JP2010088524A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by providing a relevance between the kinds of jackpots and rates by which notice performances are executed. <P>SOLUTION: When the generation of a specified variation pattern (super ready-to-win state or the like) has been determined conforming to a suspended memory, a reading-ahead notice which is executed over a plurality of times of variations prior to the starting of variations based on the specified variation pattern conforming to the suspended storage is executed. Also, which one of a plurality of kinds of jackpot classifications is generated is determined by conforming to the suspended memory, and the reading-ahead notice is executed by different rates in response to the jackpot classification. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine to be transferred that gives a gaming value advantageous to a player.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine), a predetermined display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display section based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening is predetermined. A “big hit” occurs when a specific display mode is derived and displayed. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. 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 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, usually, when a game ball starts and wins at a start winning opening provided in the game area, it is immediately determined whether to win or not based on the start winning. Instead, each random number value is read out at a timing when the variable display based on the start winning can be started, and it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or reach.

  On the other hand, such a gaming machine is configured to pre-read each random number value in advance and determine whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before executing the variable display based on the start winning prize. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, each random number value is pre-read in advance at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the start winning opening provided in the game area, and whether or not a big hit is reached at the start winning It is determined whether or not. Then, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute a continuous notice for notifying that it will be a big hit or notifying that it will be reached. In addition, it is described that, when it is determined that the continuous notice is to be executed, the continuous notice is executed during the change display executed before the change display corresponding to the start winning prize.

  In addition, for example, in Patent Document 2, when the big hit symbol is the first probability variation symbol, the big winning opening (variable winning means) is controlled to the big hit gaming state that is operated the first time, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, Is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state: the probability variation state is abbreviated as a probability variation state) that generates a big hit with a higher probability than the low probability state (normal state) of, and the jackpot symbol is the second probability variation symbol In this case, a gaming machine is described in which the big winning opening (variable winning means) is controlled to a big hit gaming state in which the second winning number is less than the first number of times, and is controlled to a high probability state after the big winning gaming state is finished.

JP 2004-97660 (paragraphs 0056-0057, FIG. 7) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2004-329876 (Claim 1, etc., FIG. 24)

  As described above, the change display executed before the change display that is a big hit or reach as described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a gaming machine having a plurality of types of big hits as described in Patent Document 2. It is possible to execute a predetermined notice effect according to the type of the big hit by applying a configuration for executing a notice effect that gives a notice that a big hit or reach will be reached. However, it is not interesting just to execute the announcement effect at a predetermined ratio with respect to multiple types of jackpots, and there is no relationship between the type of jackpot and the ratio at which the announcement effect is executed. There is a problem that it cannot be improved effectively.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively improving the interest of the game by providing a relationship between the type of jackpot and the rate at which the notice effect is executed.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention starts variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol, production symbol), and derives and displays a display result (for example, stop symbol) to thereby display a game result (for example, disappointment, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot). , A small display) (for example, a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, an effect display device 9), the game result becomes a specific game result (for example, a big hit) Detecting means for providing a gaming value advantageous to a player when the game medium passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14). (For example, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a) and a random number for determining a specific game result for determining whether or not to make a specific game result when the detecting means passes the game medium ( example , A big hit determination random number (random R)) and a variable display determination random number for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, a big hit type determination random number (random 1)) (for example, A game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S215 and S225), and a specific game result extracted by the extraction means for a variable display for which the detection means has detected a game medium but variable display has not started. Reservation storage means for storing the random number for determination and the random number for variable display as the right to perform variable display with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 8) as the limit (for example, random values in steps S215 and S225 in the game control microcomputer 560) Is stored in the reserved storage buffer (first reserved storage buffer, second reserved storage buffer) A part to be executed) and whether or not to make a specific game result in variable display performed by one right stored in the reserved memory, before deriving and displaying the display result by one right using a random number for determining a specific game result Pre-determining means (for example, the part that executes step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), variable display determining random numbers, and plural types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the pre-determining means A determination value table (for example, a variation pattern type determination table for detachment 135A, which has different determination values to be allocated according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means when starting variable display). 135B), and variable display pattern determining means (for example, game control) for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information Part of the microcomputer 560 for executing steps S91 to S105) and variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100) Steps S825 and S845), and a variable display determination random number and a determination value table extracted by the extraction unit based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination unit Is used to determine whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) among a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, a game) Steps S219A-S in Control Microcomputer 560 19G, a portion for executing S229A to S229G) and the variable display of the identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern is started based on the start determination means determining that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. Notification execution means (for example, a pre-reading notice effect) that can notify that a specific variable display pattern is to be executed (for example, the pre-reading notice effect is provided in step S840 in the production control microcomputer 100). The determination value table is assigned a common determination value to a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage means, and is not a specific variable display pattern. Different display values are assigned to the variable display patterns depending on the number of rights stored in the holding storage means. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A), (B) and FIG. 28), regardless of whether the total number of pending storage is 0-2 or 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern with super reach A determination value in the range of 230 to 251 is assigned to the variation pattern type including. Different variation values are assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns with non-reach and normal reach other than super reach depending on whether the total number of pending storage is 0 to 2 or 3 or more. The specific game results are provided with a plurality of types of specific game results (for example, probable big hits and normal big hits) having different game values to be given to the player based on the determination of the specific game results. Whether to select any one of a plurality of types of specific game results is determined before the display result of one right is derived and displayed (for example, a part for executing steps S219C and S229C in the game control microcomputer 560) ), The notification execution means executes the notification effect at a different rate according to the type of the specific game result determined by the prior determination means (example) For example, in step S814C, the production control microcomputer 100 selects a prefetching notice selection table corresponding to the type of jackpot, etc., and uses the selected prefetching notice selection table to determine whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect in step S814D. The mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined). In addition, when it becomes a specific game result of a specific type as a “different ratio” in which the notification execution means executes the notification effect according to the type of the specific game result (for example, when the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit), 100% In the case where the notification effect is executed at a rate and other specific game results are obtained, the rate may be 0%. In such a case, it is possible to notify that a specific type of specific game result is obtained by executing the notification effect, and it is possible to give the player high expectations for the notification effect.

  The notification executing means has a game value that is given to the player by the first specific game result (for example, a probable big hit) that has a higher game value given to the player among the types of the specific game results decided by the prior decision means. The notification effect is executed at a higher rate than the low second specific game result (for example, normal jackpot) (for example, the prefetch notice selection table for probability variable jackpot is higher than the prefetch notice selection table for normal jackpot) In step S814D, it may be determined that a pre-reading notice is executed).

  The specific game result is controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player as a game value, and is controlled to a predetermined game state (for example, a normal state or a short-time state) after the specific game state is ended. A predetermined game result (for example, a normal jackpot) and an advantageous game result (for example, a promising variable jackpot) that is controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, a probable variation state) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state after the end of the specific game state; There are a plurality of types of specific game results that are included, and an advantage that the game result is an advantageous game result is notified when the display result of the variable display is derived or displayed, or when it is controlled to the specific game state Notification means (for example, the part where the production control microcomputer 100 derives and displays the probability variation symbol in step S804 and the step S806). A portion for executing a promotion effect), and the notification executing means notifies when the advantage notification means is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, executing a promotion effect during a big hit and performing a probable big hit The notification effect is executed at a higher rate than when notification is made when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, when the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed to notify the probability variation big hit) (for example, The prefetching notice effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of the second probability variation jackpot than in the case of the first probability variation jackpot: see steps S814C and 814D).

  A plurality of types of effect pattern types (for example, a pre-reading notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice effect, and a normal notice effect) are provided as the effect pattern types of the notification effect, and the effect pattern type determining means for determining the effect pattern type as one of a plurality of types. (For example, the part that executes step S811 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the production pattern included in the production pattern (for example, the production mode of the notice production) included in the production pattern type determined by the production pattern type determination means. Effect pattern determining means (for example, a portion for executing steps S814, S816, and S817 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the notification executing means corresponds to the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means. Perform a notification effect (for example, performance) The control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a predetermined announcement attraction) at step S840.

  The variable display pattern determining means is a variable display pattern type determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that determines any one of a plurality of variable display pattern types (for example, variable pattern types) of variable display performed by one right. A part for executing steps S91 to S102), and pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information from the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means (for example, The variable display executing means corresponds to the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means, and the identification information is displayed during variable display of the identification information in accordance with the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means. A production operation including a variable display of (for example, production) The control microcomputer 100 executes steps S825 and S845), and the variable display pattern type determination means includes a variable display pattern type for executing a specific effect (for example, pseudo-continuous effect, slip effect) during variable display of the identification information. The variable display pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern types (for example, step S102 is executed), and the variable display pattern type determining unit is determined as the variable display pattern type that does not execute the specific effect by the variable display pattern type determining unit. Correspondingly, the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined as one of a plurality of types of normal variable display patterns (for example, pseudo-continuous, normal fluctuation pattern that does not execute the sliding effect), and variable display pattern type determining means In response to the fact that the variable display pattern type for executing a specific effect is determined by The variable display pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of specific variable display patterns (for example, pseudo-continuous, specific variation patterns for executing a sliding effect) for executing a specific effect (for example, executing step S105). It may be configured as follows.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display result of one right is derived and displayed by using the random number for determining the specific game result to determine whether or not to make the specific game result in the variable display performed by one right stored in the hold memory. Predetermining means to be determined before starting, and variable display determining random numbers based on the determination result of the predetermining means, and a table in which judgment values are assigned to multiple types of variable display patterns, starting variable display A variable display pattern determination unit that determines a variable display pattern of identification information, and a variable display pattern determination unit that uses a determination value table that has different determination values to be assigned according to the number of rights stored in the hold storage unit. Based on the determination result, the game medium passes through the start area before the variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information and the variable display pattern determining means. Whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information becomes a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns using the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extraction means and the determination value table. Before starting the variable display of the identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern based on the start determination means for determining whether or not the specific variable display pattern is determined by the start determination means And a notification executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that a specific variable display pattern is obtained, and the determination value table has a right to store the right for the specific variable display pattern. Regardless of the number, a common determination value is assigned, and the hold storage means stores variable display patterns other than a specific variable display pattern. Different determination values are assigned according to the number of interests, and the specific game result is provided with a plurality of types of specific game results having different game values to be given to the player based on the determination of the specific game result, The pre-deciding means decides whether to select any one of a plurality of types of specific game results before deriving and displaying the display result by one right, and the notification executing means is the specific decided by the pre-deciding means. The notification effect is executed at a different rate depending on the type of game result. According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a relationship between the type of the specific game result and the rate at which the notification effect is executed. As a result, when the notification effect is executed, the expectation for a specific type of specific game result can be felt, and the player pays attention to the notification effect, thereby effectively improving the interest of the game. Can do. In addition, by varying the variable display time according to the number of rights stored in the hold storage means, a specific variable display pattern can be obtained even when the situation where the variable display operating rate is reduced as much as possible is prevented. Can be reliably executed at a certain rate.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the notification execution means gives the player the first specific game result having a higher game value to be given to the player among the types of the specific game results decided by the prior decision means. Since the notification effect is configured to be executed at a higher rate than the second specific game result having a low game value, a sense of expectation for the specific game result having a high game value given to the player when the notification effect is executed In this way, the player can pay more attention to the notification effect, and can effectively improve the interest of the game.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the specific game result is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player as giving a game value, and the specific game result is controlled to the predetermined game state after completion of the specific game state, There are provided a plurality of types of specific game results including an advantageous game result that is controlled to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state after the game state ends, and the game result becomes the advantageous game result. This is provided with advantageous notification means for derivation and display of the display result of the variable display or when it is controlled to the specific gaming state, and the notification execution means is configured so that the advantageous notification means is controlled to the specific gaming state. The notification effect is executed because the notification effect is executed at a higher rate than when the notification result is displayed when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Even if the game value is low and the game value given to the player is low, the player can have a sense of expectation as an advantageous game result. Can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 4, a plurality of types of effect pattern types are provided as the effect pattern types of the notification effect, and the effect pattern type determining means and the effect pattern type determining means for determining any one of the effect pattern types. Effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the determined effect pattern type, and the notification executing means executes the notification effect corresponding to the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means. Thus, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing various effects without increasing the program capacity. In addition, it is possible to easily set the distribution of effects during development, and to reduce the development man-hours.

  In the invention described in claim 5, the variable display pattern determining means includes variable display pattern type determining means for determining one of a plurality of variable display pattern types for variable display performed by one right, and variable display pattern type determination. Pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information from the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the means, and the variable display executing means corresponds to the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means Then, an effect operation including a variable display of the identification information is executed during the variable display of the identification information, and the variable display pattern type determining means includes a variable display pattern type for executing the specific effect during the variable display of the identification information. The variable display pattern determination means is selected as one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern types. The variable display pattern of the identification information is determined as one of a plurality of types of normal variable display patterns in response to the determination that the variable display pattern type is not executed. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display pattern type for executing the effect is determined, the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined to be one of a plurality of types of specific variable display patterns for executing the specific effect. Therefore, various effects can be executed and the interest of the game can be improved without causing an increase in program capacity not only in the notification effect but also in the specific effect. In addition, it is possible to easily set the distribution of effects during development, and to reduce the development man-hours.

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

  The 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 gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the gaming 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 effect display device 9 performs variable display (variation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. 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 being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. 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. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. 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.

  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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the 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) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. 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. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In the center of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, a circular accessory 90 configured to be rotatable is provided. An LED or the like is incorporated in the accessory 90 and is configured to light up when the accessory 90 is rotating (operating). This accessory 90 notifies that the specific notice effect is effective by rotating and lighting when the specific notice effect (the pre-reading notice effect or the pseudo-continuous notice effect shown in FIG. 25) is being executed. To play a role.

  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 device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 14 than the first starting winning port 13. 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. 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.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid 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 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). 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.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b 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. It should be noted that only the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b are provided, and the total hold memory display unit 18c is not provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Good.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, 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 four indicators (for example, 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 indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as 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 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the condition for executing variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  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 won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state increases, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  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).

  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 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28 a, the left frame LED 28 b, the right frame LED 28 c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effects (decorations), LEDs and lamps for effects are installed.

  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 effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special 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 effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the 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).

  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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. When it is determined that a big hit is made, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  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 supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is 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 corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, 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. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 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 the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 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 from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the 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 drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  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 amplifier 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 speakers 27R and 27L. 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. A main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 will be described. 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 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. Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2, and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer. Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)), the RAM is set to an accessible state. 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 (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port. When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing.

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55). 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 these processes, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery. In this process, a combined pending storage number designation command that sets the value of the combined pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is also transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  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. The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, 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 random number for normal symbol determination) 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, and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area.

  By these processes, for example, an initial value is set for a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a random counter for determining normal symbols, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag. Is done.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503. 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 register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt permitted state is set. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The 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 the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process. 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. The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply 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, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing).

  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.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing. 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, a normal symbol process is performed. 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).

  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.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23. Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. 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. Output the contents to the output port (output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag. 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 accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute variable display of.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. 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 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set, and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to a process other than the information output process 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. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol 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 jackpot 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. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. 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). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed twice. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed four times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 4, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly probable big hit or small hit. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden probability change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed four times. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of a sudden chance big hit or a small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a re-variation three-time variation pattern and a variation pattern type including a re-variation four-time variation pattern. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. They are classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with REIT It is classified. Further, in the case of deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach or a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect. A non-reach CA 2-2, a non-reach CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a normal CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that includes only a normal reach. And normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and three re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations. -5 and super CA2-6 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol determination random number (4). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). 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.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The 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. 6 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 6B is a small hit 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 is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 6B, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIG. 6B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small 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. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  6C and 6D are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 6 (C) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 6D shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “first probability variation big hit”, “second probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, in the big hit type determination table 131a, “normal big hit”, “first positive probability big hit”, “second positive probability big hit” and “suddenly” While determination values are assigned to all of the “probable big hits”, the big hit type determination table 131b has determination values only for “normal big hit”, “first positive big hit”, and “second positive big hit”. The case where it is assigned will be described.

  “First probable big hit” is controlled to 15 rounds of big win game state based on the big win in the probabilistic design (combination of production symbols with the left, middle and right production symbols aligned in odd numbers) However, this is a big hit that shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state. In addition, “2nd probable big hit” is a 15-round big hit game based on the fact that the non-probable variable symbol (a combination of production symbols in which the middle, right, and right design symbols are even numbers) is a big hit. Control to the state, during the execution of the jackpot game (during the round, interval, ending, etc.), to promote the probation effect to notify that it has been promoted to a probable big hit (transition to the probable state after the jackpot game state ends) This is a big hit that shifts to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, “normal jackpot” is a 15-round jackpot game state based on the fact that the winning symbol is a non-probable variation (a combination of performance symbols in which the left, middle, and right design symbols are even numbers). It is a big hit that is controlled and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted only to the time saving state).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and are “normal big hit”, “first probability variation big hit”, “second probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”, respectively. Corresponding judgment value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 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.

  7A to 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, 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 the 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 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A used when the big hit type is “ordinary big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change big hit (first positive change big hit, second positive change big hit)”. 7B and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B used in the case where Yes.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit. If so, it can be seen that a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is set to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B. Among these, FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 8B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss that is used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the total number of pending storages is three or more. Although only two types of tables are used, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the case of a deviation, It can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storages.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the current gaming state is a probability variation state, a short-time state, or a normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately is used. May be. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 8B is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total pending storage number (the first pending memory number or the second pending memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. 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 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B 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 usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. 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. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied with a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 9B, as a variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 9B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2 and a special PG 1-2 that have a specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 11 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. 11, 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 the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, 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 receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  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 the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect 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.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (decision at the time of winning) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning (the determination result of whether or not super-reach is reached when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is executed). Result specification command). In this embodiment, the winning determination result designation command is a command 9500 (H) in which the EXT data is “00” in the case of a loss, and a command 9501 (in which the EXT data is “01” in the case of a normal big hit. H), and the command 9502 (H) in which the EXT data is “02” in the case of the probable big hit. In this embodiment, the winning decision result designation command for the probability variation jackpot is not divided into the case of the first probability variation jackpot and the case of the second probability variation jackpot, but the case of the first probability variation jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot. You may make it separate with a case. Further, in this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit, since the notice effect is not executed, the winning determination result designation command is not transmitted. However, it is possible to send a winning judgment result designation command that specifies the judgment result for the sudden probability variation big hit or a winning judgment result designation command that designates the judgment result for the small hit. Even in the case of winning, the notice effect may be executed at a predetermined rate.

  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 small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  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.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a promising big hit (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). is there. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability variation state).

  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 content shown in FIG.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation 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 on 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-like (rectangular wave) 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. 11, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the design symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. An image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. 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 when controlling the effect parts.

  FIG. 12 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 S310 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 S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 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 the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage 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)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. 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 designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation 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 small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening 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 special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. 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.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-hit release pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-hit release pre-processing is also a process for starting a small hit game.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special 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 S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are flowcharts 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. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15, 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. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. 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, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, 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 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 6A, and checks whether they match (step S219A). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to this, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, steps S219A to S219H and steps S229A to S229A By executing S229H, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the super reach is reached during the display of the effect symbols. By doing so, it is predicted that the super reach will be made in advance before the change display of the effect symbols is executed, and as described later, a notice effect that the effect control microcomputer 100 becomes super reach is given. Execute.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S219A), the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Step S219B). Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S215 and the selected jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol (step S219C).

  When the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (Y in step S219D), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) extracted in step S215 is in the range of 150 to 251. (Step S219E). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, regardless of whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, If the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S219H). . The winning determination result designation command is divided into a command for a normal jackpot and a command for a probability variation jackpot when the command is different (see FIG. 11). Therefore, in step S219H, if the big hit type determined in step S219C is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result designation command when the probable big hit, and if the big hit type determined in step S219C is a normal big hit. Usually, a winning judgment result designation command for a big jackpot is transmitted.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value (N in step S219A), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215 and the small hit shown in FIG. The determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S219F). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S219F), that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S215. It is checked whether or not the value is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S219G). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the case of a loss, the value of the random number for random pattern type determination (random 2) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages Is in the range of 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. For example, the total number of reserved memory at the time of start winning and the total number of reserved memory at the time when the variable display is actually started are not necessarily the same (usually, increase / decrease after the start winning). The decision of the variation pattern type at the start of variation does not always match the selected variation pattern type determination table, and it is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not the super reach will be made in advance at the time of starting winning. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the variation pattern type determination table 135A used for less than the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 3 or more are used. Since the range of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-6 that is the variation pattern type with super reach is the same (230 to 251) in the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss, any table is selected. However, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, it can be determined that at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B). If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S219H). . In step S219H, if the CPU 56 determines “missing” in step S219A, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result designation command for “missing”.

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice effect for notifying the super reach based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command transmitted in step S219H. The notice effect is executed in the effect mode according to the total number of reserved storage. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 grasps the current total pending storage number based on the total pending storage number designation command transmitted in step S218. Note that the CPU 56 may transmit a command specifying the current total number of pending storages as a winning determination result specifying command. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result specifying command by specifying the current value of the total number of pending storages as EXT data. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 may grasp the current total number of pending storage by confirming the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command.

  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). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory 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). In the process of step S225, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  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.

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S225 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 6A to check whether or not they match (step S229A). When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S229A), the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Step S229B). Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S225 and the selected jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol (step S229C).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S225 is in the range of 150 to 251 (step S229E). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, regardless of whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, If the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S229H). . In step S229H, if the big hit type determined in step S229C is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result designation command when the probable big hit, and if the big hit type determined in step S229C is a normal big hit. Usually, a winning judgment result designation command for a big jackpot is transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the sudden probability variation big hit is not included as the variation display result of the second special symbol (see FIG. 6D), but the sudden probability variation as the variation display result of the second special symbol. In the case where the jackpot is also determined, when it is determined in step S229A that the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value, the same processing as steps S219B to S219D is executed. That's fine. In this case, when the same processing as that in step S219B is executed, the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol may be selected to determine the big hit type. Then, according to the same processing as in step S219D, when it is determined that the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit, the processing may be shifted to step S229E.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value (N in step S229A), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step S225 and the small hit shown in FIG. The determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S229F). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S229F), that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S225. It is confirmed whether or not the value is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S229G). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the case of a loss, the value of the random number for random pattern type determination (random 2) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages Is in the range of 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. For example, the total number of reserved memory at the time of start winning and the total number of reserved memory at the time when the variable display is actually started are not necessarily the same (usually, increase / decrease after the start winning). The decision of the variation pattern type at the start of variation does not always match the selected variation pattern type determination table, and it is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not the super reach will be made in advance at the time of starting winning. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the variation pattern type determination table 135A used for less than the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 3 or more are used. Since the range of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-6 that is the variation pattern type with super reach is the same (230 to 251) in the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss, any table is selected. However, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, it can be determined that at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B). If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S229H). . In step S229H, if the CPU 56 determines “miss” in step S229A, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result designation command for “miss”.

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a notice effect (prefetching notice effect described later) for notifying the super reach based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command transmitted in step S229H. Although it is executed, the notice effect is executed at a different rate depending on the type of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (outgoing, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot).

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218, S219A-S219H, and the process of step S223-228, S229A-S229H 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. Even when the processes of steps S213 to 218 and S219A to S219H and the processes of steps S223 to 228 and S229A to S229H are realized by one common routine, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer Are prepared in separate areas of the RAM 55 with the same buffer structure.

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the data set at the beginning of the pending specific area is data indicating “first” (step S52). If the data set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 determines whether the special symbol pointer (special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or not for the second special symbol). Data indicating “first” is set in a flag indicating whether the symbol process is being performed (step S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”), the CPU 66 indicates “second” in the special symbol pointer. Data is set (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the corresponding special symbol variation display is executed in the order in which the first winning winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are won. (That is, the change display of the first special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the second start winning opening 14. Executed).

  In addition, instead of the start winning order, for example, the change display of the second special symbol may be performed with priority. In this case, in step S52, the CPU 56 checks whether there is even one piece of data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area. If there is even one piece of data indicating “second”, the process proceeds to step S54, and data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no data indicating “second” (that is, if only data indicating “first” is set), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53 and sets “first” in the special symbol pointer. Set the data indicating. Further, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved specific area may not be provided. In this case, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (whether values such as random R, random 1, random 2, etc. are stored). And the data indicating “second” may be set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (in this case, there is a reserved memory only in the first reserved memory buffer), the process proceeds to step S53, and data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer Should be set.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55, 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. Further, data indicating “first” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, 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, data indicating “second” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, 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. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 6) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time 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. 6A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. 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. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIG. 6B) to calculate the small hit The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 6B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), 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 indicating that it is a big hit. 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. 6C. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6D.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, 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. Therefore, the probability that probability variation big hit is selected is high. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected only when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected, and when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the second The selection ratio of each jackpot type may be the same when the special symbol variation display is executed.

  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 jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the 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. 18 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, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 7D) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 8A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for this, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B (see FIG. 8B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S98 is executed, the gaming state is a short-time state (including a case where the probability variation state is included) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 8B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 8A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S97 or S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 9) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 10) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  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 designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S98 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including the non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-2 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 8) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 8). 1) including a variation pattern type of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6), and select any variation pattern type determination table based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in the determination at the time of starting winning in the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 may determine in advance whether or not the reach is achieved by using the reach determination table with the lower reach selection ratio. . In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, whether or not the super reach is achieved depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to make a preliminary announcement effect by determining whether or not in advance.

  After the variation pattern setting process is executed, a display result specifying command transmission process for transmitting a display result specifying command according to the determination result of the big hit determination, the determination result of the small hit determination, and the determination result of the big hit type (step S302) is executed. In the display result designation command transmission process, a process for transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is executed. Then, a special symbol changing process (step S303) is executed for changing the special symbol in the fluctuation time that can be specified by the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern setting process. And the special symbol stop process (step S304) for stopping a special symbol is performed. In the special symbol stop process, the time reduction flag is reset and the time reduction state is ended when the number of time reductions counted after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) that the time reduction state can be continued. Processing (transition to the normal state) is also executed. After that, when the stop symbol is an off symbol, the special symbol normal processing is performed.When the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the special winning opening is pre-opened, and when the stop symbol is a small bonus symbol. Is transferred to the pre-opening process for small hits.

  In this embodiment, when the second probability variation jackpot is reached, a promotion effect is executed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game state ends, the transition is made to the probability variation state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. First, the main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 will be described. 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 an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag. 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 and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing. 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 random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a process of setting a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process in response to the occurrence of the timer interrupt.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 11) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the main process. 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. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been 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 variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the notice effect setting process (step S801).

  Preliminary effect setting processing (step S801): Whether or not to execute the preliminary announcement effect, and the type of the preliminary announcement when executing the preliminary announcement effect (the type of the preliminary announcement effect such as “pre-reading preliminary announcement effect”, “pseudo-continuous preliminary announcement effect”, or “normal announcement effect”) Is determined, and the mode of the notification effect of the determined notification type is determined, and the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S802).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that variation of the effect symbol (decoration 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 S803).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S803): 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 S804).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S804): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S805) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of a special prize opening or a designation command after opening a special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  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. 20 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S801) in the effect symbol process. In the notice effect setting process, first, whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of notice when the notice effect is executed are determined (step S811). In this embodiment, “prefetching advance notice”, “pseudo continuous notice”, and “normal notice” are provided as the notice types. Specifically, a notice type determination table in which a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “no notice”, “pre-read notice”, “pseudo continuous notice”, and “normal notice” is prepared. Then, the production control CPU 101 extracts the notice type determination random number, compares the extracted random number value with the determination value assigned to the notice type determination table, and corresponds to the determination value corresponding to the random value “No notice”. ”Or the notice type (“ pre-read notice ”,“ pseudo-continuous notice ”,“ normal notice ”).

  Here, the “pre-reading notice” means that each random number value is set in advance before the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is performed (at the timing when the game ball starts to win the start winning opening 13, 14 provided in the game area). Pre-read and determine whether or not a big win or reach is reached when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is executed, and based on the determination result, from the variable display corresponding to the start winning In addition, it means a notice effect for notifying that a specific variation pattern is executed (in this embodiment, it will be developed into super reach) during one or a plurality of variation displays executed previously.

  The “pseudo-continuous notice” refers to a specific variation during re-variation (re-variable display) that is executed multiple times (2 to 4 times) during a single variation based on the variation pattern of the pseudo-ream. This refers to a notice effect for notifying that a pattern is executed (in this embodiment, it will be developed into super reach).

  The production contents of the “prefetching notice” and the “pseudo continuous notice” are the same (see FIG. 25).

  The “normal notice” is a normal notice effect different from the “pre-read notice” and the “pseudo-announce notice”, for example, a character appears on the screen of the effect display device 9 or a lamp / LED is displayed in a specific pattern. By turning on or outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 27, it becomes a big hit (may be a big hit) or a reach (may be a reach) during the fluctuation. This refers to a notice effect that gives notice.

  In this way, because the notification type is determined using the random number for determining the notification type, the notification effect that cannot be executed at the same time (particularly “pre-reading notification” and “pseudo continuous notification”) is executed simultaneously. Can be prevented beforehand. In addition, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing various notice effects without increasing the program capacity. In addition, the distribution of the notice effect can be easily set at the time of development, and the development man-hour can be reduced.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not “no notice” is determined in step S811 (step S812). If it is determined that “no notice” is determined (Y in step S812), the effect control process flag is determined. Is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S818). If it is not determined in step S811 that “no notice” (N in step S812), it is determined whether or not the notice type determined in step S811 is “prefetch notice” (step S813). If so, a pre-reading notice determination process for determining the content of the pre-reading notice effect (number of executions, effect mode) is executed (step S814).

  If the advance notice type is not “prefetch notice” (N in step S813), it is determined whether the advance notice type is “pseudo continuous notice” (step S815). A pseudo-continuous notice determination process for determining the content (number of executions, effect mode) of the effect is executed (step S816). If it is not “pseudo-continuous notice” (N in step S815), a normal notice determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the normal notice effect is executed (step S817). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S818).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice determination process (step S814). In the pre-reading notice determination process, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a winning determination result designation command has been received (step S814A). If the winning determination result designation command has not been received, the processing ends. If the winning determination result designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) based on the value of the reserved memory number counter (step S814B). In addition, in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the reserved memory number counter to the value specified by the added pending memory number designation command when receiving the added pending memory number designation command, and designates the total pending memory number subtraction designation. When the command is received, 1 is subtracted from the value of the pending storage number counter.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a prefetch notice selection table according to the jackpot type specified by the winning determination result designation command (disconnected, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) and the number of reserved memories confirmed in step S814B. (Step S814C). Specifically, a prefetch notice selection table corresponding to each of big hit types and the like (disconnected, normal big hit, probable big hit), and the number of reserved memories is 1, 2, 3, 4 or more is prepared. That is, the prefetching advance notice selection table when the number of reserved memories for detachment is 1, a prefetching notice selection table when the number of reserved memories for detachment is 2, a prefetching notice selection table when the number of reserved memories for detachment is 3, Prefetch notice selection table when the number of reserved memories is 4, prefetch notice selection table when the number of reserved memories for normal jackpot is 1, prefetch notice selection table when the number of reserved memories for ordinary jackpot is 2, and a reserved memory for ordinary jackpots Pre-reading notice selection table when the number 3 is held, pre-fetching notice selection table when the number of normally stored jackpots is 4, pre-fetching notice selection table when the number of held memories is 1 for the probability variable jackpot, 2 reserved memories for the probability variable jackpot Pre-reading notice selection table at the time of, pre-reading notice selection table when the number of reserved storage for probability variation jackpot is 3, when the number of reserved storage for probability variation jackpot is 4 Notice selection table reading are prepared.

  Each prefetch notice selection table is set with a plurality of types of prefetch notice effects that are executed during one to four fluctuations and “no prefetch notice” for not performing the prefetch notice. A predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each production mode and “no pre-reading notice”. For example, the pre-reading notice selection table corresponding to 1 and the stored storage number of 1 (the pre-reading notice selection table when the reserved storage number is 1 for detachment) produces the effect of the pre-reading notice effect executed during one change. A plurality of modes are set and “no pre-reading notice” is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each production mode and “no pre-reading notice”. In addition, the pre-reading notice selection table corresponding to 2 and the number of reserved storages is 2 (the pre-reading notice selection table when the number of reserved storages for detachment is 2) is a pre-reading notice effect executed over two fluctuations. A plurality of performance modes are set and “no pre-reading notice” is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to the respective production modes and “no pre-reading notice”. When the number of reserved memories is 0, it is determined that the prefetching notice effect is not executed because the prefetching notice effect cannot be executed.

  The rate at which the prefetching notice effect is determined differs between the prefetching notice selection table for outliers, the prefetching notice selection table for normal jackpots, and the prefetching notice selection table for probability variable jackpots (the ratio for selecting “no prefetching notice”). As described above, the number of determination values assigned to “no prefetching notice” is different. Here, the rate at which the look-ahead notice is executed is set to be low when it is off, and the rate at which the look-ahead notice is executed is set to be higher at the time of normal hit than when it is off. Is set so that the pre-read notice is executed at the highest rate. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the player expects to generate a probable big hit.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect determination random number, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the prefetch notice selection table selected in step S814C, so that the content (execution of the prefetch notice effect is executed). The number of times (the number of repetitions, the number of fluctuations, and the production mode) are determined (step S814D).

  The execution rate of the pre-reading notice may be a different rate depending on the type of jackpot, but in this embodiment, it is set to a high rate when a jackpot with a high game value given to the player occurs. In the above example, the probability variation big hit is a higher execution ratio than the normal big hit. In addition, since the pre-reading notice is not executed at the sudden probability change big hit, when the pre-read notice is executed, the player expects a big hit of 15 rounds (usually big hit and probability change big hit). In addition, as a big hit type, if a big hit with a different number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game is provided (for example, the number of time reductions is 50 times and 100 times), if a big hit with a high number of time reductions occurs, a look-ahead notice Increase the execution rate of. Further, when big hits with different numbers of rounds are provided (for example, 7 rounds and 15 rounds), the execution rate of the prefetch notice is increased when a big hit with a large number of rounds occurs. In addition, even if the number of rounds is the same, if there is a big hit with different opening times during the round (for example, all 15 rounds are open for 30 seconds and up to 7 rounds, the opening time is 30 seconds and 8 After the round, the release time is 0.5 seconds). When a big hit with a long open time occurs, the execution rate of the prefetch notice is increased. In this way, when a jackpot with a high gaming value given to a player occurs, it is configured to execute the pre-reading notice at a high rate, so that the player has higher expectations for the pre-reading notice. Can do.

  In this embodiment, it is preferable that the execution rate of the prefetch notice is higher in the case of the second probability variation big hit than in the case of the first probability variation big hit. Assuming that the execution rate of the pre-reading notice is higher in the case of the first probable big hit than in the case of the second probable big hit, if the probability change symbol does not reach when the pre-reading notice is executed, the big win If the probability is low, the player will be discouraged by recognizing, but when the configuration is such that the execution rate of the prefetch notice is higher in the case of the second probability big hit than in the case of the first probability big hit. In the case where the pre-reading notice is executed, even if the probability variation pattern is not reached, a big hit occurs, and further, the promotion effect is executed during the big hit, and the expectation that the promotion will be promoted to the probable big hit can be given.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pseudo continuous notice determination process (step S816). In the quasi-continuous notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a quasi-continuous variation pattern command (such as non-reach PA1-4 in FIG. 4) has been received (step S816A). If a pseudo-variation variation pattern command has not been received, the processing is terminated. If the pseudo-continuous variation pattern command has been received, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms the number of pseudo-continuations based on the variation pattern command (step S816B).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a pseudo-continuous notice selection table corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous confirmed in step S816B (step S816C). Specifically, a pseudo-continuous notice selection table corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous times 2, 3, and 4 is prepared. In the pseudo-continuous notice selection table corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous times 2, a plurality of pseudo-continuous notice effects effect modes executed over two re-variations are set, and a predetermined number of determinations are made for each effect mode. A value has been allocated. In the pseudo-continuous notice selection table corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous three, a plurality of pseudo-continuous notice effect effects to be executed over three re-variations are set, and a predetermined number of determination values are set for each effect. Allocated. In the pseudo-continuous notice selection table corresponding to the pseudo-continuous number of times 4, a plurality of pseudo-continuous notice effects effect modes executed over four fluctuations are set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. It is.

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts the random number for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the quasi-continuous notice selection table selected in step S816C, thereby making the contents of the pseudo notice effect. (Execution count (repetition count, pseudo-continuous count), effect mode) is determined (step S816D).

  Although not shown, the normal notice determination process also determines the content (effect form) of a predetermined normal notice effect using a random number for determining the notice effect and a predetermined notice effect selection table.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). In the command analysis process, the variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area in response to reception of the variation pattern command. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S821). In the command analysis process, the display result specifying command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area in response to reception of the display result specifying command. In step S821, the effect control CPU 101 determines a special display result (chance) as the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) when executing the pre-reading notice in step S814.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes pseudo-announcement in step S816 (or when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S820 is a variation pattern of pseudo-continuations), a plurality of effects are displayed. A special display result (chance) is determined as a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped after the second change (step S822). In this embodiment, for example, “334”, “445”, “556”, “667”, etc. are used as chances.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbols and temporary stop symbols of the effect symbols determined in steps S821 and S822 in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S823). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S824).

  Here, the process table is a table in which process data that is 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, accessory control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the accessory control execution data, data indicating a rotation / lighting mode of the accessory 90 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, performs control to display the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and sets the process timer set value. Control for rotating and lighting the accessory 90 is performed in a manner set in the accessory control execution data for the set time.

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S825). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according 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 audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S826), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S803). (Step S827).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, if it is determined in steps S814, S816, and S817 that the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the notice effect, the determined predetermined notice effect (pre-reading notice, pseudo-continuous notice, Normal notice) is executed at a predetermined timing (step S840). In this embodiment, as will be described later (see FIG. 25), the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice are executed at the start of the change of the effect symbol. Usually, the advance notice is executed when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the change in the effect design.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), 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 S844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

  Next, if the change time timer has timed out (step S846), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S804) (step S848). 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 S847), 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).

  After the effect symbol variation process in the effect control process is completed, the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) is executed. If the effect symbol stop symbol is the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, the process shifts to the big hit display process. If the stop symbol of the symbol is an off symbol, the process shifts to a variable pattern command reception waiting process.

  Next, the contents of the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice will be described. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a pre-reading notice effect or a pseudo-continuous notice effect. As described above, the “prefetching advance notice” and the “pseudo continuous notice” are the notice contents having the same contents. Therefore, it is configured such that the player cannot recognize (not easily) which notice effect has been executed for the effect content.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (1), when the pre-reading notice or the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, the accessory 90 above the effect display device 9 is turned on (turned on) and lights up at the start of the change of the effect symbol. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the pre-reading notice or the pseudo-continuous notice has been started (executed). Here, the execution time of the pre-reading notice effect and the execution time of the pseudo-continuous notice effect are both the shortest fluctuation time set as the fluctuation time (variable display time) (specifically, the shortened fluctuation shown in FIG. 4). The time is set to be shorter than the fluctuation pattern of deviation (the fluctuation time of non-reach PA1-2 is 1.50 seconds). According to such a configuration, the fluctuation time is shortened by the time-saving function (the function for shortening the fluctuation time in the time-shortening state, the holding time reduction function for reducing the fluctuation time according to the number of holdings, which is not shown in FIG. 4). Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a problem that the notice effect (prefetch notice effect, pseudo-continuous notice effect) cannot be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (2), a notice that characters A and B appear on the screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (3), as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (stop symbol when the pre-reading notice is executed) or a temporary stop symbol (temporary stop symbol when the pseudo-continuous notice is executed) The chance “667” is stopped or temporarily stopped. At this time, a special sound effect “Gain” is output from the speaker 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (4), the accessory 90 above the effect display device 9 is turned on and turned on at the start of the change or re-change of the effect symbol. Thereby, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the pre-reading notice or the pseudo-continuous notice is continued even in the next change or re-change. Thereafter, the processes shown in FIGS. 25 (2) to 25 (4) are repeatedly executed by the number of times of execution of the pre-reading notice (the number of fluctuations) or the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous notice (number of times of the pseudo-continuous notice). Although not shown, the left and right symbols (reach symbols) stop at the same symbol and develop into super reach.

  FIG. 26 is a timing diagram showing the digestion of reserved memory in the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect. It is assumed that there are three reserved memories (the number of reserved memories is three) at the timing when the prefetch notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect are started.

  In the case of the pre-reading notice, the accessory 90 is rotated and lit at the start of the change of the production symbol, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by one to two, and two reserved memory displays are lit. When a game ball wins a start winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening 13) during the change of the production symbol, the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 to 3 and 3 reserved memory displays are lit. Become. When the variation time elapses, the chance eye is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the variation of the effect symbol is started again. Then, at the start of the change of the effect symbol, the accessory 90 is rotated / lighted, the number of reserved memories is decremented by one to two, and two reserved memory displays are lit. When the variation time elapses, the chance eye is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the variation of the effect symbol is started again. Then, at the start of the change of the effect symbol, the accessory 90 is rotated and lit, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by one to become one, and one reserved memory display is lit. When the variation time elapses, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the production symbol, and the super-reach is developed.

  In the case of pseudo-continuous notice, the accessory 90 is rotated and lit at the start of the production symbol variation, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by one to two, and two reserved memory displays are lit. When a game ball wins a start winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening 13) during the change of the production symbol, the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 to 3 and 3 reserved memory displays are lit. Become. Then, when the re-variation time elapses, the chance eye is stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol, and re-variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the accessory 90 is rotated and lit again at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol. At this time, the number of reserved memories is not subtracted by 1 but remains 3, and three reserved memory displays are lit. Then, when the re-variation time elapses, the chance eye is stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol, and re-variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the accessory 90 is rotated and lit again at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol. Also at this time, the number of reserved memories is not subtracted by 1 but remains 3, and three reserved memory displays are lit. Then, when the re-variation time elapses, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the production symbol, and the super-reach is developed.

  Thus, although the content of the notice effect is the same in the case of the pre-reading notice and the case of the pseudo-continuous notice, the digestion timing of the hold memory is different. In the case of the pre-reading notice, it is a notice effect (continuous notice effect) that is continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuations, whereas in the case of a pseudo-continuous notice, a plurality of re-changes during a single fluctuation. This is because the notice effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 25, only one accessory 90 is provided. However, as shown in FIG. 27, four accessories 91 to 94 may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 27, a number “1” is assigned to the accessory 91, a number “2” is assigned to the accessory 92, and a number “3” is assigned to the accessory 93. The number 94 is attached to the object 94. Then, only the accessory 91 is rotated and lit at the time of the first change of the pre-reading notice, and the actors 91 and 92 are rotated and lit at the time of the second change, and the actors 91, 92, and 93 are changed at the third change. Rotates and lights up, and during the fourth fluctuation, the objects 91 to 94 rotate and light up. Also,
During the first re-variation of the pseudo-announcement, only the accessory 91 rotates / lights up, during the second re-variation, the actors 91, 92 rotate / lights up, and during the third re-variation, the accessory 91/92 , 93 are rotated and lit, and the roles 91 to 94 are rotated and lit at the time of the fourth re-variation. According to such a configuration, the player can easily and reliably recognize the number of executions of the pre-reading notice (continuous number of times) and the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous notice (continuous number of times).

  In this embodiment, in the case of performing the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice, it is started almost simultaneously with the start of the change of the effect design, and the superimposition display of any one of the super reach notice screens 1 to 3 has been started. However, it may be executed only during a predetermined period during the change display of the effect symbol. For example, based on the fact that the predetermined notice start time is reached after the start of the display of the effect symbols, either the pre-read notice or the pseudo-continuous notice may be executed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second).

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the notice effect as shown in FIG. 25 is executed based on the fact that the super reach is determined at the time of starting winning in advance is shown. The notice effect in the same manner as in FIG. 25 may be executed with a low probability.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the pre-reading notice executed over a plurality of variable displays and the pseudo continuous notice executed over a plurality of re-variable displays have a common aspect. Since it is a production, it is possible to have a relevance between those notice productions. As a result, the player cannot recognize whether the pre-reading notice has been executed or the pseudo-continuous notice has been executed, and therefore, the player will pay more attention to the notice effect, and can effectively improve the interest of the game. it can.

  In addition, the execution time of the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect is shorter than the shortest change time set as the change time of the effect symbol (special symbol). Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a problem that the notice effect (prefetch notice effect, pseudo-continuous notice effect) cannot be executed.

  Further, it is configured to repeatedly perform a pre-reading notice effect when starting one or more variable displays, and to repeatedly execute a pseudo-announcement effect when starting one or more re-variable displays. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be raised in accordance with the timing at which the change of the production symbol is started.

  Further, when the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect are executed, the special display result (chance eye) is derived and displayed as the display result of one or more variable displays or the display result of the re-variable display. Therefore, the player can be interested in what display results are derived and displayed, and the player can feel the expectation that the special display results are derived and displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the number of executions of the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice (the number of changes at the time of the pre-reading notice, the number of pseudo-continuous notices at the time of the pseudo-continuous notice) is notified using the actors 91 to 94. Therefore, the player is interested in the number of executions for which the notice effect is executed, and the player's expectation that the special display result (chance eye) is derived and displayed. I can talk.

  In addition, since it is configured to determine from a plurality of types of notification effects included in the determined notification type after determining any of the plurality of types of notification, the program capacity is not increased. A variety of performances can be performed to improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to easily set the distribution of effects during development, and to reduce the development man-hours.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice need only have an effect in a common form, and are not limited to the contents of the effect shown in FIG. For example, it may be configured to repeatedly execute a notice effect such as a step-up notice in which the effect contents change step by step every time a change or re-variation is executed, or a button notice that is executed in response to an operation of an operation button. . Moreover, you may make it change to a specific production mode (production mode in which a specific background image etc. are displayed) as pre-reading notice and pseudo-continuous notice. In addition, as the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-continuous notice, the notice effect that is executed over a plurality of changes or re-changes may be the effect content having a story. Further, as a pre-reading notice and a pseudo-continuous notice, a mission effect (presentation of a mission and an effect that becomes a super reach if the mission is achieved in one or more fluctuations or re-variations) may be executed. Good.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the distribution of the determination value of the variation pattern type determination table for detachment is different for the two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, The method of differentiating the determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the distribution may be made more finely stepwise according to the total number of pending storage. In this case, for example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the offset for the total pending storage count 2, the total pending storage count 3 and the total pending storage count 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared in advance, and the distribution of the variation pattern type with reach and the variation pattern type of the shortened variation may be further varied in stages. In addition to such an example, various combinations of the deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared in advance are conceivable. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4... May be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a completely common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. However, the determination value for super reach in one of the deviation variation pattern type determination table may include the determination value for super reach in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. . FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 29, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the determination values 230 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach, whereas the total number of pending storages 0 to In the case of 2, determination values 200 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach. However, even in such a case, when the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it becomes easy to become super reach beforehand. Can be determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, among the determination values 0 to 199 assigned to the non-reach variation pattern type when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the range of the determination values 100 to 199 Are not included in the range 0 to 99 of the determination value assigned to the non-reachable variation pattern type when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. On the other hand, the range 230 to 251 of the determination value assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach when the total pending storage number is 3 or more indicates the super value when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. All of the determination value ranges 200 to 251 assigned to the variation pattern types with reach are included. Therefore, when the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning a prize, it can be easily determined in advance that it will be super reach.

  In addition, in the modification shown in FIG. 29, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The determination values 200 to 229 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and the ranges to which the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns with normal reach are not overlapped. The range of determination values assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach may be overlapped between the case and three or more cases. For example, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type with normal reach is assigned. On the other hand, the determination values 180 to 229 may be assigned. Even in the case of such a configuration, some of the determination values 180 to 229 among the determination values 180 to 229 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Only the range of 199 is included in the range of determination values 100 to 199 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the combined pending storage number is 0 to 2.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been shown in which a variation pattern type with a super reach is used as a collective variation pattern type, and a variation pattern type determination table for deviation is configured. However, for each super reach type (for example, super reach A and The variation pattern type may be divided into super reach B). FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 30, determination values 230 to 237 are assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach A, and the variation pattern type with super reach B regardless of the total number of pending storages. Determination values 237 to 251 are assigned. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it is easily determined in advance that it will be super reach. can do. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, even when the deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured as shown in FIG. 30, the distribution of the determination values between the super reach A and the super reach B may be different for each table. As in the modification shown in FIG. 4, for example, the determination value for super reach A and B in one deviation variation pattern type determination table is the determination value for super reach A and B in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. It may be included. Moreover, you may comprise so that allocation of the judgment value with respect to the super reach A and the super reach B may partially overlap between tables. This can be similarly applied to both this embodiment and each modification shown in this embodiment.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach includes the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity. Therefore, even when the effect of notifying that it will be a super reach is not executed, the variable display with the pseudo-ream can be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, when the total number of pending storage is small, In comparison, a variation pattern having a large number of pseudo-variation re-variation execution times is determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations is performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), and the variable display operating rate Can be further prevented.

  FIG. 31 shows the assignment state of the determination value in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation when looking at the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity as the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. It is explanatory drawing shown. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. The variation pattern type of normal CA2-5 is selected (see FIG. 8B). Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 with the pseudo-continuation with the number of re-variations of 2 is selected (see FIGS. 10 and 4). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, normal CA2 based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. -4 variation pattern type is selected (see FIG. 8A). Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-2 with the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is selected (see FIGS. 10 and 4).

  As shown in FIG. 31, even if the effect of notifying that it will be super reach is not executed, there is a case where variable display with pseudo-ream may be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when variable display with pseudo-continuations is performed, when the total number of pending storages is as small as 0 to 2, variable display with three re-variation pseudo-continuations is executed, When the number of reserved memories is as large as 3 or more, variable display with pseudo-continuations with a small number of re-variations as 2 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variation execution times is frequently performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity and a variation without pseudo-continuation as a specific variable display pattern. Patterns are included (see super CA2-6 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 10), but the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 only involves super reach. And a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-continuations may be included. Further, even when a variation pattern with pseudo-ream is used together with super reach, the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern that has only super reach and does not involve pseudo ream as a specific variable display pattern. Variation pattern types that include only quasi-continuous and super-reach and quasi-continuous variation patterns, normal reach and quasi-continuous variation pattern types, and non-reach and variability pattern types that involve quasi-continuation. May be assigned to a range other than the determination values 230 to 251 as a variation pattern type including a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity is determined as a variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is a predetermined number or more (in this embodiment, four times). It is possible to determine a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream. In addition, when a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity is determined as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is less than a predetermined number (two or three in this embodiment). It is possible to determine a variation pattern with ream. Therefore, by executing a quasi-ream whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach. Can be improved.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an assignment state of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table when attention is paid to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. In this embodiment, the super CA2-6 variation pattern type with super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 8). . Then, as shown in FIG. 31, super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, which are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-continuations of the number of re-variations four times, may be selected (see FIGS. 10 and 4). On the other hand, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-5 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 (FIG. 8 ( B)). Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the normal PB2-1 that is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuation with the number of re-variation times of 2 may be selected (see FIGS. 10 and 4). When the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-4 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 (FIG. 8). (See (A)). Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the normal PB2-2 that is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity of three revariations may be selected (see FIGS. 10 and 4).

  As shown in FIG. 32, by executing the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 4 or more, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach, and the interest in the game is increased. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 includes four pseudo-variations as a specific variable display pattern. A variation pattern with reaming is included, and a variation pattern with re-variation two or three pseudo-reams is included as a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern in a range other than that. This shows a case where the display pattern and a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern include a variation pattern with a pseudo-series that does not overlap the number of re-variations. May be. For example, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with re-variation 3 to 5 pseudo-continuations as a specific variable display pattern. A variable pattern other than the specific variable display pattern may be included in a range other than that including a variation pattern with re-variation 1 to 3 pseudo-continuations.

  It should be noted that any variation pattern with any type of super reach within the range to which the variation pattern type with super reach in the deviation variation pattern type determination table (the range to which the determination values 230 to 251 are allocated) is assigned. It is not limited to what is shown in this embodiment whether it is assigned or how much the fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous is assigned. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of assignment in a range in which a variation pattern type with super reach is assigned.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), not all types of reach are allocated, but among the reach that has high reliability for some jackpots (for example, super reach C in super reach A to C). Those with pseudo-continuations and having a large number of pseudo-continuations (for example, four times) may be collectively assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 33B, regardless of the type of reach, all the reach (for example, super reach A to super reach C) is accompanied by a pseudo run, and the number of pseudo runs. Those having a large number may be collectively assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), apart from the fluctuation pattern of only super reach (for example, super reach A and not accompanied by pseudo-continuous), it includes pseudo-continuous, and the number of pseudo continuous is Many variation patterns may be assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251 as specific variation patterns.

  In this embodiment, the case of using two types of reach, that is, super reach A and super reach B, is shown as the super reach. You may comprise so that a super reach may be performed. For example, when the super reach C is configured to be executed in addition to the super reach A and B as shown in FIG. 33, the game control microcomputer 560 first performs the process similar to that of this embodiment in accordance with the processing shown in FIG. Super CA 3-3, which is a variation pattern type for super reach, from the variation pattern type determination table for jackpots shown in (A) and (B) and the variation pattern type determination table for loss shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and (B). Or Super CA2-6. Then, the super CA 3-3 and the super CA 2-6, which are the variation patterns for super reach, are configured to include variation patterns with super reach A to C, respectively, and the super reach is determined based on the determined variation pattern types. A variation pattern involving any one of A to C may be determined.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is a fluctuation pattern with a super reach at a higher rate than when it is determined not to be a big hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined to be out of place, the determination value is assigned only to a narrow range of 230 to 251 for super reach, whereas FIGS. As shown in (2), when it is determined to be a big hit, a determination value is assigned to a super reach over a wide range of 150 to 251 or 80 to 251. Therefore, the expectation to the big hit gaming state when variable display with super reach is performed can be enhanced, and the interest in gaming can be further improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined that the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach is a variation pattern with normal reach or a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, even when variable display with super reach is not performed, variable display with normal reach can be executed, giving a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit gaming state. Further improvement can be achieved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation pattern type to include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach or a variation pattern type not including a variation pattern with super reach. Decide on. Then, when it is determined that the variable display pattern type of the effect symbol is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach, it is determined that the variation pattern of the effect symbol is a variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, the distribution between the variation pattern with super reach and the variation pattern other than that can be easily changed at the design stage only by changing the distribution of the variation pattern type.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation with a short variable display time when the game control microcomputer 560 is shifted to the time-short state (including the probability variation state). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 can continuously execute the notice effect for notifying that it is super reach over a plurality of variable display of effect symbols. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control so as not to execute the notice effect for notifying that the super reach is reached when the state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the probability variation state). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation where the variable display ends before the notice effect that informs that it will be super reach when the time reduction state is shifted, and an unnatural effect is executed. Can be prevented. It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 100 may execute a notice production that informs that it will be super reach at a low rate even when it is shifted to the short-time state (including the probability variation state). .

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies that the game will become super reach based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 has transmitted the winning determination result designation command. Can be executed. In this case, even when the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the winning determination result designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 is super when it is shifted to the short time state (including the probability variation state). Control is performed so as not to execute the notice effect for notifying that the reach is reached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unnatural effect is executed, and to reduce the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  It is to be noted that the game control is not performed when the state is shifted to the time-saving state, but the processing for controlling the announcement of the super-reach not to be executed when the state is shifted to the time-short state is not performed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100. The microcomputer 560 may be configured not to transmit a winning determination result designation command.

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

  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 sound 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. 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 can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and in particular, is a gaming machine including variable display means, and is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display means. .

It is the front view which looked at the gaming 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 a circuit configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type 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 deviation. 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 an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo continuous notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a prefetch notice effect or a pseudo-continuous notice effect. It is a timing diagram which shows digestion of the hold memory in the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the accessory which can alert | report the frequency | count of execution of a prefetch notice effect and a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the allocation state of the determination value in the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern classification judgment table for deviation when it sees paying attention also to the fluctuation pattern classification including the fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuity as a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern classification judgment table for deviation | shift when it sees paying attention also to the fluctuation pattern classification containing the fluctuation pattern with a pseudo | simulation series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of allocation in the range to which the variation pattern classification with super reach is allocated.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (5)

A game that includes a variable display device that starts variable display of identification information and determines a game result by deriving and displaying the display result, and gives a game value advantageous to the player when the game result becomes a specific game result Machine,
Detecting means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
A random number for determining a specific game result for determining whether or not to make the specific game result when the detecting means passes through a game medium, and a random number for determining a variable display for determining a variable display pattern of identification information And extraction means for extracting
The variable game display random number and the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit for the variable display for which the variable display has not been started even though the detection unit has detected a game medium is set to a predetermined upper limit. Holding storage means for storing as a right to perform variable display up to the limit;
Whether or not to make a specific game result in variable display performed by one right stored in the hold memory is determined before the display result by the one right is derived and displayed using the random number for determining the specific game result. A pre-determination means;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the variable display determination random number and a table in which determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, the pending storage when starting the variable display Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information using a determination value table with different determination values assigned according to the number of rights stored by the means;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
Before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means, the identification is made using the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means and the determination value table based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area. Start determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of information is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
The specific variable display pattern is determined before the variable display of the identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern is started based on the determination by the start determination means that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. A notification execution means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that
The judgment value table is
A common determination value is assigned to the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the reserved storage means.
Different variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern are assigned different determination values according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage unit,
The specific game result is provided with a plurality of types of specific game results having different game values to be given to the player based on the determination of the specific game result,
The pre-determining means determines whether to display any of the plurality of types of specific game results before deriving and displaying the display result of the right of the one,
The game machine, wherein the notification execution means executes the notification effect at a different rate depending on the type of the specific game result determined by the prior determination means. The notification executing means includes a second specific game having a lower game value given to the player by the first specific game result having a higher game value given to the player among the types of the specific game results decided by the prior decision means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is executed at a rate higher than the result. The specific game result is controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player as a game value. The predetermined game result is controlled to the predetermined game state after the end of the specific game state, and the predetermined game state is controlled after the specific game state ends. There are provided a plurality of types of specific game results including an advantageous game result controlled to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the game state,
Advantageous informing means for notifying that the game result has become the advantageous game result when the display result of variable display is derived or displayed, or when being controlled to the specific gaming state,
The notification execution means provides a notification effect at a higher rate when the notification is made when the advantageous notification means is controlled to the specific gaming state than when the notification result is displayed when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. The game machine according to claim 2 to be executed. A plurality of types of production pattern types are provided as production pattern types of notification production,
Effect pattern type determining means for determining the effect pattern type as one of a plurality of types;
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern from the effect patterns included in the effect pattern type determined by the effect pattern type determining means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification execution means executes a notification effect corresponding to the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means. The variable display pattern determining means is
Variable display pattern type determining means for determining a variable display pattern type of variable display performed by one right as one of a plurality of types;
Pattern determining 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 determining means,
The variable display execution means executes an effect operation including variable display of the identification information during variable display of the identification information, in response to the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means,
The variable display pattern type determining means determines any one of a plurality of variable display pattern types including a variable display pattern type for executing a specific effect during variable display of the identification information,
In response to the variable display pattern determining means determining the variable display pattern type not to execute the specific effect by the variable display pattern type determining means, the variable display pattern of the identification information is changed to a plurality of types of normal variable. In response to being determined as a variable display pattern type for executing the specific effect by the variable display pattern type determining means, the variable display pattern of the identification information is changed to the specific effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is determined as one of a plurality of types of specific variable display patterns to be executed.

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