JP2010246686A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase excitement and enjoyment of a game offered to players by causing changes in the mode of the jackpot. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, it is determined whether or not a random number extracted in response to the winning of starter prizes coincides with the first determination value corresponding to the first specified game state or the second determination value corresponding to the second specified game state. An advance notice performance is executed for notifying in advance that the game is controlled to the first or second specified game state in the variable display which is executed before starting requirements for the variable display are established in response to the passage of game balls already undergoing the determination at the moment of winning the starter prizes based on the result of the determination. In this case, it is determined whether the game should be controlled to the first or second specified game state using the first and second determination values different numerically according to the game states and to whether the random number is extracted when the game medium involved passes through the first or second starting area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention starts variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area, and displays the display result. First variable display means for derivation display, and variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be distinguished based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area. And a second variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, and the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means is based on a predetermined specific display result. The gaming machine is in a specific gaming state.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game In some cases, the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is changed to a state in which a predetermined game value is given to 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, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). In addition, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, if a variable display has already been performed or if a new variable display cannot be started, such as when a big hit game is being performed, the start win is limited to a predetermined number. It is remembered that a game ball won in the mouth. This memory is called hold memory (start winning memory). 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 of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In addition, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the probability that a big hit will occur thereafter. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also called a probability variation state) that increases.

  In addition, the gaming machine is informed that the display result will be a big hit symbol or a reach effect will be performed before the variable display with the identification information display result is a big hit symbol or the variable display with the reach mode is started. There is a gaming machine that performs a notice effect to do. Furthermore, when the game ball wins the start winning opening (start winning), the contents of the variable display of the identification information to be started and the display result are determined based on the start winning, and the start winning is determined according to the determination result. There is a gaming machine configured to execute a notice effect in variable display executed before variable display of identification information is started based on the above (see Patent Document 1). In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that the special gaming state is to be entered based on the start winning prize, a notice effect for notifying that the special gaming state is entered is executed.

JP 2005-65900 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, by performing a notice effect for notifying that a special gaming state is to be achieved, a sense of expectation that a jackpot symbol will be continuously generated as a display result of identification information is obtained. Although it can be given to the player, the mode of the jackpot that is generated is always the same. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is continuously performed by continuously generating the jackpot symbol as the display result of the identification information, the jackpot game itself is monotonous, so the interest of the jackpot game is not so high.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can change the mode of jackpot and enhance the interest of the game given to the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display start condition (for example, the first special symbol and the second symbol) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). A plurality of types of first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) that can be identified based on the fact that any variable display of the special symbol is not executed and is not a big hit gaming state) ) Starts the variable display, and the game medium has the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for deriving and displaying the display result and the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14). After passing, the variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) that can be distinguished from each other is started based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means (for example, 2 special symbol display device 8b), and the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means is based on a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol). A gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and in the specific gaming state, a first specific gaming state (for example, a probability variable big hit) that opens the variable winning device a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). And a big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of a normal big hit: suddenly a probable big hit B may be set to the first specific gaming state), and the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times, but is disadvantageous compared to the first specific gaming state. There are two specific gaming states (for example, a big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of a sudden probability variation big hit A and a sudden probability variation big hit B: the sudden probability variation big hit A may be set to the second specific gaming state). When the game medium passes through the area or the second start area, numerical data is extracted, and the extracted numerical data is stored as a reserved memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) (for example, the first reserved memory). The numerical data extraction means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560) to be stored in the buffer and the second hold storage buffer) and the hold storage based on the start condition being satisfied The numerical data stored in the means is a first determination value corresponding to the first specific gaming state (for example, a determination value corresponding to probability variation big hit and normal big hit: see FIG. 9) or a second corresponding to the second specific gaming state. Determining whether or not the judgment values (for example, judgment values corresponding to sudden probability variation big hit A and sudden probability variation big hit B: see FIG. 9) are met. To determine whether to control the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state before the variable display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, step S61 in the gaming control microcomputer 560). And whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the first determination value or the second determination value based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area. Based on the determination result by the start time determination means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S217A and S217B) and the determination result by the start time determination means In the variable display executed before the variable display start condition based on the passage of the game medium is satisfied, The notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect for notifying that the controlled device is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state (for example, the processing of step S8108 in the effect control microcomputer 100). And the pre-determining means is different depending on the gaming state, and whether the gaming medium is in the second starting area whether the numerical data is extracted when the gaming medium passes through the first starting area Deciding whether to control to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state by using different numbers of first determination values and second determination values depending on whether the numerical data is extracted when passing (See FIGS. 9A and 9B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game given to the player without causing boredom by changing the mode of jackpot.

Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, variable display time determination means for determining the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, a game control micro The variable display time determining means assigns judgment values to the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means and a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The computer 560 executes steps S91 to S105. The variable display pattern determining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that determines the variable display pattern of the identification information using the determination value table (for example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B shown in FIG. 10). Including steps for executing steps S97 and S98 in FIG. The determination means determines whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means and the determination value. In the decision value table, a common decision value is assigned to a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of hold memories (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the sum hold memory). Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more, a determination value in the range of 230 to 251 is assigned to a variation pattern type (super CA2-7) including a variation pattern with super reach. ), Different determination values are assigned to variable display patterns other than a specific variable display pattern according to the number of reserved storage (for example, FIGS. 13A and 13B). As shown, different judgment values are assigned to fluctuation pattern types including fluctuation 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. It may be configured as follows.
According to such a configuration, the reliability of the occurrence frequency of the notice effect can be ensured. In addition, by varying the variable display time according to the number of reserved memories, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation where the variable display operating rate decreases.

When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, when a probable big hit occurs), a special game state (for example, a probable change state) that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state after the end of the specific game state When the display result of the identification information on the variable display means becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a small hit symbol), the special game state (for example, the same game state as the second specific game state (for example, The second determination value includes a determination value corresponding to the special gaming state (for example, a determination value corresponding to the sudden probability variation big hit A and the sudden probability variation big hit B), The determining means determines whether or not the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches a third determination value (for example, a small hit determination value shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C) corresponding to the special gaming state. Judgment Thus, it is determined whether or not to control the special gaming state (see step S62 in FIG. 27), and it is determined that the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches the determination value corresponding to the special gaming state. Sometimes it is decided to control to the special gaming state (see step S102 in FIG. 28 and steps S166 and S168 in FIG. 32), and the starting time determination means is based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area. It is determined whether or not the numerical data extracted by the data extraction means matches the third determination value (see step S223 in FIG. 25), and the third determination value does not include a determination value corresponding to the special gaming state ( (See FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C)), the notice effect execution means is the first when the start time determination means determines that the numerical data matches the second determination value. In the case it is determined that matches the determined value to perform the announcement attraction of the same embodiment (see FIGS. 43 and 44) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult to grasp whether the game is controlled to the special game state or the special game state by the notice effect, and it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the special game state. it can.

When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, when a probable big hit occurs), a special game state (for example, a probable change state) that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state after the end of the specific game state The pre-determining means determines whether or not the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches a predetermined determination value. (See FIG. 9: The determination value shown in FIG. 9 does not change the assignment as well.)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the game state occurrence ratio of the gaming machine as designed.

The start area includes a first start area and a second start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14), and the game is started from the first state in which the game medium easily passes through the second start area. The second variable winning device (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) controlled to the second state in which the medium is difficult to pass, and the second variable winning device is easily controlled to the second state according to the gaming state. There may be provided variable winning device state control means for changing the ratio (for example, the part of the game control microcomputer 560 for executing the process of step S73: see also FIG. 9 and FIG. 11).
According to such a configuration, the ease of passage of the game medium with respect to the start area changes according to the game state, so that the contents of the game can be enriched.

The starting area includes a first starting area and a second starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14), and the variable display means that the game medium has passed through the first starting area. Based on the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for performing variable display of the first identification information, and the variable of the second identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area. Including a second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) for performing display, and it is difficult for the game medium to pass from the first state (for example, the open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the second starting area. A second variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) controlled to a second state (for example, a closed state) is provided, and the pre-determining means is extracted when the game medium passes through the first starting area. Game media through the second start area When the numerical data extracted when the game medium is stored in the holding storage means, the determination based on the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the second starting area is prioritized and executed (step in FIG. 26). (See S52 to S61), in a state where the second variable winning device is easily controlled to the second state, whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the first determination value or the second determination value There may be provided determination prohibiting means (for example, a part for executing the process of step S215A in the game control microcomputer 560) for prohibiting the execution of the process by the start time determination means for determining whether or not.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessive sense of expectation from being given to the player. In other words, it is possible to prevent the game by the variable display in the other variable display means from being performed in the state in which the reserved memory that will generate the specific game state based on the variable display in the one variable display means is stored.

The starting area includes a first starting area and a second starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14), and the variable display means that the game medium has passed through the first starting area. Based on the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for performing variable display of the first identification information, and the variable of the second identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area. Including a second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) that performs display, and is controlled from a first state in which the game medium easily passes through the second start area to a second state in which the game medium does not easily pass through. A second variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15), and the pre-determining means has the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the first start area and the second start area as the game medium. Numeric data extracted when passing is held When stored in the memory means, the determination based on the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the second start area is prioritized and executed (see steps S52 to S61 in FIG. 26). Judgment prohibition means for prohibiting execution of processing by the start time judgment means for judging whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the first judgment value or the second judgment value (for example, a game control micro The computer 560 may include a portion that executes the process of step S216A.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessive sense of expectation from being given to the player. In other words, it is possible to prevent the game by the variable display in the other variable display means from being performed in the state in which the reserved memory that will generate the specific game state based on the variable display in the one variable display means is stored.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. 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 and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows distribution of the determination value in a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. 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 the allocation state of the determination value in 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start 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 winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for continuous notice determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for continuous notice determination. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the aspect of the variable display of a 4th pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the aspect of the variable display of a 4th pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of a continuous notice effect.

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

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 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 display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols (decorative symbols) 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 decorative symbols. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, 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, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed 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. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the decorative display variable display is used as the liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is not limited to the decorative design variable display. It is also possible to execute an effect having a predetermined story characteristic and display an effect that displays the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern. For example, while performing a battle effect in which a soccer game or an enemy character fights, if it is a big hit, an effect of winning the game or battle may be performed, and if it is off, an effect of defeating the game or battle may be performed. . Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol different from the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display.

  In this embodiment, the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronism with the special symbol variation display (however, to be precise, the decorative symbol variation display is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is performed by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the decorative pattern disappear for a moment from the screen. Production is performed. Then, even if the player looks at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether the player is currently in a variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation display of the fourth symbol is further performed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. By checking the state of the fourth symbol, the player can surely recognize whether or not the current variation display state. It should be noted that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen. Therefore, the player can always visually recognize the state of the fourth symbol.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the fourth special symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is kept lit in a display color (for example, red) reminiscent of the big hit. . When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth special symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is kept lit in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (for example, red). In addition, in order to prevent the 4th symbol from becoming invisible when the 4th symbol is turned off during the variation of the 4th symbol, the color when the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is different from the color that appears on the background screen ( For example, black is preferable.

  In this embodiment, the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitting body such as a lamp or LED is used. A four symbol display area may be realized. In that case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the 4th symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although each 4th symbol display area 9c, 9d corresponding to each of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is provided, the first special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are provided. A common fourth symbol display area may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In that case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors is performed at regular time intervals so as to repeatedly turn on and off, thereby distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided. However, the gaming machine may include only one 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 after passing (including winning)), the 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) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

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

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

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the decorative symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the decorative symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, when the data of the variation pattern command is garbled or the like, it is between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. Deviation may occur. When the variation time is shifted, the special symbol variation display and the decorative symbol variation display may not be completely synchronized.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of a special symbol variation display is higher than the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even when the symbol variation time is shortened (the gaming state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), which is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

  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 decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative 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 unit 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, there are a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, and a sudden probability variation jackpot as the jackpot. The probable big hit is, for example, a big hit that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds, and is shifted to the probable state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the probable state is changed to the short time state as well. ) After shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  When the probable big hit is reached, the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is likely 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 increased). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so as to be easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased compared to the case where the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 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 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on 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 controlling the transition 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 the start winning state becomes easy (high base state). 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 time-short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed 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 becomes 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 state and special symbol short state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easy to win a start 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) (high You may make it move to a base state.

  Further, the normal big hit is a big hit that is controlled to, for example, a 15-round big hit gaming state, and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but is shifted only to the short-time state. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In this embodiment, after the transition to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is completed.

  Further, when suddenly a promising big hit is suddenly made, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit. In this embodiment, the sudden probability variation jackpot is a gaming state in which the number of times of opening the big prize opening is the same as in the case of probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot games. However, the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) in the case of the big hit (probable big hit and normal big hit) games as in the case of the small hit (for example, 0.1 second) ).

  After the big hit game based on the occurrence of the sudden probability change big hit (the sudden probability change big hit game), the gaming state shifts to the probability change state. Suddenly the probabilistic big hit game time is short, so the player can appear as if it suddenly became probable.

  In this embodiment, there are two types of sudden probability variation big hits (hereinafter referred to as sudden probability variation big hit A and sudden probability variation big hit B). After the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit B, the gaming state shifts to the high base state, but after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit A, it does not shift to the high base state. Hereinafter, “sudden probability change” is sometimes referred to as “surprising accuracy”.

  In this embodiment, there is a small hit in addition to the big hit. When the small hit is reached, the state shifts to the small hit gaming state (special gaming state). The small hit game is a game state in which the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as in the case of a big hit (probability big hit and normal big hit) game. However, the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter (for example, 0.1 seconds) than in the case of the big hit game (for example, 29 seconds). The opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same between the sudden change big hit game and the small hit game. By controlling in such a way, the player cannot recognize whether it is a sudden big odds or a small hit when a big winning opening is opened for a short period of time. A probability state (probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that when the small hit game based on the occurrence of the small hit is completed, the gaming 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.

  Further, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the normal big hit and the probable big hit may not be 15, but may be 9, for example. Even if the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the normal big hit and the probable big hit is other than 15, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the probable big hit and the number of rounds of the small hit game are the same as the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the normal big hit and the probable big hit Make the same.

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 has a random number generation function for updating numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set. The read numerical data is used as a random value.

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

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

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

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) 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. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal 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 current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In 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 a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

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

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

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

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a 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 start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. 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 decorative symbols that are 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 the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when 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 their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). 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. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol fluctuation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the normal symbol fluctuation speed every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

  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 decorative symbol variable display state is started after the decorative symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

  When “2”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a or the second special symbol display 8 b, the decorative display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same way as in the case of, after the decorative symbols are 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 “2”, 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. .

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1 to non-reach are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the decorative 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 of” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. “Pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, 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. 6, 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 suddenly changing big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, in the case of the same type of super reach Alternatively, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. 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. 7 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-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. 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 probable big hit, a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are included. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity, It is classified into Super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach and specific production, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a pseudo reach of normal reach and two re-variations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a pseudo sequence of normal reach and one re-variation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). 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. 8A 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 value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams 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. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is the high base state, the small hit is generated, and if the effect is made so as to inquire whether or not the high base state is achieved, the current game state is in the high base state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the high base state, the small hit is less likely to occur, and the stigma effect for the probability change is not performed more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit 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 one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. 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.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit A” and “sudden probability big hit B”.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows a stored display based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in the normal state (low probability state) (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed). A jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol at the low probability) when determining the jackpot type is shown. In FIG. 9B, when the game ball is in the probability variation state (high probability state), the stored memory based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening 13 is used (that is, the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). A jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol at a high probability) when determining the jackpot type is shown.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, a different big hit type determination table is used depending on the game state (normal state or probability change state), so sudden probability change big hit B is the first big hit and sudden probability change When the big hit A is the second big hit, the way to distribute the first big hit and the second big hit differs depending on the gaming state (normal state or probability change state). The normal big hit and the probable big hit are the first big hits, the sudden probable big hit A and the sudden probable big hit B are the second big hits, You may make it differ according to a state (normal state or a probability change state).

  Further, in FIG. 9C, the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (ie, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown. Note that the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9C is used in both the normal state and the probability variation state. That is, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the first big hit (normal big hit and the positive probability big hit) and the second big hit (the sudden positive probability big hit A and the sudden positive probability big hit B) in the normal state and the probability variation state. ) Is the same.

  Further, in the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 as compared to the case where the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, so the second ball shown in FIG. There are many occasions where a jackpot type determination table for special symbols is used. Further, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9 (A) or FIG. 9 (B) is used. The Therefore, since different big hit type determination tables are used depending on the gaming state (low base state or high base state), when sudden probability variable big hit B is the first big hit and sudden probability variable big hit A is the second big hit, The way of allocating the first big hit and the second big hit is different depending on the gaming state (low base state or high base state). In addition, the first big hit (normal big hit and the probable variation big hit) and the second big hit (the sudden big change big hit) are also assumed when the normal big hit and the probable big hit are the first big hit and the sudden probable big hit A and the sudden probable big hit B are the second big hit. The way of distributing A and sudden probability change big hit B) differs depending on the gaming state (low base state or high base state).

  In addition, only when the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol is used, it may be assigned to “suddenly probable big hit”, and when using the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol, “suddenly probable big hit” is used. Although it is not distributed (that is, it may be determined as “suddenly probable big hit” only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed), also when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed , “Suddenly probable big hit” may be assigned. Even when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, when it is assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit”, the sudden probability variation big hit A and the sudden probability variation big hit B in the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol The distribution ratio may be different from the distribution ratio in the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a distribution of determination values in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), in the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol at the low probability, many determination values are assigned to the sudden probability variation jackpot A. In the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol at the time of the high probability shown, there are few judgment values assigned to the sudden probability variation jackpot A. The jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol at the low probability and the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol at the high probability, each of the probability variation jackpot (including sudden probability variation jackpot) and the normal jackpot. Are assigned the same number of determination values.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol at the low probability, the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol at the high probability, and the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol (See FIG. 10C), the same number and the same judgment value are assigned to the normal jackpot. Therefore, the same number and the same judgment value are assigned to the probability variation jackpots (including sudden probability variation jackpots).

  Further, in this embodiment, as an example, when the sudden probability variation big hit A is suddenly, the special symbol stop symbol is “1”, and when suddenly suddenly big hit B is suddenly, the special symbol stop symbol is “3”. The special symbol stop symbol is “7” when the big hit is made, and the special symbol stop symbol is “5” when the big hit is usually made. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random number, but a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and the jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type. It may be determined. For example, as in the case shown in FIG. 9, a table corresponding to the gaming state is provided. As an example, using a stored memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 in the normal state (low probability state) (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) A jackpot symbol determination table for determining symbols (for the first special symbol at low probability) and a hold based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 when the probability variation state (high probability state) A jackpot symbol determination table (for the first special symbol at high probability) when determining the jackpot symbol using the memory (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed), and the game ball is the second starting prize A jackpot symbol determination table (for the second special symbol) for determining a jackpot symbol using a holding memory based on winning in the mouth 14 (that is, when a variation display of the second special symbol is performed), Low In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol at the rate, 0 to 19, which are determination values corresponding to the stop symbol “1”, are set, and 20 to 34, which are determination values corresponding to the stop symbol “3”. Are set, determination values 35 to 44 corresponding to the stop symbol “7” are set, and determination values 45 to 49 corresponding to the stop symbol “5” are set. Determination values corresponding to the stop symbols “1”, “3”, “7”, and “5” are also set in the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol at the time of high probability. Also, determination values corresponding to each of the stop symbols “7” and “5” are set in the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol. The CPU 56 determines the jackpot symbol using a predetermined random number and the jackpot symbol determination table. Then, the jackpot type is set to a type corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol. In this embodiment, the symbols are “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”. For example, in the jackpot symbol determination table, the symbols correspond to the stop symbols “1” to “9”. For example, when the stop symbol is determined to be “1” to “2” based on the big hit symbol determination table, the probability symbol big hit A is suddenly determined, and the stop symbol is “3”. When it is determined to be any one of “4”, it is suddenly determined as a probable big hit B, and when the stop symbol is determined as any of “5” to “7”, it is determined as a probable big hit, Is determined to be any of “8” to “9”, it may be determined as a big hit. In such a configuration, the range that the predetermined random number can take is 1 to 9, and the determination values corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “9” are “1” to “9” (determination value). And the stop symbol number may be the same).

  In addition, when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol using a predetermined random number and determining a jackpot type according to the determined special symbol type, for a certain symbol (one or more) Depending on the game state at that time, there may be a case where the game is shifted to the time-saving state after the jackpot game is ended, or there is a case where the time-saving state is not transferred.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 11, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit A, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state and the low base state. After the big hit game based on the sudden probability big hit B, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the high base state. After the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state and the high base state. After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (non-probability change state) and the high base state (however, until the end of the short time state).

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be controlled so as to always maintain the high base state when the probability change big hit occurs suddenly when the game state is the high base state.

  12A to 12C 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 value (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. 12A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 12B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

  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. 12 (A) and 12 (B), in this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  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”, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the normal big hit or the probable big hit.

  FIG. 12D 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 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. 12D, 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. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. FIG. 13A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 13B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 13C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality 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 the example shown in FIG. 13, the different deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used depending on whether the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the short time state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 13C, one probability variation / short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used, but the total number of pending storages as a variation variation type classification table for probability variation / short-time state. It is also possible to use a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the above (tables with different ratios of determination values).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, but the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an 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, and so on may be used. Further, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of reserved storages. You may make it use.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 13B is used, and the total number of reserved storage is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 13A is used. As shown in FIG. 13, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 13B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of assignment of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. As shown in FIG. 14, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storages ( (See also FIG. 13). Therefore, when determining the variation pattern type (such as at the time of starting winning), it is possible to easily determine whether or not super-reach is achieved based on the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). . That is, when it is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display start condition corresponding to the start winning is established, the variation pattern type determination random number value is within a common determination value range. The variation pattern type can be determined only by determining whether or not it is included.

  The “specific variable display pattern” is not limited to a variation pattern with super reach, and is a variation pattern in which at least the expectation for the big hit is set and the player can have an expectation for the big hit. . The “expected degree (reliability) for jackpot” is the appearance rate (probability) at which a jackpot appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) by the specific variable display pattern is executed. Show. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  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 one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If the value is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach) in the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B). Regardless of the number stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the first hold storage number, the second hold storage number, the combined hold storage number), the common determination value (FIG. 13). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are allocated. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used in any gaming state, but a different big hit variation pattern type determination table is used depending on the probability variation state, the short time state, and the normal state. You may do it.

  15A and 15B 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).

  The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B are selected according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected. When it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of special CA4-1 and special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and a variable display result of the decorative design. Data (decision value) corresponding to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where is a “big hit” is set.

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 15A, the variation pattern type is a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). Further, in the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 15B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 15B, 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 that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the variation patterns not accompanied by the specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the specific effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a 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. 17 and FIG. 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative 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 decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result specifying 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 fourth 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 (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 23), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the starting prize. To do. Then, a value for designating the range of the judgment value as the judgment result is set in the EXT data of the winning judgment result designation command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the variation pattern type when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number matches a predetermined determination value based on the winning determination result designation command. It is possible to recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, which of the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is determined when winning is determined, and which game state is in effect. The EXT data has a value depending on which display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is displayed, and whether the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning. The winning decision result designation command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and is out of play when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 3. Whether it is 79 or not is determined. If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 1 designation command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the range of the determination values 1 to 79 is accompanied by the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 (pseudo-continuous effect) regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives at least the change pattern type non-reach CA2 based on the reception of the winning determination result 1 designation command. -1 can be recognized.

  If the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 2 designation command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the variation pattern type determination random number is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 3 designation command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the winning determination result 3 designation command.

  Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the probability changing state or the short time state (probability changing state / short time state) at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 changes in the winning time determination process. It is determined whether or not the value of the pattern type determination random number is 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 receives a winning in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A time determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7), the CPU 56 receives a winning when “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The determination result 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state.

  Further, if the CPU 56 determines in the winning determination process that it will be a small hit when starting the first winning winning opening 13, the winning determination result 4 in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send the specified command. When it is determined that the probability variation big hit A suddenly occurs, a winning determination result 5 designation command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If it is determined that the probability variation big hit B suddenly occurs, a winning determination result 5 designation command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When it is determined that the game is normally a big hit, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 7 designation command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. If it is determined that the probability big hit is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  For example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 performs the same determination process as at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, the winning determination result 9 designation command to the winning determination result 14. Send one of the specified commands. It should be noted that there is no winning determination result designation command when it is determined that sudden probability variation big hit A and sudden probability variation big hit B will occur when the second winning prize opening 14 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the CPU 56 sends a winning determination result 9 designation command or a winning determination result 12 designation command, as in the normal state. Although it is transmitted, the command transmitted in the normal state may be separated from the command transmitted in the probability changing state or the short time state.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1 and the super CA 2-7 variation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 13). Inconsistency does not occur between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. In this embodiment, when at least the variation pattern type of Super CA 2-7 is selected, the continuous notice effect is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. In this embodiment, a winning determination result designation command (a winning determination result 2 designation command and a winning determination result 10 designation command) indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified is transmitted. A winning determination result designation command indicating that the type cannot be specified may not be transmitted. In that case, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is non-reach or normal reach in the winning determination process according to the total number of pending storage. Further, the CPU 56 may transmit a winning determination result designation command only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is the target of the continuous notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a winning determination result in which the common MODE data is “95 (H)” for the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Although the designation command is transmitted, the MODE data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning may be different depending on whether the first winning prize opening 13 is won or when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. For example, at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, a winning result designation command whose MODE data is “95 (H)” is transmitted, and at the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, the MODE data is “ 96 (H) "is transmitted. In that case, regardless of whether it is at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or at the time of the starting winning to the second start winning opening 14, whether it is in the gaming state, a special symbol or a decorative pattern Specifying the determination result at the time of winning including the common EXT data, depending on which display result is the display result and whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of the determining value at the time of starting winning A command may be transmitted.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a sudden hit / small hit 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. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (end of hitting big hit / small hit end specifying command: ending 3 specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game or the end of the game of the sudden probability change big hit. 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.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (high probability high base designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a probability change state and a high base state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability low base designation command) for designating a background display in the probability variation state and the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (low probability high base designation command) for designating background display in the normal state and the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (low probability low base designation command) for designating background display in the normal state and the low base state. The effect control commands B000 (H) to B003 (H) may be referred to as background designation commands.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which an effect control command indicating that the number of reserved memories has increased or decreased is transmitted for each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may make it transmit the production control command which designates itself. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 is won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. You may make it transmit a common production | presentation control command by 1 reserved memory number and 2nd reserved memory number.

  In addition, for example, separate presentation control commands (pending storage number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In that case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  Also, for example, if the same first reserved memory number is specified, an effect control command specifying the addition or subtraction of the first reserved memory number is transmitted by making the MODE data common and different EXT data. You may do it. For example, when the common MODE data “C0 (H)” is used and the subtraction of the first reserved memory number is designated, the command C000 (H) is transmitted, and the addition of the first reserved memory number is designated. The command C001 (H) may be transmitted. Further, when specifying the second reserved memory number, the MODE data is made different, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted, and the second reserved memory number is determined. When adding is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. To do.

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). 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 specifying command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result specifying command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When 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). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process as described later. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  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.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process of step S314.

  The first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the number of storages is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A), and counts the total reserved memory number counter. Is increased by 1 (step S213A). 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 a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 24) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, 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. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. 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 the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 24 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. 24, 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time-short flag indicating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability change state) is set (step S215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S218A. When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance at the start winning a variation display result when a variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed (step S217A). ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 and, at the same time, receives the prize determination result designation command based on the determination result of the prize determination process. Control to transmit to 100 is performed (step S218A).

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to 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 S28).

  If the winning determination process in step S217A is not executed, the CPU 56 performs only control for transmitting the first reserved storage number addition designation command in step S218A, and transmits the winning determination result designation command. Do not control. In addition, when the winning determination process in step S217A is not executed, a winning determination result designation in which a value (for example, “FF (H)”) indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data is designated. A command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, when the process of step S215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, when the gaming state is the normal state (there is neither the probability change state nor the short time state) Only in the case of the low base state), the winning determination process in step S217A is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S216A is executed, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S217A is performed only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not established. The winning time determination process is executed. Note that the process may not be shifted to step S217A only when the game state is a big hit game state, and may be shifted to step S217A to execute the winning determination process when the game state is a small hit game state.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation state, the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set. If the time is short, only the time flag is set (see FIG. 32). Note that in the case of sudden probability change big hit A, the time reduction flag is not set (see FIG. 32). Therefore, in this embodiment, if it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set, it can be determined that the state is at least one of the probability changing state or the time reduction state. Therefore, in the process shown in step S215A, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is at least one of the probability change state and the time reduction state by determining whether or not the time reduction flag is set.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after it is notified that the jackpot is started. It is a state until it is informed that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the process from the big winning opening opening pre-process (step S305) to the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process is being executed.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  When the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B), and at the same time, counts the total reserved memory number. Is incremented by 1 (step S213B). 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 a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 24) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, 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. Further, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. 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. For random numbers other than the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number, the type of random number stored in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is the same as the type of random number stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. It may be different. For example, when the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not stored in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. In the case of such control, the memory area required as the second reserved storage buffer is reduced.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and outputs the prize determination result designation command based on the determination result of the prize determination process. Control to transmit to 100 is performed (step S218B).

  In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S215A may be performed, and the winning determination process in step S217B may not be performed if the time is short. Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S216A may be performed, and the winning determination process in step S217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning determination process in step S217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the continuous notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the continuous notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or small hit in the special symbol normal processing, determine the big hit type, or determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing However, even when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the winning determination process is executed before the display of the variation based on the start winning starts. By doing this, it is confirmed in advance which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is. In other words, before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, the variation pattern type is determined in advance, and based on the determination result at the time of winning a prize, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies that a big hit or super reach will be announced. Perform the production.

  When it is confirmed in step S220 that the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (Step S221). When the probability change flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processing of steps S214A and S214B is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 26) do not necessarily match.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted by the processing of steps S214A and S214B and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in C) is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S217A) in the first starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 21A when there is a starting winning at the first starting winning port 13. ), It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when winning determination processing (step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21B), It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there is a common determination value between the determination value in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Since it is included (5400-54022), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random R matches any of the common determination values in the process of step S223, and then performs the first start port switch passing process. When the winning determination process (step S217A) is executed, it may be determined whether or not the value of the random R matches a determination value (54023 to 54217) that is not common.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value, the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type determination random number is non-reach, normal reach (specifically, non-reach or normal reach), super reach. It is confirmed which of the fluctuation types is (step S225). In the process of step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state (specifically, whether or not a time reduction flag is set), and even if the gaming state is a probability changing state, the time saving state. Otherwise, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, it is determined to be “non-reach”, and when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 229. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, it is determined to be “super reach”.

  In addition, when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state, the CPU 56 determines that it is “non-reach” when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 1 to 219, and determines the variation pattern type. If the value of the random number for use is 1 to 219, it is determined that “super reach” is set. In step S225, the CPU 56 may compare the determination value set in the deviation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 13 with the value of the variation pattern type determination random number. The pattern type determination random number value and the determination value may be directly compared. For example, a determination value is incorporated in a command of a control program executed by the CPU 56 and compared with a random number for determining a variation pattern type.

  In addition, a plurality of variable displays are displayed during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the state is a certain change state or the short time state in the process of step S225 at the start winning time until the start of the variable display based on the start winning actually. May be executed. Therefore, the game state has changed from the time when the start winning is confirmed in the process of step S225 until it is confirmed whether or not the state is the probability change state or the time-short state, and until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probability variation state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined in the process of step S225 and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 26) do not necessarily match.

  When the random R value matches the normal jackpot determination value or the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S224). In step S224, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 22). The big hit type is set to “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden probability big hit A” or “sudden probable big hit B” using the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Determine whether it will be. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 23), FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B) is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination results of steps S223, S224, and S225 to the winning determination result designation command (step S226). In step S226, the CPU 56 determines whether the first winning prize opening 13 or the second starting prize opening 14 has made the winning determination when starting winning, and the determination result in steps S223, S224, S225, Processing for setting any one of “01 (H)” to “08 (H)” and “09 (H)” to “0E (H)” shown in FIG. I do.

  26 and 27 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, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A). The process ends. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Data indicating “second” is set in (Step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  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. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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 this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the reserved memory count subtraction designation command are sequentially performed in each of the plurality of timer interruption processes. It is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, the display result specifying command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further after 4 ms has elapsed. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. When the special symbol variation is started, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted. The symbol variation designation command is a timer for transmitting a variation pattern command. It is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the same timer interruption process as the interruption process.

  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 determines the jackpot determination that has been extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit 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 (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the 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. 8A, 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.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). ) To determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75. In the process of step S62, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. Use special symbol) to decide whether to win or not. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. .

  If 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.

  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 for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B.

  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 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  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 promising big hit A”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit B”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type Is done.

  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, “−” as the special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol To do. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly probable big hit A”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if the jackpot type is set to “suddenly probable big hit B”, “3” is special. If the symbol is determined to be a stop symbol, “5” is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol when it is determined to be “normal jackpot”, and “7” is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol when “probable big hit” is determined. To decide. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined first, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the determination method of the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated with each other in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 28 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. 12 (A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) 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. 12D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of 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. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 13A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 13B )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 13C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processes of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 13B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is a short-time state (including a case where the game state is a certain variation state), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 13C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 16). 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, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short-time state (see FIG. 13C) and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 13B). ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  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 in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 13A) 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 it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, 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. 15) 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. 16) 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, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In 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 S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 13) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 13). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 including the variation pattern types), 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, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table coincides with whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not. In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. It is preferable to make a continuous notice effect by determining whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (refer to FIG. 17) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 6 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113A and S114A). When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit B, control is performed to transmit a display result 5 designation command (steps S113B and S114B). It is to be noted that whether or not it is suddenly probable big hits A and B, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03” or “04”. This can be determined by checking. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  In step S116, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S122 described later. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Further, in this case, the set stored memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by the special symbol stop process or the big jackpot end process when the special symbol variation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S122). In step S122, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125). When the variation time timer times out (step S126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Also, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S147. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If it is not set, the special symbol in the time-short state is set when the time-short flag to which the process proceeds to step S147 is set (that is, when it is controlled only in the time-short state without the probability variation state). The value of the time-count counter that indicates the number of possible fluctuations is decremented by -1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability low base designation command (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when a big hit is made, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted, when it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, and when it is suddenly a probable big hit, sudden hit big hit / small A hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in the process of step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “04”. It can be determined by confirming. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) in the hour / minute number counter for counting the number of hour / minute times (step S167). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S171, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable big hit, a normal jackpot or a sudden probable big hit B. When the big hit type is a probable big hit, a normal big hit or a sudden probable big hit B, a time reduction flag is set (step S172). When the big hit type is not a probable big hit, a normal big hit, or a sudden probable big hit B (in the case of sudden probable big hit A), the time reduction flag is reset (step S173). By such a control, when the small hit game is finished and when the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit A is finished, the control to shift to the short time state is not executed, but the game before it is decided to make the small hit game If the state is the short-time state (the state where the short-time flag is set), the short-time state is maintained after the small hit game ends.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is also used to determine whether to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is hit. If it is, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no. In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is also used when determining whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a time reduction state in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 22 (step S215A). reference).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S174). In step S174, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high-probability high base designation command when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state are set. Do. When the time variation flag indicating that the time variation state is set when the probability variation flag is not set, control for transmitting a low probability high base designation command is performed. When the probability variation flag is set but the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a high probability low base designation command is performed. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a background designation command at the end of the change of the special symbol (see step S146 in FIG. 31) or at the end of the jackpot game. Instead of control, control may be performed to transmit when the special symbol starts to change (for example, in the special symbol normal process), or when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted (for example, immediately before transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command) ) May be performed.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S175).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

  In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control processing of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Accordingly, when the second special symbol display 8b is continuously displaying the variable display of the second special symbol, the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display of the next first special symbol. Until then, the display of the display result of the first special symbol variation display (stop symbol) is maintained. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result specifying command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol change display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result specifying command transmission processing also varies. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the special symbol process control data is set. An end flag may be set at the end of symbol variation. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol 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 (step S707). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 17 and 18) the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer is.

  35 to 39 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous notice prohibition flag for prohibiting execution of a process for determining a continuous notice effect, which will be described later, and sets a continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer for measuring the prohibition period for a predetermined time ( For example, 30 ms) is set (step S616A). In other words, in this embodiment, even if the variation pattern command is received and the variation display of the decorative symbol is started, the determination of the continuous announcement effect is prohibited until a predetermined period (for example, 30 ms) elapses, and the continuous announcement effect is displayed. Not started. By controlling in such a manner, the continuous notice effect is not determined until at least the reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received after the fluctuation pattern command is received. This prevents a situation in which an unnatural effect is produced due to a gap between the two.

  In this embodiment, the display result specifying command is received 4 ms after the variation pattern command is received, and the pending storage number subtraction designation command is received after the elapse of 4 ms. However, after the variation pattern command is received, If there is a start prize for 8 ms until the reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received and the reserved memory number addition designation command is received, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is erroneously based on the one more reserved memory number. There is a risk of being decided. For example, if the start winning is received after receiving the hold memory number subtraction designation command after starting the variable display in a state where there are two hold memory numbers, the production control CPU 101 receives the hold memory number addition designation command. Based on this, it is recognized that there are three pending storage numbers. If the continuous notice effect is determined in this state, a situation in which it is determined that the continuous notice effect is executed over three variable displays is generated because the number of reserved memories is internally recognized as three. . However, after that, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received and the reserved memory number returns to the state of two, so that the continuous notice effect for three times is actually executed even though only two fluctuation displays are executed. As a result, there is a difference between the number of reserved memories and the number of executions of the continuous notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a variation pattern command is received, such a disadvantage is prevented by prohibiting the determination of the continuous notice effect until a predetermined period (for example, 30 ms) elapses. Yes.

  In this embodiment, 30 ms (for example, one frame from the start of the change of the decorative pattern is provided with a little allowance between the time when the change pattern command is received and the time when the reserved memory count subtraction designation command is received. In this example, the time required for changing the design of the symbol is set in the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer, but the time required for receiving the reserved memory number subtraction designation command after receiving the change pattern command (8 ms) ) May be set in the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer.

  Further, in this embodiment, a continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer is set, and the continuous notice prohibition flag is reset based on the time-out of the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer, as will be described later, and the determination of the continuous notice effect is prohibited. The status is released, but the continuous notice prohibition flag is reset based on the receipt of the reserved memory count subtraction designation command without using the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer, and the prohibition state for determining the continuous notice effect is released. It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, control is performed so that execution of the determination of the continuous notice effect is prohibited until a predetermined period elapses after the fluctuation pattern command is received. You may control to prohibit execution of a continuous notice effect about the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result designation command received before the elapse.

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 sets a display result specifying command reception flag (step S618A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 6 specifying command) in the display result specifying command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618B).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a surprise big hit / small hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

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

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined decorative symbols.

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d in accordance with the updated second reserved memory number (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S658). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S659).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S660), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S661). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S662).

  In steps S652, S653, S655, S656, S658, S659, S661, and S662, the number of reserved memories and the reserved memory display are not immediately updated based on the reception of the command. When the command is received, it may be confirmed whether or not the continuous notice prohibition flag is set. When the continuous notice prohibition flag is set, the addition of the number of reserved memories and the reserved memory display may not be performed. In this case, when the reserved memory subtraction designation command is received thereafter, the reserved memory number is not subtracted or the reserved memory display is not performed, and the reserved memory number may be matched. By doing so, it is possible to prevent annoying display such that the stored memory number is turned on or off for a moment.

  If the received effect control command is a low-probability low base designation command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in the normal state as a background screen corresponding to the low base state (for example, , A blue display color background screen) (step S672). In addition, when the probability variation state flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability variation state is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (step S673), and indicates that the gaming state is the high base state. If the indicated high base state flag is set, the high base state flag is reset (step S674).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability high base designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high base state (for example, red Display color background screen) (step S676). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S677) and sets a high base flag (step S678).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability low base designation command (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 uses the same background screen as the background screen in the state after the small hit game as the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, the background screen is changed to a green display color background (step S682). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S683) and resets the high base flag (step S684).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability high base designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high base state (for example, red Display color background screen) (step S686). Further, when the probability variation state flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (step S687) and sets the high base flag (step S688).

  If the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (step S696), the effect control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result designation command. The result is stored in the result storage buffer (step S697). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result designation command reception flag indicating that the winning determination result designation command has been received (step S698). In the process of step S698, when the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 8 designation command shown in FIG. 19 are received, the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, as shown in FIG. When a winning determination result 9 designation command to a winning determination result 14 designation command is received, a second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of an area for storing a winning determination result (winning determination result storage buffer). As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (by the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 8 designation command) is saved. A first winning determination result storage buffer and a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 (according to a winning determination result 9 designation command to a winning determination result 14 designation command) are stored. 2 a winning determination result storage buffer is prepared. As shown in FIG. 40, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this embodiment, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer are formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S699). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the continuous notice prohibition flag is set (step S800A). If not set, the process proceeds to step S800E.

  When the continuous notice prohibition flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer (step S800B). Then, when the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer times out (step S800C), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous notice prohibition flag (step S800D) and executes a continuous notice effect determination process (step S800E). When the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer has not timed out, the continuous notice effect determination process is not executed.

  By executing the processes of steps S800A to S800E, the continuous notice prohibition flag is reset when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the variation pattern command, and the prohibition state of determining the continuous notice effect is released. Also, the continuous notice effect determination process is executed only when it is not the prohibition period of the continuous notice determination (when the continuous notice prohibition flag is not set). In the production control microcomputer 100, for example, when the production control process is executed with a timer interruption every 33 ms, the variation pattern command is not measured without measuring the continuous notice prohibition period measurement timer. If it is within the received interrupt (in this case, it is within 33 ms since the variation pattern command was received and the pending memory count subtraction designation command has not been received yet), the presentation control process is left once. You may make it perform determination of a continuous notice effect by the effect control process process performed at the time of the timer interruption of the next 33 ms. By doing so, the timer measurement process becomes unnecessary, and the processing burden on the production control microcomputer 100 can be reduced.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 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 the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed. The control related to the variable display of the decorative pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the image is also executed in one effect control process.

  Note that the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. In that case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process processing is executed.

  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 decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

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

  Big hit end effect process (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state or the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing continuous notice effect determination processing (step S800E). In the continuous notice effect determining process, the effect control CPU 101 first sets a winning determination result designation command reception flag (first winning determination result designation command reception flag or second winning determination result designation command reception flag). It is confirmed whether or not (step S6000). If it is not set, the process is terminated. When the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the winning determination result designation command (step S6001), and processing for determining the continuous notice effect after step S6002. Execute. In step S6001, when the winning determination result designation command reception flag (first winning determination result designation command reception flag or second winning determination result designation command reception flag) is reset, the flag that has been set is set. The identifiable information is temporarily stored in a register, for example. Therefore, in this embodiment, at the timing when a new start win occurs and the determination result designation command at the time of winning is received, based on the fact that the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set at step S6000, continuous notice is given. The production is decided. However, if the timing at which a new start prize is generated and the determination result designation command at the time of winning is a prohibition period for determining the continuous notice effect, wait until the prohibition period ends (see steps S800A to S800E). In step S6000, based on the fact that the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the continuous notice effect is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether any continuous notice execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is already being executed is set (step S6002). Note that the continuous notice execution flag is set in the process of step S6007. If any of the continuous notice execution flags is set, the process proceeds to step S6010. That is, when the continuous notice effect is already being executed, control is performed so that the determination process of the continuous notice effect is not repeated.

  If no continuous notice execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (step S6003). In this case, the production control CPU 101 has a first winning determination result designation command reception flag set (a winning determination result designation command indicating a winning determination result at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13). Whether the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (a winning determination result designation command indicating a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is received). Confirm. The effect control CPU 101 makes the determination in step S6003 based on, for example, information temporarily stored in the register. When the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (that is, the winning determination indicating the winning determination result at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13). When a result designation command is received), all the winning determination results stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer are extracted. In addition, when the probability variation state flag or the high base flag is set (that is, the winning determination result designation command indicating the winning determination result at the time of starting winning the second starting winning opening 14), the effect control CPU 101 ), All the winning determination results stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer are extracted.

  In this embodiment, all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer are extracted in the process of step S6003 until the variable display that is the determination target is started in the following step S6004. The continuous notice effect can be executed on the condition that all the fluctuation displays are “non-reach”. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the continuous notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting during the continuous notice effect. It should be noted that the continuous notice effect may be executed even when reach is included in each variation display until the variation display to be determined in step S6004 is started. In that case, in the process of step S6003, it is not necessary to extract all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and only the latest winning determination result needs to be extracted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest winning determination result among the extracted winning determination results is a determination result indicating “non-reach out”, “super reach out” or “big hit”. (Step S6004). In this case, when the CPU 101 for effect control is in the normal state in which neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set, the winning time extracted from only the first winning time determination result storage buffer in the process of step S6003. It is checked whether or not the latest winning determination result among the determination results is a determination result indicating “non-reach out”, “super reach out” or “big hit”. In addition, when the probability variation state flag or the short time state flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the latest winning winning determination result among the winning winning determination results extracted from only the second winning determination result storage buffer in the process of step S600. It is confirmed whether or not the hour determination result is a determination result indicating “non-reach out”, “super reach out” or “big hit”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the latest winning determination result is a determination result indicating “out of reach”, “out of super reach”, or “big hit” (step S6004), and step S6005. Execute the process. That is, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S6003 and S6004 are executed, and there is a variable display that becomes “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, or “big hit”, step S6005 and subsequent steps. Whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect is determined in the process, and the continuous notice effect may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, it is not restricted to the latest winning time determination result, and when there are a plurality of undecided winning determination results among the extracted winning determination results, determination is made for all of them, and even one of them is “non-reach”, “ If there is a fluctuating display that becomes “super reach out” or “super reach big hit”, it may be determined whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect in the processing after step S6005. In the case of “super reach big hit” instead of all big hits, the process may move to step S6005 to determine the continuous notice effect. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command capable of recognizing that the determination result of the winning determination is “super reach big hit”.

  In addition, in the process of step S6004, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a value (specifically, “01 (H)” or “09” indicating that the variation pattern type is non-reachable for the latest extracted winning determination result. (H) ”: Refer to FIG. 19), a value indicating super reach (specifically,“ 03 (H) ”or“ 0B (H) ”: refer to FIG. 19), or a big hit. It is determined whether it is a value (specifically, “05 (H)” to “08 (H)”, “0D (H)” to “0E (H)”: see FIG. 19).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the continuous notice determination random number, and executes the notice effect based on the latest determination result at the time of winning, the value of the notice determination random number, and the game state or the number of reserved memories. It is determined whether or not to perform, and the type of notice effect when it is executed is determined (step S6005).

  43 and 44 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the continuous notice determination table. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, in this embodiment, different continuous notice determination tables are prepared according to the number of reserved memories and the gaming state. FIG. 43 (A) shows a continuous notice determination table used when the number of reserved memories is 4 in the normal state. FIG. 43B shows a continuous notice determination table used when the number of reserved storage is 3 in the normal state. FIG. 44 (C) shows a continuous notice determination table used when the number of reserved memories is 2 in the normal state. Further, FIG. 44D shows a probability variation used in a probability variation state or a short time state (in this embodiment, either a high probability state or a high base state, or a high probability state and a high base state). -A table for determining the continuous notice for a short time is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the type of the continuous notice effect (effect form of the continuous notice effect) is “change in change form (change in change form at the time of symbol change”. ) "," Countdown "or" Reserved ball change "is selected. The specific contents of the production mode of each of the continuous notice effects such as “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball” will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the continuous notice effect may be executed even when the determination result of the winning determination is a small hit. Then, in the case of the small hit and the case of the sudden probability change big hit A and the sudden probability change big hit B, the presentation modes that can be selected are the same (in this example, only “reserved ball change”). Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp by the continuous notice effect whether the game is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game or the small hit game state (the game state does not change after the game is finished). As a result, the player's expectation for the probable change state can be maintained. In addition, you may make it the production | presentation aspect which can be selected differ in the case of the small hit and the case of the sudden probability variation big hit A and the sudden probability variation big hit B. For example, in the case of sudden probability change big hit B, the continuous notice effect is most likely to be executed. In addition, a determination value may be assigned in the continuous notice determination table.

  In step S6005, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the first special symbol variation display (for example, in the case of the low probability low base state in which neither the probability variation state flag nor the high base flag is set). A) specifies the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is executed when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed (for example, when the probability variation state flag or the high base flag is set and the probability variation state or the short time state (high base state) is set. ), Specifying the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area.

  Then, in the low probability and low base state, the production control CPU 101 selects the continuous notice determination table for the reserved storage number 4 shown in FIG. If the specified number of reserved memories is 3, the continuous notice determination table for the number of reserved memories 3 shown in FIG. 43 (B) is selected. If the specified reserved memory count is 2, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuous notice determination table for the reserved memory count 2 shown in FIG. If the probability change status flag or the time reduction status flag is set, the probability change / time reduction continuous notice determination table shown in FIG. 44D is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is less than 2, a continuous notice effect cannot be executed over a plurality of decorative symbol variations, and therefore a continuous notice effect is not executed. Further, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect is terminated in the variable display up to the previous one of the variable display subject to the continuous notice effect, but the continuous notice effect is also provided in the variable display subject to the continuous notice effect. In the case where it is configured to execute, the continuous notice effect can be executed over at least two fluctuations, and therefore it may be determined that the continuous notice effect is executed even if the number of reserved memories is only one. That is, as long as it is possible to execute a continuous notice effect over a plurality of fluctuations at least twice, a method of determination different from the method of determining the notice effect according to this embodiment may be adopted.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a continuous notice determination random number in the process of step S6005. Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous notice effect by determining whether or not the extracted value of the continuous notice determination random number matches the determination value included in the selected continuous notice determination table. In addition to determining whether or not to perform, the type of notice effect when executing is determined. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, in this embodiment, as the number of reserved memories increases, a determination value corresponding to executing the continuous notice effect (other than a determination value corresponding to “do not execute”). Since the ratio of (determination value) is set to increase, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is executed with a higher probability as the number of reserved memories increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), in the probability variation state or the short time state, the ratio of the determination value corresponding to executing the continuous notice effect is set to be small. Therefore, in the case of the probability variation state or the short time state, the ratio of determining to execute the continuous notice effect is low. It should be noted that control may be performed so that the continuous notice effect is not executed when the probability change state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, the method of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is changed depending on whether the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (whether it is a high base state). The game state for changing the way of determining the continuous notice effect is not limited to whether it is a probability change state or a short time state. For example, depending on whether or not it is controlled to a low probability high base state that is easy to win, although it is in a low probability state where the probability of winning a big hit is not increased, the method of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is changed It may be. In addition, depending on whether or not it is controlled to a high-probability low-base state that is difficult to win a start even though it is in a high-probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit, the method of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is changed. May be. In this case, the continuous notice effect may not be executed when the low probability high base state or the high probability low base state is controlled.

  Further, as a method of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the game state, whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is determined based on whether or not a new command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the value of the random number for determining the continuous notice, and determines the effect mode in the case of execution. It is determined whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the value of the random number for determining the continuous notice, and when it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, the effect mode is determined using another random number. It may be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect in the process of step S6005 (step S6006). If it is determined not to execute the continuous notice effect, the process proceeds to step S6010.

  When it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided according to the effect mode decided in step S6005. (Step S6007). In the process of step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the continuous notice effect based on the reception of any one of the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 8 designation command shown in FIG. If so, the first continuous notice execution flag is set. In addition, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be executed based on the reception of any one of the winning judgment result 9 designation command to the winning judgment result 14 designation command, the second continuous notice execution flag is set. To do. In the process of step S6007, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the continuous notice execution flag and also sets information that can specify the effect mode determined in step S6005. Specifically, data that can specify the effect mode is stored in the RAM.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous notice effect start wait flag if the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (step S6008). The continuous notice effect start waiting flag is set to start the continuous notice effect from the variable display of the decorative pattern to be started next. For example, when the value of the effect control process flag is “2” or “3”, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the current reserved memory number in the variation counter (step S6009). In that case, when the first continuous notice execution flag is set in the process of step S6007, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first reserved storage number in the variation counter. When the second continuous notice execution flag is set, the second reserved storage number is set in the fluctuation counter. The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays that are executed until the variation display that is the determination target of the continuous notice effect is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the first winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the winning determination result corresponding to the variable display executed this time) and stores the winning determination result. The contents of the buffer are shifted (step S6010). In the process of step S6010, the effect control CPU 101 executes the decorative symbol variation display in synchronization with the first special symbol variation display (specifically, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set). The first winning determination result stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. Further, when the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the second winning prize is displayed. The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S820). Then, the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) based on the read variation pattern command and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Is determined (step S821). In the process of step S821, when the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 uses a chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445” as the temporary stop pattern in the pseudo-ream). The combination of symbols that do not reach reach and the symbol that is out of reach by one symbol is also determined. Further, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 101 is to execute the continuous effect of the effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a so-called chance symbol symbol (for example, “ The combination of symbols that do not reach, such as 223 ”or“ 445 ”, but which is not one reach and one symbol deviates) is determined. Then, the production control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 47, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. The combination of the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses an odd symbol (probability variable) as a stop symbol. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol that recalls the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, when the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 4 specifying command, a display result 5 specifying command, or a display result 6 specifying command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and stops the decorative symbol using a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols is associated with a numerical value. Determine the design. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for decorative symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S822). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S823).

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, 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 decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 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 and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 48 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 49, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (effect control execution data) in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, An effect such as a background during the change of a decorative pattern is realized.

  In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. The variation of the decorative pattern itself is directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table.

  The production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). And the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S824). 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 sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern command. 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 S825). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S826).

  Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S827).

  Further, when writing the image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM, the effect control CPU 101 actually performs control to write the image data into the VRAM by, for example, a V blank interrupt process based on the V blank interrupt. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores data to be written to the VRAM in a predetermined area of the RAM, and performs control to write the data in the predetermined area of the RAM to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt is an interrupt generated by the VDP 109 in the same cycle as the cycle of the vertical synchronization signal supplied to the effect display device 9. For example, when the screen change frequency (frame frequency) of the effect display device 9 is 30 Hz, the generation period of the V blank interruption is 33.3 ms, and when the frame frequency is 60 Hz, the occurrence of the V blank interruption is generated. The period is 16.7 ms. In this example, data is written to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt processing, but data may be written to the VRAM in other processing. Other processes are, for example, a timer interrupt based on a timer built in for production control, or a decorative symbol changing process. In addition, when the process which writes data in VRAM in other processes is performed, it is preferable to perform the process for synchronizing with an execution period and the period of V blank interruption regularly, for example.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), 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 S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data that are set next (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice effect start wait flag is set (step S8106). If it is set, the process advances to step S8109. If the continuous notice start waiting flag is not set, it is checked whether any continuous notice execution flag is set (step S8107). If any of the continuous notice execution flags is set, the CPU 101 for effect control “changes the variation pattern when the symbol fluctuates”, “countdown” or “according to the effect mode determined in step S6005”. Control to execute the continuous notice effect in the effect mode of “reserved ball change” is performed (step S8108). In the variable display period, when the notice effect is executed during the notice effect execution period shorter than the variable display period, the process of step S8108 is executed only during the notice effect execution period.

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S8109), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen for the left middle right decorative symbol (30 ms after the last decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S8110). In this way, the decorative display variation control is realized in the effect display device 9. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S8111).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113). ).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs control for deriving and displaying the stopped symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stopped symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8300). If the continuous notice effect start wait flag is set, the continuous notice effect start wait flag is reset (step S8301). Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8302). Whether or not it is decided to win a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in a display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8303).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win will be given, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the continuous notice execution flags is set (step S8304). If it is set, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S8305). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S8306). When the value of the variation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 displays the set continuous notice execution flag (first continuous notice execution flag or second continuous notice execution flag). Reset is performed (step S8307). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect is executed until the display of the change one time before the start of the change subject to the determination at the time of winning, and the determination at the time of winning is determined. The continuous notice execution flag is reset at the start of the subject variable display (the continuous notice effect is not performed during the variable display subject to the winning determination). It should be noted that the continuous notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the target of the determination at the time of winning.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 has received any of the jackpot start designation command reception flag (the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, the jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is checked whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit / small hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  It should be noted that a process for displaying a small hit is provided separately from the process for displaying a big hit, and in the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (when the big prize opening is opened 16 times for 0.1 second) Sufficient time) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden probability variation big hit.

  Also, in the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the presentation based on the reception of the sudden big hit / small hit start designation command. Based on the reception of the pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a sudden hit big hit / smallness indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set, the big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, big hit end 2 designation command reception flag, or sudden big hit / small hit termination designation command reception flag) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Display control is performed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end production time has elapsed, the production control CPU 101 actually stores the display result 6 designation command in the display result specific command storage area when the small hit game is executed. If it is (step S887), the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) corresponding to the state after the small hit game (step S887). S888).

  If the continuous notice execution flag and the continuous notice interruption flag are set, the continuous notice execution flag and the continuous notice interruption flag are reset (step S890).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S891). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result specifying command reception flag.

  Note that the game state may change when the big hit game ends, but when the game state changes, the display state of the background screen on the effect display device 9 in the command analysis process changes the game state after the change. The display color is changed according to the

  In this embodiment, in the high base state, for example, a red background screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. The high base state includes a high base state based on a probability variation big hit occurring and a high base state based on a sudden probability varying big hit B occurring. That is, when the probability variation big hit B suddenly occurs, the background screen turns red. In addition, when the probability change big hit A suddenly occurs, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen according to the state after the small hit game (for example, a background of a green display color). Screen) (see steps S888 and S682).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can easily recognize that the state has shifted to the probability variation state when the sudden probability variation big hit B has occurred, but when the sudden probability variation big hit A has occurred, the mode of the background screen Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the state has shifted to the probability change state. Therefore, for example, when the probability change big hit A occurs a predetermined number of times in succession, the CPU 101 for effect control gradually changes the display color of the background screen to the player to actually change the probability change state. It may be made easier to determine that the

  In this embodiment, the display color of the background screen on the effect display device 9 is changed when the game state is changed and when the small hit game is ended. Even if it does not change, the display color of the background screen may be changed. For example, in a game state (probability change state based on the sudden hit big hit A) in the probability change state and the low base state, the background screen is displayed every time the decorative symbol change display is executed a predetermined number of times or when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times. Change the display color. When such control is performed, the player is expected to experience a change in gaming state (for example, transition to a probable change state based on a sudden big hit A) or occurrence of a big hit by changing the display color of the background screen. You can hold them.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  In addition, regarding the change of the mode (for example, display color) of the background screen, the change method in this embodiment is an example, and other change methods may be adopted.

  For example, when the jackpot game is over, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot (the case of the jackpot based on the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command)). And the background screen of the effect display device 9 according to the high probability high base state when the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot or the jackpot game based on the sudden probability variation jackpot B is finished. A).

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit game based on the normal big hit is completed, the background screen in the effect display device 9 is changed to a mode (mode B) corresponding to the low probability high base state. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit game based on the probable big hit is completed, the background screen in the effect display device 9 may be changed to the mode B at a predetermined ratio.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the big hit game based on the small hit or suddenly probable big hit A has ended, the background screen in the effect display device 9 is changed to a mode (mode C) corresponding to the high probability low base state. However, when the small hit game is ended, the high probability low base state may not actually be present. In addition, two similar modes are prepared as mode C (for example, modes C1 and C2), and when it is determined that the big hit game based on suddenly probable big hit A has ended, the mode C 1 is shifted to a higher rate. If it is determined that the small hit game has ended, the other mode C2 may be shifted at a high rate.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished, when the short-term end condition is satisfied (for example, when a variable display that is off 100 times is executed) or when a small hit occurs, a predetermined number of times When variable display is performed, the mode C is switched to the mode (mode D) corresponding to the low probability low base state. It should be noted that even when the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit A is terminated, control may be performed (for example, lottery is executed) so as to shift to the mode D at a predetermined rate. For example, when a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit A is finished, after shifting to the mode C, a lottery is performed every time a variable display of a predetermined number is executed (may be once), and a win is made ( If it is determined to shift, control is performed to shift to the mode D. In the case of such control, it is preferable to control so that the period of the mode C after the sudden sudden change A is longer than the period of the mode C after the small hit occurs.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the fourth symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S900 to S902 according to the value of the fourth symbol process flag.

  In the 4th symbol process, the display state of the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d in the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the 4th symbol is realized, but is synchronized with the variation of the 1st special symbol. The control related to variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is also variable in the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in synchronization with the change of the second special symbol. Control related to display is also executed in one fourth symbol process. However, the variable display of the 4th symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the 4th symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in a separate 4th symbol process. May be.

  In addition, the process for performing the variable display of the 4th symbol is not configured as a process process, but the display control data for the variable display of the 4th symbol is displayed as the 4th symbol as in the special symbol display control process (see FIG. 33). You may make it comprise as a 4th symbol display control process sequentially set to the output buffer for display control data setting. In that case, for example, on the basis of the reception of the symbol variation designation command, the fourth symbol variation display is started by starting the update of the display control data for the variation variation display of the fourth symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation Based on the reception of the command, the display control data for the stop symbol display of the fourth symbol is set in the output buffer, and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next symbol variation designation command is received.

  The processes in steps S900 to S902 are as follows.

  Fourth symbol variation start process (step S900): When a start command (symbol variation designation command or display result specifying command) is received, control is performed so that the variation of the fourth symbol starts. Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901).

  The start command is an effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of symbol variation. Specifically, the start command includes a symbol variation designation command, a variation pattern command, and a display result specifying command. The production control CPU 101 may start the variable display of the fourth symbol on the basis of having received all of these commands, and may have received any one or more of these commands. Based on this, the display of the variation of the fourth symbol may be started. Further, a pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command, a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be included in the start time command.

  Fourth symbol variation processing (step S901): Controls the switching timing of the variation state (variation speed) of the fourth symbol. When the symbol determination designation command is received, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902).

  Decoration symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S902): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the fourth symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) in the fourth symbol process shown in FIG. In the fourth symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9001). If set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for variably displaying the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9002). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9003). If set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for variably displaying the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (step S9004).

  If neither the first symbol variation designation command reception flag nor the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S9001 to S9004, the variation display of the fourth symbol is started based on the reception of the symbol variation designation command as the start time command.

  In this embodiment, two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, and the case where the variation display of the fourth symbol is started based on the reception of the symbol variation designation command is shown. When a 4th symbol variation display is performed on a gaming machine equipped with only a symbol display (in this case, the symbol variation designation command is not transmitted), the display result specifying command as the start command is received. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation | variation display of a 4th symbol. In the case of a gaming machine equipped with only one special symbol display, the variation display of the fourth symbol may be started based on the reception of the variation pattern command as the start time command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S9002 and S9004 (step S9006).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for starting the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (step S9006). In the process of step S9006, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is started according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in the process of step S9002, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed. The variation display of the 4th symbol is started. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, display is started that repeats turning on and off in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. In addition, when the 4th symbol variation display is started according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in the process of step S9004, the 4th symbol is displayed in the 4th symbol display area 9d for the 2nd special symbol. Fluctuation display is started. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol, display is started that repeats turning on and off in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901) (step S9007).

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901) in the fourth symbol process. In the fourth symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9101). When the process timer times out (step S9102), process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S9103). Further, in accordance with the contents of the process data set next, control is performed to execute the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 (step S9104).

  In the process of step S9104, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed according to the content of the process data of the process table selected in the process of step S9002, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c. Four symbols of variable display are executed. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, display is performed such that lighting and extinguishing are repeated with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. Further, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in the process of step S9004, the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Fluctuation display is executed. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol, a display that repeatedly turns on and off in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is performed at regular time intervals.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S9105). If set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S9106).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the fourth symbol in accordance with the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S9107). ). In this embodiment, when the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit or a normal big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 specifying command or a display result 3 specifying command), The control CPU 101 determines that the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned on with a predetermined big hit display color (for example, red) as a stop symbol. In addition, when the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 4 specifying command, a display result 5 specifying command, or a display result 6 specifying command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines to suddenly turn on the display in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with the display color (for example, yellow) for probability variation big hit or small hit as the stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be made different depending on whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit (for example, it is turned on with different display colors (for example, yellow and yellow-green)). In addition, when the received display result specifying command indicates a deviation (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 1 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the fourth symbol display area 9c as a stop symbol. , 9d, it is determined to turn on the display color for shift (for example, blue).

  In the process of step S9007, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command from the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d. For example, when the first symbol variation designation command is received, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is determined, and when the second symbol variation designation command is received, the second symbol variation designation command is used. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 9d is determined. Similarly, in the fourth symbol process, the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command is started in the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, and the symbol confirmation designation command is started. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol corresponding to the symbol variation designation command is stopped and displayed based on the reception of the symbol, and the stopped symbol is continuously displayed until the next variation display is started.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol is variably displayed in the two fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with the same display color and variation pattern, but the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is the fourth symbol. Different display colors and fluctuation patterns (for example, different lighting and blinking time intervals) between when the symbols are changed and when the fourth symbols are changed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. ) May be displayed in a variable manner. In addition, when the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol is displayed in the 4th symbol display area 9c, and when the 4th symbol display area 9d for the 2nd special symbol is displayed in the 4th symbol display area 9d. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol (for example, display color or shape) may be varied.

  In addition, the aspect of the stop symbol of a 4th symbol is not restricted to the aspect in this embodiment. For example, the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d may be turned on in different display colors depending on whether the probability big hit or the normal big hit. Further, for example, the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d may be lit in the same display color without distinguishing between the probability variation big hit and the probability variation big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. You may make it provide the 4th symbol display area common with a symbol. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of varying the 4th symbol may be performed by performing display such that lighting and extinguishing are repeated with different display colors at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  In this embodiment, when the change of the 4th symbol is stopped, the stop symbol of the 4th symbol is determined, but when the 4th symbol changing process is first executed for the variation display of the 4th symbol. The stop symbol may be determined. Moreover, the execution timing of the 4 symbol stop symbol determination process is not limited to the time when the 4 symbol variation process is first executed. For example, the 4 symbol variation process shown in FIG. When the design variation designation command and the display result specifying command are received before the display is executed, and when it is confirmed that these effect control commands are received, You may make it determine the stop symbol of 4 symbols.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902) (step S9108).

  Even when the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 101 has the variation pattern command reception flag, the jackpot start designation command reception flag, or the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag set. (Steps S9108, S9109, S9110), the process proceeds to step S9107.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S9108 to S9110, even if the symbol confirmation designation command cannot be received, the variation pattern command, jackpot start designation command or customer waiting demonstration designation When the command is received, the variation display of the 4th symbol can be stopped. Therefore, an unnatural presentation that continues the variable display of the 4th symbol is continued even if the special symbol or decorative symbol's variable display has been terminated by missing the symbol confirmation designation command. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902) in the fourth symbol process. In the fourth symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first stops and displays the stop symbol determined in step S9107 in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d (step S9201). For example, in the case of a promiscuous big hit or a normal big hit, the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are lit in a predetermined big hit display color (for example, red). In the case of sudden big hit or small hit suddenly, the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned on with a predetermined display color for sudden big change or small hit (for example, yellow). In the case of dislocation, the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned on with a display color for disengagement (for example, blue).

  It should be noted that the stop symbol of the fourth symbol stopped and displayed in step S9201 is continuously displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d until the next variable display is started.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) (step S9202).

  In this embodiment, when the design control CPU 101 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it shifts from the state of performing the fourth symbol variation processing to the fourth symbol variation stop processing, and in the fourth symbol variation stop processing. Although the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is derived and displayed, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be derived and displayed immediately when the symbol confirmation designation command is received.

  Next, a specific example of the variation display mode of the fourth symbol will be described. 58 and 59 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the variation display mode of the fourth symbol. FIG. 58 shows a mode in which the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. FIG. 59 shows a mode in which the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol.

  With reference to FIG. 58, the aspect when performing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol will be described. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first symbol variation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when starting the variation display of the first special symbol (see step S106). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the process data for the fourth symbol variation display corresponding to the first special symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command (see steps S9001 and S9002). As shown in FIG. 58, the variation display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. In this case, for example, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, control is performed to turn on or off with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals (see steps S9006 and S9104).

  As shown in FIG. 58, the effect display device 9 also executes the variation display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols in synchronization with the variation of the fourth symbol. However, with respect to the decorative pattern variation display, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and starts measuring the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. To do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the variation time has elapsed and the variation display of the first special symbol is stopped (see step S127). Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command (see step S9105), the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the stop symbol of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9105). (See S9201). If it is out of place, as shown in FIG. 58 (A), the display of the predetermined display color (for example, blue) remains off in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. become. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the display of a predetermined big hit display color (for example, red) remains lit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. It becomes the state of. As shown in FIG. 58, when the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. However, with regard to the decorative pattern variation display, regardless of the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 stops the decorative symbol variation display based on the fact that the variation time to be measured has timed out, and Stop the stop symbol.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 59, a mode in which the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol will be described. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a second symbol variation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when starting the variation display of the second special symbol (see step S106). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 selects process data for displaying the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the second special symbol based on the reception of the second symbol variation designation command (see steps S9003 and S9004). As shown in FIG. 59, the variable display of the fourth symbol is started in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. In this case, for example, control is performed to turn on or off a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at a constant time interval in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). As shown in FIG. 59, in synchronization with the variation of the fourth symbol, the effect display device 9 also executes the variation display of the left middle right decorative symbol.

  The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the variation time has elapsed and the variation display of the first special symbol is stopped (see step S127). Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command (see step S9105), the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the stop symbol of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (step S9105). (See S9201). If it is out of place, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), the display of the predetermined display color (for example, blue) remains off in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. become. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the display of a predetermined big hit display color (for example, red) remains lit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. It becomes the state of. As shown in FIG. 59, when the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect will be described. 60 to 62 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the production mode of the continuous notice effect. FIG. 60 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 61 shows a specific example of the effect of the “countdown” continuous notice effect. FIG. 63 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “reserved ball change”. In addition, in FIGS. 60-63, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) .... Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 61 to 63, a determination at the time of winning is made with respect to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, and the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the first special symbol variation display. Although the case where the continuous notice effect is performed is shown, the determination at the time of winning is made with respect to the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, and the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation display of the second special symbol. Even when the continuous notice effect is performed while the display is being executed, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the continuous notice effect of "change of the change form at the time of a design change" is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 60 (1), when the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the first special symbol variation display, the first start winning opening 13 is started as shown in FIG. 60 (2). Suppose that there was a prize. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning determination process based on a new start winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first reserved memory number addition designation command (see step S218A).

  As shown in FIG. 60 (2), the effect control microcomputer 100 increments the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c by one based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command. (Refer to step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8300). As shown in FIGS. 60 (1) and 60 (2), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9006). (See S9104). Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 60 (4), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command (see step S6005), and “ It is assumed that “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined (see step S6005). The effect control microcomputer 100 determines a chance symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol based on the fact that “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (5), the variation time ends, and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8300). Also in the case shown in FIG. 60 (4), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 60 (5), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 60 (6), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (6), a predetermined effect is performed such that the flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol (see step S8108). In addition, the predetermined effect performed at the time of the start of the decoration pattern variation is not limited to the effect shown in FIG. For example, a movable member (for example, a movable object simulating a character or the like) provided above, below or on the side of the effect display device 9 is operated at the start of variation, or a predetermined lamp is turned on or blinked at the start of variation. Display may be performed. Further, for example, the way of starting the change of the design at the start of the change of the decorative design may be made different from the normal one. For example, if the left / right / right decorative pattern usually starts to change at the same time, the left / right / right decorative pattern starts to change at different times, or once starts changing upward (or downward). It is also possible to start the fluctuation downward (or upward) as shown in FIG. Further, in FIG. 60 (5), the way of stopping the variation of the symbols may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, middle, and right.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (7), the decorative symbol variation display is executed (see step S8110), and as shown in FIG. 60 (8), the variation time ends and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed ( Step S8300). Also in the cases shown in FIGS. 60 (6) and 60 (7), during the variation display of the decorative symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9006). (See S9104). Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 60 (9), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (9), a predetermined effect is performed such as displaying an aspect in which a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol (see step S8108). Also in the case shown in FIG. 60 (9), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). .

  Thereafter, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect of the same effect mode may be executed when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60, during the execution of the decorative symbol variation display, the fourth symbol variation display is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed. When the stop display is performed, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is also stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is continuously displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol until the next variable display is started. Therefore, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, the variation of the fourth symbol is always displayed, or the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped. This is the same when the continuous notice effect is executed in the effect modes shown in FIGS. Further, when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the display in the fourth symbol display area may not be performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 61, a specific example of the production mode of the “countdown” continuous notice effect will be described. When the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the first special symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 61 (1), the first start winning prize port 13 is started as shown in FIG. 61 (2). Suppose that there was a prize. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning determination process based on a new start winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first reserved memory number addition designation command (see step S218A).

  As shown in FIG. 61 (2), the effect control microcomputer 100 increments the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c by one based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command. (Refer to step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8300). As shown in FIGS. 61 (1) and (2), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9006). (See S9104). Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command (see step S6005) and “countdown” as the effect form of the continuous notice effect. Is determined (see step S6005). Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the decorative pattern change display as shown in FIG. 61 (4). A character string such as “Count 3!” Is displayed on the display screen of the device 9 and an effect is performed as if the countdown is started (see step S8108). Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 61 (5), the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 61 (5)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8300). Also in the case shown in FIG. 61 (4), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 61 (5), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 61 (6), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” has been determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect display device 9 during the decorative symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 2!” Is displayed on the screen, and an effect is produced in which the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 61 (7), the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 61 (7)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8300). Also in the case shown in FIG. 61 (6), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 61 (8), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” has been determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect display device 9 during the decorative symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 61 (8). A character string such as “Count 1!” Is displayed on the screen, and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 61 (9)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 61 (9) (see step S8300). Also in the case shown in FIG. 61 (8), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 61 (9), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step (See S9201).

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 62, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect of “reserved ball change” will be described. As shown in FIG. 62 (1), when the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, the first start winning opening 13 is started as shown in FIG. 62 (2). Suppose that there was a prize. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning determination process based on a new start winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first reserved memory number addition designation command (see step S218A).

  As shown in FIG. 62 (2), the effect control microcomputer 100 increments the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c by one based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command. (Refer to step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (3), it is assumed that the variation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8300). As shown in FIGS. 62 (1) and (2), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step S9006). (See S9104). Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 62 (3), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started.

  In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command (see step S6005), and “ It is assumed that “holding ball change” is determined (see step S6005). Further, based on the fact that the “reserved ball change” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100, during the decorative symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. The display of the first reserved memory number which is the object of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is changed to a display different from the normal display (star display in the example shown in FIG. 62 (4)) (step (See S8108).

  In the example shown in FIG. 62, after the winning determination is made, the continuous notice effect of the “reserved ball change” effect mode is started from the next start of variation display. When the determination result designation command is received (at the timing when the start winning is generated), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is changed to a display different from the normal display and the continuous notice effect is performed. You may make it start. In the case of such control, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the effect of the continuous notice effect is “change in reserved ball” in the process of step S6005 in the continuous notice effect determination process shown in FIG. Instead of setting the continuous notice effect start wait flag, the process of step S8108 (see FIG. 50) is immediately executed.

  Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the dismissal symbol in FIG. 62 (5)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 62 (5) (see step S8300).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 62 (5), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is continuously displayed in a different form (FIG. 62). In the example shown in 62 (5), a star shape is displayed. Also in the case shown in FIG. 62 (4), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 62 (6), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that the “reserved ball change” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first reservation storage during the decorative symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 62 (6). In the display unit 18c, the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is continuously displayed in a different form (star display in the example shown in FIG. 62 (6)) (see step S8108). Then, the fluctuation time is finished, and as shown in FIG. 62 (7), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 62 (7)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8300).

  As shown in FIG. 62 (7), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the target of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c continues to be displayed in a mode different from normal (FIG. 62). 62 (7), star display). Also in the case shown in FIG. 62 (6), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 62 (7), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (step (See S9201).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and, as shown in FIG. 62 (8), in the first reserved memory display unit 18c. The display of the first reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (see step S656), and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that the “holding ball change” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first reservation storage during the decorative symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 62 (8). In the display unit 18c, the display of the first reserved memory number, which is the object of the determination at the time of winning, is continuously displayed in a different form (star display in the example shown in FIG. 62 (8)) (see step S8108). Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 62 (9), the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 62 (9)) is stopped and displayed (see step S 8300).

  As shown in FIG. 62 (9), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the target of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c continues to be displayed in a mode different from normal (FIG. 62). 62 (9) is a star display). Also in the case shown in FIG. 62 (8), during the decorative symbol variation display, the variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (see steps S9006 and S9104). . Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. (See S9201).

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, the execution timing of the continuous notice effect will be described. FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the continuous notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 63, a case where a new start winning is generated during the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shown. Note that FIG. 63 shows, as an example, a case where a continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change” is executed, but execution when a continuous notice effect of another effect mode is executed. The timing is the same.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (see Steps S311 and S313), the winning determination process (see Steps S217A and S217B) is performed. Execute and determine when winning. If a new start winning is detected in the first start winning opening 13, it is not in the high base state (probability change state or short time state) and is not in the big hit gaming state (see steps S215A and S216A). The winning time determination process is executed to determine the winning time. Then, a winning determination result designation command is transmitted based on the determination result of winning determination (see steps S218A and S218B).

  The production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result specifying command, the reserved memory number increase designation command (the first reserved memory number increase designation command or the second reserved memory number increase designation command), and performs the next variation. Start displaying. It is assumed that the effect control microcomputer 100 determines “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect in the process of step S6005 and determines the chance symbol symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the number of times of change up to the target change (“3” in the example shown in FIG. 63) in the change number counter (see step S6009). Then, the fluctuation time ends, and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 63 (see step S8300). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (see step S8305).

  Further, when starting the next variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the variation counter value is 2, as shown in FIG. By performing a predetermined effect such as displaying a flashing aspect above the display screen (see step S8108), the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. Then, the fluctuation time ends, and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 63 (see step S8300). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (see step S8305).

  Further, when the next variation display is started, the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the variation counter value is 1, as shown in FIG. By performing a predetermined effect such as displaying a flashing aspect above the display screen (see step S8108), the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. Then, the fluctuation time ends, and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 63 (see step S8300). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (see step S8305). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the continuous advance notice execution flag that has been set based on the fact that the value of the variation counter becomes 0 (see steps S8306 and S8307), and performs the advance notice effect. finish.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 63, the case where the continuous notice effect is performed during the variation display until the variation display immediately before the variation display subjected to the determination at the time of winning is shown. However, the continuous notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the target of determination at the time of winning. Further, in this embodiment, since the continuous notice effect is not executed in the variable display that is the object of the determination at the time of winning, both the continuous notice effect and the super reach effect are displayed during one variable display. When executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming too unnatural (especially, it is surely prevented that the production becomes busy immediately before the end of the variable display). If a continuous notice effect is to be executed even during the variable display that is the target of the winning determination, the continuous notice effect is executed before the super reach effect during the variable display is executed. It is only necessary that the production of super reach be executed after the completion of.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is extremely low, and the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state (high base state). ), The frequency with which the variable winning ball apparatus is opened is increased. Therefore, when the game state is the normal state, it is rare that the game ball starts and wins the second start winning opening 14, and the first special symbol variation display is executed continuously. In addition, when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, the frequency at which the game ball starts and wins at the second start winning opening 14 is increased, and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Mainly, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed continuously. However, even if the game state is the normal state, the game ball may start and win at the second start winning port 14 at a low frequency, and the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed. In that case, if there is a start prize for the second start prize opening 14 during the execution of the continuous notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning for the start prize to the first start prize opening 13, the continuous notice effect is given. In the middle of the process, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 may control to interrupt the continuous notice effect when the change display of the second special symbol interrupts during the continuous notice effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of rounds is the same as the jackpot game (for example, 15 rounds), but the jackpot game with a long opening time of the big prize opening (an example of the first specific gaming state) And a big hit game (an example of the second specific game state) that is disadvantageous compared to the first specific game state (for example, the opening time of the big prize opening is short), so there are many types of big hit games, One becomes more interested in the types of jackpots that occur. In addition, since the occurrence rates of the first specific game state and the second specific game state differ depending on the difference in the game state (whether it is a probable change state or a high base state), a game for the type of jackpot Can raise the interest of the person.

  In addition, although there are differences in the opening times of the big prize opening, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the number of rounds of the small hit game are the same. It is difficult to determine whether or not it has occurred, and the expectation for a sudden probable big hit is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, it is preferable to inform the player of the number of rounds of the big hit game, but for example, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is different from the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit and the normal big hit, When the number of rounds of a game is suddenly changed to the same as the number of rounds of a big hit game based on the big hit game, the player suddenly changes the probability by reporting the number of rounds of the big hit game (the number of rounds of the small hit game is not notified). It is possible to easily determine whether a big hit or a small hit has occurred. However, if the number of rounds of the big hit game is the same, it is no longer meaningful to inform the number of rounds of the big hit game, so the player can determine whether a sudden odd change big hit or a small hit has occurred. It becomes difficult to do. In this embodiment, the gaming machine is not provided with means (notifying lamp or the like) for notifying the number of rounds of the big hit game.

  In this embodiment, two special symbol displays are provided, but this embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with one special symbol display. However, in a gaming machine provided with one special symbol display, as shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and (C), the small hit probability is made different according to the variation of the special symbol to be started. Instead, for example, the small hit probability is changed according to the winning start winning opening (for example, the small hit probability based on winning the first starting opening is increased).

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control for starting the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d based on the start command (design variation designation command). Further, based on the symbol confirmation designation command, control is performed to stop the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d. In other words, the effect display device 9 stops the effect including the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the fact that the variation time has elapsed. When it is configured to stop the presentation (for example, decorative display variation display) based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, there is a possibility that the presentation will stop before the series of presentations on the presentation display device 9 is completed. Or when the design control microcomputer 100 determines that the variation time has elapsed but has not received the symbol confirmation designation command, the ornamental symbol must be shaken and varied until the symbol confirmation designation command is received. However, in this embodiment, the production corresponding to the variable display is interrupted in the middle, causing a sense of incongruity, or the production is prolonged due to continued fluctuations in shaking. It is possible to prevent unnecessary control from being performed and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, since the variation display of the fourth symbol is stopped based on the symbol confirmation designation command, the variation display can be synchronized between the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100. Therefore, it is possible to synchronize the variable display between the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 without preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable and causing discomfort to the player. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol variation display is started on the basis of the reception of the symbol variation designation command as the start command, and the ornament is based on the reception of the variation pattern command as the start command. The display of the variation of the symbol is started, but for the variation display of the decorative pattern, for example, the production starts based on the reception of the design variation designation command, and then the content of the production is displayed based on the received variation pattern command. It is possible to execute various effects such as the decorative display variation display and the accompanying notice.

  Further, when only one special symbol display is provided, the variation display of the fourth symbol may be started based on the reception of the display result specifying command, or the fourth symbol and the decoration may be started. You may make it start the fluctuation display of both symbols based on having received the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in this embodiment, the decorative display variation display is taken as an example of the effect on the liquid crystal screen performed by the effect display device 9, but the decorative design variation display is not included as an effect performed on the liquid crystal screen. Production may be used. For example, only an effect such as a notice effect by displaying a character may be executed.

  In this embodiment, a symbol variation designation command, a variation pattern command, and a display result specifying command (in addition, a pending storage number subtraction designation command may be included in the start command) are transmitted as the start command. . Then, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to start the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d based on the symbol confirmation designation command. Therefore, by separating the symbol variation designation command and variation pattern command as the start command, the processing for starting the variation display of the fourth symbol and the processing for specifying the variation time can be distributed. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent a situation where a plurality of processes are concentrated in a short processing time, and to prevent an increase in the processing load of the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that all the variation displays executed until the variation display based on the hold storage is started becomes “non-reach” in the winning determination. The pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is executed on the condition that Therefore, even when complicated processing to change the variation pattern and the table for selecting the variation pattern (variation pattern type determination table or variation pattern determination table) is not performed, reach is performed during the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect display is interrupted and the continuity of the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is impaired. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be increased without complicating the process of determining the variation pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the high base state (probability change state or short time state), control is performed so as to limit the execution of the winning determination based on starting winning at the first starting winning port 13. Therefore, the variable display of the first special symbol determined to be a big hit by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol will be a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being continuously executed in a state where the player is stocked, and to prevent excessive stimulation of the player's euphoria.

  For example, as in this embodiment, a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, and after the big hit game is finished, a transition is made to a high base state (probability variation state or short time state), and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. In such a case, if the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is configured to be executable, the pre-reading notice is executed based on the fact that the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game or the high base state. If so, the player will recognize that the variation display result of the first special symbol is likely to be a big hit. In this embodiment, when the game shifts to the high base state after the big hit game is finished, the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 becomes easy and the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. From the above, continuously displaying the variable display of the second special symbol so that the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 is not interrupted while the reserved memory which becomes a big hit is left for the first special symbol. Can do. In other words, it becomes possible to continue the game while stocking the jackpot that was recognized by executing the pre-reading notice, and it acts as a stock effect indicating that the pre-fetching notice stocks the jackpot. End up. Then, if there is a big hit for the second special symbol without interrupting the display of the fluctuation of the second special symbol, it will be confirmed that it will be a continuous big hit together with the big hit for the first special symbol in the stock state. Resulting in. In this way, if the reserved memory for the second special symbol is not interrupted, the game can be continued with a big hit if the gaming state is a high base state. A situation will occur where the heart is beaten more than necessary. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's gambling is required by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state. It prevents the above.

  In this embodiment, the determination at the time of winning is not performed in the big hit gaming state or the high base state (see steps S215A and S216A), so that the big hit gaming state or the high base state is not performed. In some cases, the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) was not performed, making it difficult to grasp the possibility of a big hit, but even when the big hit gaming state or high base state, It is also possible to send a winning determination result designation command. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state or the high base state is in effect. If the big hit gaming state or the high base state, the winning determination result designation is made. Even when a command is received, it may be controlled not to perform a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the second winning based on the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. It is decided to make a small hit at a high rate as compared with the case of executing the special symbol variation display. In this way, by suppressing the occurrence frequency of the small hit game based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it was a small hit game in spite of expecting a sudden probability big hit game in the high base state. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the situation that discourages and discourages the player occurs more than necessary, and a situation in which the player suffers more than necessary can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the variation pattern type determination table for detachment to change the variation pattern type of the decorative pattern, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach, and the super reach. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types including a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern accompanied by. Then, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined from the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type. Then, in the variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for detachment, a common determination value (230˜) is used for a variation pattern type (super CA2-7) including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. 251). Further, in the variation pattern type table for losing use 135A and 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state, it is common to the non-reach variation pattern type (non-reach CA2-1) regardless of the total number of pending storage. Determination values (1 to 79) are assigned. Therefore, in the case where a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is executed based on the determination that the super reach is reached, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies depending on the number of reserved memories. In addition, the distribution of the variation pattern with super reach and other variation patterns can be easily changed at the design stage. In addition, since the reach determination executed at a different rate according to the number of holds is not performed separately from the determination of the variation pattern type, the reliability of the occurrence frequency of the notice effect can be ensured.

  For example, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the variation display is performed according to the determined variation pattern, but is stored in the holding buffer at the timing when the start winning is detected. If the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) includes a random value corresponding to super-reach with high reliability for the big hit, the variation display before the variation display to become super-reach is executed A continuous notice effect is executed. In this case, when the continuous notice effect is executed by configuring the deviation fluctuation pattern type determination table as in this embodiment, the fluctuation display accompanied by the super reach corresponding to the noticed fluctuation pattern type is always performed. Is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific variation pattern such as a super reach variation pattern and other variation patterns are configured not to exist in common among a plurality of variation pattern types. Can be easily changed.

  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.

  Also, the control means mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board executes the continuous notice effect determination process (see FIG. 42) or the stop symbol determination process (step S821 in FIG. 46). Etc.) and a command capable of specifying the determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a continuous notice effect or a symbol variation display (particularly, based on the received command). , Stop symbol derivation display) may be executed.

  The present invention starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area, and the display result is derived and displayed. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a display means.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (7)

After the game medium passes through the first start area, the variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be distinguished from each other is started based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display means, and after the game medium has passed through the second start area, start variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified based on the variable display start condition being met, Second variable display means for deriving and displaying the result, and specifying based on the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means being a predetermined specific display result A gaming machine that is in a gaming state,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times and a second specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is opened the predetermined number of times, which is disadvantageous compared to the first specific gaming state. There is a specific gaming state,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, and storing the extracted numerical data in the storage device as a storage limit up to a predetermined upper limit number When,
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the numerical data stored in the holding storage means is a first determination value corresponding to the first specific gaming state or a second determination value corresponding to the second specific gaming state. By determining whether or not the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state is to be controlled by determining whether or not the information matches the first specific gaming state before the variable information display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. When,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area, the start time determination means for determining whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the first determination value or the second determination value. When,
In the variable display executed before the start condition of the variable display based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start time determination unit is established based on the determination result by the start time determination unit, the gaming machine A notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying that the first specific game state or the second specific game state is controlled by the effect device provided in
The pre-determining means differs depending on the gaming state, and is the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the first start area or when the game medium passes through the second start area It is determined whether to control to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state by using different numbers of the first determination value and the second determination value depending on whether the numerical data is extracted. A gaming machine characterized by that. Based on the determination result by the pre-determining means, the variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed,
The variable display time determining means uses the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means and a determination value table in which determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, to change the variable display pattern of identification information. Variable display pattern determining means for determining,
Whether the start time determination means is a specific variable display pattern of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means and the determination value. Determine whether or not
In the determination value table, a common determination value is assigned to the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories, and the variable storage patterns other than the specific variable display pattern are stored in the reserved memory. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein different determination values are assigned according to the number. When a predetermined transition condition is established, control is performed in a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state after completion of the specific game state, and the display result of the identification information on the variable display means is determined in advance. A gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state having the same gaming state as the second specific gaming state when
The second determination value includes a determination value corresponding to the special gaming state,
The pre-determining means is
It is determined whether or not to control to the special gaming state by determining whether or not the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches the third determination value corresponding to the special gaming state, and When it is determined that the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches the determination value corresponding to the special gaming state, it is determined to control the special gaming state.
The starting time determination means determines whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the third determination value based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area,
The third determination value does not include a determination value corresponding to the special gaming state,
The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect in the same manner when the start time determining means determines that the numerical data matches the second determination value and when it determines that the numerical data matches the third determination value. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. A gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to when it is in a normal state after the end of a specific gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to control the special gaming state by determining whether or not the numerical data stored in the holding storage means matches a predetermined determination value. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The start area includes a first start area and a second start area,
A second variable winning device that is controlled from a first state in which game media easily pass through the second starting area to a second state in which game media do not easily pass through;
The variable winning device state control means for changing the rate at which the second variable winning device is easily controlled to the second state in accordance with the gaming state. The gaming machine described. The start area includes a first start area and a second start area,
The variable display means is based on the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area, and on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area. Second variable display means for performing variable display of the second identification information,
A second variable winning device that is controlled from a first state in which game media easily pass through the second starting area to a second state in which game media hardly pass through;
The pre-determining means stores the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the first start area and the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the second start area in the holding storage means. When the game medium passes through the second start area, the determination based on the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes is prioritized and executed.
In a state in which the second variable winning device is easily controlled to the second state, it is determined whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the first determination value or the second determination value. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a determination prohibiting unit that prohibits execution of processing by the starting determination unit. The start area includes a first start area and a second start area,
The variable display means is based on the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area, and on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area. Second variable display means for performing variable display of the second identification information,
A second variable winning device that is controlled from a first state in which game media easily pass through the second starting area to a second state in which game media hardly pass through;
The pre-determining means stores the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the first start area and the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes through the second start area in the holding storage means. When the game medium passes through the second start area, the determination based on the numerical data extracted when the game medium passes is prioritized and executed.
In the specific gaming state, there is provided a determination prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of processing by the start time determining means for determining whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means matches the first determination value or the second determination value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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