JP2010011967A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse a player's interest in a game by drawing the player's interest not only in the result of a battle performance but also a variable display content of identification information in the game machine capable of executing the battle performance during variable display of the identification information. <P>SOLUTION: When determining to shift to a big win game state, this game machine produces a ready-to-win state in a variable display of performance symbols and then executes the battle performance for notifying whether nor not continuing a probability variable state. This game machine selects and determines the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win state out of a plurality of types of performance symbols based on whether or not continuing the probability variable state. In this case, the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win state are determined at different selection probabilities according to when determining to continue the probability variable state and when determining not to continue. On condition of determining to continue the probability variable state, this game machine determines a symbol "7", which is easy to win the battle, as a performance symbol constituting the ready-to-win state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. When the special display result among the specific display results is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the variable display device can display the identification information in a variable manner compared to the normal state after the specific gaming state is ended. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which a display result tends to be a specific display result.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine, the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a special specific display result of the specific display results (special display result. In some cases, when a special condition such as “.

  In addition, in such gaming machines, there is one configured to perform a battle effect in an effect mode in which a character appears during variable display of identification information, and the introduced character performs a battle. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a transition is made to the probability variation state, the battle mode is performed, and during the subsequent variable display of identification information, a battle effect is performed in which a friend and an enemy character perform a battle. Then, if the ally character wins the battle, it is a big hit, or if the battle is not settled, an effect of a state in which the probability variation state continues is executed. Moreover, when the ally character is defeated in the battle, the effect of the mode of ending the probability change state and shifting to the short time state is executed.

JP 2007-29522 A (paragraph 0214-0235, FIG. 38-42)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the ally character is defeated in the battle regardless of the identification information being variably displayed, the probability change state is ended and the player is shifted to the short time state. However, the player must pay attention to the result of the battle effect, and cannot make the player pay attention to the variable display contents of the identification information. Therefore, it is not always possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in games during variable display of identification information.

  Therefore, the present invention can make a player pay attention to not only the result of the battle effect but also the variable display contents of the identification information in the gaming machine capable of executing the battle effect during the variable display of the identification information. The purpose is to improve the interest in games.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can be identified, and that displays and displays a display result. When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the display device, it is shifted to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 15R probability change big hit, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine) that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more advantageous to the player than when it is in a normal state when it is determined as a 7R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) A pre-determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that determines whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result 60) and the special game state is continued after the specific game state to be transferred is finished when it is determined in advance in the special game state that the transition to the specific game state has been made. Continuation determining means for determining whether or not (for example, a part for executing steps S72 and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, the big hit type is determined as sudden probability variable big hit, 15R probability variable big hit or 7R probability variable big hit. To determine whether to continue the probability variation state, or to determine that the probability variation state is to be terminated by suddenly determining a short-term hit, and based on the determination results of the predetermination means and the continuation determination means, Variable display executing means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, effect control micro The computer 100 includes steps S519 to S522, S840 to S858, and S872), and the variable display execution means is determined to shift to the specific game state by the predetermining means in the specific game state. Then, after generating a predetermined reach state in the variable display of the identification information, the continuous notification effect for executing the continuous notification effect (for example, the battle effect shown in FIGS. 49 to 54) for notifying the determination result of the continuous determination means. Execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, by executing steps S519 to S522, S840 to S858, S872 in accordance with the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-1, the battle is performed during the variation display of the effect symbol. Based on the execution part) and the decision result of the continuation decision means Reach identification information determining means (for example, step S508B in the effect control microcomputer 100) that selects and determines identification information (for example, left and right effect symbols) constituting a predetermined reach state from a plurality of types of identification information. The reach identification information determining means includes the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state when the continuation determining means determines to continue the special gaming state and when it is determined not to continue. While determining with different probabilities of selection (for example, in step S508B, the battle control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the battle reach reach stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 39 differs depending on the jackpot type in step S508B). A reach design is determined using 168A-168D. ) On the condition that the continuation determining means has determined that the special gaming state is to be continued, the specific identification information (for example, the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle) is determined as the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state ( For example, in step S508B, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “7” as the reach symbol at a high rate using the battle stop reach stop symbol determination table 168A shown in FIG. It is characterized by.

  When the gaming machine is determined to shift to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means in the special gaming state, the period for controlling to the specific gaming state is at least the first period (for example, 7 rounds) and the first period. Period determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S72 and S73 in the gaming control microcomputer 560, which is determined from the long second period (for example, 15 rounds). 7R probability variation jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot for 15 rounds), and the reach identification information determination means is specific identification information (for example, winning a battle) as identification information constituting a predetermined reach state When determining the easy-to-use symbol “7”), the period determining means determines to control the second period to the specific gaming state. The identification information constituting the predetermined reach state is selected and determined with a probability that the ratio will be high (for example, in step S508B, the production control microcomputer 100 uses 7R probability variation big hit as shown in FIG. 39). Reach stop symbol determination table 168A for 15R probability variable big hit with a large allocation for symbol "7" compared to the battle stop reach determination symbol determination table 168B of "7" as a reach symbol at a high rate It may be configured as follows.

  When the gaming machine is determined to shift to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means in the special gaming state, the period for controlling to the specific gaming state is set to at least the first period (for example, two rounds) and the first period. Period determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S72 and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560, which is determined from the long second period (for example, 7 rounds or 15 rounds). The reach identification information determining means further comprises: a sudden probability change big hit for a round jackpot or a sudden short time jackpot, a 7R probability big hit for a seven round jackpot, or a 15R probability big hit for a 15 round jackpot). When determining identification information other than specific identification information as the identification information that constitutes a predetermined reach state, The ratio at which the determining means determines not to continue the special gaming state, and the ratio at which the continuation determining means determines to continue the special gaming state and the period determining means determines to control the specific gaming state for the first period Are selected and determined with a probability that varies depending on the type of identification information (for example, an odd symbol or an even symbol other than “7”) (for example, production control) In step S508B, as shown in FIG. 39, the microcomputer 100 for sudden sudden change is a battle reach reach stop for sudden and short-term hits, which has a large allocation for even symbols compared to the reach stop symbol determination table 168C for sudden probability variation big hits. Using the symbol determination table 168D, the even symbol is determined as the reach symbol at a high rate.

  The continuation notification effect executing means executes a false continuation notification effect execution for executing a false continuation notification effect for notifying that it is determined not to continue the special game state even if the continuation determination means determines to continue the special game state. Means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, steps S519 to S522, S840 to S858, and S872 are executed at a low rate according to the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 or the battle PA5-2 even if it is a sudden probability variation big hit. Thus, during the variation display of the production symbol, the ally character performs a battle production in a mode of defeating the battle), and after the false continuation notification production is executed, it shifts to the continued special game state. After a predetermined period of time (for example, after changing the display of the effect symbols 10 times), the special game state is continued. Notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 for the effect control microcomputer 100), the value of the probability change continuation notification counter set in step S981 is 0 in step S885. Based on the fact that the probability variation continuation notification effect setting processing is executed in step S516B and steps S519 to S522, S840 to S858, S872 are executed, the probability variation continuation notification shown in FIG. It may be configured to include a portion for performing the production.

  The gaming machine has a plurality of types of first special identification information that can be identified based on the entry of a game medium (for example, a game ball) into the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). A first special variable display device (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) that variably displays (for example, the first special symbol) and a game medium in the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14). A second special variable display device (for example, a second special symbol display) that variably displays a plurality of types of second special identification information (for example, a second special symbol) that can be identified based on the entry of 8b) and special variable display execution means for executing variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first start area and the second start area. (For example, a game controlling microcomputer And the second start-up area when the transition to the special gaming state is not performed, and when the transition to the special gaming state is not performed. In comparison, the game medium is more likely to enter (for example, when the probability changing state is shifted to the high base state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened is increased compared to the case where the game medium is not the high base state. When the time for which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, it becomes easier to start and win the second starting winning port 14.) The special variable display execution means has a game medium in the second starting area. When the game medium enters the first starting area while entering, the variable display of the second special identification information is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special identification information ( For example, if there is data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area in step S52, the game control microcomputer 560 preferentially sets the data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer, and steps S107 to S109. , S125 to S127, and S131 are executed to give priority to the change display of the second special symbol.) When it is determined by the pre-determining means to shift to the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state When the control period is determined from at least the first period and the second period longer than the first period, and when the game medium enters the second start area, the game medium enters the first start area The period determining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the first period control is to be performed in the specific gaming state at a lower rate than As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, compared to the first special symbol big hit type determination table 131a, the ratio of the judgment value to the sudden probability variation big hit is small for the second special symbol big hit. The type determination table 131b may be used to further include a portion for executing steps S72 and S73.

  The gaming machine determines whether or not to change the variable information display state of the identification information to a predetermined reach state based on the determination that the advance determination unit does not shift to the specific game state (for example, Variable display pattern type to which the variable display pattern of the identification information belongs, based on at least one of the determination result of the predetermining means or the determination result of the reach determining means) Variable display pattern type determination means (for example, a part for executing steps S101 and S102 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining any one of a plurality of types (for example, variation pattern type), and variable display pattern type determination Included in variable display pattern type determined by means Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from among variable display patterns (for example, a variable pattern), for example, a part for executing steps S104 and S105 in the game control microcomputer 560), and variable display The execution means executes an effect including at least the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S519 to S522, S840 to S858, S872). And performing pseudo-ream, sliding fluctuation, and battle effects during the effect symbol variation display and the effect symbol variation display.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the variable display execution means determines that the advance determination means shifts to the specific game state in the specific game state, the predetermined reach state in the variable display of the identification information , The continuous notification effect executing means for executing the continuous notification effect for informing the determination result of the continuation determination means, and the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state based on the determination result of the continuation determination means A reach identification information determination unit that selects and determines from a plurality of types of identification information, and the reach identification information determination unit determines when the continuation determination unit determines to continue the special gaming state and not to continue And determining that the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state is selected with different probabilities, and that the continuation determination means determines that the special gaming state is to be continued. In the gaming machine capable of executing a continuous notification effect (for example, a battle effect) during the variable display of the identification information, because the specific identification information is determined as the identification information that constitutes a predetermined reach state. The player can be interested not only in the result of the continuous notification effect but also in the variable display contents of the identification information, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when the reach identification information determining means determines the specific identification information as the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state, the period determining means controls to the specific game state for the second period. Since it is configured to select and determine identification information that constitutes a predetermined reach state with a probability that the determined ratio is high, a reach effect using specific identification information is executed, and a special game When a continuous notification effect is executed in an effect mode in which the state is continued (for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined character wins the battle), the player is given a sense of expectation of being controlled for a long period of time in a specific game state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the reach identification information determination means determines identification information other than the specific identification information as the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state, the continuation determination means continues the special game state. The type of identification information includes the ratio determined not to be determined, and the ratio determined by the continuation determining means to continue the special gaming state and the period determining means determined to control the specific gaming state for the first period. This is the case where the reach effect using the identification information other than the specific identification information is executed because the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state is selected and determined with different probabilities. However, the expectation as to whether or not the special game state is continued can be varied according to the type of the identification information, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the continuation notification effect executing means notifies the fact that it is determined not to continue the special gaming state even if the continuation determining means determines to continue the special gaming state. It includes a fake continuation notification effect executing means for executing a continuation notification effect, and after the fake continuation notification effect is executed, a transition is made to the special game state continuously after a predetermined period of time after the transition to the continued special game state. Since it is configured to include a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the player is playing, the notification is continuously notified in an effect mode that does not continue the special game state (for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined character does not win the battle). Even if the production is executed and the production is executed as if the special gaming state has ended, the player may be given a sense of expectation that the special gaming state may actually continue. Can be, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the second start area is shifted to the special gaming state, the game medium can easily enter compared with the case where the second starting area is not shifted to the special gaming state, and is specially variable. When the display execution means enters the second start area and the game medium enters the first start area, the second special identification information has priority over the variable display of the first special identification information. When it is determined by the pre-determining means to shift to the specific gaming state, the period for controlling to the specific gaming state is at least the first period and the second period longer than the first period. At the same time, when a game medium enters the second start area, it is determined that the first period control is performed in the specific game state at a smaller rate than when the game medium enters the first start area. Determine period Since it is configured to further include a stage, it is possible to prevent an increase in the ratio of controlling to the specific game state for the first period more than necessary when being controlled to the special game state, and to enhance the interest in the game. Can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach state based on the determination that the advance determination means does not shift to the specific game state. And a variable for determining one of a plurality of variable display pattern types to which the variable display pattern of the identification information belongs based on at least one of a determination result of the reach determination means and a determination result of the prior determination means or a determination result of the reach determination means Variable display pattern determining means; and variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means. In response to the determination result of the variable display pattern determination unit, the execution unit displays at least variable display of the identification information. It is possible to easily change the design of the variable display pattern determination, increase the program capacity, and execute various effects even when the reach is not reached. Can improve the fun of gaming.

  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. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus 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 circular display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbols synchronized 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. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In the symbol display area, there are “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (see symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in FIG. 48, etc.). The display screen of the device 9 may not be fixed, and the three areas of the symbol display area 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 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  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 passed through 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 big hit 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 variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big win 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. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. 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 start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol 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, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (summed pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. .) Is provided. Since the total 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 are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. In addition, since the 1st special symbol reservation memory display 18a and the 2nd special symbol reservation memory display 18b are provided, the total reservation memory display part 18c does not necessarily need to 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 symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 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.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect or a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. For example, the effect blade roles 79a and 79b operate when a notice effect (effect blade effect notice effect) is executed.

  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 that have won the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided 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, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol 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. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  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.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, 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. In other words, 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.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) is reached, the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state and the game ball is likely to win a start ( In other words, a transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a prize and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  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. 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 stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). 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 occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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. A random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with 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 a 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays 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) for outputting 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. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  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, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. 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 a 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). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the 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 normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  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.

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers 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 an area that may be initialized in the work area 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 as they are. 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 restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (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 initial 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 in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  In addition, 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 effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration designation) command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S15). 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 a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game device such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination or the like is one round (the minimum value that can be taken by the random number) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the 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 S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (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 storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, 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 S32 and S33. Execute control.

  In addition, 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 S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award 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 S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any 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 S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). 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 on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  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 S33). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol fluctuation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the normal symbol fluctuation speed 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. In addition, the CPU 56 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  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 S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  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 “normally shift”) in a case where 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 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 stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a sudden and short-term hit symbol, is stopped and displayed suddenly on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable change”. In the same way as in the case of “big hit”, after the effect symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined sudden time short hit bonus symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is a sudden short-and-a-time big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, is variably displayed as “abrupt short-time big hit”. This is called an aspect.

  Here, the sudden short and big jackpot is a jackpot that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is smaller than that of the jackpot (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), and the jackpot It is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the game to the short-time state (that is, it makes it appear as if the player suddenly became short-time state by doing so). In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning change jackpot and the sudden time bonus jackpot have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden probability change big hit or a sudden shortage big hit. A state (probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation patterns 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 off-symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-5 variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. Has been. Further, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, 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 3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-5 variation pattern that is used when the reach is not performed and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Re-variation is performed three times for the variation pattern that is used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result becomes the big hit symbol. In this embodiment, when the effect mode has been shifted to the battle mode, a predetermined battle effect (a friend and an enemy character are in battle) during the variable display of the effect symbol when the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. May be performed). FIG. 7 exemplifies a variation pattern of an effect symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where a predetermined battle effect is not accompanied when the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol. Moreover, FIG. 8 illustrates the variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the case where a predetermined battle effect is accompanied among the cases where the variable display result becomes a jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2− are fluctuation patterns corresponding to a case where a predetermined battle effect is not accompanied, among the cases where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. 8, Super PA4-1 to Super PA4-6, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-3, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2- Two fluctuation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used in the case of sudden probability variation big hit or sudden time shortage big hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed three times for the variation pattern that is used when the sudden probability variation big hit or the sudden time short-lived big hit is not performed, and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream. For the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability variation big hit or sudden short time big hit and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed twice.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, battle PA5-1 to battle PA5 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where a predetermined battle effect is accompanied in the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. A variation pattern of -17 is prepared.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the types of big hits include 15R probability variable big hit, 7R probability variable big hit, sudden probability variable big hit, and sudden short time big hit. Among these, when 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit is reached, the effect mode is shifted to the battle mode after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined battle effect may be executed in the subsequent variation display of the effect symbols. If the 15R probability change big hit or 7R probability change big hit is made again when the mode is shifted to the battle mode, the battle effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle while the effect symbols change display, and the jackpot game The battle mode continues even after the end. Also, if the game is suddenly changed to the battle mode, the battle effect is executed in such a manner that the battle cannot be settled during the change display of the production symbol, and after the sudden probability change big hit game ends. Battle mode is continued. On the other hand, when the time is suddenly hit when the mode is shifted to the battle mode, the battle effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character loses the battle during the change display of the effect symbol, and the battle mode is ended. .

  The variation pattern of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-2 is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in a mode in which the ally character is defeated by the battle. The variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 to the battle PA5-2 is mainly selected when it is determined that there is a sudden shortage hit. In this embodiment, although the selection ratio is low, the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-2 may be selected even if it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit.

  The variation pattern of the battle PA5-3 to the battle PA5-5 is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle. Among these, the variation pattern of battle PA5-3 to battle PA5-4 is selected when it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit. The variation pattern of battle PA5-5 is selected only when it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit.

  The variation pattern of battle PA5-6 to battle PA5-15 is a variation pattern with a battle effect in a mode in which a battle cannot be settled. The variation pattern of battle PA5-6 to battle PA5-15 is selected when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit.

  The variation pattern of battle PA5-16 to battle PA5-17 is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in a mode in which an ally character is defeated by a battle but revives and recovers. The variation pattern of battle PA5-16 to battle PA5-17 is selected when it is determined that 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot.

FIG. 9 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 (15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, sudden shortage 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 S23 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.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams 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 jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 10A 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 (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, sudden short time big hit). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 10A 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.

  FIGS. 10B and 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 10 (B) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). This is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 10C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the jackpot type to “15R probability variable big hit” based on the random number (random 2-1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “7R probability variation big hit”, “sudden probability variation big hit”, and “sudden time sudden big hit”. The “15R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The “7R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a seven-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The big hit type judgment table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, corresponding to each of “15R probability variation big hit”, “7R probability variation big hit”, “sudden probability variation big hit”, and “sudden time short big hit”. Judgment value (big hit type judgment 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.

  11A to 11D and FIGS. 12E to 12H are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132H. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132H, 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). Of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132H, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132E to 132H shown in FIGS. 12E to 12H are used when the effect mode is shifted to the battle mode. It is a table to be referenced. Also, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D shown in FIGS. 12A to 12D are tables that are referred to when the effect mode is not shifted to the battle mode.

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D referred to when the effect mode is not shifted to the battle mode includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination. And a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “7R probability variable big hit” and the big hit type shown in FIG. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 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 132B, the variation value type of the super CA3-3. The judgment value is not assigned. 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 not assigned. Judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, 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.

  Also, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132D used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” or “sudden short-range big hit”, the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are “ A judgment value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no judgment value is assigned when the value is other than “sudden probability change big hit” or “sudden emergency big hit”. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” or “suddenly short hit big hit”, when controlling to 2 round big hit state, controlling to 15 round big hit state Can be determined for different variation pattern types.

  In addition, in each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132E to 132H referred to when the effect mode is shifted to the battle mode, numerical values (random 3) for comparison with the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type. The determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1, battle CA5-1 to battle CA5-4, and special CA4-1 is set. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the production mode is shifted to the battle mode, when normal CA3-1 or special CA4-1 is selected as the variation pattern type, a predetermined battle production is performed. There may be a case where a variation display of the effect design is performed. In addition, when battle CA5-1 to battle CA5-4 is selected as the variation pattern type, variation display of effect symbols accompanied by a predetermined battle effect is performed.

  13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the reach determination table 134A stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination table 134A indicates whether or not the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. ) Based on the table. The reach determination table 134A is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and indicates that the reach state such as non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5 is not set. It includes a determination value corresponding to either a determination result or a determination result indicating reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 13, a value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Values in the range of “205” to “239” are 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. Assigned 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 equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a reach variation pattern type determination table 135A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination table 135A includes a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. A table that is referenced to determine one of the types. The reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table in accordance with a determination result indicating reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3. The reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is a random pattern random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type, depending on which of the reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3 is the determination result indicating the reach state. And data (determination value) for determining one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, and super CA2-3.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 14, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” is normal CA2−, corresponding to the determination result indicating the reach HA2-1. 1 is assigned to the variation pattern type, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of Super CA2-2 and Super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result of reach HA2-2, 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 determined by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 13 to be compared with the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. A value has been 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 (eg, “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 production is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach production 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.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136 </ b> A stored in the ROM 54. The non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A displays the variation pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type 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 to in order to determine any of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-5 are not in reach. The non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A includes a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type depending on which of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5 is the determination result that the reach state is not set. ) And a data (determination value) corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 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 CA3-4, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected, and the variation pattern type is any one of battle CA5-1 to battle CA5-4. The hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result to the effect. 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.

  The battle CA5-1 is a variation pattern type selected in the case of 15R probability variation big hit as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when battle CA5-1 is selected as a 15R probability variation big hit, battle PA5- which is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in which an ally character wins the battle. 3 to battle PA5-5, and battle PA5-16 to battle PA5-17, which are variation patterns accompanied by battle effects in the form of revival and recovery, although the ally character is defeated in the battle, are understood to be selected.

  Moreover, battle CA5-2 is a variation pattern type selected when it is 7R probability variation big hit as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the battle CA5-2 is selected as a 7R probability variation big hit, battle PA5- is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in which the ally character wins the battle. 3 to battle PA5-4 and battle PA5-16 to battle PA5-17, which are variation patterns accompanied by battle effects in the form of revival and recovery, although the ally character is defeated by the battle, are understood to be selected.

  Also, battle CA5-4 is a variation pattern type that is selected when the time is suddenly short and big hit as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when battle CA5-4 is suddenly selected and battle CA5-4 is selected, battle PA5-, which is a variation pattern accompanied by a battle effect in which the ally character is defeated by the battle. It turns out that 1-battle PA5-2 is selected.

  Further, the battle CA5-3 is a variation pattern type selected in the case of suddenly probable big hit as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when battle CA5-3 is suddenly selected and battle CA5-3 is selected, battle PA5-, which is a variation pattern with a battle effect in a mode in which the battle cannot be settled, is mainly performed. It turns out that 6-battle PA5-15 is selected. Further, even when suddenly a big odd hit and the battle CA5-3 is selected, as shown in FIG. 17, the variation pattern is accompanied by a battle effect in which the ally character loses the battle at a low selection ratio. Battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-2 may be selected.

  18A and 18B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 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, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern type is set to normal CA2-. 1, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that one of the super CA 2-2 and the super CA 2-3 is selected.

  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”.

  The non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-5 correspond to the non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3 in the loss variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 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. 6) 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.

  Further, for the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-4 including non-reach PA1-5, random numbers (random 3 for random pattern determination) 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 determination value in the range of “241” is assigned, and a determination 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 reserved storage number is “3” or “4”, the non-reach CA1-4 is compared to the case where the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” or “2”. 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.

  Note that, when the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A illustrated in FIG. 18 is used, 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 138A may be configured so that the variation pattern can be selected.

  In the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 6, 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 “slip” 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 executed. 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 when it is “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 equal to or greater than 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. 18, in response to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, variation patterns for executing “normal” reach effects such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) value for variation pattern determination 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. In addition to the normal PA2-1, the reach effect β1 such as the super PB3-1 to the super PB3-3 and the super PC3-1 to the super PC3-2 is provided corresponding to the case of the variation pattern type of the super CA2-3. 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 to be executed.

  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 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, it corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 is set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) value for variation pattern determination 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. 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 determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type of the super CA2-3 in the variation variation determination table 138B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of random number (random 4) is assigned.

  FIG. 19 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. 19, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to 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 usable variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(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 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a 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 game 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 time reduction / sudden probability sudden change jackpot 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 also specifies an effect control command for specifying that it is a 15R probability variable jackpot (Big jackpot end 1 specifying command: ending 1 specifying command) It is. Command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also designates that the 7R probability variable jackpot has been reached (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) It is. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (sudden time / sudden probability change jackpot end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the game for sudden time bonus or the game for the sudden probability change jackpot.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. 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) that designates the 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. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that specifies that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  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 according to the contents shown in FIG. 19, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever 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. 19, 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. An image display device 9 that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, it is possible to prevent an increase in 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 subjected to the variation of the decorative symbol, 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. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for the special symbol process (step S26) 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 the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game 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): 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): 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 (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. 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 process (step S305): This process 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 opening 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. 21 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 on, 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 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory 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 indicating “first” 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 port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 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. 22A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 22A, 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. FIG. 22A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 22A, 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 Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in 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. 22B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 22B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 9) that is a software random number are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increments 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). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first 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. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S225). Note that, in the process of step S225, random R (big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 9) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  23 and 24 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 number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not there is data indicating “second” among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 27A) ( Step S52). If there is data indicating “second”, 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 “ Data indicating “second” is set (step S53). If there is no data indicating “second” (that is, only data indicating “first” is set in the reserved specific area in this case), data indicating “first” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. Set (step S54).

  In this embodiment, the processing shown in steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the second start winning opening is compared with the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning winning in the first starting winning opening 13. The change display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize is executed with priority.

  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 random number 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. Further, 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. In addition, data indicating the first “first” is deleted from the contents of the reserved specific area, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted. 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. Further, the data indicating the first “second” is deleted from the contents of the reserved specific area, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area 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 and 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 S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 10) 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, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are 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 CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process 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 one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), 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, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, is determined to be a normal big hit, and is reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), that is, if it is out of place, 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 indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2-1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”). , “7R probability change big hit”, “sudden probability change big hit” or “sudden short time big hit”) is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. At a low rate, it is determined as a sudden sudden change jackpot.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “7R probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “Suddenly Probable Big Hit”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “Sudden and Short Big Hit”. Is done.

  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, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which becomes a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol To do. In other words, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “sudden time big hit” is determined, “5” is specified as a special symbol stop symbol. decide. When “7R probability variation big hit” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “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. 25 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 big hit flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the battle mode flag indicating that the current effect mode is shifted to the battle mode is set (step S92). It should be noted that the battle mode flag is set in a big hit end process, which will be described later, when the big hit game based on the 15R probability change big hit or the 7R probability change big hit is ended. If the battle mode flag is set (Y in step S92), the CPU 56 determines the big hit variation pattern type for the battle mode as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. One of the tables 132E to 132H (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S93). 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.

  If the battle mode flag is not set (N in step S92), the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (See FIG. 1) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  If the big hit flag is not set, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a reach state corresponding to a 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 the reach determination table 134A (see FIG. 13). Based on the data shown, it is determined whether or not to reach, the type of effect when not reaching, or the type of reach when reaching (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S56 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is determined to reach, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types according to the type of reach (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3) determined in the process of step S97. For this purpose, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 14) is selected (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the variation pattern type is set to one of a plurality of types according to the type of effect (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5) determined in the process of step S97. The non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A (see FIG. 15) is selected as a table used for determination (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. Based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S93, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102, the CPU 56 uses hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C (FIG. 17), one of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B (see FIG. 18) 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 the process of 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).

  FIG. 26 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. 19) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 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, if the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. Further, when the big hit type is 7R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a 7R probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. When none of the 15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit and sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a sudden shortage big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step 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. 27 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. 28 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 S32 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 change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (step S134), and starts the big hit in the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the designated command is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 7R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is sudden probability change big hit or sudden short time big hit, a sudden time / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit or sudden short time big hit is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  Also, 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 15R probability variation big hit, 7 times in case of 7R probability variation big hit, 2 times in the case of sudden probability variation big hit or sudden short duration big hit) in the big prize opening number counter. Set (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). Further, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S141), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S142). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the big hit 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 15R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent, if it is a 7R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, and if it is a sudden probability variation big hit or sudden short time big hit Is transmitted a sudden short / probably probable big hit end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the 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 big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S155), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a sudden short / big hit (step S156). It can be determined whether or not it is a sudden hit / short jackpot, specifically by checking whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “04”. If it is a sudden time bonus, the CPU 56 resets the battle mode flag if it is set (step S157). That is, when the effect mode suddenly becomes a time and big hit during the transition to the battle mode, control is performed to end the battle mode and shift the effect mode to the normal mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S162.

  If it is not sudden short hit big hit (N of step S156), CPU56 will confirm whether the type of big hit is 15R probability change big hit or 7R probability change big hit (step S158). Whether or not the 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01” or “02”. It can be determined by checking. If it is 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a battle mode flag (step S159). That is, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 7R probability variation big hit is reached, control for shifting the effect mode to the battle mode is performed. Then, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S161). Then, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag. Next, the CPU 56 sets, for example, 100 to a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (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, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 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 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S709.

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

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number used for determining a production mode or the like is executed (step S709). 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.

  31 and 32 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in the RAM (step S611). Whether it is stored 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 read, 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 an 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. 19) 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 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed 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 the sudden time / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets the sudden time / sudden probability change big hit 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 S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a 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 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 sudden time / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden time / sudden probability change big hit end designation 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, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 33, 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 for sliding. SR3, a random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first pseudo change, a random number SR4-2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the second pseudo change, and a random number SR5 for determining the reach stop symbol at the time of the battle. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR4-1 of the temporary stop symbol at the time of quasi-continuous first variation is an effect symbol (temporary stop display) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R after the first change. The random number SR4-2 of the quasi-continuous second variation temporary stop symbol is “left”, “middle”, “right” after the subsequent re-variation to be executed. ”Is a random number used to determine a production symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  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 SR5 for determining the battle stop reach stop symbol determines the reach symbol that is temporarily stopped in the reach effect executed before the battle effect when the predetermined battle effect is executed during the display of the effect symbol variation. It is a random number used for

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, a final stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C is used as a table for determining a predetermined non-reach combination. 160A to 160C are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 34A is a left final stop that becomes 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. 34B is a final right 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 second final stop symbol determining random number SR1-2. 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. 34C is a medium final stop that is 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 turn determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 35, 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. 34 (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. Is not assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. 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. 34C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the 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, the portion that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 7 or the 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 or a certain non-reach combination similar to the chance. It can be avoided.

  In addition, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, as shown in FIG. 37A and FIG. Final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B are included. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 37A 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 rendering symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 37 (B) is a final final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the finalized 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. 37 (B), the symbol 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 symbols, the effect symbols start to change in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the finalized design symbol that is the variable display result of the production symbol is stopped and displayed in this order, the “left” and “right” symbol displays other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the production 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 PC3-2, then Super PA3-4 to Super PA3- 6 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to any one of the six variation patterns, and the symbol difference “−2”, “−” Data (determination values) corresponding to “1”, “+1”, “+2” are included.

  The determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes, for example, a final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 38 as a table for determining a final effect symbol that is one of the jackpot combinations. ing. The final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 38 displays the left middle right that is 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. It is a table referred to in order to determine the final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1.

  In addition, the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 is a table for determining a stop symbol that is a combination of reach symbols that are stopped and displayed when a predetermined battle effect is executed. For example, the battle time reach stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D shown in FIG. 39 are included. Among these, FIG. 39 (A) is the battle time reach stop symbol determination table 168A used when the 15R probability variation big hit. FIG. 39B is a battle time reach stop symbol determination table 168B used when a 7R probability variation big hit is achieved. FIG. 39C is a battle time reach stop symbol determination table 168 </ b> C used when a sudden probability big hit is suddenly achieved. FIG. 39 (D) is a battle reach stop symbol determination table 168D used when a sudden shortage is reached.

  The reach stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D for battle shown in FIG. 39 include a left stop symbol FZ5-1 that is an effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among effect symbols that are combinations of reach symbols. And a table referred to in order to determine the right stop symbol FZ5-2, which is the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, based on the random number SR5 for determining the battle stop reach stop symbol. is there.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing reach stop symbol selection ratios determined using the battle time reach stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit is determined, “7” is selected as the left and right reach symbols with a high probability of 80%. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is suddenly lost, “7” is not selected as the left and right reach effect symbols. In this embodiment, as described above, in the 15R probability variation big hit, there is a high ratio that the effect that the ally character wins the battle using the variation pattern of the battle PA5-3 to the battle PA5-5 is executed, and suddenly big hit Then, the effect that the ally character loses to the battle is executed using the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 to the battle PA5-2. Therefore, in this embodiment, when “7” is stopped and displayed as the left and right reach stop symbols, the ratio that the effect that the ally character wins the battle is increased in the subsequent battle effects. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol “7” that is stopped and displayed as the left and right reach stop symbols is also expressed as “a symbol that is easy to win the battle”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where 7R probability variation big hit is determined, the effect that the ally character wins the battle is executed using the variation pattern of battle PA5-3 to battle PA5-4. Although the rate is high, as shown in FIG. 40, when the 7R probability variation big hit is determined, the rate of selecting the symbol “7” that is likely to win the battle is as low as 10 percent. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle is stopped to the left and right to reach, and in the subsequent battle effect, the effect that the ally character wins the battle is executed, the number of rounds It is easy to become a big hit of 15R probability variation. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game will be controlled in the big hit gaming state for a long period of 15 rounds, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when a symbol other than the symbol “7” that is likely to win the battle is stopped to the left and right, reach odd numbers (“1”, “3”) other than “7”. , “5”) is stopped to the left and right, and reach, and even when the even symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) are stopped to the left and right to reach, The ratio of the probability variation jackpot and the ratio of sudden shortage jackpot is different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, in the case of sudden probability variation, the ratio of odd symbols other than “7” to reach symbols and the proportion of even symbols to reach symbols are 40% and 50%, respectively. In contrast to the small percentage difference, when the winning time suddenly becomes a big hit, the ratio of even numbers to reach symbols is as high as 80 percent. Therefore, even when a reach effect using a reach design other than “7” is executed, the expectation as to whether or not the probability variation state is continued can be varied depending on the type of reach design, The interest in games can be improved. For example, even if a symbol other than “7” is used, when a reach effect using an odd symbol as a reach symbol is executed, the player can be given more expectation that the probability variation state may continue. Can improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (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 symbol) 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 process (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. When 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 big hit end 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 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. 42 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).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart 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 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 by, for example, 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. 34A 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. 34 (B) is selected as the 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. 35 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. 34C 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, there will be no pseudo-ream chance or a certain 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. 37A 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. 37B 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 checks whether or not it is determined to execute a predetermined battle effect (step S506A). Whether or not it is decided to execute a predetermined battle effect depends on whether or not a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-17 is stored in the variation pattern command storage area, for example. Determined.

  When it is determined to execute the predetermined battle effect (Y in step S506A), the effect control CPU 101 determines the reach stop symbol in the reach effect to be executed in the battle effect (step S506B). In the process of step S506B, the effect control CPU 101 selects any one of the battle time reach stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D shown in FIG. 39 as the use table according to the jackpot type. Note that the type of jackpot is determined by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5 for determining the battle stop reach stop symbol. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR5, by referring to any of the selected battle stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D, the effect symbols that become the left and right reach stop symbols FZ5-1 and FZ5-2 are obtained. decide.

  When it is not determined to execute the predetermined battle effect (N in Step S506A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sudden probability change big hit or the sudden time short hit is decided (Step S507). Whether or not the sudden probability change big hit or sudden short and big hit is determined is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 19) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Is done. If the sudden probability change big hit or the sudden time short hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is one of the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 fluctuation patterns ( Step S508). As shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 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 any of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, the CPU 101 for effect control follows the same process as in step S504 to display the effect symbol that does not reach. A stop symbol is determined (step S509).

  When it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 pattern, the CPU 101 for effect control follows the same process as in step S505, and the effect symbols constituting the reach combination Is determined (step S510).

  If the sudden probability change big hit and the sudden time short hit are not determined (step S507), the final stop symbol of the effect symbol of the big hit combination is determined (step S511). In the process of step S511, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 38 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.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S504, S505, S506B, S509, S510, and S511, the effect control CPU 101 is performing a variation display of the effect symbol when a slip effect or a pseudo-ream is designated by the change pattern. A specific effect setting process for setting to execute a slip effect or a pseudo-run as a specific effect is executed (step S516). In the process of step S516, specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines a specific effect pattern that is an effect pattern of a specific effect such as a slip effect or a pseudo-ream.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation continuation notification execution flag indicating that the probability variation continuation notification is to be executed is set (step S516A). The probability variation continuation notification execution flag is set in an effect symbol variation stop process described later (see step S886). If the probability variation continuation notification execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets execution of the probability variation continuation notification effect for notifying that the probability variation state continues during the variation display of the effect symbol. The effect setting process is executed (step S516B). In the process of step S516B, specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets an effect pattern that specifies execution of the probability variation continuation notification effect. Then, the probability variation continuation notification execution flag is reset.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the effect mode suddenly shifts to the battle mode and the probability change state ends suddenly when the production mode is shifted to the battle mode, the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 or the battle PA5-2 is used. A battle effect in which the ally character is defeated by the battle is executed. Therefore, in the battle mode, when a battle effect in which the ally character is defeated by the battle is executed, the player can be made aware that the probability change state has ended. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the probability variation suddenly becomes a big hit in the battle mode and the probability variation state is continued, the ally character battles at a low rate based on the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 or the battle PA5-2. In some cases, a battle effect in a mode of defeating is performed. In this case, the probability variation state actually continues, but the player is allowed to recognize as if the probability variation state has ended (hereinafter also referred to as probability variation latent mode). In this way, in the case of the state of the probability variation latent mode, in this embodiment, the probability variation state is displayed during the next variation display after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, after the variation display of the effect symbol is finished 10 times thereafter). A probability variation continuation notification effect for notifying that the continuation is continuing is executed. If the battle effect has been executed based on any one of the variation patterns of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-17 by the end of the predetermined period, it is determined that the probability variation state has continued. Has already been recognized, the probability variation continuation notification effect may not be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S517). The CPU 101 for effect control responds to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S516, or the effect pattern specifying the execution of the probability change continuation notification effect set in the process of step S516B. One of a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns is selected as a usage pattern.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the content of the production control pattern (step S518). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S519).

  FIG. 44 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 according to 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, sound number 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. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b are controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data. The process table shown in FIG. 44 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80.

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S519, the effect control device (the effect symbol is displayed in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as effect parts to be variably displayed, various lamps as effect parts, the speaker 27 as effect parts, and the movable member 78 and effect blade accessories 79a, 79b) as effect parts. Start (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. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output according to the movable member control data. In addition, according to the movable member control data, a driving signal for operating the effect blades 79a and 79b is output.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S521), and 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. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), 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 S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S845).

  By performing the process of step S845, the effect display apparatus 9 executes the effect symbol variation display or the effect that the movable member 78 is moved. In addition, when the variable display is performed based on the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 to the battle PA5-17, a predetermined battle effect is executed after the reach stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the process proceeds to step S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 46 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 the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. 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, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S871 to S876. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  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 S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-line symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S872).

  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 S872 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S883.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and receives a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S876) indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received. Whether the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag) or sudden short time / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden hit short / sudden probability change big hit start designation command has been received is set. Confirmation is made (step S877). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden time reduction / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S879). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden time / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  In step S883, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation latency mode flag indicating that the probability variation latency mode is set is set (step S883). Note that the probability variation latency mode flag is set in the jackpot end effect processing described later when the probability variation latency mode is entered (see step S980). If the probability variation latent mode flag is not set (N in Step S883), the process proceeds to Step S887.

  If the probability variation latency mode flag is set (Y in step S883), the production control CPU 101 is the period from the probability variation latency mode to the execution of the probability variation continuation notification effect (in this example, the number of executions of variable display). ) Is subtracted by 1 (step S884). Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation continuation notification counter after subtraction has become 0 (step S885). If the value of the probability change continuation notification counter after subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change latency mode flag and sets the probability change continuation notification execution flag (step S886).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S887).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step S971). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction timed out (step S972).

  If the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973). In addition, 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, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, various lamps as the production parts, the speaker 27 as the production parts, and the movable member 78 and the production blade accessories 79a and 79b as the production parts are controlled (step S974).

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in step S975), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in step S975), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S976). Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S977).

  If the production period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S972), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern used in the variation display of the production symbol is battle PA5-1 or battle PA5-2. (Step S978). Whether or not the variation pattern is battle PA5-1 or battle PA5-2 is determined, for example, based on data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the variation pattern is battle PA5-1 or battle PA5-2 (Y in step S978), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a sudden probability big hit (step S979). Whether or not it is a sudden probability change big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area.

  When suddenly a big odd hit (step S979, Y), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change latency mode flag (step S980). That is, in this case, the battle effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character is defeated by the battle based on the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 or the battle PA5-2 in spite of suddenly probable big hit. Since the production is performed as if the state has ended, the state is shifted to the probability variation latent mode. Therefore, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation latent mode flag.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value in the probability variation continuation notification counter (step S981). In this embodiment, it is assumed that “10” is set as a predetermined value in the probability variation continuation notification counter in the process of step S981. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the variation display of the effect symbol is finished 10 times after the probability variation latent mode is entered, the probability variation continuation notification effect is executed during the next effect symbol variation display. Note that the execution timing of the probability variation continuation notification effect is not limited to the case shown in this embodiment, and the probability variation continuation notification effect is displayed after the variability display of the effect symbol is finished for another number of executions such as 20 times or 30 times. You may make it perform. Regardless of the number of changes in the effect symbol, the probability change continuation notification effect may be executed after a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes or 10 minutes) has elapsed after the transition to the probability change latent mode. In addition, the probability variation continuation notification effect may be executed at other timings such as during the customer waiting demonstration display, not only during the display of the variation of the effect symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S982).

  Next, an effect mode of effect display variation display with a predetermined battle effect will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect aspect of the reach effect that is executed in the case of the predetermined battle effect. When effect symbols are displayed in accordance with the variation patterns of battle PA5-1 to battle PA5-17, the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped in the left, middle and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (see FIG. 48 (1)), when the start condition is satisfied, the variation of all the effect symbols is started (FIG. 48 (2)), and the variation of the effect symbols becomes a high-speed variation. Next, at the start timing of the reach effect, a non-probable variable symbol (“7” in this example) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol (FIG. 48 (3)), and the same as the left effect symbol as the right effect symbol The symbol (“7” in this example) is temporarily stopped and displayed to reach a reach (FIG. 48 (4)). Thereafter, the process shifts to a predetermined battle effect, and the battle effect is executed in the effect modes shown in FIGS. 49 to 54.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where it becomes a reach aspect with the symbol "7" which is easy to win a battle is shown as an example. As described above, in this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit is determined, the reach symbol is determined to be “7” at a high rate. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 48 (4), In the case of the reach mode with the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle, the effect of the mode that the ally character wins the battle is executed in the subsequent battle performance, and the ratio of 15R probability variation big hit is high. Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that it is suddenly a short-term hit, it is determined as an even symbol as a reach symbol at a high rate, so the reach mode with an even symbol in the scene shown in FIG. 48 (4). In such a case, an effect in which the ally character loses to the battle is executed in the subsequent battle effect, and the probability that the sudden change state ends suddenly is high. Also, in the scene shown in FIG. 48 (4), if the reach pattern is an odd number other than “7”, an effect in which the battle is not settled is executed in the subsequent battle effect, and the probability variation state is I can expect to continue.

  49 to 54 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of effects of a predetermined battle effect that are executed during the variation display of the effect symbols. First, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 is demonstrated. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 is mainly used when it is determined that there is a sudden shortage and big hit. Moreover, the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 may be used when it is determined with sudden probability change big hit at a low ratio (refer FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and a punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-A)). Next, the punch that the enemy character 201 extends hits the ally character 200 (FIG. 50 (4-A)), and the ally character 200 is defeated (FIG. 50 (4-A ′)). . Then, the ally character 200 is KO as it is (FIG. 50 (5-B)), and a display to the effect of ending the probability change state and shifting to the short time state is performed (FIG. 50 (6-B)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-2 is demonstrated. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-2 is mainly used when it is determined that the sudden time and big hit is determined. Moreover, the variation pattern of battle PA5-2 may be used when it is determined as a sudden probability variation big hit at a low rate (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-2 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-B)). Next, the kick that the enemy character 201 delivers hits the teammate character 200 (FIG. 51 (4-D)), and the teammate 200 is defeated (FIG. 51 (4-D ′)). . Then, the ally character 200 is KO as it is (FIG. 51 (5-B)), and a display to the effect of ending the probability change state and shifting to the short time state is performed (FIG. 51 (6-B)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-3 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-3 is used when it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-3 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and the punch attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-C)). Next, the punch that the teammate character 200 delivers hits the enemy character 201 (FIG. 52 (4-G)), and the enemy character 201 is brought down (FIG. 52 (4-G ′)). . Then, the enemy character 201 is KO as it is (FIG. 52 (5-G)), and a display to the effect that the big hit is confirmed is performed (FIG. 52 (6-C ′)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-4 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-4 is used when it is determined as 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-4 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and a kick attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-D)). Next, the kick that the teammate character 200 delivers hits the enemy character 201 (FIG. 53 (4-I)), and the enemy character 201 is defeated (FIG. 53 (4-G ′)). . Then, the enemy character 201 is KO as it is (FIG. 53 (5-G)), and a display to the effect that the big hit is confirmed is performed (FIG. 53 (6-C ′)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-5 will be described. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-5 is used when it is determined with 15R probability variation big hit (refer FIG. 17). Therefore, when the battle effect is executed according to the variation pattern of the battle PA5-5, the player can be sure that the 15R probability variation big hit has been reached.

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-5 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and the continuous punch attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-E)). Next, the punch of the ally character 200 continuously hits the enemy character 201 (FIG. 54 (4-K)), and the enemy character 201 is defeated (FIG. 54 (4-G ′)). Is done. Then, the enemy character 201 is KO as it is (FIG. 54 (5-G)), and a display to the effect that the big hit is confirmed is performed (FIG. 54 (6-C ′)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-6 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-6 is used when the sudden probability variation big hit is determined (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-6 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and the punch attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-C)). Next, the punch that the teammate character 200 delivers hits the enemy character 201 (FIG. 52 (4-G)), and the enemy character 201 is brought down (FIG. 52 (4-G ′)). . However, the enemy character 201 recovers (FIG. 52 (5-H)), and a display indicating that the probability change state is continued although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit) (FIG. 52 (6-A)). ).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-7 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-7 is used when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-7 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and a kick attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-D)). Next, the kick that the teammate character 200 delivers hits the enemy character 201 (FIG. 53 (4-I)), and the enemy character 201 is defeated (FIG. 53 (4-G ′)). . However, the enemy character 201 recovers (FIG. 53 (5-H)), and a display indicating that the probability variation state continues although it is not a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit) (FIG. 53 (6-A)). ).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-8 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-8 is used when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-8 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friendly character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and the punch attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-C)). Next, the enemy character 201 avoids the punch that the ally character 200 unfolds (FIG. 52 (4-H)), and the team member 200 is surprised (FIG. 52 (5-I)). Is called. Then, although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit), a display to the effect that the probability change state continues is performed (FIG. 52 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-9 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-9 is used when it is suddenly determined as a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-9 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the teammate character 200 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-B)), and a kick attack by the teammate character 200 is started (FIG. 49 (3-D)). Next, the enemy character 201 avoids the kick that the ally character 200 delivers (FIG. 53 (4-J)), and the team member 200 is surprised (FIG. 53 (5-I)). Is called. Then, a display indicating that the probability variation state continues although it is not a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit) is displayed (FIG. 53 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-10 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-10 is used when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-10 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and a punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-A)). Next, an effect in which the enemy character 201 avoids the punch that the enemy character 201 extends (FIG. 50 (4-B)) and the enemy character 201 regrets (FIG. 50 (5-C)). Is done. Then, although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit), a display to the effect that the probability change state continues is performed (FIG. 50 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-11 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-11 is used when it is suddenly determined as a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-11 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-B)). Next, an effect in which the enemy character 201 avoids the kick that the enemy character 201 pays out (FIG. 51 (4-E)) and the enemy character 201 regrets (FIG. 51 (5-E)). Is done. Then, although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit), a display to the effect that the probability change state continues is performed (FIG. 51 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-12 is demonstrated. The variation pattern of battle PA5-12 is used when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-12 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and a punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-A)). Next, the player character 200 receives the punch that the enemy character 201 unfolds (FIG. 50 (4-C)), and the enemy character 201 feels remorse (FIG. 50 (5-D)). Done. Then, although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit), a display to the effect that the probability change state continues is performed (FIG. 50 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the variation pattern of battle PA5-13 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of battle PA5-13 is used when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-13 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-B)). Next, the teammate 200 jumps off the kick that the enemy character 201 pays out (FIG. 51 (4-F)), and the enemy character 201 feels regret (FIG. 51 (5-F)). Is done. Then, although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit), a display to the effect that the probability change state continues is performed (FIG. 51 (6-A)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-14 will be described. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-14 is used when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-14 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and a punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-A)). Next, the punch that the enemy character 201 extends hits the ally character 200 (FIG. 50 (4-A)), and the ally character 200 is defeated (FIG. 50 (4-A ′)). . However, a message is displayed that the friend character 200 continues to recover (FIG. 50 (5-A)), but is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit) (FIG. 50 (6-A)). ).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-15 is demonstrated. Note that the variation pattern of the battle PA5-15 is used when it is suddenly determined as a probable big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-15 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friendly character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-B)). Next, the kick that the enemy character 201 delivers hits the teammate character 200 (FIG. 51 (4-D)), and the teammate 200 is defeated (FIG. 51 (4-D ′)). . However, a message is displayed that the friend character 200 is recovered (FIG. 51 (5-A)) and the probability change state is continued although it is not a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 7R probability change big hit) (FIG. 51 (6-A)). ).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-16 will be described. It should be noted that the variation pattern of battle PA5-16 is used when it is determined as 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-16 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and a punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-A)). Next, the punch that the enemy character 201 extends hits the ally character 200 (FIG. 50 (4-A)), and the ally character 200 is defeated (FIG. 50 (4-A ′)). . Next, after the effect is executed as if the ally character 200 was KO (FIG. 50 (5-B)), the effect of the aspect in which the ally character recovers is executed (FIG. 50 (6-C)). ). Then, a display to the effect that the big hit is confirmed is performed (FIG. 50 (6-C ′)).

  Next, the aspect of the battle effect performed according to the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-17 will be described. It should be noted that the variation pattern of battle PA5-17 is used when it is determined as 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17).

  When the variation pattern of battle PA5-17 is used, after the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 48 (4) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (1), the friend character 200 and the enemy are displayed on the effect display device 9. The character 201 is displayed and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character 201 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 49 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is started (FIG. 49 (3-B)). Next, the kick that the enemy character 201 delivers hits the teammate character 200 (FIG. 51 (4-D)), and the teammate 200 is defeated (FIG. 51 (4-D ′)). . Next, after the effect is executed as if the ally character 200 was KO (FIG. 51 (5-B)), the effect of the aspect where the ally character recovers is executed (FIG. 51 (6-C)). ). Then, a display indicating that the big hit is confirmed is performed (FIG. 51 (6-C ′)).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, while the battle effect is being executed, the effect display device 9 does not display the variation display of the effect symbol being reached, but for example, during the execution of the battle effect. The reach display variation display may be reduced and displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of battle PA5-5 is determined to be a 15R probability variation big hit (in this case, the variation pattern type is selected as battle CA5-1). Only selected. Therefore, in the battle effects shown in FIG. 49 to FIG. 54, when the continuous punch attack by the ally character 200 is started, the player can be confident that the 15R probability variation big hit will be achieved, and the interest for the game is improved. Can be made.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even if the effect that the ally character 200 wins the battle is executed, as shown in FIG. 17, the variation pattern of the battle PA5-3 is relatively 7R probability variation big hit. (In this case, when the variation pattern type is determined as battle CA5-2 is selected), the ratio selected is high, and the variation pattern of battle PA5-4 is relatively 15R probability variation big hit (in this case, variation The pattern type selected is high when it is determined that battle CA5-1 is selected. Therefore, in the battle effects shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, when the kick attack by the ally character 200 is started, the player is more likely to change the 15R probability than the 7R probability change big hit compared to the case where the punch attack is started. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that there is a high possibility of being a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when an effect of rebounding after an aspect as if the ally character 200 has been KOed is executed, the variation pattern of the battle PA5-16 is relative as shown in FIG. Therefore, the ratio selected when 7R probability variation big hit (in this case, the variation pattern type is selected as battle CA5-2) is high, and the variation pattern of battle PA5-17 is relatively 15R probability variation big hit. (In this case, the rate of selection is high when it is determined that the variation pattern type is battle CA5-1). Therefore, in the battle effects shown in FIG. 49 to FIG. 54, when an effect in the form of being KOed by the kick attack by the enemy character 201 is executed, the effect of being KOed by the punch attack is executed. Compared with the case, the player can have a sense of expectation that the effect of the aspect in which the ally character 200 recovers is executed and is more likely to be a 15R probability variation jackpot than a 7R probability variation jackpot. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation state is suddenly terminated (in this case, battle CA5-4 is selected as the variation pattern type), the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 or battle PA5-2 is selected. As shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, the enemy character 201 always starts the attack in an attack mode, and the friend character 200 loses the battle. Therefore, in the battle effects shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, when the effect of the aspect in which the ally character 200 starts attacking, the player continues at least in the probability variation state (at least, the 15R probability variation big hit, 7R probable big hit or sudden probable big hit), and the interest in games can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when an effect is produced in which the character 200 suddenly loses the time and the teammate character 200 is defeated in the battle (in this case, the battle CA5-4 is selected as the variation pattern type). As shown in FIG. 17, the rate at which the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 is selected is lower than the rate at which the variation pattern of battle PA5-2 is selected. Accordingly, in the battle effects shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, when the punch attack by the enemy character 201 is started, the player loses the ally character 200 as compared to when the kick attack is started. Even so, it can be recognized that there is a higher possibility that the probability change will be hidden, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, although the case where the variation pattern of the battle PA5-1 and the battle PA5-2 is selected at a low rate even in the case of sudden probability variation big hit is shown, the ally character 200 is defeated. Of the variation patterns accompanied by the battle effects, either one of the battle PA5-1 and the battle PA5-2 may be selected only when the time suddenly hits the shortage. For example, you may make it select only when the fluctuation pattern of battle PA5-2 is sudden hit and short hit. If configured in this way, the end of the probability change is confirmed when KO is performed by a kick attack by the enemy character 201, while the effect as if the probability change is completed is performed when KO is performed by a punch attack. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the probability change of what has been done may be hidden, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the effect that informs the continuation of the probability change is executed in the battle effect that is suddenly determined as the probability change big hit (in this case, CA5-3 is selected as the variation pattern type), 17, battle PA5-7, battle PA5-9, battle PA5-11, battle PA5-13, and battle PA5-15 with a battle effect in which a kick attack is performed by the ally character 200 and the enemy character 201 The rate at which the variation pattern is selected is the rate at which the variation patterns of battle PA5-6, battle PA5-8, battle PA5-10, battle PA5-12, and battle PA5-14 are selected. Lower than. Therefore, in the battle effects shown in FIGS. 49 to 54, when a kick attack by the ally character 200 or the enemy character 201 is started, the player is expected to have a high expectation of 15R probability change big hit or 7R probability change big hit. It can be recognized and the interest in games can be improved.

  Next, an effect aspect of the probability variation continuation notification effect will be described. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect mode of the probability variation continuation notification effect. As described above, in this embodiment, even when suddenly probable big hit is determined, the variation pattern of battle PA5-1 or battle PA5-2 may be selected at a low rate. Then, a display (see FIG. 50 (6 -B) and FIG. 51 (6 -B)) is performed as if the probability variation state has ended while the effect symbol variation is displayed (actual variation state is actually continued). ), The state is shifted to the probability variation latent mode. In this case, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) after entering the probability variation latent mode (see steps S883 to S886), the probability variation is continued in the next effect symbol variation display. The notification effect is executed (see steps S516A to S516C, S517 to S520, and S845).

  When the probability change continuation notification effect is executed, for example, the character string 202 indicating that the probability change is continuing, such as “Continue to change probability” is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the symbol display area 9L on the left middle right. , 9C, 9R from the state in which the left, middle, and right production symbols are stopped (FIG. 55 (1)), when the start condition is satisfied, all the production symbols start to change (FIG. 55 (2)). The fluctuation of the high-speed fluctuation. It should be noted that the effect mode of the probability change continuation notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 55, and for example, a character or a motif that suggests the probability change continuation may appear on the display screen of the effect display device 9. . For example, by causing the ally character 200 and the enemy character 201 appearing in the battle effects shown in FIGS. 49 to 54 to appear on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the probability change continuation notification effect is executed. Also good.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when it is determined that the production control microcomputer 100 shifts to the big hit gaming state, the predetermined reach state is generated in the variable display of the production symbols. Then, a continuous notification effect (battle effect) for notifying whether or not the probability variation state continues is executed. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 selects and determines the production symbols constituting the predetermined reach state from a plurality of types of production symbols based on whether or not the probability variation state continues. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the effect symbols constituting the predetermined reach state with different probabilities depending on whether the probability variation state is determined to be continued or not. . Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle as the effect symbol constituting the predetermined reach state on the condition that the probability variation state is determined to be continued. Therefore, in a gaming machine that can execute a continuous notification effect (for example, a battle effect) during variable display of the effect symbol, the player is interested not only in the result of the continuous notification effect but also in the variable display contents of the effect symbol. And can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle as the design symbol constituting the predetermined reach state, it determines 15R probability variation big hit. The effect symbols constituting the predetermined reach state are selected and determined with a probability that the ratio of the images being increased is high. Therefore, when the reach effect using the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle is executed, and the continuous notification effect is executed in an effect mode that continues the probability variation state (for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined character wins the battle). Can give the player a sense of expectation that the game will be controlled for 15 rounds longer in the big hit game state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 100 determines an effect symbol other than the symbol “7” that is likely to win the battle as the effect symbol that constitutes the predetermined reach state, the time control is suddenly shortened. Predetermined reach state with a probability that the ratio determined to be a big hit and the ratio determined to be a sudden probability change big hit differ depending on the type of production symbol (for example, odd and even symbols other than “7”) Select and determine the production symbols that make up. Therefore, even if a reach effect using an effect symbol other than the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle is executed, the expectation whether or not the probability variation state will continue depending on the type of the effect symbol Can be made different, and the interest in games can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, even if the production control microcomputer 100 suddenly determines the probability variation big hit, the battle production (false continuation notification) is performed at a low rate as if the probability variation state has ended. (Direction). In addition, after the execution of the false continuation notification effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the probability after a predetermined period of time (for example, after the effect symbol variation display has been completed 10 times). Probability change notification effect to notify that the state has been continuously shifted is executed. Therefore, even if a battle effect is executed in an effect mode that does not continue the probability change state (for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined character does not win the battle), and an effect as if the probability change state has ended, In fact, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the probabilistic state may continue, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the battle effect of the mode in which the ally character 200 and the enemy character 201 perform the battle is shown as the continuous notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability change is continued. The production mode of the battle production is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the battle effect, there is not limited to only one type of each ally and enemy character, but an effect in which multiple types of ally characters and multiple types of enemy characters appear may be executed. In this case, for example, when a specific enemy character is defeated by a battle, a big hit is confirmed, and when another enemy character is defeated by a battle, an effect that the probability variation is continued may be executed. In addition, for example, an effect may be executed in which a big hit is confirmed if a character of a specific ally wins the battle, and a probability change is continued if another ally character wins the battle. Further, for example, depending on the type of the enemy character defeated in the battle or the type of the ally character who has won the battle, the reliability of the big hit or the probability variation may be different.

  Moreover, you may perform the effect of the aspect which does not have a one-on-one, but performs a multiple-to-multiple battle. For example, you may perform the production | presentation of the aspect which troops fight, or the aspect of the aspect which plays a game between teams, such as baseball and soccer. In this case, for example, an effect may be executed in which a big hit is fixed if a battle or a game is won, and the probability change is continued if the draw ends. In addition, for example, if an allied reinforcement unit arrives even if it is defeated in a battle, or if an enemy reinforcement unit arrives even if it wins the battle, an effect may be executed that will continue to change. For example, even if the game is defeated, the player may proceed to the loser revival game, or conversely, if the next battle team appears even if the game is won, an effect may be executed to continue with certainty.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the other production which can alert | report whether it continues not only a battle production but a probability change. For example, a mini-game or the like is displayed on the effect display device 9, and if the character or the like wins the mini-game, the big hit is confirmed, and if the character recovers or a fellow character appears even if the character loses the mini-game, the probability change continues. Such effects may be executed. In this case, for example, a mini-game for selecting one of a plurality of options is displayed, and if the winning option is selected, the mini-game is won, and if the off-choice option is selected, the mini-game is lost. May be executed. In addition, for example, the effect of a mode in which the number of options in the mini-game is reduced as the probability of jackpot increases (that is, the game becomes easier and the reliability of the jackpot is increased by the smaller number of options) is executed. May be.

  Also, for example, if a mini game such as baseball or soccer is displayed and the batter's character hits the ball back or succeeds in the goal, the big hit is confirmed, but if the chance is continued in front of the goal even though it fouls or fails the goal An effect that continues with certainty may be executed. Also, if the character performs an effect in which the character attempts to break through some hurdle (for example, an effect in which the warrior attempts to break through the castle wall), and the character exceeds the hurdle (for example, if the warrior successfully breaks through the castle wall). If the big hit is confirmed and the hurdle is reached even if the hurdle is not exceeded (for example, if the warrior reaches the castle wall), an effect may be executed that continues with certainty.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the second start winning opening 14 is shifted to the probability changing state, the game ball is likely to enter as compared to the case where the second starting winning opening 14 is not shifted to the probability changing state. In addition, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13, the game control microcomputer 560 has priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols. Then, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 14, it is determined that a sudden probability change big hit is made at a smaller ratio than when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the probability that the probability variation big hit suddenly becomes higher than necessary when the probability variation state is being controlled, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number based on the determination result of whether or not to reach the jackpot determination determination result, and the variation A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type using a random number for pattern determination. Then, if it is determined to be reach, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of variation patterns according to the reach state, and a variation pattern with a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type according to the reach state is determined. Decide either. Further, when it is determined not to reach, one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types corresponding to the non-reach state is determined, and a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type corresponding to the non-reach state are accompanied. Determine any of the fluctuation patterns. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing various effects not only when reaching the reach state but also when not reaching the reach state without increasing the program capacity.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a gaming machine provided with two special symbol indicators (first special symbol indicator 8a and second special symbol indicator 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. 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.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. 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 is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, and in particular, includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and when the special display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the specific gaming state is displayed. The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine that shifts 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 completion.

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 a fluctuation pattern. 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 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 a big hit end 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 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 the reach stop symbol determination table at the time of a battle. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of a reach stop symbol. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reach production performed before a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a predetermined battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of a probability change continuation alerting | reporting effect.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 15 Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (6)

A specific gaming state that includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and that displays and displays a display result, and that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device And a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Prior determination means for determining whether to shift to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result;
When it is determined in the special gaming state that the advance determining unit shifts to the specific gaming state, it is determined whether or not the special gaming state is continued after the transition to the specific gaming state is completed. Continuation determination means to
Based on the determination results of the prior determination means and the continuation determination means, variable display execution means for performing variable display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result,
The variable display execution means includes
Determination of the continuation determination means after generating a predetermined reach state in the variable display of the identification information when the advance determination means determines in the specific game state to shift to the specific game state. Continuation notification effect execution means for executing a continuation notification effect for informing the result; and
Reach identification information determination means for selecting and determining identification information constituting the predetermined reach state from a plurality of types of identification information based on the determination result of the continuation determination means,
The reach identification information determination means includes:
When the continuation determining means determines to continue the special gaming state and when it is determined not to continue, the probability of selecting the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state is determined differently, and
A gaming machine, characterized in that specific identification information is determined as identification information constituting the predetermined reach state on the condition that the continuation determining means determines to continue the special gaming state. In the special gaming state, when it is determined by the predetermining means to shift to the specific gaming state, a period for controlling to the specific gaming state is determined from at least a first period and a second period longer than the first period. A period determining means;
Reach identification information determination means
When the specific identification information is determined as the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state, the predetermined determination information has a probability that the ratio that the period determination means determines to control the second gaming period in the specific gaming state is high. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein identification information constituting the reach state is selected and determined. In the special gaming state, when it is determined by the predetermining means to shift to the specific gaming state, a period for controlling to the specific gaming state is determined from at least a first period and a second period longer than the first period. A period determining means;
Reach identification information determination means
When determining the identification information other than the specific identification information as the identification information constituting the predetermined reach state, the rate at which the continuation determining means determines not to continue the special gaming state, and the continuation determining means determines that the special game The predetermined reach with a probability that the ratio determined to continue the state and the period determining means determines to control the first gaming state to the specific gaming state differs depending on the type of identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein identification information constituting the state is selected and determined. The continuation notification effect executing means executes the false continuation notification effect for notifying that it has been determined not to continue the special game state even if the continuation determination means determines to continue the special game state. Including execution means,
After the false continuous notification effect is executed, a notification effect for executing a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the special game state is continued after a predetermined period of time after the transition to the continued special game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising execution means. A first special variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of first special identification information each identifiable based on the fact that a game medium has entered the first start area;
A second special variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of second special identification information each identifiable based on the entry of a game medium into the second starting area;
Special variable display execution means for performing variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information based on the fact that a game medium has entered the first start area and the second start area. And
When the second starting area is shifted to the special gaming state, the game medium is easier to enter than when the second gaming area is not shifted to the special gaming state,
The special variable display execution means has priority over the variable display of the first special identification information when the game medium enters the second start area and the game medium enters the first start area. Performing variable display of the second special identification information;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means to shift to the specific gaming state, a period for controlling to the specific gaming state is determined from at least a first period and a second period longer than the first period, and the first Period determining means for determining that the first period control is performed in a specific gaming state at a smaller rate when a game medium enters the second start area, compared to when the game medium enters the first start area; The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: Reach determining means for determining whether or not the variable display state of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach state based on the determination that the advance determination means does not shift to the specific gaming state;
A variable display pattern for determining one of a plurality of variable display pattern types to which the variable display pattern of the identification information belongs based on at least one of a determination result of the prior determination unit or a determination result of the reach determination unit A type determining means;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determination means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the variable display execution unit executes an effect including at least a variable display of the identification information in response to a determination result of the variable display pattern determination unit. .

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