation pattern including reach β is assigned more in the case of a big hit than the fluctuation pattern including reach α, and the reliability of reach β is reach. Greater than the reliability of α.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for big hit type judgment)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  In addition, when updating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) or the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4), the value of the hardware random number generated by the random number circuit 503 installed in the game control microcomputer 560 is used. The variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) may be updated by determining the addition value and adding the determined addition value. By doing so, it is possible to eliminate processing such as generating a software random number for an addition value for updating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). . Therefore, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) can be updated at random without increasing the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560.

  The addition value to be added to the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) or the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) can be determined using various methods. For example, when the random number circuit 503 is a hardware random number circuit that generates a 16-bit random number value and it is desired to randomly determine an addition value of 3 bits, a 16-bit random number value generated by the random number circuit 503 It is also possible to obtain an added value of 3 bits by masking the upper 13 bits. Also, for example, when the addition value is determined in the range of 1 (001) to 7 (111), if the 16-bit random number value generated by the random number circuit 503 is not within this range, 1 (001) The value of the added value maximum value 7 (111) may be repeatedly added (or subtracted) to the random number value generated by the random number circuit 503 until it falls within the range of ˜7 (111). Then, a value finally in the range of 1 (001) to 7 (111) is obtained as an addition value and added to the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) or the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4). You may do it.

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a positive change big hit determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 18 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 18A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit). The “probability” shown in FIG. 18A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “based on the random number (random 2-1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and is a determination value corresponding to each of "normal big hit", "probable big hit", and "sudden big hit" (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  It should be noted that different jackpot type determination tables may be used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol executed based on the start winning winning is made at the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the normal big hit and the probable big hit The big hit type may be determined by using a big hit type determination table that does not include sudden probability variation big hits alone. Specifically, the determination value “7” suddenly distributed to the probability variation jackpot in FIG. 18B may be allocated to the probability variation jackpot to configure the jackpot type determination table. With such a configuration, when the probability variation state (short-time state) is established, the winning combination is performed at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since the frequency of playing is increased, the probability of a big hit of 15 rounds can be increased, the starting rate can be improved, and the interest in games can be improved.

  19A to 19F and FIG. 20G are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 3). Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected according to whether the game state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state, and the determination result of the jackpot type.

  The “variation pattern type” indicates rough distribution of variation patterns. In this embodiment, according to the variation pattern type, the distribution type is classified into a variation pattern type that includes a reach and a variation pattern type that does not include a reach, or the reach type is normal reach, reach α super reach, reach β super reach. Are classified into types of variation patterns including Further, when the reach is not included, the change pattern type is classified into a change pattern type including a specific effect such as a slip change or a pseudo-ream and a change pattern type not including a specific effect.

  In each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, a random number for random variation type determination (random 3) is selected according to whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “probability”. ) And a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CB4-1, special CB4-2, special CC4-1, and special CC4-2 is set.

  For example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 19A used when the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type is “ With the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 19B used in the case of “probable variation”, the determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1, super CA3-2, and super CA3-3. Is different. Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 is determined. Judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in the gaming state (when in the normal state) When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B and 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared, Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Accordingly, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “surprise”, for example, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-1, special CB4-2, When the big hit type such as special CC4-1 or special CC4-2 is other than “surprise”, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, when the control is made to the 2 round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 19A used when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 19D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2. Is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. It is not done. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal”) selected according to the gaming state. ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”), and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared. Depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. In addition, determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  21A to 21C are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A to 134C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A to 134C indicate whether or not to change the variable display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. -2) is a table referred to for determination based on the above. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected depending on whether the game state is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1. -1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2 determination results indicating that the reach state is not reached, reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1 The determination value corresponding to any of the determination results indicating the reach state is included.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 21A, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is set to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Assigned, a value in the range of “205” to “239” is assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “1”, a value in the range of “1” to “217” that is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-2. It has been. A value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “2”, is non-reach. Allocated to HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, “1” to “1”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. 230 ”is assigned to non-reach HA1-4. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”, “1” to “235”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-4. A range determination value is assigned to non-reach HA 1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “3”), it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state as compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  22A to 22C are explanatory diagrams showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C indicate the change pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for determining the change pattern type when it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a use table in accordance with a determination result indicating that the reach state is set such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. The That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, and for reach according to the determination result indicating reach HB2-1. The variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected as the use table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C has a reach determination result indicating whether the reach state is the reach HA2-1 to the reach HA2-3, the reach HB2-1, or the reach HC2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type, which is normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data (determination value) for determining one of the fluctuation pattern types.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 22A, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponds to the determination result indicating that the reach is HA2-1. It is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of super CA2-2 and super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result to reach reach 2-2, a value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. Further, in response to the determination result that the reach HA2-3 is selected, a value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. The reach HA 2-1 is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. The judgment value to be assigned is assigned. A determination value is assigned to the reach HA 2-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “1” or “2”. The reach HA2-3 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “3” to “8”. With these settings, the fluctuation pattern of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1”) compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 23A to 23C are explanatory diagrams showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is not set to the reach state. It is a table referred in order to determine the type as one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C are non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2, and the like. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and the non-reach HB1-2. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 and non-reach HC1-2. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 or non-reach HC1-2, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether it is non-reach HC1-2, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  24, 25A and 25B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type, etc. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on 4). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-6, and the variation pattern type is selected as the super table. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to select one of CB3-1 to super CB3-2, and the variation pattern type is special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-. 1, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of the special CB4-2, the special CC4-1, and the special CC4-2 is selected. Each of the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B stored in the ROM. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 26, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-5 corresponding to the case of non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern (see FIG. 15) for executing the specific effect. With such a setting, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach corresponds to the determination that the variable display result of the effect symbol is “out” and the determination that the variable display state of the effect symbol is not the reach state. Making a decision to be one of the fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-5 and executing a specific effect (effect of non-reach PA1-4 ("slip") or effect of non-reach PA1-5 ("pseudo-run")) Can do.

  Also, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-1, and assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-2. It has been.

  Then, for the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-4 including non-reach PA 1-5, random numbers (random 3 for determining the variation pattern type) in the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A shown in FIG. ) Is compared with the non-reach HA1-1, and a determination value in the range of “217” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-1, and “230” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-2. ”To“ 241 ”is assigned, and determination values in the range“ 231 ”to“ 241 ”are assigned to the non-reach HA1-3, and“ 237 ”to the non-reach HA1-4. A judgment value in the range of “241” is assigned, and a judgment value in the range of “237” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-5. Further, for the non-reach HA 1-1, the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” in the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A determination value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned. For the non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “1” and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for determination of reach (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “217” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “2” and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “220” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 134A, the numbers to be compared with the values of the random numbers for reach determination (random 2-2) corresponding to the numbers of reserved storage “3” and “4” ( Determination value) and a determination value in the range of “1” to “230” is assigned, and for the non-reach HA1-4, the reserved storage number is “5” to “8” in the reach determination table 134A. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and a determination value in the range of “1” to “235” is assigned. Accordingly, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number of reserved memories is “0”. . Further, when the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1” or “2”, non-reach CA1-4. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type becomes lower. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”, non-reach PA 1-5 (including “pseudo-continuous”) is compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is “0” to “4”. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 including the lower becomes lower.

  Further, for the variation pattern types of the non-reach CC1-3 including the non-reach PA1-5, in the variation pattern type determination table 136C for non-reach shown in FIG. ), Which is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared, a determination value in the range of “234” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HC1-1, and “235” is assigned to the non-reach HC1-2. The determination values in the range of “˜241” are assigned. Further, for the non-reach HC1-2, in the reach determination table 134C shown in FIG. 21C, the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1” even when the number of reserved memories is “2” or more. In some cases, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) is assigned a determination value in the range of “1” to “231”. Since the number of determination values assigned to non-reach HC1-2 is smaller than that for non-reach HC1-1, if the number of reserved memories is “2” or more, the number of reserved memories is “0” or Compared to the case of “1”, the ratio determined for the variation pattern type of non-reach CC1-3 including non-reach PA1-5 (including “pseudo-run”) is lower.

  In the case of using the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B illustrated in FIG. 26, only non-reach PA1-5 can be selected as a variation pattern including “pseudo-continuous”, but a plurality of types including “pseudo-continuous” can be selected. The shift variation pattern determination table 138B may be configured so that the variation pattern can be selected.

  In the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 15, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 in which the specific effect is not executed is 5.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2. Is 3.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-3 is 1.50 seconds. On the other hand, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the “sliding” specific effect is executed is 8.25 seconds, and the non-reach in which the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. The variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of PA1-5 is 16.70 seconds. That is, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is executed corresponding to “non-reach” is longer than the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is not performed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 1-4 that executes the specific effect is lower than in the case of “0”. In addition, when the number of reserved storage is “3” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number is less than “3”. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 27, the variation pattern for executing the “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Corresponding to the case of the change pattern type of super CA2-2, the change pattern for executing reach effect α1 such as super PA3-1 to super PA3-3, or the reach effect such as super PA3-4 to super PA3-6. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing α2. Corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is Super CA2-3 or Super CB2-1, a random number (random 4 for determining the variation pattern) is added to the variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1 such as Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-3. ) Is assigned a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared.

  Further, for example, as for the variation patterns for executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, such as the super-PA 3-3, super-PA 3-6, and super-PB 3-3 variation patterns, after the pseudo-continuous variation is performed, The variation pattern type is classified according to the type of effect operation in the reach effect that is executed based on the fact that the variable display state becomes the reach state. That is, since the fluctuation pattern of the super PA 3-3 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect α1, this corresponds to the case of the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PA 3-6 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2, the variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the variation pattern determination table 138B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of random number (random 4) is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PB3-3 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, the variation pattern type of the super CA2-3 or the super CB2-1 in the outlier variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) value for variation pattern determination is assigned.

  FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of pseudo-continuous effect patterns used in this embodiment. FIG. 28A shows a pseudo-continuous effect pattern of pattern a. In FIG. 28 (A), “A · A” indicates the re-change effect of the first re-change effect mode shown in FIG. This means that a fluctuating effect is executed. “A, A, A” is the first variation variation mode shown in FIG. 6A in the first variation, the subsequent variation, and the subsequent variation again in the three variation variation variation. It means that the re-variation effect is executed. “A / A / A / A” is the result of the first variation, the subsequent revariation (second variation), and the subsequent third variation / fourth variation re-variation in the four-variation re-variation production. This means that the re-variation effect of the first re-change effect mode shown in (A) is executed. A1, A2, and A3 indicate re-variation effects in the first re-variation effect mode shown in FIG. In addition, the period of the re-change effect A1 in “A · A”, “A · A · A”, and “A · A · A · A” corresponds to the periods of FIGS. The period of the re-change effect A2 in “A / A” corresponds to the period of FIGS. The period of the revariation effect A2 in “A, A, A” and “A, A, A, A” corresponds to the periods of FIGS. However, the display pattern of the effect symbol at the end of the period is a temporary stop mode, unlike the final stop mode shown in FIG. Further, in the period of the re-variation effect A3 in “A • A • A” and “A • A • A • A”, for example, all of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are controlled to be in a lighting state. At the same time, the vibration is controlled.

  FIG. 28B shows a pseudo-continuous effect pattern of pattern B. In FIG. 28 (B), “B · B” indicates the second re-variation effect mode (I) shown in FIG. 6 (B) in each of the initial change and the subsequent re-change in the re-change effect of two changes. ) Re-variation effect is executed. “B, B, B” is the second variation variation mode (FIG. 6B) shown in FIG. 6B in each of the first variation, the subsequent variation, and the subsequent variation. This means that the re-variation effect of I) is executed. “B, B, B, B” is shown in FIG. 6 in each of the first variation, the subsequent revariation (second variation), and the subsequent third variation / fourth variation re-variation in the four-fold variation re-variation effect. This means that the re-variation effect of the second re-change effect mode shown in (B) is executed. “B ・ B ・ B ・ B ・ B” is the first variation followed by the second variation (second variation), and the third variation, the fourth variation, and the fifth variation revariation Means that the re-variation effect of the second re-variation effect mode shown in FIG. 6B is executed. B1, B2, and B3 indicate re-variation effects in the second re-variation effect mode (I) shown in FIG. Further, the period of the re-variation effect B1 in “B · B”, “B · B · B”, “B · B · B · B” and “B · B · B · B · B” is shown in FIG. ) To (D), and the period of the revariation effect B2 in “B · B” corresponds to the periods of FIGS. 8D to 8F. The period of the re-variation effect B2 in “B, B, B,” “B, B, B, B” and “B, B, B, B, B” is the period of FIGS. 8D to 8F. Equivalent to. However, the display pattern of the effect symbol at the end of the period is a temporary stop mode, unlike the reach mode shown in FIG. Further, the period of the re-variation effect B3 in “B / B / B”, “B / B / B / B” and “B / B / B / B / B” is the same as the period of the re-change effect B1 and B2. In addition, the movable member 78 is controlled to the operating state.

  FIG. 28C shows a pseudo-continuous effect pattern of pattern c. In FIG. 28 (C), “C · C” represents the second re-variation effect mode (II) shown in FIG. ) Re-variation effect is executed. “C, C, C” is the second variation variation mode (FIG. 6C) shown in FIG. 6C in each of the first variation, the subsequent variation, and the subsequent variation in the three variation variation variation. This means that the re-variation effect of II) is executed. “C, C, C, and C” are shown in FIG. 6 in each of the first variation, the subsequent revariation (second variation), and the subsequent third variation / fourth variation re-variation in the re-variation effect of the fourth variation. This means that the re-variation effect of the first re-variation effect mode shown in (C) is executed. C1, C2, and C3 indicate re-variation effects in the first re-variation effect mode shown in FIG. Further, the period of the re-variation effect C1 in “C / C”, “C / C / C”, and “C / C / C / C” corresponds to the period of FIGS. The period of the re-variation effect C2 in “C / C” corresponds to the period of FIGS. The period of the re-variation effect C2 in “C, C, C” and “C, C, C, C” corresponds to the period of FIGS. However, the display mode of the effect symbol at the end of the period is a temporary stop mode, unlike the reach mode shown in FIG. Further, in the period of the re-changing effect C3 in “C, C, C” and “C, C, C, C”, for example, a specific character image 79c (see FIG. 11G) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Is displayed.

  FIG. 29D shows a pseudo-continuous effect pattern of pattern d. In FIG. 29D, in A / AC, the re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first change in the re-change effect of two changes, and both the re-change effect A2 and the re-change effect C2 are executed in the re-change. Means that.

  As for A, A, and AB, the re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect A2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect A3 and the re-change effect in the subsequent re-change. It means that the change effect B3 is executed together. In A / A / AC, the re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect A2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect A3 and the re-change effect in the subsequent re-change. It means that the change effect C3 is executed together. In B, B, and BC, the re-variation effect B1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect B2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect B3 and the re-change effect in the subsequent re-change. It means that the change effect C3 is executed together. In B, B, and ABC, the re-variation effect B1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect B2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect A3 and the re-change effect in the subsequent re-change. It means that the change effect B3 and the re-change effect C3 are executed.

  A / A / A / AB is a four-variation re-variation effect, a re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first variation, a re-variation effect A1 is executed in the second variation, and the third variation This means that the re-variation effect A2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect A3 and the re-change effect B3 are both executed in the subsequent re-change of the fourth change. In A / A / AB / ABC, the re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect A1 is executed in the second change, and the subsequent third change This means that both the re-variation effect A2 and the re-variation effect B2 are executed in the re-variation, and the re-variation effect A3, the re-variation effect B3, and the re-variation effect C3 are executed in the subsequent re-variation of the fourth variation. . In B, B, B, and BC, the re-variation effect B1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect B1 is executed in the second change, and the subsequent third change This means that the re-variation effect B2 is executed in the re-change, and the re-change effect B3 and the re-change effect C3 are both executed in the subsequent re-change of the fourth change. In A, B, BC, and ABC, the re-variation effect A1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect B1 is executed in the second change, and the subsequent third change This means that both the re-variation effect B2 and the re-variation effect C2 are executed in the re-variation, and the re-variation effect A3, the re-variation effect B3, and the re-variation effect C3 are executed in the subsequent re-variation of the fourth variation. .

  In B, B, B, B, and BC, the re-variation effect B1 is executed in the first change, the re-change effect B1 is executed in the second change, and the subsequent third time The re-variation effect B1 is executed in the re-change of the change, the re-change effect B2 is executed in the re-change of the fourth change that follows, and the re-change effect B3 and the re-change effect C3 are further changed in the subsequent change of the fifth change. It means that both are executed.

  The pseudo rendition effect patterns shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are examples, and the first re-variation effect mode, the second re-change effect mode (I), and the second re-change effect are shown. Arbitrary combinations with aspect (II) can be made into a pseudo-continuous effect pattern. As an example, the second re-variation effect mode (I) or the second re-change effect mode (II) may be executed first, and then the re-change effect of the first re-change effect mode may be executed. .

  FIGS. 30 and 31 are explanatory diagrams showing the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination tables 139A and 139B stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. The pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination tables 139A and 139B include non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, which are fluctuating patterns with pseudo-continuous. The determination values corresponding to the super PA5-3, super PB4-3, super PB5-3, special PG1-3, and special PG1-4 (see FIGS. 15 and 16) are set. The determination value corresponds to a specific variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, which pseudo-continuous production pattern is selected is determined by the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S500C). When receiving the fluctuation pattern command including the pseudo-continuous, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determining random number described later. When determining a specific pseudo-continuous production pattern, the production control microcomputer 100 refers to the total reserved memory number that is the sum of the first reserved number and the second reserved number, and the total reserved memory number is 0. If -3, the quasi-continuous effect pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 30 is used, and if the total pending storage number is 4-8, the quasi-continuous effect pattern determination table 139B shown in FIG. 31 is used. Note that the total pending storage number can be specifically specified by a total pending storage number designation command described later.

  Note that a specific pseudo-continuous performance pattern may be determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side. In this case, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream, a specific value corresponding to a determination value that matches a predetermined pseudo-ream effect pattern determination random number value. The variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the effect design to be used. When determining a specific variation pattern, the game control microcomputer 560 refers to the total pending memory number counter in which the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first pending number and the second pending number is set. If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 0-3, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 30 is used, and if the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4-8, it is shown in FIG. The pseudo continuous effect pattern determination table 139B is used. When the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination tables 139A and 139B shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 are stored in the ROM 54 mounted on the game control microcomputer 560. Remembered.

  30 and 31, symbols in parentheses (A, A, etc.) in specific variation patterns correspond to the symbols in FIGS. That is, for example, non-reach PA1-5 (A · A) corresponds to the first re-variation effect mode indicated by A · A in FIG. A modification will be described in the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the production control microcomputer 100 generates a first re-variation effect (effect indicated by A), a second re-change effect (B or The selection ratio of the effect indicated by C) and the third re-variation effect (the effect in which two or more of A, B, and C are combined as in AB) are made different.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern with the “pseudo-ream” is not a big hit, non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and super PB3-3 can be selected (FIG. 15).

  In the case of a big hit, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, super PB4-3, super PB5-3, and special PG1-3 can be selected (see FIG. 16).

  As shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, when a big hit is made for a group of non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and super PB3-3 that can be selected when a big hit is not made The group of Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3 and Special PG1-4 that can be selected has two re-variation effects ( Each of the first variation effects is different (for example, (A / AB) is the first variation effect is an A effect, and the re-variation effect is a combination of an A effect and a B effect) If the ratio is different) and the three re-variation effects (including the initial variation effect) are different (for example, (A, AB, ABC), the first variation effect is the effect of A Yes, the re-variation effect is a combination of the A effect and the B effect, and the next re-variation effect is a combination of the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect. . Therefore, by executing an effect in which the two re-variation effects are different or the three re-change effects are different, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, for the group of non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and super PB3-3 that can be selected in the case of not hitting the jackpot, The group of Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3 and Special PG1-4 can be selected as AB, AC There is a high probability that a combination of re-variation effects of different modes such as, BC and ABC will appear. Therefore, by executing the effect in which the re-variation effects in different modes are combined, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  In the case of a normal big hit, the fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the big hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 132A and 132D shown in FIG. 19, and the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIGS. Since the variation pattern is determined based on ˜137C, the super PA 4-3, the super PA 4-6, and the super PB 4-3 can be selected as the variation pattern accompanied by the “pseudo-continuous” effect. In the case of a promising big hit, the fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the big hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 132B and 132E shown in FIG. 19, and the hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C shown in FIGS. Therefore, in addition to Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, and Super PB4-3, Super PA5-3 and Super PB5- 3 can be selected.

  In Super PA5-3 and Super PB5-3, which can be selected only when the probability variation is a big hit, the number of judgment values corresponding to a combination of different variation effects such as AB, BC, ABC is increased. ing. In other words, in the case of a probable big hit, there is a high probability that a combination of re-variation effects of different modes such as AB, BC, ABC will appear.

  Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the probable big hit by executing the effect in which the re-variation effects of different modes are combined.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 32, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used shown in FIG. 15, FIG. 16, and FIG. 30, variation pattern commands corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number are displayed. is there. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the production control device 100 controls the first design symbol display unit 9a or the second design design display unit 9b to start the design design variable display. In step 9, control is performed so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a sudden start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of the big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a promising big hit (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (surprise end specification command: ending 3 specification command) that specifies the end of a game of sudden probability change.

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed in accordance with the contents shown in FIG.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result specifying command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are the first special symbol display 8a by the effect control microcomputer 100. Whether or not the first decorative symbol display 9a that performs variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (directing) symbol during the variable display time of the symbol is changed by the second special symbol display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start winning port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbols and decoration symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for opening the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” (for example, “01 (H)”) in the start port pointer (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is not turned on (that is, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on), the CPU 56 indicates data indicating “second” in the start port pointer (for example, “02 (H)”. ") Is set (step S211B).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the reserved memory number counter (the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter is 4) indicated by the start port pointer (step S212). The 1 reserved memory number counter is a counter for counting the first reserved memory number that has been won at the first start winning port 13, and the second reserved memory number counter is the first one that has been won at the second start winning port 14. 2. This is a counter for counting the number of reserved memories.If the value of the reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start port pointer by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicated by the start port pointer (data indicating “first” or “second”) is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning opening 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 35A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 35A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 35A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 35A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is determined. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 35B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 35B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and stores them in the holding storage buffer (first holding storage buffer or second holding point) to which the starting port pointer points. A process of storing in the storage area in the holding storage buffer) is executed (step S215). In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 17) that is a software random number are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the start winning designation command (first start winning designation command or second start winning designation command) indicated by the start opening pointer (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). The total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the start winning designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S29).

  Note that when the number of reserved memories pointed to by the start port pointer has reached the upper limit value (4 in this example) in step S212, the process is not ended as it is, but whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S211B, and data indicating "second" may be set in the start port pointer. With such a configuration, when the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are turned on at the same timing, a random number value can be extracted at an accurate timing and stored in the reserved storage number buffer. .

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 35A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series of performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes steps S55 to S76 in a special symbol normal process described later, a variation pattern setting process in step S301, a display result specifying command transmission process in step S302, and a process in step S303. The special symbol changing process and the special symbol stop process of step S304 are included.

  In the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 18) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 18A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 18A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 18A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). . When it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be a normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the jackpot determination values, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 18C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal”, “probability” or “surprise”) is determined as the jackpot type ( Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. Is “03”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as the table according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the use variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the effect symbol is displayed according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a table used for determining whether or not the variable display state is the reach state (step S95). Further, the random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating the random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 is in the reach state corresponding to the value that matches the value of random 2-2 in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables 134A to 134C. Based on the data indicating presence / absence, whether or not to reach, the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is decided to reach (Y in Step S98), depending on the type of reach (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1 or reach HC2-1) determined in step S97. Thus, one of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S99). When it is decided not to reach (N in Step S98), the types of effects determined in the process of Step S97 (Non-reach HA1-1 to Non-reach HA1-5, Non-reach HB1-1, Non-reach HB1- 2, non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to non-reach HC1-1 or non-reach HC1-2). Is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S <b> 101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random value 3, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S99 or S100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C as the tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the determination tables 138A and 138B is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

  Next, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In this embodiment, when determining the fluctuation pattern for quasi-continuous use, the fluctuation pattern in which the number of re-variations and the reach type are specified in advance is finally determined in step S105, so that the number of re-variations and the reach type are simultaneously determined. Although the case of determination is shown, the number of re-variations and the reach type may be determined separately in two stages. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine the reach type after first determining the number of times of re-variation in the pseudo-ream. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may first determine the reach type, and then determine the number of re-variations in the pseudo-ream.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 32) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (steps S110 and S118).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of normal big hit and probability variation big hit (15 round big hit), 2 times in case of sudden hit (2 round big hit)) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step). S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). If the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer by -1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S404) and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S405).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big winning opening can be opened in each round is set in the big winning opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opens counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating a display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening The value is updated according to the pre-release process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of a sudden probability big hit, it may be shorter than the 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing the probability variation big hit. (Steps S442 and S447). Whether or not it is a probable big hit in step S442 is specifically a value ("02" in this example) in which the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in step S74 indicates a probable big hit. It can be determined by checking whether or not there is. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time for notifying the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (step S449), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S450).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit but the data indicating the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the sudden end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S443). S444). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit in step S443, specifically, the value indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in step S74 is a value indicating the sudden probable big hit (in this example, “03”). This can be determined by checking whether or not. When the data indicating the big hit type is not suddenly the data indicating the probability variation big hit, control is performed to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S445). Then, control goes to a step S449.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, if it is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden end designation command is sent, and if it is none, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent. To do. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S158).

  If the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S161). Then, the process proceeds to step S162. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found, the time reduction flag is set (step S162), and for example, 100 is set in the time reduction number counter (step S163). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S164).

  Next, specific examples of effects executed during variable display will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. 46 to 49, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown by a rectangle. That is, in FIGS. 46 to 49, a part of the display screen of the circular effect display device 9 shown in FIG. FIG. 46 shows an effect produced by the control of the microcomputer 100 for effect control when the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”, when the specific effect is not executed, and when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display operation example in the display device 9. When the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific effect is not executed as shown in FIGS. 46 (C1) and (C2). When the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 is designated, a “slip” specific effect as shown in FIGS. 46 (E1) to (E4) is executed. When the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-5 is designated, a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect as shown in FIGS. 46 (D1) to (D6) is executed. 46 (D1) to 46 (D6) show simplified pseudo-continuous effects.

  In the example shown in FIG. 46A, for example, the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” correspond to the start of variation of the special symbol in the variable symbol special display. In all, the production design changes. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46B, the effect symbol “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” symbol display area 9L.

  When the specific effect is not executed or when the “slip” specific effect is executed, in response to the determination that the effect symbol “6” is determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, FIG. A stop display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. In addition, if the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”, the specific effect pattern is always determined to be the slip TP1-1 if the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the specific effect of “slip” is executed. Then (see FIG. 71), the “slip” specific effect is executed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Therefore, the effect symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L is not changed depending on the specific effect of “slip”. When the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, when the effect symbol “6” is determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the effect symbol stop display as shown in FIG. Done.

  Thereafter, when the specific effect is not executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (C1), the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. As shown in 46 (C2), after the effect symbol “4” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display). Is done. At this time, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R and the “middle” symbol display area 9C are determined as the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (D1), the “7” effect symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (D2), by stopping the display of the effect symbol “6” in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC6 is stopped. Is displayed. At this time, for example, after temporary stop display such as display fluctuation display of the effect symbols is performed, the effect symbols are changed again in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R as shown in FIG. 46 (D3). Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 46 (D4) to (D6), the effect symbols “6”, “7”, and “4” are sequentially applied in a predetermined order of “left” → “right” → “middle”. After the stop display (temporary stop display), the effect symbol which is a non-reach combination is stopped (final stop display).

  When the “slip” specific effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (E1), the “5” effect symbol is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Thus, as shown in FIG. 46 (E2), the effect symbol is re-varied at high speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (E3), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed so that the effect symbol “7” is displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Here, as shown in FIG. 46 (E1), the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R is determined based on, for example, the determined right final stop symbol FZ1-2 (see FIG. 46). 66). Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (E4), after the effect symbol “4” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped. Displayed (final stop display).

  47 to 49 are explanatory diagrams showing display operation examples when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “surprise”. In the example shown in FIG. 47 (A), for example, the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” correspond to the start of variation of the special symbol in the variable symbol special display. In all, the change of the production design is started. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47B, the effect symbol “6” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the symbol display area 9L of “left”.

  For example, when the specific effect of “slip” is executed as in the case where the variation pattern is Super PA4-2, as shown in FIGS. 47 (C1) to (C3), “Left” and After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are changed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R and then stopped and displayed. The effect display for changing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed so that is in the reach state. Further, for example, when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, such as when the variation pattern is Super PA 4-3, as shown in FIGS. 47 (D1) to (D5), all symbols are displayed. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, effect display is performed in which the effect symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. After that, the effect symbols “6” in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R are all stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), and the effect symbol variable display state becomes the reach state.

  In the reach state as shown in FIG. 47 (C3) and FIG. 47 (D5), as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the changing speed of the effect symbol in the “medium” symbol display area 9C decreases. . When the variation pattern is any one of normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, as shown in FIG. 48B, the number indicating “6” in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is “ A “normal” reach effect that is stopped (temporarily stopped) together with the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 48B, in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result is “out”. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (H), after displaying an effect image indicating that the number indicating “5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 9C having “medium”, “medium” is displayed. Reach out of the reach combination by stopping and displaying the effect symbols other than the number indicating “6” in the “medium” symbol display area 9C, such as stopping the effect symbol number “5” in the symbol display area 9C. It is only necessary to stop and display the effect symbols constituting the, and end the variable display of the effect symbols. When the reach effect α1 to the reach effect α3, the reach effect β1, and the reach effect β2 are executed, as shown in FIG. 48C, the change of the effect symbol in the “medium” symbol display area 9C that has been reduced. The speed increases again, and various reach effects are displayed. In the reach effect β1, after the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 48D is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds. Further, in the case of any one of the reach effects α1 to the reach effects α3, after the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 48 (E) is displayed, the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 48 (F) proceeds. To do. Then, in the reach effect α1, as shown in FIG. 48G, an effect symbol that is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the first stage effect display appears. In the example shown in FIG. 48 (G), the effect symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, but the variable display result is “out of”. In such a case, it is only necessary to stop and display the effect symbols constituting the reach-rejected combination and end the variable display of the effect symbols. On the other hand, in the reach effect α2 and the reach effect α3, as shown in FIGS. 48 (H) and (I), the process proceeds to the second stage effect display. Further, in the reach effect β2, after the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 48J is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds.

  When the second stage effect display progresses as shown in FIG. 48 (I), if the reach effect α2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), the second stage effect display is stopped (temporary stop display). The directed design appears. When the variable display result is “out of line”, the displayed effect symbol is not changed, the effect symbols constituting the reach-out combination are stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol variable display is ended. In the reach effect α3, for example, the process proceeds to a third stage effect display (also referred to as “relief effect”). Then, an effect symbol that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the third stage effect display appears. Thereafter, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 50, the bits 0 to 7 of the input port 0 include the count switch 23, the gate switch 32a, the winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, 30a, the first start port switch 13a, and the second start, respectively. The detection signal of the mouth switch 14a is input. The input port 0 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  Next, payout control commands (payout control signals) transmitted and received between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 will be described. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a payout control signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 to the payout control microcomputer.

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

  FIG. 52 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmission / reception of each control signal shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 52, the prize ball REQ signal and the 4-bit prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. Entered. The output circuit 67 is installed outside the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. 2 on the main board 31 (not shown in FIG. 2). Further, in the payout control board 37, an output circuit 67 is provided in the preceding stage of the input port in the payout control microcomputer.

  FIG. 53 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 53, the winning detection switch (count switch 23, winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, 30a, first starting port switch 13a, and second starting port switch 14a) has detected the winning of the game ball. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 560 turns on the prize ball REQ signal, and sets the output state of the prize ball number signal in accordance with the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the gaming machine based on a detection signal of a winning detection switch, the gaming control microcomputer 560 calculates a predetermined number of winning balls. It is added to the contents of the total number of winning balls stored in the backup RAM. When the content of the total winning ball number storage buffer becomes a non-zero value, the winning ball REQ signal is turned on, and the output state of the winning ball number signal is set in accordance with the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. Put it in a state.

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

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

  Next, the switch process (step S21) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 will be described. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch related to winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is certainly turned on. Specifically, the switch process is activated every 2 ms, but if the switch is detected to be turned on in both the switch process activated at the present time and the switch process activated 2 ms ago, the switch process is surely performed. Determined to be on.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing each 1-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The port buffer before two times is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (assumed to be 4 ms before) is stored. The previous port buffer is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (2 ms before) is stored. The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch is detected to be ON, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch is detected to be OFF. The previous data is a buffer area that is temporarily used when the switch process is executed. The previous-time port buffer, the previous port buffer, the switch-on buffer, and the previous data are formed in the RAM 55. The bit arrangement of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times before the second corresponds to the bit arrangement of the input port 0. That is, information corresponding to each of the switch detection signals assigned to bits 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 50 is set in bits 1 to 7 of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a processing example of the switch processing in step S21 in the game control processing. In the switch process, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (step S331). Further, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (step S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (step S333). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 8 bits of the port buffer and the 8 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (step S334).

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

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

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

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball process in step S31 in the game control process. In the prize ball process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize ball number addition process (step S341) and a prize ball control process (step S342).

  In the prize ball number adding process, a prize ball number table shown in FIG. 57 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “7”) is set at the start address of the winning ball number table, and the switch input bit determination for each switch of the winning opening from which the winning ball is to be paid out by winning from the next address. The value and the number of winning balls are sequentially set corresponding to each switch of the winning opening. The switch input bit determination value is a value corresponding to the bit to which the detection signal of each switch at the input port 0 is input (see FIG. 50).

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the award ball number adding process in step S341. In the winning ball number adding process, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the start address of the winning ball number table as a pointer (step S351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (step S352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (step S353).

  Then, the pointer value is incremented by 1 (step S354), and the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the switch input bit determination value) is calculated (step S355). . Further, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 (step S356).

  If the calculation result in step S355 is not 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to step S362 (step S361). If the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S359). If the number is not 0, the process returns to step S354 (step S360). In step S361, when it is confirmed that the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S359.

  In step S362, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in step S361 that the count switch 23 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23). When the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value, the process proceeds to step S363. If the switch input bit is not the count switch input bit determination value, the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the prize ball number) is set as the prize ball addition value (step S364), and the prize ball addition value is set. Is added to the content of the 16-bit total award ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 (step S365). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (steps S357 and S358).

  In step S363, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more. That the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more means that in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 33, the processing after the pre-opening process for the big winning opening in step S305 is executed. In other words, it means that a big hit game is being played. Here, during the big hit game, it is a period from the start of the big hit display to the end of the big hit end processing. In other words, the value of the special symbol process flag being 5 or more indicates that there is a possibility that control for opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. .

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S364. That is, control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is executed based on the count switch 23 being turned on. However, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the process proceeds to step S359 without executing the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 is a state where the big hit game is not executed and the control for opening the big winning opening is not executed. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, it means that an abnormal prize has occurred at the big prize opening or that the detection signal from the count switch 23 has a noise over a long period (over 4 ms). Means that you got on. Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on while the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is not executed. To do. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control processing in step S342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S371). If the value is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value (“15” in this example) (step S372). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is equal to or greater than the prize ball command maximum value, the prize ball command maximum value is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S373). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value, the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S374). Then, the contents of the prize ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal (step S375). Further, “1” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the process of step S376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. Further, a prize ball number signal is output by the process of step S375 (see FIG. 53). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Accordingly, a prize ball number signal designating a payout number of “15” at the maximum is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the prize ball number signal is transmitted, the game control microcomputer 560 subtracts the contents of the prize ball number buffer (the number of prize balls paid out to the payout control means) from the contents of the total prize ball number storage buffer (step S377). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an on period of the prize ball REQ signal. Specifically, an initial value is set in the wait counter (step S378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (steps S379 and S380). When the value of the wait counter becomes 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S381), and 00 (H) is set to the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (Step S382).

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

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process in step S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not an abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (step S581). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in the main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see step S44 in FIG. 4). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S585. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in step S45 is decremented by 1 (step S582). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (steps S583 and S584).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S585). The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more is a state where a big hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the big winning opening, so it is not confirmed that an abnormal winning has occurred in the big winning opening. That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more, the abnormal winning notification process is terminated.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 (a state where no big hit game is played), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S586). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value (02 (H), see FIG. 57) is calculated (step S587). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 02 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 02 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the operation result of the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning at the special winning opening has occurred, and control is performed to transmit an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (steps S588 and S589).

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where the big hit game is not performed by the above processing, an abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. Further, the process of steps S581 to S583 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the effect control microcomputer 100 is performing initialization notification. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 continues to execute the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period has elapsed since the start of the initialization notification.

  When receiving the abnormal prize notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to display an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and to output an abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the abnormality notification, notification is given in the case where an abnormal winning to the big prize opening (special electric accessory) occurs, but the notification to the second start winning prize (ordinary electric accessory) is taken as an example. When an abnormal winning occurs, abnormality notification is performed using an abnormality notification screen and an abnormality notification sound (only the abnormality notification sound may be used), or when the lower pan is full or the supply ball runs out, You may make it perform abnormality notification using abnormality notification sound (only abnormality notification sound may be sufficient).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control processing of steps S705 to S710.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S708). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S709). Further, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27 is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  62 and 63 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 32) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 4 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a surprise start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a surprise start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632A). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. Also, an initial notification flag is set (step S632B), and a value corresponding to the initial notification period value is set in the period timer (step S632C). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of the initialization designation command. The effect control CPU 101 ends the initialization notification when the initial notification period elapses. The initial notification period is the same as the prohibition period set by the game control microcomputer 560 in step S45. Therefore, when the initialization notification is being performed, the abnormal winning notification designation command is not received.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal winning notification designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a surprise end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden end specification command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611. In the process of step S649, when a total pending storage number designation command is received, a flag indicating that is set and the second byte data of the total pending storage number designation command is formed in the RAM. Set to the pending memory count counter.

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. And as shown in FIG. 64, it lights alternately every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 64A). In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as a display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 64B).

  FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 65, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding. SR3, quasi-continuous first variation temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-1, quasi-continuous second variation temporary stopping symbol determining random number SR4-2, first specific effect (sliding) pattern determining random number SR6- 1. The random number SR7 for determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the effect.

  The random number of the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first quasi-continuous change is an effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R after the first change. The pseudo-random second variation temporary stop symbol random number is a symbol display area 9L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” after subsequent re-variation. , 9C, 9R are random numbers used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed.

  The random number SR3 for determining the sliding temporary stop symbol is used for temporarily or partially in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the specific effect of “sliding” is executed. It is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed.

  The random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation when executing the specific effect of “slip” as one of a plurality of types. Random number.

  The random number SR7 for determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is used to determine a pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation when executing the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” as one of a plurality of types. It is a random number.

  Each random number shown in FIG. 65 is generated by updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number in the random number update process in step S702.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, a final stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 66A to 66D is used as a table for determining a predetermined non-reach combination. 160A to 160D are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 66 (A) is a left final stop that is a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to in order to determine the symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the symbol number “” of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 66 (B) is a right final stop that becomes a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160B includes the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 66C is a medium final stop that becomes a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3.

  Further, the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 includes a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 67, and includes a left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and a right final stop symbol FZ1-. From the combination with 2, determination is made as to which of the left and right output types DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, and LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes a random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. Including the data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 66 (B), the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. No numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is assigned. With such an assignment, when a finalized design that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the finalized design combination can be prevented from being a reach combination or jackpot combination. Also, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 66 (C), combinations of left final stop symbol FZ1-1, right final stop symbol FZ1-2, middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined production symbols. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the part of the combination. For example, even if a combination other than a reach combination or a jackpot combination is used, a portion that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 14 or a portion that becomes a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the final stop symbol is not assigned. With such an assignment, when a finalized design that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the finalized design is a pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 or a certain non-reach similar to the chance. It can be made not to be a combination.

  In addition, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, as shown in FIGS. 69 (A) and 69 (B), a table for determining a definite production symbol to be a combination of reach deviation. Final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B are included. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 69 (A) is a left final stop symbol FZ2 that becomes a final effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the final effect symbols that are combinations of reach deviation. -1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is the final effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "right" symbol display area 9R, are determined based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table that is referred to. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and is the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the same effect symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 69 (B) is a medium final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the fixed effect symbols that are out of reach combinations. 3 is a table referred to for determining 3 based on the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol. However, in FIG. 69 (B), the difference between the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is shown as data that can specify the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3.

  That is, the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that constitutes the unreachable combination is specified by a symbol difference that is a difference value from the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 or the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. The That is, in the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol variation is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the finalized effect symbol that is the variable display result of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in this order, the “left” and “right” symbol displays other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the areas 9L and 9R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the "middle" symbol display is performed using the final stop symbol determination table 162B. A difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the area 9C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the determined symbol difference, a definite effect symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is determined. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a variation pattern of normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, or any of normal PA2-3 and normal PA2-4. If it is one of the fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-3, Super PB3-1 to PB3-3, Super PC3-1 to Super PC3-4, Special PG2-3, Super PA3- 4 is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to any of the fluctuation patterns of the super PA 3-6, and the symbol difference “− Data (determination values) corresponding to “2”, “−1”, “+1”, and “+2” are included.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 163A and 163B shown in FIG. 70 are used as tables for determining a definite effect symbol that is one of the jackpot combinations. include. The final stop symbol determination tables 163A and 163B shown in FIG. 70 are left-stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as the determined effect symbols that become the big hit symbols. This table is referred to for determining the middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3. Data corresponding to the symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8” of the normal symbols that are the same as -3 (determination value) including. The final stop symbol determination table 163B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3. -3 includes data (determination values) corresponding to the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” of the same normal symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is used when it is determined to be a probable variation big hit, and the final stop symbol determination table 163B is used when it is determined to be a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit). used.

  In addition, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, a specific effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 71 is used as a table for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns. 164A is included. When the specific effect of “slip” is executed, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A illustrated in FIG. 71 slides the specific effect pattern based on the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of the slips TP1-4. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A includes non-reach PA1-4, normal PA2-2, normal PA2-4, normal PA2-6, normal PA2-8, super PA3-2, super PA3-6, super PA4-2, super PA5-2, Super PB3-2, Super PB4-2, Super PB5-2, Super PC3-2, Super PC3-4, Super PD1-2, Super PE1-2, Special PG1-2, Special PG2-2, Special It is compared with the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern according to the change pattern (see FIGS. 15 and 16) in which the specific effect of “slip” is executed, such as the change pattern of PG3-3. Data (determination value) that is a numerical value (determination value) and corresponds to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4. No.

  In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at high speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at high speed in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-varied to a low speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at a low speed in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed.

  For example, when the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4, the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 according to the previous effect value (previous effect storage data: a value indicating the change pattern of the previous effect symbol). You may make it change distribution of. As an example, the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 that can be selected are changed according to which of the previous production values is 1 to 4. In addition, each of 1-4 assumes each of slip TP1-1-slip TP1-4. The effect control CPU 101 sets the previous effect value in the storage area in the RAM when the slip effect mode (slip TP1-1 to slip TP1-4) is determined. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A is a table to which a determination value is assigned so that the slip TP1-n is not selected when the previous determination value is n (any of n = 1 to 4). When the effect control CPU 101 determines the slip effect mode using the specific effect pattern determination table 164A configured as described above, the “slip” specific effect is executed according to the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4. In this case, it is possible to prevent the specific effect pattern from being the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time.

  Also, instead of changing the configuration of the specific effect pattern determination table 164A, the specific effect pattern that is the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time is not controlled by the control of the effect control CPU 101. You may make it do. In that case, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A illustrated in FIG. 71 is used, but the determined slip effect mode (slip TP1-1 to slip TP1-4) is specified by the previous determination value. If they match, the effect mode is replaced (for example, if the determined slip effect mode is slip TP1-n, it is replaced with slip TP1- (n + 1)).

  Further, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIG. 72 is used as a table for determining an effect symbol to be temporarily displayed when the “slip” specific effect is executed. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D shown in (A) to (D) are included. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166A to 166D is used according to whether the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 according to the table selection rule as shown in FIG. Selected as a table. That is, when the specific performance pattern is the slip TP1-1, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A is selected as the usage table, and when the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-2, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166B is selected as the usage table. In the case of the slip TP1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166C is selected as the use table, and in the case of the slip TP1-4, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166D is selected as the use table. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D are used to determine a temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that will be the final stop symbols in the symbol display area where the effect symbols are changed again. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be temporarily stopped symbols. That is, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A has the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1. According to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping, and the effect symbol of the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166B has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol which becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166C has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-3 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166D has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIG. 73 is used as a table for determining the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C shown in (A) to (C) are included. Each of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C indicates that the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PA4- 3. Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PG1-4 Is selected as a use table in accordance with the remaining number of re-variable display operations to be executed until the operation is performed. For example, the remaining number of re-variable display operations is “0” in the variation of the effect design (pseudo continuous variation) in which the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the temporary stop symbol is stopped one time before that. The final stop is such that the displayed design symbol variation (pseudo-continuous variation) is “1”, and the temporary stop symbol variation is displayed twice before (“pseudo-continuous variation”) is “2”. This corresponds to how many times the pseudo-continuous variation (variation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed before the pseudo continuous variation in which the determined effect symbol that is the symbol is stopped and displayed is executed.

  As an example, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A includes all revariable display operations that are executed until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being non-reach PA1-5. When the remaining number of times is “1”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 as the symbol, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 as the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C are selected as the use table. Further, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A indicates the remaining number of all revariable display operations that are executed until the finalized symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being Super PA4-3. When “0” is “0”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R; The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C.

  In addition, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1. -3 or special PG1-4, when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “1” In addition, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. 2. In the “medium” symbol display area 9 </ b> C, it is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ <b> 2-3 to be the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1. -3 and special PG1-4, the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “2” or more. In this case, the left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right temporary stop symbol KZ3, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. -2 is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3, which is the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the "medium" symbol display area 9C. .

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 73 (A) and the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 73 (B) are left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbol, It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 73C includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol 2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol, depending on which of the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3.

  By determining the temporary stop symbol using the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C, for example, as shown in FIG. 74 and FIG. 75, according to the number of executions of re-variation (including initial variation) in the pseudo-continuous effect. Thus, with each change, the effect symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are determined as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. be able to. When the variation pattern of Super PA 4-3 is used, as shown in FIG. 74, it is constituted by a combination of left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, KZ2-3 in the third variation. After the pseudo chance chance is displayed as a temporary stop, the effect of sliding the right temporary stop symbol is executed, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes, for example, a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 76, the effect symbols in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from the start of the variation of the effect symbols until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and an effect display operation in a specific effect are stored as symbol variation control patterns. Each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, various types according to variable display of effect symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer determination value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. The control data for controlling the rendering operation is included, and the contents of various rendering controls, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, the various effect control pattern table 182 shown in FIG. 77 includes various effect control during the period in which the big hit gaming state is controlled. A plurality of types of data indicating contents are stored as production control patterns. Each effect control pattern includes, for example, various effect controls according to the progress of the effect operation in the big hit gaming state, such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, lamp control data, and an end code. And the timing of switching the production control are set in time series.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the sound effect control process in step S750, and then performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. The sound effect control process will be described later.

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

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

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (and decoration symbols) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a so-called probability change promotion effect, a probability change promotion effect is executed when the probability change promotion effect executing flag indicating execution of the probability change promotion effect is set. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

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

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  80 and 81 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variation pattern includes a pseudo-continuous effect based on the received variation pattern command (step S500A). In the case of including a pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 executes a pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol determining process for determining a temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed during the pseudo-continuous effect (step S500B). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control shows a random number SR4-1 for determining a temporary stop symbol at the time of pseudo-first variation, a random number SR4-2 for determining a temporary stop symbol at the time of pseudo-second variation shown in FIG. Using the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A, 167B, and 164C shown in FIG. 73, the temporary stop symbol for each variation is determined as shown in FIGS.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects the pseudo-continuous production pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 30 if the total reserved memory number is 0 to 3, and the total reserved memory number is any of 4 to 8. For example, the pseudo continuous effect pattern determination table 139B shown in FIG. 31 is selected. It should be noted that the total pending storage number can be specifically specified by a total pending storage number designation command received from the game control microcomputer 560. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination random number SR7. Based on the value of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination random number SR7, the selected pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table is referred to, and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S500C). .

  The process of step S500C is a re-variation effect selection process for selecting the first re-change effect or the second re-change effect as the re-change effect, or the first re-change effect and the second re-change as the re-change effect. A re-variation effect selection process for selecting a third re-variation effect in which the effect or the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect are combined is included.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S501). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (step S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, based on data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol that does not become reach (step S504). In the process of step S504, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 66 (A) is selected as the use table. Next, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 66 (B) is selected as a use table. Subsequently, the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-2, the effect symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. Further, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 shown in FIG. 67 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the left / right output type DC1-1 is Determine which of the multiple types. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 66 (C) is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the effect symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C.

  In the process of step S504, by referring to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161, the effect symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined. Don't make the symbol stop symbol a combination of reach or jackpot. Further, even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 14 or a fixed non-reach combination as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (step S505). In the process of step S505, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 69 (A) is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the same effect design to be the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 69 (B) is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-3, the effect symbols that become the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 are obtained. The design difference from the production design is determined. The effect control CPU 101 determines an effect symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 according to the determined symbol difference.

  As described above, in the process of step S505, the effect control CPU 101 first uses the final stop symbol determination table 162A to “left” other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last. ”And“ Right ”symbol display areas 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are determined as the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2. Next, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the effect symbol which becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 in the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last, and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2-1. , The design difference with the effect design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the effect design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  If it is not determined to be off (step S501), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it has been determined suddenly (step S507). Whether or not it has been determined suddenly is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command (see FIG. 32) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it has been determined suddenly, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-4 (step S508). As shown in FIG. 16, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 are all variation patterns in which the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. If it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is one of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4, the process proceeds to step S504, and the effect control CPU 101 finally stops in step S504. An effect design to be a design is determined.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG 1-1 to special PG 1-4, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S505.

  If it has not been determined accurately (step S507), the final stop symbol of the effect symbol of the jackpot combination is determined (step S511). In the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 101 selects the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 70A as the use table when it is determined to make a probable big hit. When it is determined to make a big hit, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 70B is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the combination of the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that become the big hit symbol is finally determined. Determine as a stop symbol. In addition, when it is decided to make a probable big hit, a stop symbol that generally reminds of a non-probable big hit such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” as the left middle right definite effect symbols. May be derived and displayed (see FIG. 70A), but in the final stop symbol determination table 163A, determination values should not be assigned to “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. Then, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” may not be selected. Also, when it is decided to win a probable big hit, when “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” can be selected as the final left / right determined effect symbols, etc. In addition, by executing a so-called probability change promotion effect, the left middle right determined effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 may be changed to “7” or the like. It should be noted that in a gaming machine that does not report on the probability variation state, the probability variation promotion effect is not executed, and it is difficult for the player to grasp the game state (whether it is the probability variation state) from the confirmed effect symbol. May be.

  After executing any one of steps S504, S505, and S511, or after becoming “N” in the process of step S508, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process (step S516).

  FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not include the specific representation (“slip” or “pseudo-run”) (step S551). ). If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect, the specific effect setting process ends.

  If the variation pattern includes a specific effect, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is “slip” (step S552). If it is a specific effect of “slip”, the effect control CPU 101 selects a specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as a use table (step S553). If the specific effect of “slip” is selected, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 71 is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S554). That is, first, the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-1, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164A selected in the process of step S553. To do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the previous effect value in the predetermined area of the RAM according to the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554 (step S555). For example, when the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 1. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 2. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 3. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 4.

  By executing the process of step S555, it is determined every time when it is determined as one of the specific effect patterns of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect of “slip”. Updated to the previous effect value corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4. That is, each time the effect operation in the specific effect of “slip” is determined as one of a plurality of types, data indicating the determined type of effect operation is stored.

  When the specific effect pattern determination table 164A is a table to which a determination value is assigned so that the slip TP1-n is not selected when the previous determination value is n (any of n = 1 to 4), When the control CPU 101 determines the slip effect mode using the specific effect pattern determination table 164A configured as described above, in the process of step S554, the “slip” is specified according to the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4. When the effect is executed, the specific effect pattern that is the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time can be prevented.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect is other than “slip” (that is, “pseudo-continuous”), the type of pseudo-continuous effect indicated by the received variation pattern command is processed in step S555. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 101 is the “slip” specific effect, the temporary stop symbol is displayed according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. 72E based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554. One of the determination tables 166A to 166D is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding is extracted. The right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, and the right temporary stop symbol are referred to by referring to any of the selected temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D based on the value of the extracted random number SR3. The effect design which becomes either 1-3 and the left temporary stop design KZ1-4 is determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation specified by the received variation pattern command to a constant M in the case of the specific effect of “pseudo continuous”. For example, when the number of re-variations (not including initial variation) in the quasi-continuation is one specific effect pattern, the constant M is set to “1” and the number of re-variations (including initial variation) in the quasi-continuation. If there is no specific production pattern twice, the constant M is set to “2”. In addition, “0” is set to the variable N indicating the determined number of combinations of temporary stop symbols. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 73A is selected as the use table, and the fluctuation patterns are super PA3-3 and super PA3-6. , Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PG1-4 The temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first pseudo change is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-1, any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is referred to by referring to either the selected temporary stop symbol determination table 167A or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. The combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 is determined. Then, the variable N is updated by adding 1, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S556 is terminated. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 73C as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of pseudo second variation is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1 and KZ3- 2. Determine the combination of KZ3-3. Then, the variable N is updated by adding 1, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M. Then, the process ends.

  After executing the specific effect setting process in step S516, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of types (step S517). The effect control CPU 101 stores a plurality of types stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 76 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S516. Is selected as a usage pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern (step S518).

  FIG. 83 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data. Further, the movable member 78 and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c are controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data. In the movable member control data, in addition to the control state of the movable member 78, data indicating the control state of the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c is also set.

  The process table shown in FIG. 83 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern. The process table corresponds to a more specific example of the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 76 and the various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. 77.

  FIG. 84 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 84, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, the effect display device 9, the light emitters such as LEDs (upper effect LED 85a, middle effect LED 85b, and Including the lower effect LED 85c), by repeating the process of controlling the movable member 78 and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c, an effect during one variation of the decorative pattern is realized. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. Further, the sound number data related to the sound effect is not set in the process table.

  FIG. 85 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the variation period and the process table when realizing the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous effect. The example shown in FIG. 85 shows an example in which two temporary stop periods are provided and three re-variations (including the initial variation) are executed as an example. As shown in FIG. 85, the production control from the start of the fluctuation to the first temporary stop is executed based on the production control execution data set in the process table of the first production, and the second time from the first temporary stop. The production control until the temporary stop is executed based on the production control execution data set in the process table of the second production, and the production control from the second temporary stop to the final stop of the symbol is 3 It is executed based on the production control execution data set in the process table of the second production.

  Note that, when the variation display of the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the first change in step S518.

  Next, when the reach effect is executed during the effect symbol variation display (step S518A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the reach start time in the reach start timer (step S518B). The reach start timer is a timer that is necessary for determining the timing of the start of the reach effect after the start of variation of the effect symbol. As will be described later, the effect control CPU 101 starts a reach effect based on the time out of the reach start timer (see steps S848 to S852 described later).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S518 (step S519). Further, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, as the effect component). The control of the various types of lamps and the movable member 78 and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c as production parts is started (step S520). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c is output according to the movable member control data.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S521). The variation time timer is a timer for measuring the variation time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol. Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S521A). The variation control timer is a timer for measuring the time from displaying the display screen of the effect design to displaying the display screen of the next effect design. The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written in the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the change in effect design.

  Next, when the pseudo-continuous production is performed (step S521B), the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the next temporary stop (here, the first time in the pseudo-continuation). The time from the end of the fluctuation until the temporary stop is set (step S521C). The re-variation time timer is a timer for measuring the first variation included in the pseudo-continuous and the variation time of each re-variation when the pseudo-continuous production is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets 1 to the re-variation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations in the pseudo-continuous execution (step S521D). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S522).

  FIG. 86 and FIG. 87 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C). If the reach start timer is in operation (if it has not timed out), the value of the reach start timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D). If the re-variation time timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the re-variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step S840E).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and movable member control data that are set next (step S844).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S 845), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). ) Is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S846), and a predetermined time is reset in the variation control timer (step S847). The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol.

  If the reach start timer has timed out (step S848), the production control CPU 101 determines the reach symbol determined in the process of step S505 (in the case of not winning the jackpot) or the jackpot symbol determined in the process of step S511. Reach symbols (reach symbol for big hit: combination of effect symbols with matching left and right symbols) on the “left” symbol display area (symbol display line) and “right” symbol display area ( Control to stop display on the symbol display line) is performed (step S849). Specifically, the reach pattern image data is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the type of reach effect to be executed (step S850). Also, the sound number data corresponding to the type of reach effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the speech output board 70 (step S851). Also, a second sound effect flag indicating that the sound number data of the second sound effect has been output is set to the speech synthesis IC 703 (step S852).

  Through the processing in step S851, the voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 stops the first type of production sound and also outputs the second number corresponding to the sound number data input from the production control CPU 101. Starts output of various types of production sound. That is, output of the production sound according to the reach production is started.

  When a specific advantageous effect without a reach effect is executed when the symbol changes, the effect control CPU 101 starts the change (specifically, for example, when the process of step S518 is executed). ), And output the sound number data corresponding to the second type effect sound according to the advantageous effect to be executed to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the sound output board 70. As a specific advantageous effect without a reach effect, for example, there are special PG1-1 to PG2-3 effects shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is not included in the specific advantageous effect, and the output of the first sound effect is continued during the pseudo-continuous effect.

  Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 (process data 1) in the process table selected in the process of step S850 is started (step S853). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the image display device 9 as the production component, the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, movable member control data 1). The control of the various lamps and the motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as a production component is executed (step S854).

  If the re-variation time timer has timed out (step S858), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value (1, 2, or 4) set in the re-variation number counter for counting the number of re-variations. The temporary stop symbol indicated by the data stored in the corresponding storage area (the nth storage area if the value of the re-variation number counter is n) is displayed on the “left” symbol display area (symbol display line) in the effect display device 9. ), Control to stop display in the “middle” symbol display area (symbol display line) and the “right” symbol display area (symbol display line) (step S859). Then, the value of the re-variation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S860). If the re-variation time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S871.

  After execution of the process in step S860, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the re-variation number counter is a value corresponding to the last re-variation (step S861). For example, when a fluctuation pattern including non-ream PA1-5 and special PG1-3 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is used, whether the value of the re-variation number counter is 2 or not. Confirm whether or not. Further, for example, when a fluctuation pattern (super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and special PG1-4 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) including a three-time fluctuation pseudo-ream is used, the value of the re-variation frequency counter It is confirmed whether or not 3. Further, for example, when a fluctuation pattern including a four-time pseudo-ream (super PB3-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, super PB4-3 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) is used, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation counter is 4. Further, for example, when a variation pattern including a pseudo variation of five times (super PB5-3 shown in FIG. 16) is used, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the re-variation number counter is 5. However, in this embodiment, when the super PA 4-3 shown in FIG. 16 is used, the slip variation performed after the third variation is the fourth variation, although the variation pattern includes the three-fold variation. It is counted as a fluctuation, and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the re-variation number counter is 4. In this case, if the value of the re-variation number counter is 4, then, as the effect corresponding to the fourth change, only the right temporary stop symbol with the left middle temporary stop symbol stopped. A slip variation effect is performed to vary the slip.

  When the value of the re-variation number counter is a value corresponding to the last re-variation, the effect control CPU 101 uses the slip variation (that is, the super PA 4-3) as the last variation to be executed. Whether or not) (step S862). If so, the process proceeds to step S868.

  When the value of the re-variation number counter is not a value corresponding to the last time of re-variation or when the last-time variation is not a slip variation (steps S861 and S862), the effect control CPU 101 determines which of the pseudo-continuations. Or a process table corresponding to the nth variation (any of n = 2 to 5) of the (simulated continuous effect in the variation pattern currently being executed) is selected (step S863). Then, the process timer in the production execution data 1 (process data 1) of the selected process table is started (step S864). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the image display device 9 as the production component, the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, movable member control data 1). The control of the various lamps and the motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as a production component is executed (step S865).

  In addition, when the value of the re-variation counter is not the value corresponding to the last re-variation (step S866), the effect control CPU 101 sets the re-variation time timer to the time until the next temporary stop. A value corresponding to is set (step S867).

  If the last change is a slip change in step S862, a slip effect start timer is started (step S868). When the variation pattern of Super PA 4-3 is used, the slip effect start timer indicates the time from the end of the third variation to the temporary stop symbol, and the start of the slip variation display of the right temporary stop symbol. This is a timer used for measurement. Specifically, a value corresponding to the time from the temporary stop to the time when the slip effect is started is set in the slip effect start timer. Then, control goes to a step S874.

  In step S871, if the slip effect start timer is operating (if not timed out), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the slip effect start timer by -1. If the slip effect start timer has timed out (step S872), a slip display is performed (step S873). That is, image data is created and written to the VRAM so that the right temporary stop symbol fluctuates.

  In step S874, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out. If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S876). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designation command has been received is set (step S875), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S868). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop fluctuation.For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  By executing the processing as described above, a variation pattern including pseudo-continuous effects (non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PA4-3, super PA4 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16). -6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PG1-4) When the variation display is performed, the effect symbol variation start process The first variation is executed until the re-variation time timer set in step S521C times out, and the first temporary stop symbol is displayed temporarily in step S859. Next, the second and subsequent fluctuations are executed based on the re-variation time timer set in step S867, and the temporary stop symbol is temporarily displayed in step S859 each time the re-variation time timer times out. If the reach effect is executed when the last change is started, the reach effect is executed at the last change based on the reach start timer being timed out in step S848, and re-changed in step S874. When the time timer times out or a confirmation command is received in step S875, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in step S882 of the effect symbol variation stop process described later.

  When the variation pattern of Super PA 4-3 is used, the value indicating the last time in the re-variation number counter is treated as 4, and the re-variation time timer has timed out even when the third variation is executed. In step S859, the third temporary stop symbol is displayed temporarily. Then, based on the fact that the slip effect start timer has timed out, an effect of sliding the right temporary stop symbol is performed in step S873.

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S880). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S887. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S886. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S881 to S886 is performed. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S887.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S881). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-line symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S882). In step S882, for example, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for causing the VDP 109 to display a stop symbol of the effect symbol. 61. When a predetermined flag is set in the first decorative symbol display control process in step S707 and the second decorative symbol display control process in step S708 shown in FIG. 61, the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second decorative symbol is displayed). If it is configured to perform variation control of the decorative pattern), the flag is reset. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 sets the flag at the start of variation, for example, when executing the process of step S520 (see FIG. 80).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on that, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step S882 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (step S883), the effect control CPU 101 causes the second effect to end the effect by the second sound effect. The sound effect flag is reset (step S884), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S885).

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S882, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S886) and receives a jackpot start designation command reception flag ( Whether or not a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or a sudden start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden start designation command has been received is set (step S887). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S888), and the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is sounded. The data is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the output board 70 (step S889). Further, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S890).

  Note that the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is also sound number data corresponding to the sound effect by the second type effect sound.

  In addition, when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. Also, in the processing of step S890, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command). Selects the process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification”, and when it is determined to be a big hit (specifically, when a display result 4 designation command is received), “2 times A process table corresponding to “open game start notification” is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S891), and the production is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the apparatus (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, a motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as an effect part, etc.) is executed (step S892). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S893).

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process (ending effect), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S970). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0, the second effect sound effect flag is reset in order to end the effect by the second effect sound (step S976), and the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variation pattern. The value is updated according to the command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S977). In the jackpot end effect period timer, a value corresponding to the ending effect period is set in the in-round processing for the final round.

  If the value of the big hit end effect period timer is not 0, the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S972). When the process timer times out (step S973), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S974). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and movable member control data that are set next (step S975).

  Note that a sound effect corresponding to the ending effect is also executed in the ending effect. That is, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the sound number data corresponding to the ending effect to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the audio output board 70 at the start of the ending effect. Further, even during the big hit game, sound effects corresponding to the big hit game are executed. That is, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data corresponding to the jackpot game to the voice synthesis IC 703 of the voice output board 70 at the start of the jackpot game. It should be noted that during the jackpot game, the sound production by one type of the second type of production sound may be continuously executed, but for each round in the jackpot game and for each round (round interval), A sound effect by a different second type of effect sound may be executed.

  Next, the sound effect in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 90 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the progress of a sound effect. As shown in FIG. 90 (A), during the execution of the sound effect by the first type effect sound (also referred to as the first sound effect), a specific advantageous effect (in the example shown in FIG. 90 (A), reach is performed. When the execution is started, the sound effect by the first sound effect is interrupted, and the sound effect by the second type effect sound (also referred to as second effect sound) is started. In the example shown in FIG. 90A, a big hit occurs after the end of the reach effect, and a sound effect using the second sound effect corresponding to each is also executed during the fanfare effect, the big hit game, and the ending effect. That is, in this embodiment, the fanfare effect, the effect during the big hit game, and the ending effect are also examples of specific advantageous effects.

  Then, when the specific advantageous effect is finished, the sound effect by the first sound effect is resumed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 90B, the variable display (variation) of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol is executed, but the reach effect is not executed during the variable display. That is, a specific advantageous effect is not executed. Therefore, the sound effect by the first sound effect continues.

  FIG. 91 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between sound number data and the type of sound effect. In the example shown in FIG. 91, the sound number data 1 is sound number data designating the first sound effect (specifically, the first sound effect start, that is, the start of the sound effect by the first sound effect). The sound number data 2 to m are sound number data for designating sound effects in reach effects and special effects (effects of special PGx-x variation patterns shown in FIG. 16). Note that the sound number data 2 to m correspond to all kinds of reach and special effects.

  The sound number data m + 1 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect at a normal big hit. The sound number data m + 2 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect at the time of a probable big hit. The sound number data m + 3 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect at the time of sudden hit. The sound number data m + 4 is sound number data for designating sound effects during a round during a big hit game. The sound number data m + 5 is sound number data for designating sound effects between rounds during a big hit game.

  The sound number data m + 6 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in an ending effect at a normal big hit. The sound number data m + 7 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in an ending effect at the time of a probable big hit. The sound number data m + 8 is sound number data for designating the sound effect in the ending effect at the time of the sudden hit.

  The sound number data m + 9 is sound number data designating the stop of the first sound effect. The speech synthesis IC 703 stops the first sound effect when the sound number data m + 9 is input from the effect control microcomputer 100, but starts the output of the second sound effect (sound effect by the second sound effect). Also when the designated sound number data (sound number data 2 to m + 8) is input, the first sound effect is stopped. That is, in this embodiment, the sound number data designating the start of the output of the second sound effect also serves as an instruction to stop the first sound effect. However, when the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the sound number data designating the start of the second sound effect, the sound control data designating the stop of the first sound effect may also be output. .

  The sound number data m + 10 is sound number data for designating the start of the abnormality notification sound. When the voice synthesis IC 703 (see FIG. 3) receives the sound number data m + 10 from the production control microcomputer 100, the voice synthesis IC 703 starts generating a sound effect for notifying that an abnormality has occurred.

  Note that each of the second sound effects and the abnormality notification sound are different pieces of music (including a case where only the sound or sound is included) different from the first sound effects.

  FIG. 92 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of control data corresponding to each sound number data. Control data corresponding to each sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM 704. In this embodiment, PCM data is used as control data. That is, the sound effect for one second is represented by 8 bits × 8k (8000) = 64 kbits. Therefore, if the effect time by sound effect is 10 seconds, the control data is 80 kbytes of data. The voice synthesis IC 703 sequentially reads PCM data from the voice data ROM 704 every (1/8000) seconds and outputs a voice signal (sound signal) using the read PCM data.

  That is, the speech synthesis IC 703 reads PCM data in order from the first control data corresponding to the sound number data input from the production control microcomputer 100, converts the read PCM data into analog voice data, and an amplification circuit. It outputs to 705 (refer FIG. 3). The amplifying circuit 705 amplifies the audio output level of the analog audio data output from the audio synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the amplified level to the speaker 27.

  93 and 94 are flowcharts showing the sound effect control process in step S750. In the sound effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an abnormality notification flag indicating that the abnormality notification sound is being output is set (step S760). If the abnormality notification flag is set, the process ends.

  By the processing in step S760, the output of the abnormality notification sound is continued in preference to the output of the first sound effect and the second sound effect.

  When the abnormality notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first sound effect output flag indicating that the first sound effect is being output is set (step S761). ). If the first sound output flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S765.

  If the first sound effect output flag is set, whether or not the second sound effect effect flag, which is a flag indicating that the sound number data of the second sound effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703, is set. (Step S762). If the second sound effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S780. When the second sound effect effect flag is set, the first sound effect output flag is reset, and the second sound effect output flag indicating that the second sound effect is being output is set ( Step S763). The second sound effect flag is set when the sound number data of the second sound effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703. When the second sound effect is continuously output, It remains.

  In step S765, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second sound effect output flag is set. If the second sound output flag is not set, step S7659 is entered.

  If the second sound effect output flag is set, it is checked whether or not the second sound effect flag is reset (step S766). Note that the second sound effect flag is reset when the effect by the second sound effect ends in the effect control process (see step S884 in FIG. 88 and step S976 in FIG. 89).

  When it is confirmed that the second sound effect flag is reset, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second sound effect output flag and indicates that the first sound effect is being output. A sound effect output flag is set (step S767). Then, the sound number data 1 (see FIG. 91) corresponding to the first sound effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703. When the sound synthesis IC 703 inputs the sound number data corresponding to the first sound effect, the speech synthesis IC 703 stops the output of the second sound effect and also outputs the first sound effect corresponding to the sound number data input from the effect control CPU 101. Start output. That is, the output of the first sound effect is resumed. In this embodiment, when the voice synthesis IC 703 receives the sound number data 1 corresponding to the first sound effect, the sound synthesis IC 703 reproduces the music or the like as the first sound effect from the beginning. That is, the reproduction process is started using the first byte PCM data shown in FIG.

  In step S769, the production control CPU 101 receives a reserved memory number designation command (for example, a total pending memory number designation command (see FIG. 32) from the game control microcomputer 560. First start prize designation command or second start prize designation command It is also possible to confirm whether or not a flag indicating that it has been received is set (see step S649 in FIG. 63). If it is confirmed that the flag indicating that the reserved memory number designation command has been received is set, the sound number data 1 corresponding to the first sound effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 (step S770). A sound effect output flag is set (step S771).

  When the voice synthesis IC 703 inputs the sound number data corresponding to the first sound effect, the voice synthesis IC 703 starts outputting the first sound effect corresponding to the sound number data input from the effect control CPU 101. In the situation where neither the first sound effect nor the second sound effect is output by the processes of steps S761, S765, S769, and S770, the output of the first sound effect is started when the hold storage occurs. That is, when it is detected that the player has started the game using the game ball, the output of the first sound effect is started.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed by detecting that a reserved memory has occurred (that is, that there has been a start prize) that the player has started playing using a game ball. Depending on the method, it may be detected that a player has started a game using a game ball. For example, when driving of a launch motor for launching a game ball is started, it is determined that the player has started a game using the game ball, or when there is contact with the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 In addition, it may be determined that the player has started the game using the game ball.

  In step S780, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first sound effect duration timer is operating. The first sound effect continuation timer is a timer formed in the RAM, but is a timer for measuring the time until the first sound effect is stopped. Whether or not the first sound effect duration timer is in operation is determined by, for example, setting a flag when starting the first sound effect duration timer and resetting the flag when stopping the first sound effect duration timer. Thus, it is confirmed by determining whether or not the flag is set.

  When the first sound effect continuation timer is operating, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the on-hold storage number counter is 0 (step S783). If the value of the stored memory number counter is not 0, the first sound effect continuation timer is stopped (step S784). Specifically, for example, the value of the first sound effect continuation timer is set to zero.

  The effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first sound effect continuation timer when the value of the reserved memory number counter is 0 (step S785). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first sound effect duration timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (step S786). If the first sound effect duration timer has timed out, the sound number data (see FIG. 91) corresponding to the first sound effect stop is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 (step S787). The speech synthesis IC 703 stops the output of the first sound effect when the sound number data corresponding to the stop of the first sound effect is input. Further, the production control CPU 101 resets the first sound effect output flag.

  When the effect control CPU 101 confirms in step S780 that the first sound effect duration timer is not in operation, it checks the value of the reserved memory number counter (step S781). When the value of the on-hold storage number counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the first sound effect is stopped (for example, 20 seconds) in the first sound effect continuation timer. As a result, the first sound effect duration timer is started (step S782).

  When the first sound effect is continuously output by the processing shown in FIG. 94, the state where the value of the reserved memory number counter is 0 is a predetermined time (the value set in the first sound effect continuation timer). If it continues, the output of the first sound effect is stopped. That is, when the first sound effect control using the first sound effect is being performed, the effect control means determines that the stop condition (for example, 20 seconds elapses in this example) if the value of the reserved memory number counter is 0. ) Is established, the first sound effect control is terminated.

  The reserved memory number counter is a RAM area for storing the reserved memory number designated by the combined reserved memory number designation command (see FIG. 32). That is, this is an area in which the number of start winning memories (the number of reserved memories) is stored. For example, in the command analysis process (step S705 in FIG. 61), the effect control CPU 101 saves the second byte data in the combined reserved storage number designation command in the reserved storage number counter.

  When the state in which the value of the pending storage number counter is 0 continues, there is a high possibility that the player is not playing a game using the game ball. Therefore, the first sound effect control by the first sound effect is ended by the process shown in FIG. 94 in a state where the player is highly likely not to play the game.

  In this embodiment, the stop condition of the first sound effect control by the first sound effect is that the state in which the number of reserved memories is 0 continues for a predetermined time, but other conditions may be used. . For example, when it is configured to start the demonstration effect by detecting that the player is not playing a game using the game ball, the first sound effect control is performed when the start condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. Assume that the stop condition is satisfied. Further, in a state where there is a high possibility that the player is not playing a game, it may be set as a stop condition that a portion (for example, a silent section) in the music or the like as the first sound effect has arrived.

  FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the notification control process of step S710 in the effect control main process. In the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (step S901). The initial notification flag is set when an initialization designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see step S632B in FIG. 63). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S906. If the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in step S632C is decremented by 1 (step S902). Then, when the value of the period timer becomes 0, that is, when the initial notification period has elapsed, the initial notification flag is reset (steps S903 and S904).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for deleting the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 to the VDP 109 (step S905). The VDP 109 deletes the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen from the effect display device 9 according to the command.

  In step S906, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag indicating that an abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process is terminated. If the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S907), and the effect display device 9 has an abnormality with respect to the screen displayed at that time. A command to superimpose and display the notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S908). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in response to the command.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data (see FIG. 91) indicating the output of the abnormality notification sound in response to the notification of the abnormal winning to the audio output board 70 (step S909). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads control data corresponding to the input sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read control data. Therefore, the sound output (output of the abnormality notification sound different from the first sound effect and the second sound effect) according to the notification of the abnormal winning is performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S910).

  Note that the speech synthesis IC 703 outputs the first sound effect and the second sound effect (in reality, only one of them is output when the sound number data indicating the output of the abnormality alarm sound is input. However, the production control CPU 101 outputs the first sound effect and the second sound effect when outputting the sound number data indicating the output of the abnormality notification sound. The sound number data indicating the stop is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the speech output board 70, and the speech synthesis IC 703 receives the first sound effect and the first sound in response to the input of the sound number data indicating the stop of the output. You may comprise so that the output of 2 sound effects may be stopped.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (the effect control microcomputer 100) interrupts the first sound effect control when the first sound effect control is executed by the first sound effect, and the second sound effect. Therefore, when the second sound effect control is being executed, the second sound effect control is interrupted. Then, control is performed so that an abnormality notification sound is output. Further, when the abnormality notification flag is set in the process of step S910, the reproduction of the first sound effect or the second sound effect is not started (see step S760 in FIG. 93). Therefore, the effect of the abnormality notification by the notification sound is not reduced. That is, a game clerk or the like can listen to the abnormality notification sound without being obstructed by the first sound effect and the second sound effect.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the control for deleting the abnormality notification screen and the control for stopping the output of the abnormality notification sound. Therefore, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. However, the production control microcomputer 100 may control the display of the abnormality notification screen to be stopped and the output of the abnormality notification sound to be stopped when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when a predetermined time elapses after the display of the abnormality notification screen and the output of the abnormality notification sound are started, the display of the abnormality notification screen is deleted and the output of the abnormality notification sound is stopped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 continues the first sound production control by the first sound effect using the sound output device (speaker 27 in this example). However, when the execution of the specific advantageous effect is started, the second sound effect control using the second sound effect different from the first sound effect is performed using the sound output device, and the second sound When the production control is being executed, the first sound production control is interrupted, and when the execution of the specific advantageous production is completed, the first sound production control is resumed, so the specific advantageous production is executed. Until the first sound effect control can be continuously executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a variation display pattern type (variable display pattern type), which is a type of variation mode of the identification information, using a variation pattern type determination random number (variable display pattern type determination random number). The variation pattern of identification information (variable display) using a variation pattern determination random number (variable display pattern determination random number) from among multiple types of variation patterns included in the determined variation display pattern type. Therefore, by changing the selection rate of the variation pattern type, the appearance rate of the variation pattern included in the specific type can be changed, and the design change of the variation pattern determination can be facilitated.

  In addition, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines any one of a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous variation patterns as the variation pattern, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a temporary stop according to the number of re-variations executed in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern. The variation pattern is determined so that the selection ratio of the reach type to be executed is different. Therefore, the type of reach production can be varied according to the number of re-variation executions. Therefore, not only the number of re-variation executions but also the type of reach effect can be given to the player's expectation, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern so that the determination ratio of the number of re-variation executions varies depending on whether or not the probability variation big hit is determined. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation as to whether or not to shift to the probability variation state according to the number of revariation executions, and it is possible to improve the effect of the revariation effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 executes re-variation according to the determined number of rounds (depending on whether it is determined to be a big hit of 15 rounds or a big hit of 2 rounds). The variation pattern is determined so that the determination ratio of the number of times is different. Therefore, the expectation for the game value in the big hit gaming state can be given according to the number of times of re-variation execution, and the effect of the re-variation effect can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that it is a big hit, the first specific game state (probability change) that makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 open for the first round number (15 rounds). Big hit, normal big hit) and the second specific gaming state (at the time of sudden probability change big hit) where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second round number (2 rounds) smaller than the first round number. Whether to control the gaming state is determined before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 decides to control to the second specific game state, the fluctuation pattern so that the determination rate of the number of times of re-variation varies depending on whether or not the state is shifted to the probability change state. To decide. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the expectation for whether or not to shift to the probability changing state when it is determined to control to the second specific gaming state, and it is possible to further improve the effect of the re-variation effect.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern type of the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types using the random number for variation pattern type determination. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern of the effect symbol using a variation pattern determination random number from among the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type. Therefore, the variation pattern type can be determined using a common random number for determining the variation pattern type, the design change of the variation pattern determination can be facilitated, and the data capacity for determining the variation pattern (determining the variation pattern) The data capacity of the work area) can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 is determined to be a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, after the variable display of the production symbols in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R starts, After the pseudo-continuous use chance of the combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, re-variation of all effect symbols is executed at least once. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to be a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, after the variable display of the effect symbols in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R is started, The chances are temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the variable display (slip fluctuation) is performed again for the effect symbols in some of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. Therefore, when only some of the effect symbols change again, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state. Therefore, unexpectedness can be given to the mode of re-variation, and the interest in games can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the first re-variation effect as a re-variation effect executed in response to the variable display of the effect symbols based on the pseudo-continuous change pattern. (For example, an effect that lights and vibrates the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c), and a second re-variation effect (for example, an effect that operates the movable member 78) in a different form from the first re-change effect. Execute. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the re-variation effect is being executed by the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect, and the effect of the re-change effect by the plurality of types of re-change effects. Can be improved. Moreover, the variation of a re-change effect can be increased and it can prevent that a re-change effect becomes monotonous.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the first re-variation effect as a re-change effect that is executed in response to the variable display of the effect symbol based on the pseudo-continuous change pattern. (For example, an effect that lights and vibrates the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c), and a second re-variation effect (for example, an effect that operates the movable member 78) in a different form from the first re-change effect. , A third re-variation effect in which the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect are combined (for example, an effect that causes the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c to turn on and vibrate, and operates the movable member 78. ) And execute. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the first re-variation effect, the second re-variation effect or the third re-variation effect as the re-variation effect, and depending on whether or not the big hit is determined, The re-variation effect to be executed is selected at a different ratio from the first re-change effect, the second re-change effect, and the third re-change effect. Therefore, the effect of the revariation effect can be improved by a plurality of types of revariation effect modes. Further, a re-variation effect linked to the reliability of the big hit gaming state is executed, and the effect of the re-variation effect can be further improved. Moreover, the variation of a re-change effect can be increased and it can prevent that a re-change effect becomes monotonous.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. , Using a common processing routine. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity for executing variable display of two special symbols (data capacity of a work area for executing variable display of two special symbols).

  In the above embodiment, the production control means interrupts the output of the first sound effect and outputs the second sound effect, and then stops the output of the second sound effect and restarts the output of the first sound effect. In this case, the first sound effect was controlled to be output from the beginning. However, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 96, when the output of the first sound effect is resumed, the first sound effect continues from the portion of the musical sound that was output when the output of the first sound effect was interrupted. May be resumed.

  FIG. 97 shows the sound number data and sound effect data in Modification 1 in which control is performed so that the output of the first sound effect is resumed from the portion of the musical sound that was output when the output of the first sound effect was interrupted. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship with a kind. In the example shown in FIG. 97, the sound number data indicating the interruption of the first sound effect and the sound number data indicating the restart of the first sound effect are added to the example shown in FIG. When the sound synthesis IC 703 inputs the sound number data indicating the interruption of the first sound effect, the speech synthesis IC 703 stops outputting the first sound effect and the number of bytes of PCM data (see FIG. 92) in the control data read at that time. (Information indicating the number of bytes of data) is stored. When the sound number data indicating the restart of the first sound effect is input, the reproduction is restarted using the data next to the data indicated by the stored number of bytes.

  In the first modification, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs the sound number data indicating the interruption of the first sound effect to the speech synthesis IC 703 when executing the process of step S763 shown in FIG. In step S768, instead of outputting the sound number data 1 corresponding to the first sound effect, sound number data indicating the resumption of the first sound effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703. Other processes are the same as those in the above embodiment.

  Further, when the output of the first sound effect is resumed, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 98, the output of the musical sound advanced by the elapsed time from when the output of the first sound effect is interrupted is started. It may be. That is, for example, when the output of the first sound effect is resumed, if 30 seconds have passed since the output of the first sound effect was interrupted, the first time from when the music such as music progresses for 30 seconds. Resumes the output of musical sounds as sound effects.

  FIG. 99 shows an example of the relationship between the sound number data and the type of sound effect in Modification 2 in which control is performed so as to start the output of a musical sound that has advanced by the elapsed time from when the output of the first sound effect was interrupted. It is explanatory drawing which shows. In the example shown in FIG. 99, the sound number data indicating the interruption of the first sound effect and the sound number data indicating the restart of the first sound effect (with address increment designation) are added to the example shown in FIG. . When the sound synthesis IC 703 inputs the sound number data indicating the interruption of the first sound effect, the speech synthesis IC 703 stops outputting the first sound effect and the number of bytes of PCM data (see FIG. 92) in the control data read at that time. (Information indicating the number of bytes of data) is stored. When the sound number data indicating the restart of the first sound effect (with address increment designation) is input, it is designated by the address increment in the address (address in the voice data ROM 704) where the data indicating the stored number of bytes is stored. Playback is resumed using the data at the address obtained by adding the numbers.

  FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing a part of the sound effect control process in the second modification. Compared to the process shown in FIG. 93, in Modification 2, the effect control CPU 101 initializes the value of the first sound effect progress timer to 0 when executing the process of step S763 (step S763B). . The first sound effect progress timer is a timer for measuring a period during which the output of the first sound effect is interrupted.

  In the process shown in FIG. 93, the process is terminated when it is confirmed that the second sound effect flag is set in the process of step S766. However, in Modification 2, the value of the first sound effect progress timer is set. Is incremented by 1 (step S772), and the process is terminated. Further, instead of the process of step S768, the sound number data 703 indicating the first sound effect restart (with address increment designation) in which the number corresponding to the value of the first sound effect progress timer is set as the address increment is used as the speech synthesis IC 703. (Step S768A).

  Note that the number set as the address increment is such that the speech synthesis IC 703 reads data from the speech data ROM 704 by one word (one address data, for example, one byte) every time (1/8000) seconds elapse. If configured, the time corresponding to the value of the first sound effect progress timer (unit: second) × 8000. Other processes are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the specific advantageous effects include the reach effect, the special PR 1-1 to PG2-3 effect (see FIG. 16), the fanfare effect, the effect during the big hit game, and the ending effect. The specific advantageous effect is an effect that is executed when it is determined to be a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state or a probable variation state), or a gaming state advantageous to the player. The present invention is not limited to such an effect that is sometimes executed or an effect that is executed when the game state is likely to be advantageous to the player. For example, a re-change effect or the like may be included in the specific advantageous effect.

  In the above-described embodiment and Modifications 1 and 2, the sound effect output from the speaker 27 is changed from the first sound effect to the first sound effect when a specific advantageous effect is started regardless of the mode of the gaming machine. Switching to the second sound effect and switching from the second sound effect to the first sound effect when the specific advantageous effect ends, the trigger for switching between the first sound effect and the second sound effect is It may be other than the start and end.

  For example, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), one of a plurality of modes is selected, and when the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state), any of the plurality of modes is selected. In a gaming machine configured to be in one of these modes, when in a specific mode in a high-probability state, a sound effect output from the speaker 27 at the start of symbol variation or at the start of a specific advantageous effect during symbol variation Is switched from the first sound effect to the second sound effect, and when switching from the specific mode to another mode, the second sound effect is switched to the first sound effect, and when in the specific mode in the low probability state, The sound effect output from the speaker 27 is switched from the first sound effect to the second sound effect at the start of symbol variation or at the start of a specific advantageous effect during symbol variation. It may be switched from the second sound effect in the first sound effect when changing the mode. Note that the plurality of modes are, for example, a plurality of modes with different types of noticeable effects that can be executed, and a display for notifying whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state is not performed. The mode being suggested and the mode not being suggested are configured so as to perform an effect that suggests a gaming state.

  In this embodiment, a game machine provided with two special symbol displays (first special symbol display 8a and second special symbol display 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example, but one special symbol is displayed. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a display.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, in FIG. 3). The audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a variable display start condition, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit is predetermined. When a specific display result is obtained, the present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display effect of a pseudo | simulation series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-change effect of the pattern a. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the revariation effect of the pattern b. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-change effect of the pattern c. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-change effect of the pattern d. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-change effect of the pattern d. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-variation production | presentation by which some production | presentation designs carry out a slip fluctuation | variation and displays a big hit after stopping and displaying a chance eye symbol as a temporary stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the re-variation production | presentation by which some production | presentation designs carry out a slip fluctuation | variation and displays a big hit after stopping and displaying a chance eye symbol as a temporary stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table, a jackpot type determination table, and a probability variation promotion effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production pattern of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production pattern of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control signal. It is a block diagram which shows the signal line etc. which are used for transmission / reception of a payout control signal. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of how to output a payout control signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the buffer used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prize ball number table. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of the variable display of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a left-right output determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation period at the time of implement | achieving the fluctuation pattern of a pseudo-continuous production, and a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of advancing of sound production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between sound number data and the kind of sound effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the control data corresponding to sound number data. It is a flowchart which shows a sound effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a sound effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1 of progress of sound production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the sound number data in modified example 1, and the kind of sound effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2 of progress of sound production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the sound number data in the modification 2, and the kind of sound effect. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of sound effect control processing in Modification 2.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 9a 1st decoration display 9b 2nd decoration Symbol display 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
78 Movable member 85a Production LED
85b Medium production LED
85c Lower production LED
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (8)

A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the start condition of the variable display being established, and a specific display in which the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit is determined in advance A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is achieved,
Predetermining means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying a display result of variable display;
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, variable display pattern type determining means for determining the variable display pattern type that is the type of the display mode of the variable display of the identification information as one of a plurality of types,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from among a plurality of types of variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means;
Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information;
First sound effect control means for continuously executing the first sound effect control by the first type effect sound using the sound output device of the effect devices provided in the gaming machine;
When a specific advantageous effect is executed by the effect device, the second sound effect control using the second type effect sound different from the first type effect sound is executed using the sound output device. Second sound production control means for
The first sound effect control means enables the first sound effect control to continue even after the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display control means is completed once, and the second sound effect control means can continue the first sound effect control. The first sound effect control is interrupted when the second sound effect control by the effect control means is executed. Reach determining means for determining whether or not the display state of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach state based on being determined not to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the prior determining means,
The variable display pattern type determining means is
In response to determining that the reach determination means is in the reach state, determine one of a plurality of variable display pattern types according to the reach state,
In response to the fact that the reach determination means determines not to reach the reach state, the reach determination means determines one of a plurality of variable display pattern types including a variable display pattern type for executing a special effect during variable display of identification information. Item 1. A gaming machine according to item 1. For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Including multiple types of re-variable display patterns for performing re-variation once or multiple times,
The first sound effect control means continues the first sound effect control when the variable display control means is executing variable display of the identification information based on the re-variable display pattern. The gaming machine described. An abnormality detecting means for detecting whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming parts provided in the gaming machine;
When the abnormality detection means detects that an abnormality has occurred, the abnormality detection means executes control for outputting an abnormality notification sound using a sound output device, and
The abnormality notifying means interrupts the first sound effect control when the first sound effect control means is executing the first sound effect control means, and the second sound effect control means stops the second sound effect control. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the control is being executed, the second sound effect control is interrupted to execute a control for outputting an abnormality notification sound. A gaming machine that starts variable display of identification information when a variable display start condition is satisfied after a variable display execution condition is satisfied,
A holding storage means for storing the number of holdings for which the variable display has been established and the number of holdings for which the start condition has not yet been established, up to a predetermined number;
When the first sound effect control means is executing the first sound effect control and the number of holds stored in the hold storage means is 0, the predetermined condition other than the execution condition is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when it is established, the first sound effect control is terminated. For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Including multiple types of re-variable display patterns for performing re-variation once or multiple times,
The re-variation effect executed in response to the variable display of the identification information based on the re-variable display pattern is a first re-variation effect and a second re-variation in a mode different from the first re-change effect. And a third re-variation effect in which the first re-change effect and the second re-change effect are combined,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the pre-deciding means decides to control to the specific gaming state, when the variable display pattern determining means determines one of the plurality of types of re-variable display patterns as the variable display pattern, The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a re-variation effect selecting means for selecting the third re-change effect at a higher rate than the second re-change effect. For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Including multiple types of re-variable display patterns for performing re-variation once or multiple times,
The variable display pattern determining means is a reach executed after a temporary stop according to the number of executions of re-variation in the re-variable display pattern when determining any of the plurality of types of re-variable display patterns as the variable display pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the variable display pattern is determined so that the selection ratio of the types is different. A gaming machine that transitions to a special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be a specific display result after the specific gaming state is completed when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, compared to the normal state. And
For multiple types of variable display patterns, after the variable information identification display is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the identification information that is the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped, and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Including multiple types of re-variable display patterns for performing re-variation once or multiple times,
The pre-determining means determines whether to establish the predetermined transition condition when it is determined to control to a specific gaming state,
The variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern so that the ratio of the number of times of re-variation is different according to whether or not the predetermined determining condition is determined to be satisfied by the prior determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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