JP2011115465A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure a presentation time for provability variable state-concealing presentation, and to execute variable display of symbols by setting an appropriate variable display time after announcing that the game is in a probability variable state. <P>SOLUTION: Common presentation, a presentation mode in which the probability variable state cannot be recognized, is executed regardless of whether the play is in the probability variable state or not after termination of a jackpot game state. Then, based on timing for switching, the common presentation is switched to special finalization presentation, a presentation mode in which the probability variable state can be recognized, and the special finalization presentation is executed. The variable display time is determined by using a common presentation variable display pattern table and a probability variable state variable display pattern table in which a shorter variable display time is set than in the common presentation variable display pattern table. If a sudden probability variable jackpot or a minor jackpot is won, the common presentation execution period is terminated even before the variable display for the number of times of continuance of the common presentation is consumed during the common presentation execution period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a start area, and that displays and displays a display result. A special gaming state in which the specific display result is more advantageous to the player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed, and the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be the specific display result compared to the normal game state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended based on the fact that the transition condition is established.

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

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

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

  In addition, if a special condition such as a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the jackpot is subsequently obtained. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of the occurrence is high.

  In addition, such a gaming machine is configured to perform an effect so that it is impossible to recognize whether or not the game is in the probability change state when the specific game state (big hit game state) is shifted to the probability change state. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the probability variation latency in which it is impossible to recognize whether or not it is in the probability variation state by displaying “chance in progress” on the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the big hit game ends. Perform the production. Then, when the probability variation latent effect is executed continuously over four fluctuations after the big hit game is finished, the character string “probability variation in progress” is displayed to notify that the probability variation state is present. On the other hand, if the probability variation latency effect is continued for less than four times even if the probability variation latency effect is executed, it cannot be recognized whether or not the probability variation state is present.

JP 2008-110151 A (paragraph 0121-0137, FIG. 15)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to execute an effect that cannot be recognized whether or not the game is in a probabilistic state after the big hit game ends, and at a predetermined timing (when the fourth change is executed after the big hit game ends) B) It is possible to notify that the state is a certain variation state. However, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a probable variation state, a process for uniformly shortening the variation time of the symbol variation is performed. For this reason, even when the probability variation latency effect is being executed, the variation time is uniformly shortened, and there is a case where the effect time for executing the probability variation latency effect cannot be sufficiently secured. For this reason, it is impossible to sufficiently enhance the production effect by executing a so-called “buzz” production or the like in the probability variation latent production. Conversely, in order to enhance the production effect, it may be possible to control so as not to shorten the fluctuation time of the symbol variation uniformly, but even after notifying that it is in a probable variation state, the variation time required for the symbol variation is On the contrary, the progress of the game in the probabilistic state stagnate because it becomes uniformly long.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can secure the effect time of the probabilistic latent effect and can set the appropriate fluctuation time after notifying that it is in the probabilistic state and execute the symbol fluctuation. And

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14). Variable display unit (for example, first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) that starts variable display of identification information (for example, first special symbol, second special symbol) and derives and displays the display result. And a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display portion, and a normal gaming state. The specific gaming state is ended based on the fact that the transition condition of the special gaming state is more likely to be the display result of the variable display of the identification information compared to the time (for example, the probability variation big hit). A gaming machine that is controlled to a special game state (for example, a probability change state) later, a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560), and a control signal from the game control means (for example, And an effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling execution of an effect corresponding to variable display of identification information (for example, a change display of effect symbols) based on the effect control command), The game control means determines in advance whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed as to whether or not to establish the specific game state and whether or not the transition condition of the special game state is satisfied (for example, The portion for executing steps S61 and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display based on the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information to display and display of the display result (for example, a part for executing steps S81 to S97 in the game control microcomputer 560); , A control signal (for example, one or more) for specifying whether or not the production control means is in a specific gaming state, whether or not to control in a special gaming state, and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determining means (for example, Control signal transmission means for transmitting a variation pattern command and a display result designation command of the effect control commands (for example, a part for executing steps S99, S112, S114, S115, S117, and S118 in the game control microcomputer 560); , Including a predetermined amount as a specific gaming state A normal value specific gaming state (for example, a probable big hit or a normal big hit that is a big hit of 15 rounds), or a low value specific gaming state (for example, a game value of a smaller amount than the normal value specific gaming state) Suddenly promising big hits that are two rounds of big hits, or small hits where the big prize opening is opened twice. In addition, for example, when a sudden time bonus is provided, the sudden time bonus may be used. ), And the game control means during the common effect that is an effect mode in which it is not possible to recognize that the game state is the special game state executed after the normal game state is finished, Special confirmed effect execution decision means (for example, for game control) that establishes the special confirmed effect execution condition on the condition that it is determined that the state transition condition is satisfied and that it is determined to be the low value specific game state The microcomputer 560 further includes a portion for determining a small hit 1 as a small hit type in step S64. A portion for determining a sudden probability variation big hit as a big hit type in step S73). Is transmitted (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines in step S99). The change control command for specifying the change pattern of PK3 is transmitted), the effect control means, after the end of the specific game state, regardless of whether it is in the special game state or not (for example, background for common effect) Common effect execution means (for example, steps S671 and S676 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed) for executing an effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the screen (for example, the effect of displaying a background screen with a yellow background color). And a special confirmed effect (for example, a probable change state) that can be recognized as a special gaming state based on receiving a control signal that can specify that the execution condition of the special confirmed effect has been established. An effect corresponding to the variable display of identification information is realized by a background screen (for example, an effect that displays a background screen with a red background). Special execution effect executing means (for example, the part of step S677 in the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes step S677. Note that the execution period of the common effect is ended based on the sudden probability big hit or the small hit, and in the probability changing state. For example, there are the following two patterns in the case of being notified: (1) After the big hit game based on the probability big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the common effect is executed. When it is done, the execution period of the common effect is ended based on the small hit (see, for example, steps S152 and S153), and the next variation display indicates that the probability variation state is recognizable (see FIG. For example, see step S677.) (2) After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state. When the common effect is being executed in both cases (however, it may be already controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot), the execution period of the common effect is ended based on the sudden probability variation jackpot (for example, In step S132 and step S133 (see Y), after the sudden probability variation big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is controlled (for example, see steps S166 and S170), and the next variation display displays the probability variation state in a recognizable manner. (For example, see step S677). The variable display time determination means is variable using a table for common effects and a table for special confirmation effects in which a variable display time shorter than the variable display time of the table for common effects is set. The display time is determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S81 to S97, so that it is shorter than the common effect variation pattern table (see FIG. 6) and the common effect variation pattern table. Fluctuation pattern table for the probability variation state in which the variation time is set (in the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, a portion including non-reach PB 1-2, reach PD 1..., Reach PE 1..., Special PG 1. ) To determine the variation time). With such a configuration, it is possible to secure the production time of the common effect, and it is possible to execute the variable display of the identification information by setting an appropriate variable display time after executing the special confirmation effect.

  The special confirmed effect executing means executes a special confirmed effect that is controlled to the special game state after the end of the specific game state and is switched to the common effect and can recognize that it is in the promiscuous state. It is timing, for example, it arrives by digesting the variable display for the number of times of common effect continuation, and the special effect is switched from the common effect to the special effect (for example, a background screen (for example, background The effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information is executed (for example, the part for executing step S677 in the effect control microcomputer 100) by the effect) displaying the red background screen). After the state ends, it is not controlled to the special gaming state, and the switching timing for non-special notification (switching to the common effect, It is the timing to execute a non-special notification effect that is an effect mode that can recognize that, for example, it arrives when the tenth variation display after the big hit is finished), and it is possible to recognize that it is not a special game state from the common effect Non-special notification effect (for example, an effect that displays a background screen (for example, a background screen whose background color is green) corresponding to the short-time state), which corresponds to a short time state, and the variable display of identification information is supported by the non-special notification effect Non-special notification effect executing means for executing the effect (for example, a part for executing step S672 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the variable display time determining means includes a table for the common effect and a special confirmed effect. A table, and a table for non-special notification effects with a variable display time set shorter than the variable display time of the table for common effects The variable display time is determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a variation pattern table for the common performance (see FIG. 6), a variation pattern table for the probability variation state, and a variation pattern table for the common performance. When the short fluctuation time is set, the fluctuation pattern table for the short time state (in the normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, the non-reach PC 1-2, the reach PD 1..., The reach PE 1. The variation time may be determined using the included portion). According to such a configuration, even if the special definite effect execution condition is not satisfied, if the switching timing or the non-special notification switching timing is reached, it is notified whether or not it is in the special gaming state. A feeling can be maintained for an appropriate period, and the interest in games can be improved.

  When the gaming machine is determined by the pre-determining unit to establish the transition condition for the special gaming state, the gaming machine determines a switching timing from a plurality of types of timings (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 560). In step S73, by determining any one of probability variation big hits 1 to 10, a portion for simultaneously determining which one of the common production continuation times is 1 to 10 is provided, and a non-special notification production execution means Has become the same timing as the latest timing among a plurality of types of timings that can be determined as switching timings as non-special notification switching timings (for example, after the end of the big hit game, the tenth variation display has ended) Based on the above, the non-special notification performance is switched from the common performance to the non-special notification performance. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the setting of the common production in step S6006 based on the determination of Y in step S6004, and then step S670. (N is determined in step S672 and step S672 is executed). According to such a configuration, at least the timing that can be determined as the switching timing is notified whether or not it is in the special gaming state until the same timing as the latest timing. Can be maintained for an appropriate period of time, and the interest in games can be improved.

  The switching timing determination means determines a specific timing among the plurality of types of timings at a higher ratio than timings other than the specific timing (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a common effect as shown in FIG. 10). The probability variation big hit 3 with the number of continuations being 8 may be determined at the highest rate). According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be particularly enhanced with respect to the common effect executed at a specific timing, and the effect of the common effect can be further enhanced.

  The switching timing determination means determines, as the specific timing, the latest timing among a plurality of types of timings that can be determined as the switching timing (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a common effect continuation count as shown in FIG. 11). 1 is determined at the highest rate). According to such a configuration, by setting the selection ratio of the common effect executed until the latest timing high, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the common effect executed until the latest timing. Even when the common effect is executed until the latest timing, two cases of the special game state and the non-special game state can be provided, so the common effect is continuously executed. As a result, both a sense of expectation and anxiety for the player can be increased at the same time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  The game control means is a variable display pattern determination means (for example, game control) that determines a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) of identification information from a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means. The variable display pattern determination means includes a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the fact that the prior determination means determines that the low value specific gaming state is set. Among them, a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with reach) may be determined (for example, a part for executing steps S93 and S96 in the game control microcomputer 560). According to such a configuration, when the low-value specific gaming state is entered, the special confirmed state appears when the variable display of the identification information by the specific variable display pattern is executed, thereby allowing the special gaming state to appear. Can increase the expectation of the game, and can improve the interest of the game.

  The pre-determining means determines whether the low value specific gaming state is the first low value specific gaming state (for example, 1 per small portion) or the second low value specific gaming state (for example, 2 per small portion). (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines 1 for the small hit or 2 for the small hit as the small hit type in step S64), and the special confirmed effect execution determining means uses the pre-determining means for the low value specific gaming state. Of these, it is determined that the special performance execution condition is established by being determined to be the first low-value specific game state, and is determined to be the second low-value specific game state among the low-value specific game states by the predetermining means. If it is determined that the special confirmed effect execution condition is not satisfied, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the small hit is 1 only. S152 in resetting the common effect executes step S153 it is determined that Y) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, even when the low value specific gaming state is entered, the predetermined switching condition is not necessarily established and the special confirmed effect does not always appear, and the expectation for the special gaming state can be maintained. .

  The variable display time determining means is configured as a common effect table when variable display of identification information is executed after the end of the specific gaming state until the predetermined reference timing before the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied. 1 is used to determine the variable display time (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines N in step S89A, it selects the common effect variation pattern table 1 in step S90A). Steps S91A to S97A are executed), and when the variable display of the identification information is executed from the predetermined reference timing until the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state ends, as a table for common effect The variable display time is determined using a second common effect table different from the first common effect table (for example, When the game control microcomputer 560 determines Y in step S89A, it selects the common effect variation pattern table 2 in step S90B and executes steps S91B to S97B), for the first common effect. Different times are set as the variable display time for the table and the second common effect table (for example, in the common effect variation pattern table 1 in FIG. 53A, the variation time is 15 for the deviation. While the variation pattern of the common PK1 that is second is set, in the variation pattern table 2 for common effect in FIG. 53B, the variation pattern of the common PK4 that has a variation time of 20 seconds is used for the deviation. For example, in the variation pattern table 1 for common performance in Fig. 53 (A), the small hit / sudden probability change big hit. As shown in FIG. 53 (B), the variation pattern table 2 for the common performance has a variation time of 15 seconds. The variation pattern of the common PK 6 that is 20 seconds is set.). According to such a configuration, the execution time of the common effect can be made different before and after the predetermined reference timing in the period during which the common effect is executed, and various special effects can be executed to enhance the effect. .

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in 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 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 the other example of a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit classification 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection pattern of a fluctuation pattern table. 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 special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of 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 explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change alerting effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific of switching determination value. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a common production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a probability change suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a common frequency notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a common frequency notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of a common production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production timing of a common production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production timing of a common production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for common performances in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection pattern of the fluctuation | variation pattern table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the probability change alerting | reporting effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification | category determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection pattern of the fluctuation | variation pattern table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the display result designation | designated command transmission process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the probability change alerting | reporting effect setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific switching determination value in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the common production | presentation setting process in 3rd Embodiment.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. 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 will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued 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.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. 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 part 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 after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a 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 described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100). This is done 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 content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  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 hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If control is possible, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In this case, a display color reminiscent of a big hit in the 4th symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from a loss is displayed. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot), and a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball at the jackpot ( For example, the display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, the round that is continued in the big hit game The display colors when the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off may be assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off to prevent them from becoming invisible. Scene image different display color (e.g., black) it is desirable that.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which 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.

  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. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it 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 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 different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. 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, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information. 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. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 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.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with 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 apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

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

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

  On the side of the first 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 to be lit by 1 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 section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

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

  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 effect 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 effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

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

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, 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 fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to 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. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition is 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 at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in effect. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols 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 of a big hit game being increased.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection 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 large winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal. 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 displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for 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. 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). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (probable big hit 1 to 10, normal big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit or out) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. (Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variable time timer value is resumed, and the special symbol fluctuation display is resumed and saved. When the value of the variable time timer that has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value to be described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state is not in a state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  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-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize 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 initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  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 in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 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 stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, or the game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. 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 from 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). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, 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 in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the 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 the 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 an 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 variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in the case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9 (however, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, reach and (In some cases, suddenly a probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed).

  When “2”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “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. .

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

  In addition to sudden probability change big hits and small hits, you may make it provide sudden short and big hits. Sudden short and big hit is a big hit in which the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short And, it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to only the short-time state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it was suddenly short-time state by doing so. is there).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, even if the number of continuations of the common effect is not exhausted during the execution period of the common effect, the execution of the common effect is performed based on suddenly probable big hit or small hit. The case where the probability change notification or the non-probability change notification is performed after the period is shown is shown. You may comprise so that a probability change alert | report or an uncertain change alert | report may be performed after an execution period is complete | finished.

  6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. In this embodiment, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability big hit (in this embodiment, there is a probability big hit 1 to 10) or the normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state, Until a predetermined number of times (any one to 10 times) of fluctuation display is finished, a common effect (for example, whether it is a probability variation state or not) is displayed in an effect mode in which it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is in a certain variation state. The background screen may be displayed in a common display color (for example, yellow). FIG. 6 is a common effect variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern during a period in which the common effect is being executed. FIG. 7 is a normal time variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a normal time when the common effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “out” in the execution period of the common effect, the variation pattern of the common PK1 is selected, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Is selected, the variation pattern of the common PK2 is selected, and when the variable display result is “small hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, the variation pattern of the common PK3 is selected. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, when the common display is not executed, when the variable display result is “out of”, the non-reach PA 1 to 3 and the non-reach PB 1 to 2, When the variation pattern of the non-reach PC 1-2, the reach PD 1... Is selected and the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern of the reach PE 1. "Or" suddenly probable big hit ", the variation pattern of the special PG1 is selected.

  In this embodiment, normally, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern (non-reach PA1-3, non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1-2) having a very short fluctuation time (for example, 1 second to 6 seconds). 2) may be selected, while in the execution period of the common effect, as shown in FIG. 6, even if the variable display result is “out of”, at least a long variation time (for example, 15 seconds) variation pattern (common PK1) is used. With this configuration, in this embodiment, in the execution period of the common effect, while ensuring the effect period of the common effect, whether the execution period of the common effect is ended and whether or not it is in a probable state. After the notification, an appropriate variation time is set so that the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol can be executed. In other words, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a period in which it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is in the probability variation state is provided by executing the common performance, so that the expectation for the probability variation state is enhanced. In the execution period of the common effect, if the variation time of each variable display is too short, the execution period of the common effect becomes too short, and the effect of the common effect cannot be obtained sufficiently. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the common effect is being executed, even if the variable display result is “out”, the fluctuation time is somewhat long (for example, 15 seconds). By using the variation pattern, it is possible to secure an effect period of the common performance and to increase the expectation of the probability variation state for the player. On the other hand, if the execution period of the common effect is ended and it is informed whether or not it is in a probable variation state, as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of variation patterns including a variation pattern of seconds to 6 seconds) are selected, and variable display can be executed by setting an appropriate variation time.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a normal state at a normal time that is not the execution period of the common effects, specifically, the non-reach PA1 to 3, the reach PD1..., The reach PE1,. .. and a variation pattern used for variation display is selected from the table in which the variation pattern of the special PG1 is set. Also, if the gaming state is a probable change state, specifically, from the table in which variation patterns of non-reach PB1 and 2, reach PD1..., Reach PE1. A variation pattern used for variation display is selected. Further, if the gaming state is the short-time state, specifically, from the table in which the variation patterns of the non-reach PC 1-2, the reach PD 1..., The reach PE 1. A variation pattern used for variation display is selected.

FIG. 8 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 1 to 10 described later, sudden probability variation jackpot) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 1 (MR2): Determines the type of small hits (small hits 1 to 2 described later) (for small hit 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 step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit type determination random number, (2) a small hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol. A counter for generating a hit determination random number is incremented (added by 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. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C 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. 9B 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. 9B and 9C 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 probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is transitioned to the probable state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not it will be probable, the current game state is in the probable state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if the second special symbol is displayed so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display, if the gaming state is in a probable state, the small hit is unlikely to occur, and the roaring effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  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 (ordinary big hit, probability variation big hit 1 to 10, which will be described later, suddenly probability big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, 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, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 10 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 10 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B) is a jackpot type determination table based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit 1” to “probable big hit 10”, and “suddenly probable big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probable big hit 1” to “probable big hit 10”, and “suddenly probable big hit”. In this embodiment, “probability variation big hit 1” to “probability variation big hit 10” are also collectively referred to as “probability variation big hit”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S170 and S171 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  Further, in this embodiment, when “probable big hit” is determined, the type of jackpot is determined, so that the execution period of the common effect (the number of variable displays in which the common effect is executed after the big hit game ends). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a common production continuation count). In this embodiment, there are “probability variation big hit 1” to “probability variation big hit 10” as “probability variation big hit”, and when “probable variation big hit 10” is determined, the common effect continuation count is determined to be 10 times. It will be. In addition, when “probability big hit 2” is determined, the common production continuation count is determined to be nine. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit 3”, the common performance continuation count is determined as 8 times. In addition, when it is determined that “probability big hit 4”, the common performance continuation count is determined as 7 times. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit 5”, the common production continuation count is determined as 6 times. In addition, when it is determined that “probability big hit 6”, the common production continuation count is determined to be 5 times. In addition, when it is determined that “probability big hit 7”, the common production continuation count is determined to be four times. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit 8”, the common production continuation count is determined to be 3 times. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit 9”, the common production continuation count is determined to be 2 times. In addition, when it is determined that the “probability big hit 10”, the common performance continuation count is determined as one.

  Note that the method of determining the number of times of common effect continuation is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, there may be cases where all of 1 to 10 times are determined as the number of times of common effect continuation, but some of the numbers of 1 to 10 times (for example, 10 times, 5 times, 3 times, 2 times) may be determined. Further, for example, in this embodiment, the case where the maximum number of common production continuations is 10 is shown, but it may be possible to determine 11 or more common production continuations.

  In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, but is shifted only to the short-time state (see step S167 described later). . Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S147 to S150 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is finished, the time reduction state ends (see step S132 described later).

  In this embodiment, when “normal big hit” is determined, after the big hit game is finished, the common effect is executed until the variable display is finished ten times. Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit type is “normal big hit”, the common effect continuation count is simultaneously determined to be ten times.

  It should be noted that a plurality of types of “normal big hits” may be provided in the same manner as “probable big hits”, and any number of 1 to 10 times may be determined as the number of common production continuations. Further, for example, any one of 1 to 10 times (for example, 10 times, 5 times, 3 times, 2 times) may be determined, and the number of times of 11 times or more can be determined. You may comprise.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is smaller than “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. Step S170 to be described later). However, in order to make it harder to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, the transition to the right change state (high probability state) is made only when a sudden big odd hit is made during the right change state. It is also possible to shift to the short-time state (high base state), and to shift to the high-probability state only when suddenly probable big hit during the normal state, not to shift to the short-time state (high base state). Good.) After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). (See steps S151 to S156). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” is different from “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. There is no transition to the execution period of the common performance after the end. However, if the “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” occurs during the execution period of the common effect, the execution period of the common effect ends even before the number of times of continuing the common effect is exhausted (described later). In steps S132 and S152), there is a case where it is notified whether or not the state is a probability variation state.

  The jackpot type determination table is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, which is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot 1” to “probability variation jackpot 10”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” ( Big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed or when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, “normal big hit” is achieved. On the other hand, it is assumed that a determination value of a1 = b1 (40%) is assigned. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed or when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the probability variation big hit (“probability variation big hit 1” to “probability variation big hit” is performed. The ratio of “10” and “suddenly probable big hit” is 60%.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, compared to the case of the variable display of the second special symbol, “suddenly probable big hit” Many judgment values are assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the determination values are assigned so that a12> b12. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is often preferentially executed under the control of the probability variation state. If the probability variation jackpots suddenly occur at a high frequency despite the probability variation state, the user feels bothered. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the ratio of “suddenly probable big hit” is increased, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, “ The ratio of “suddenly promising big hits” is made low. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table (that is, the first special symbol big hit type determination table is assigned). Only when the variation display of one special symbol is performed, it may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, among “probability variation big hits”, the largest number of determination values (a4, b4) with respect to “probability big hit 3” in which the number of continuations of common effects is 8 times. Is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the determination values are set such that a4> a2, a3, a5, a6,..., A11 and b4> b2, b3, b5, b6,. Is set. With this configuration, in this embodiment, when the common effect is being executed, especially when the eighth variable display is executed after the end of the big hit game, the common effect ends and the probability change state Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for confirming that it is, and it is possible to enhance the production effect of the common performance.

  It should be noted that the number of times that the number of times of selecting the common effect is increased is not limited to the one shown in the case of this implementation. For example, the ratio of selecting three times as the number of times of continuing the common effect is the highest. Or the ratio of 7 times being selected may be the highest.

  Further, for example, the maximum number of times that can be determined as the number of times of continuing the common performance may be configured to be the highest. FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams illustrating another example of the jackpot type determination table. As shown in FIG. 11, among “probability variation big hits”, the largest number of determination values (a2, b2) are assigned to “probability big hit 1” in which the number of continuations of common effects is 10 times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the determination values are set such that a2> a3 to a11 and b2> b3 to b11. By having such a configuration, if the maximum number of times that the common performance is likely to be continued is executed up to 10 times, the player is strongly expected to be likely to be in a probable state. It is possible to enhance the production effect of the common performance. In this embodiment, since the number of times of common effect continuation is set to 10 even in the case of “normal big hit”, the common effect continues up to the maximum number of 10 times that the common effect may be continued. Even if the game is performed, two cases can be provided: a case where the probability variation state is confirmed and a case where the probability variation state is not confirmed, and the player is expected to feel anxiety as the common performance is continuously executed. Both can be enhanced at the same time, and the interest in games can be improved.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is determined based on a random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine either “1 per small” or “2 per small”.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the small hit type is “1 per jackpot” during the execution period of the common effect, the execution of the common effect is performed even before the number of continuations of the common effect is exhausted. The period is over and a notification is made as to whether or not it is in a probable variation state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit type is “small hit 2” during the execution period of the common effect, the execution period of the common effect does not end and the common effect is continuously executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the probability variation state may be determined when a small hit is made when the common effect is being executed. On the other hand, even if it is a small hit, it is not always determined that the state is in a certain variation state, and the common effect may continue, so that the expectation for the certain variation state can be maintained. In the normal time that is not the execution period of the common effect, there is no particular difference in effect regardless of whether “small hit 1” or “small hit 2”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when a small hit is made during the execution period of the common effect, a variation pattern (common PK3) with a specific variable display pattern “reach” is selected. Is done. Therefore, if a variable display with “reach” appears when the common performance is being executed, the expectation can be raised that the probable state may be confirmed, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0E (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0E (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0E (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. As already described, in this embodiment, the number of times of common effect continuation is determined depending on whether the probability variation big hit 1 to the probability variation big hit 10 is used. Depending on which one of the display result 3 designation command to display result 12 designation command shown in FIG. 5 is received, it is possible not only to determine that the probability variation has been determined, but also to specify the number of times of common effect continuation.

  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 to start 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 gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game. Of these, the command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot). The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the start of the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden probability change big hit start designation in the case of sudden probability change big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in case of small hit. Also good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a 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 (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot or the normal jackpot). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden odd change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state (not including the probability change state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a probability change state.

  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 has been 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.

  Further, for example, separate presentation control commands (holding memory number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In this 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 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 changed, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted. 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 FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart 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, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14b for turning on is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated, the start opening switch passing process is executed (step S1). S311, S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S310 is performed as it is according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process of step S312. Do the process.

  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 reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined reserved 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): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the 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, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 28), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the set 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 prize opening is executed every round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

  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-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  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. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. 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 processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S212). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). 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. 17) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, small hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 17 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. 17, 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 hit type determination random number (random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216), and proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S218). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, or if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is.

  If 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 S219), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). 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. 17) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, 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 small hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222), and ends the process.

  18 and 19 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 transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S52), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S52, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. If 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 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 S53). 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). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S54). 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 S55).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S53 to S55, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established 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 number 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 S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S57). 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.

  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 S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command when the time variation flag indicating that the time reduction state is not set and the time reduction state is set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each change. For example, it is determined at the start of the change whether or not the game state has changed since the previous change. Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. 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 designation command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and after 4 ms has elapsed. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) 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 value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, 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, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. 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. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. 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. 9C. . 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).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the small hit type determination table (see FIG. 12) to select a type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for random determination (random 2) stored in the random number buffer area (“small”). "1 per hit" or "2 per small hit") is determined as the type of small hit (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the small hit type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port passing process and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, and determines the small hit type. I do.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the small hit type is “small hit 1”, “01” is set as data indicating the small hit type, and when the small hit type is “small hit 2”, the data indicating the small hit type is “01”. 02 "is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  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 1 "to" Probable change big hit 10 "or" Sudden probability change big hit ") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the sudden probability variation big hit is selected as compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. The rate that is done 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 jackpot 1”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit 2”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit 3”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type When the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot 4”, “05” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability jackpot 5”, “06” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot 6”, “07” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability jackpot 7”, the data indicating the jackpot type is set. “08” is set as the data, “09” is set as the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “probable big hit 8”, and the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “probable big hit 9” Is set to “0A”, when the jackpot type is “probable big hit 10”, “0B” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, data indicating the big hit type “0C” is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. For example, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “normal jackpot” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. To do. In addition, when “probable big hit 1” is determined as “probable big hit”, “4” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit 2” is decided, “5” is set as a special symbol. If the symbol is determined to be a stop symbol, “6” is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol when “probable variation big hit 3” is determined, and “7” is specified as a special symbol stop symbol when “probable large hit per 4” is determined. If “5” is determined as the “probable variation big hit”, “8” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol, and “9” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol when “6 probable big hit” is determined. If “7” is determined to be “probable large hit”, “A” is determined to be a special symbol stoppage. If “8” is determined to be “probable large hit”, “B” is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol. If it is decided that the “probable big hit 9”, “C” will be decided as a special symbol stop symbol, If you decide to 10 "it is determined to stop symbols of the special symbol" D ". Further, when the small hit flag is set, “2” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining 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).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the common effect flag indicating that the common effect is being executed is set (step S81). If not set, the CPU 56 selects the normal variation pattern table (see FIG. 7) as the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern (step S82). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S83). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” (step S84). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the jackpot type set in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “0C”, thereby determining whether or not it is “suddenly probable big hit”. it can. If it is “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 decides to use a variation pattern (special PG1, see FIG. 7) for small hit / sudden probable big hit (step S85).

  If it is not “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”), the CPU 56 selects random 3 (variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first holding storage buffer or second holding storage buffer). (Random number for determination) is read, and the variation pattern for big hit is determined by lottery processing using the read variation pattern determination random number (step S86). Specifically, the variation pattern used for the variation display is determined from the variation pattern (reach PE1...) For jackpot shown in FIG.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S87). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines to use the variation pattern for special hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit (special PG1, see FIG. 7) (step S85).

  If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is “out of”), the CPU 56 calculates a random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer). Based on the read random number for variation pattern determination, the game state, and the total number of pending storages, a variation pattern for loss is determined (step S89).

  In step S89, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern used for the variation display is selected from the variation patterns shown in FIG. 7 from the non-reach PA1 to 3 and the reach PD1. To do. However, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA2 shortening variation may be selected when the total number of pending storages is 3-4. In addition, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA3 shortening variation may be selected when the total pending storage number is 5 to 8. Whether or not the game state is the normal state is specifically determined based on whether neither the probability change flag indicating the probability change state nor the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set. can do. Further, the total pending storage number can be determined by checking the value of the total pending storage number counter.

  Further, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, a variation pattern used for variation display is selected from among the variation patterns shown in FIG. However, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation of the non-reach PB2 may be selected when the total pending storage number is 2 to 8. Note that whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state can be specifically determined based on the fact that the probability variation flag is set. Further, the total pending storage number can be determined by checking the value of the total pending storage number counter.

  Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, a variation pattern used for variation display is selected from the non-reach PCs 1 to 2 for the short-time state and the reach PD1. However, the variation pattern of the non-reach PC2 shortening variation may be selected when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 8. Note that whether or not the gaming state is the short-time state can be specifically determined based on the fact that only the short-time flag is set and the probability variation flag is not set. Further, the total pending storage number can be determined by checking the value of the total pending storage number counter.

  If the common effect flag is not set, the CPU 56 selects the common effect variation pattern table (see FIG. 6) as the variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern (step S90). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” (step S92). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the jackpot type set in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “0C”, thereby determining whether or not it is “suddenly probable big hit”. it can. If it is “sudden probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 decides to use the variation pattern for small hit / sudden probability variation big hit (common PK3, see FIG. 6) among the variation patterns for common performance (step S93). . If it is not “suddenly promising big hit” (that is, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”), the CPU 56 determines a big hit variation pattern (common PK2, see FIG. 6). ) Is used (step S94).

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines to use the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit variation pattern (common PK3; see FIG. 6) among the variation patterns for the common performance (step S96). ). If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is “out of”), the CPU 56 uses a variation pattern for deviation (common PK1, see FIG. 6) among the variation patterns for common effects. Determine (step S97).

  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 S98). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, 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 S99).

  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 S100). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S101).

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a selection pattern of a variation pattern table used when determining a variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 22, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the normal big hit, after the big hit game is finished, the common display shown in FIG. 6 is performed until the variable display is finished ten times. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eleventh variation display after the end of the big hit. Also, when the jackpot game state is controlled based on the fact that the odd jackpot game is 1 in the odd jackpot game, after the jackpot game is finished, the common display shown in FIG. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eleventh variation display after the end of the big hit. In addition, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the probable big hit 2 has been reached, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for the common performance shown in FIG. 6 until the fluctuation display is finished nine times. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the tenth variation display after the end of the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the probable big hit 3 is reached, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for common performance shown in FIG. 6 is displayed until the fluctuation display is finished eight times. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the ninth variation display after the end of the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the probable big hit 4 has been reached, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for common performance shown in FIG. 6 is displayed until the fluctuation display is finished seven times. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eighth variation display after the big hit. In addition, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the probable big hit is 5, the common variation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is displayed until the fluctuation display is finished six times after the big hit game is finished. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the seventh variation display after the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the probability variation big hit 6, the common effect variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is displayed until the fluctuation display is finished five times after the big hit game is finished. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the sixth variation display after the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the odd hit big hit is 7, after the big hit game is ended, the change pattern table for the common performance shown in FIG. 6 until the change display is ended four times. 7 is used from the fifth fluctuation display after the big hit, and the normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used. In addition, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the probable big hit is 8, the common variation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is displayed until the variation display is finished three times after the big hit game is finished. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the fourth variation display after the end of the big hit. In addition, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the probable big hit 9 has been reached, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for common performance shown in FIG. 6 until the fluctuation display is finished twice. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the third variation display after the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the odd hit big hit is 10, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for the common performance shown in FIG. 6 until the fluctuation display is finished once. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the second variation display after the big hit.

  When the variation pattern table is selected in the pattern shown in FIG. 22, after the big hit game is ended, the common effect variation pattern table shown in FIG. For example, by selecting a fluctuating pattern of 15 seconds), a production period of common effects is secured. In this embodiment, even if the number of continuations of the common performance is not yet exhausted, if the sudden probability change big hit or small hit 1 is suddenly ended, the production period of the common production ends, and the sudden probability change big hit or small hit 1 The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is selected from the next variation display.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control designation commands (display result 1 designation to display result 14 designation) (see FIG. 13) 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, if the big hit type is the normal big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a normal big hit can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 13 designation command when the type of jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “0C”. Then, when neither the normal big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when the probability variation big hit is 1 to 10), the CPU 56 designates the display result 3 according to whether the probability variation big hit is 1 to 10. Control to transmit a command to display result 12 designation command is performed (step S115). In addition, it is specifically confirmed whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “0B” to determine which of the probable big hits is 1 to 10. It can be determined by doing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 14 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), 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. 24 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. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  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 this case, 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. If 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 variable time timer (step S125). When the variable 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.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts 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 S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 is, if it is set, the probability change flag indicating the probability change state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the execution period of the common effect. And a common effect number counter for counting the number of times of variable display during the execution period of the common effect are reset (step S132). Therefore, by executing the process of step S132, when a big hit occurs during the probability change state or the time reduction state, the probability change state or the time reduction state is terminated. In addition, when a big hit occurs during the execution period of the common effect, the execution period of the common effect is ended.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a sudden probability variation big hit (step S133). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “0C”. If it is a sudden probability big hit, the process proceeds to step S139. If it is not suddenly probable big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S134). If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (that is, if the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit), the process proceeds to step S139.

  If a value indicating “second” is not set in the special symbol pointer (that is, if the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit), the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is a normal big hit. Confirmation (step S135). Whether or not it is a normal big hit can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a common effect number counter to 10 (step S136), sets a common effect flag (step S138), and proceeds to step S139. That is, when the normal big hit is made by executing the processes of steps S136 and S138, the common production is performed using the common production variation pattern table until the ten variations display is finished after the big hit game is over. A variation pattern for time will be determined.

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if it is a probable big hit), the CPU 56 sets a value of 1 to 10 in the common performance counter according to whether the probable big hit is 1 to 10 ( Along with step S137), the common effect flag is set (step S138), and the process proceeds to step S139. In other words, if the probable big hit is made by executing the processes of steps S137 and S138, after the big hit game, either 1 to 10 times depending on whether the probable big hit is 1-10. The variation pattern for the common performance is determined using the variation pattern table for the common performance until the variation display of the number of times is finished. In addition, it is specifically confirmed whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “0B” to determine which of the probable big hits is 1 to 10. It can be determined by doing.

  In this embodiment, when the probability sudden hit is suddenly determined, Y is determined in step S133, and the process proceeds to step S139 as it is. In other words, when a sudden probability change is a big hit during the execution period of the common effect, the common effect flag or the common effect number counters such as steps S135 to S138 are maintained while the common effect flag and the common effect number counter are reset in the process of step S132. The process proceeds to step S139 without setting the common performance counter. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability sudden hit is suddenly made during the execution period of the common effect, the execution period of the common effect ends as it is.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit), it is determined as Y in step S134, and the process proceeds to step S139 as it is. That is, in this embodiment, only when the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, the processing of steps S135 to S138 is executed, the common effect flag and the common effect number counter are set, and the second special symbol is set. If the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the process directly proceeds to step S139 without setting the common effect flag and the common effect number counter. The fact that the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit often means that the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed under the control of the probability variation state. In such a case, if a common effect is performed and an effect is made that inquires whether or not it is in a probable state, there is a risk that the effect will be bothersome and the interest in the game will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the common effect is executed only when the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, and the common effect is executed when the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit. Not to run.

  It should be noted that, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, whether or not to set the common production flag and the common production number counter may be determined by performing a lottery process. Then, when the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit, the common effect flag and the common effect number counter are set at a lower rate than when the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit. Even if it is determined to be set and the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit, the common effect may be executed at a low rate. With such a configuration, even when the probability variation state is already controlled, it is possible to give a sense of expectation as to whether or not the probability variation state continues by executing the common effect. Can improve interest in

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S139). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is the normal jackpot or the probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) 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 the 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 S140). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S141). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S142).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the common effect count counter if set (step S143), and the value of the common effect count counter after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not (step S144). Then, if the value of the number of common effects after subtraction is 0, the CPU 56 resets the common effect flag (step S145). That is, since all the variable displays for the number of times of common effect continuation have been consumed, control is performed so as to end the execution period of the common effect.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S146). If 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 S147). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when there is no probability change state and control is performed only in the time reduction state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S148). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S149), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S150).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S151). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit type is 1 for small hit (step S152). Whether or not the small hit type is 1, specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the data indicating the small hit type set in the small hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. It can be determined by doing. If the small hit is 1, the CPU 56 resets the common effect flag and the common effect number counter if set (step S153). When the processes of steps S152 and S153 are performed and the small effect is 1 during the execution period of the common effect, the execution period of the common effect ends even before the number of continuations of the common effect is exhausted. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S154). 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 S155). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S156). 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 S157).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S151), 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 S158).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 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, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable change big hit, a big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is transmitted, and in the case of a sudden probable big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (A302 (H) )). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 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.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Specifically, whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is determined whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “0C”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  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 S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S171). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not 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 a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  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 S173).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for the 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. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with 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 process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies 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. 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. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. 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. 29 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 for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (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). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  31 to 34 are flowcharts showing specific examples of 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 or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When 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).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 14 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618). Then, a display result designation command reception flag is set (step SS619).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S620), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S621).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S622), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S624), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S625).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S628), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S629). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S630), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S631).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S632), 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 S633). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S634), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S635), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S638). If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command (step S639), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command reception flag (step S640).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S650), 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 S651). 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 S652).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S653), 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 S654). 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 S655).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S656), 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 S657). 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 S658).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S659), 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 S660). 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 S661).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S662), the effect control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S663). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). The customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. The effect control CPU 101 clears the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0, and the variable display is not executed. Reset the number of pending storage to be stored. Even when the processing of step S665 is executed, the production control microcomputer 100 has an omission of addition or subtraction omission of the number of reserved memories and is in a state of recognizing an incorrect number of reserved memories. Can be reset to return to the normal state.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the common effect in-process flag indicating that the common effect is being executed is set. Confirmation is made (step S670). If the common effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to a common effect background screen (for example, a yellow display color background screen) (step S671). ). If the common effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a green display color background screen) corresponding to the time reduction state (step). S672). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the time reduction state flag (step S673).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S674), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the common effect flag is set (step S675). If the common effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a common effect background screen (for example, a yellow display color background screen) (step S676). ). If the common effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a red display color background screen) corresponding to the probability change state (step). S677). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S678).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S679). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control relating to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  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 change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect 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 in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big 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. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. The display will not start.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the big hit symbol of the object and the symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit) (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command to a display result 12 designation command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols (a combination of stop symbols reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. In general, in gaming machines, a probabilistic symbol and a non-probable variable symbol are provided depending on the type of effect symbol. In some cases, the jackpot is configured to be a big hit, but in this embodiment, for example, whether the stop symbol is an odd symbol or an even symbol without providing a probability variable symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. Is not particularly meaningful. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the 3 symbols are stopped and displayed in the same design, it can be recognized that it is a big hit, but it is a probable big hit only by looking at the stop symbol of the production symbol It is usually impossible to recognize whether it is a big hit. By doing so, it is difficult to immediately recognize whether or not it is in a probable change state even if the stop symbol of the effect symbol is seen when a big hit occurs.

  Probability variation and non-probability variation symbols are provided. For example, when 3 symbols are displayed in a stopped state with the same odd number of symbols, the probability variation is a big hit, and the three symbols are stopped with the same even number of symbols. When displayed, it may be a big hit. In this case, in this embodiment, in the case of a promising big hit, after the big hit game is finished, the mode is unconditionally shifted to the common effect execution mode, and the common effect is executed until the 77th variation display is completed. However, for example, by performing a lottery process using random numbers, even if it is a probable big hit, there are cases where there is a case where a transition to the execution mode of the common effect and a case where the probable state is immediately notified. Also good. In this case, if it is a probable big hit and it is decided not to shift to the execution mode of the common effect, three symbols are arranged as odd symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a probable big hit) as the stop symbol of the production symbol. The combination of production symbols is determined and stopped, and the background color of the background screen is changed to red (a background color indicating a high probability state) immediately after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot. In addition, it may be possible to immediately recognize that the state is controlled to the certain change state. On the other hand, if it is decided to shift to the common effect execution mode, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of occurrence of a big jackpot) is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol. In addition to stopping the display and changing the background color of the background screen to yellow (the common background color for the high probability state and the low probability state) after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot ends. In addition, it may be impossible to immediately recognize that the state is controlled to the certain change state. In this case, if it is a normal jackpot, unconditionally determine the combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as even symbols (stop symbols reminiscent of the occurrence of a big jackpot) as stop symbols of the production symbols. Then, stop display and shift to the execution mode of the common effect. It should be noted that the lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the common effect execution mode may be executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side or on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. Further, when the lottery process is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, for example, a command indicating the result of determining whether to shift to the common effect execution mode or a stop symbol of the effect symbol is provided. A command indicating whether to use a probabilistic design or a non-probabilistic design is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the production control microcomputer 100 shifts to the execution mode of the common production based on the received command. Or a jackpot symbol of a probable variation symbol may be determined as a stop symbol of the production symbol, or a jackpot symbol of a non-probable variation symbol may be determined even if the probability variation jackpot.

  Also, in the case of a normal big hit, for example, by performing a lottery process using a random number, there may be a case where a transition is made to the execution mode of the common effect and a case where a notification is made that the state is not a certain change state immediately. . In this case, when it is determined that the game is usually a big hit and the mode is not shifted to the common effect execution mode, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols is determined and stopped and displayed as stop symbols of the effect symbols. By immediately changing the background color of the background screen to blue (background color indicating that it is not in the probability variation state) immediately after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot, it is possible to immediately recognize that it is not controlled in the probability variation state. Good. On the other hand, if it is decided to shift to the execution mode of the common effect, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the stop symbol is displayed. After completion of the above, the background color of the background screen may be changed to yellow (a common background color for the case of the probability variation state and the case of the probability variation state). Also in this case, the lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the common effect execution mode may be executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side or on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. .

  In addition, in the case of deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), the production control CPU 101 determines a combination of production symbols other than the above. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols (reach symbols) in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 13 designation command or a display result 14 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 Determines a combination of effects such as “135” as the stop symbol. If a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern with reach is received in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the stop symbol “135” is determined and the reach symbol is also determined.

  The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 101 determines that the winning symbol is the stop symbol by specifying that it is a big hit, disappointment, suddenly probable big hit or small hit based on the variation pattern command, not the display result designation command. It may be. For example, when receiving a variation pattern command for big hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol having the same pattern in the left and right sides and suddenly receives a variation pattern command for a probable big hit / small hit. Determines a stop symbol such as “135”, and when a variation pattern command for deviation is received, a symbol other than these may be determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. Stop symbols that remind you of a promiscuous jackpot are called probable jackpot symbols (for example, a combination of three symbols on the left, middle, and right with the same odd number of symbols). It is called a symbol (for example, a combination of symbols in which three symbols in the middle left and right are arranged in the same even number). And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution period of the common effect ends, and resets the setting of the common effect when it is determined that the execution period of the common effect ends with the current variation display. Then, a probability variation notification effect setting process for setting a probability variation notification effect for notifying the probability variation state or a non-probability variation notification effect for notifying that the state is not the probability variation state is executed (step S8003).

  In this embodiment, when the common effect is executed while being controlled to the probability change state, the probability change notification effect is executed in the last variation display in which the common effect is executed, and the common effect is performed. From the next variation display that has been completed, the background screen for the background color (for example, red) that can be recognized as being in a probable variation state is used instead of the background screen for common effects (for example, the background screen for yellow background). By switching, the player can recognize that the probability variation state has been confirmed. In this embodiment, instead of a common effect background screen (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color), a background screen with a background color (for example, red) that can be recognized as being in a probable variation state is displayed. The production by doing is equivalent to the special confirmation production.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the common effect is executed when the probability change state is not controlled (in this embodiment, the time effect is controlled), the common effect is executed. In the last variation display, the non-probability change notification effect is executed, and the next variation display after the end of the common effect is replaced by a common effect background screen (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color) and is not in a probable change state. By switching to a background screen of a background color (for example, green) that can recognize the fact that the player is in the short-time state, the player can recognize that it has been determined that the state is not in a certain change state. In this embodiment, instead of a common effect background screen (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color), a background screen with a background color (for example, green) that can recognize that it is not in a probable state is displayed. The production by this corresponds to the non-special notification production.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation suggestion flag is set (step S8004). In this embodiment, during the execution period of the common effect, an effect mode (for example, a character is displayed or a character string is displayed to confirm the probability change state is suggested). Probability suggesting effects that are executed over a plurality of variable displays may be executed in such a manner that the feeling of expectation is expressed. In this embodiment, when the common effect is executed and when it is decided to execute the probability change suggestion effect, the probability change suggestion flag is set. The probability change suggestion flag is set in a probability change suggestion effect setting process (see step S890) of a jackpot end effect process described later.

  When the probability change suggestion flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the probability change suggestion effect (step S8005). If the probability change suggestion flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8006). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8007).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variable aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the effect symbol display mode) (Including other aspects of production on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b are controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern, the probability change suggestion effect, and the notice effect. In addition, when it is decided to execute the probability change suggestion effect, when data corresponding to the probability change suggestion effect is set and the process table is selected and it is not determined to execute the probability change suggestion effect. Then, a process table in which data corresponding to the probability change suggestion is not set is selected.

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 performs production devices (production components that variably display production symbols according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as the display, various lamps as the effect parts, the speaker 27 as the effect parts, and the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b as the effect parts are started (step S8008). . For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output according to the movable member control data. In addition, according to the movable member control data, a driving signal for operating the effect blades 79a and 79b is output. When the process data corresponding to the probable change suggestion is selected, the probable change is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or displaying a character string such as “chance mode” on the display screen of the effect display device 9. An effect that suggests that the state is fixed is executed.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8009). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the probability change notification effect setting process in step S8003. In the probability change notification effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is the common PK1 (step S6001). In the case of the common PK1, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the common effect number counter for counting the number of executions of the variable display during the execution period of the common effect (step S6002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 ends the common effect and displays a special confirmation effect (for example, an effect of displaying a background screen with a red background color) or a non-special notification effect (for example, a background screen with a green background color). It is checked whether or not the value of the switching determination value for determining whether or not the timing for switching to (effect) has arrived (step S6003).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating specific switching determination values. As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, the switching determination value is set depending on whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit 1-10. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, “01” is set to the switching judgment value when the normal big hit is achieved, and “02” is set to the switching judgment value when the probability variation big hit is 1, and the probability variation big hit. When it becomes 2, the switching judgment value is set to “03”, when the probability variation big hit is 3, the switching judgment value is set to “04”, and when the probability variation big hit is 4, the switching judgment value is set. Is set to “05” and when the probability variation big hit is five, the switching judgment value is set to “06”, and when the probability variation big hit is six, the switching judgment value is set to “07” and the probability variation big hit When it becomes 7, “08” is set as the switching determination value, when it becomes 8 with probability variation large, “09” is set as the switching determination value, and when it becomes 9 with large probability variation large, the switching determination value Is set to “0A” and the probability variation is 10 "0B" is set to the switching determination value in the case. Note that the switching determination value shown in FIG. 41 is set in a common effect setting process (see step S888) of the jackpot end effect process described later.

  When the value of the switching determination value is “01” (that is, based on the fact that the jackpot game is normally reached, the execution mode of the common effect is controlled 10 times after the end of the jackpot game) In step S6004, it is checked whether the value of the counter counter in common effect after addition is 10 or not. If the value of the counter counter during common effects is 10, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current variable display is the last variable display executed during the execution period of the common effect, and the current variable display. In step S6005, an uncertain change notification flag indicating that the uncertain change notification effect is to be executed is set. Then, the common effect flag is reset, and if it is set, the common number notice flag indicating that the common number notice effect for notifying the common effect continuation number is executed is reset (step S6006). The common number notice effect will be described later.

  If the value of the switching determination value is not “01” (that is, based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot has been reached, the execution mode of the common effect is controlled after the jackpot game is finished), the effect control CPU 101 performs switching. It is confirmed whether the value of the determination value is “02” to “0B” (step S6007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the common effect number counter after the addition is a value corresponding to the switching determination value (step S6008). In this case, as shown in FIG. 41, if the switching determination value is “02”, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the common effect number counter is 10, and the switching determination value is “ If “03”, it is checked whether or not the value of the counter counter in common effect is 9, and if the switching determination value is “04”, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter counter in common effect is 8. If the switching determination value is “05”, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the common effect number counter is 7, and if the switching determination value is “06”, the value of the common effect number counter is “06”. 6 is checked, and if the switching determination value is “07”, it is checked whether the value of the common effect number counter is 5 or not, and if the switching determination value is “08”. Check whether the value of the counter counter for common performance is 4 If the value is “09”, it is checked whether or not the value of the common effect number counter is 3, and if the switching determination value is “0A”, is the common effect number counter value 2? If the switching determination value is “0B”, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the counter counter during common effects is 1.

  If the value of the counter counter during common effects is a value corresponding to the switching determination value, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current variable display is the last variable display executed during the execution period of the common effect. Then, a probability change notification flag indicating that the probability change notification effect is executed in the current variation display is set (step S6009). Then, the common effect flag is reset, and if it is set, the common number notice flag is reset (step S6010).

  If the variation pattern is not the common PK1, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is the common PK3 (step S6011). If it is common PK3, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation state flag is set (step S6012). The probability variation state flag is set in step S678 of the command analysis process. When the probability variation state flag is set (that is, when the probability variation state is set), the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation notification flag (step S6013). If the probability variation state flag is not set (that is, if it is not the probability variation state (if the time is short)), the production control CPU 101 sets the non-probability variation notification flag (step S6014). Then, the production control CPU 101 resets the common production in-progress flag, and resets the common number notice flag if it is set (step S6015).

  In this embodiment, as already described, even if the number of continuations of the common effect is not exhausted during the execution period of the common effect, The execution period ends. When the process of steps S6011 to S6015 is executed, and the variation pattern of the common PK3 that is selected when sudden probability big hit or small hit 1 is suddenly specified during the execution of the common presentation, the common presentation And the probability variation notification flag and the non-probability variation notification flag are set, and control is performed to execute the probability variation notification effect and the non-probability variation notification effect in the current variation display. In the case of suddenly probable big hit (specifically, when a display result 13 designation command is received), since the sudden probable big hit game is terminated, the game shifts to the probable state, so steps S6013 and S6014. May not be executed, and it may not be notified whether or not the state is in a probable variation state. Further, for example, when suddenly a probable big hit, a probability change notification flag may be set regardless of the current gaming state to notify that the probability change state is fixed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). Further, the effect control CPU 101 provides an effect device (effect display device as an effect part for variably displaying effect symbols) according to the contents of process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, movable member control data). 9. Control of various lamps as production parts, speaker 27 as production parts, and movable member 78 and production blades 79a and 79b as production parts is executed (step S8103). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output according to the movable member control data. In addition, according to the movable member control data, a driving signal for operating the effect blades 79a and 79b is output. When the process data corresponding to the probable change suggestion is selected, the probable change is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or displaying a character string such as “chance mode” on the display screen of the effect display device 9. An effect that suggests that the state is fixed is executed. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105), and the process timer is started (step S8106).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the common number notice flag is set (step S8107). If the common number notice flag is set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the common production number counter is 5 (step S8108). If the value of the counter counter during common effects is 5, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to superimpose a display for notifying the number of times of common effect continuation (step S8109). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control is determined to execute a common number notice effect for notifying ten times of the common effect continuation number in a common number notice effect setting process (see step S891) of the jackpot end effect process described later. In this case, a character string such as “5 remaining times” is displayed on the effect display device 9 to notify that the execution period of the common effect is 5 times remaining. By doing so, in this embodiment, by notifying the remaining number of times at the timing of executing the fifth variation display after the execution period of the common effect, the common effect continuation number (for example, already executed) That the number of times of common production including the number of times of replay is 10).

  In addition, the production mode of the common number notice production is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of continuations of the common effect may be notified in advance by performing a display in such a manner that the remaining number is counted down from a predetermined (for example, the fifth) variable display after the execution period of the common effect. Further, the execution timing of the common-number notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and may be executed, for example, at an early timing of the execution time of the common effect (for example, first or second variation display). Good. In addition, for example, during the big hit game immediately before the transition to the execution mode of the common effect, a character string indicating the number of times of common effect continuation may be displayed to notify the number of times of common effect continuation.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8110), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8111).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S8301).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability change notification flag is set (step S8302). If the probability change notification flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change notification flag (step S8303) and controls the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display a display indicating that the probability change promotion is successful ( Step S8304). In this case, for example, the effect display device 9 notifies the fact that the probability variation state has been confirmed by displaying a character string such as “promotion to probability variation!”.

  If the probability change notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the non-probability change notification flag is set (step S8305). If the non-probability change notification flag is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the non-probability change notification flag (step S8306) and controls the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display a display indicating that the probability change promotion has failed. This is performed (step S8307). In this case, for example, by displaying a character string such as “sorry!

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S8302 to S8307 is executed, and in the last variation display in which the execution period of the common effect ends, the probability change notification effect and the non-change probability notification effect are executed, and the state is in the probability change state. However, when the execution period of the common effect ends, the background color of the background screen is switched and it is possible to recognize whether or not the state is in a probable state. Therefore, the processes in steps S8302 to S8307 are performed. Is not necessary.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S8308). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation 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.

  When 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 S8309).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the probability variation suggestion counter for counting the number of executions of the probability variation suggestion, if set. In addition to step S8310), it is checked whether the value of the probability variation suggestion counter after subtraction is 0 (step S8311). The common suggestion number counter is set in the probability change suggestion effect setting process (see step S890) of the jackpot end effect process described later. If the value of the probability variation suggestion counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation suggestion flag (step S8312).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8313). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. 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 S8314).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. 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 big hit end effect timer is not set, the big hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit end designation command is received or the small hit / sudden probability change small hit / sudden probability change indicating that the big hit end designation command is received It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S881). If the big hit end designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot designation command reception flag is set, the big hit end designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end 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 control for displaying a jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) on the effect display device 9 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 effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 resets the common effect in-progress flag, the probability variation suggestion flag, and the common number notice flag if set (step S887).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a common effect setting process for setting a common effect (step S888). Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the common effect flag is set in the common effect setting process of step S888 (step S889). If the common effect flag is set (that is, when it is set to execute the common effect after the big hit game is finished), the effect control CPU 101 sets whether or not the probability change suggestion is executed and sets the effect mode. An effect setting process is executed (step S890). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a common number notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence of the common number notice effect and the effect mode (step S891).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S892). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. 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 S893).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the common effect setting process in step S888. In the common effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S6501). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the jackpot game based on the fact that the second special symbol variation display result is a jackpot), the processing is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, as already described, the execution mode of the common effect is shifted only when the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, and the variation display result of the second special symbol is the big hit. If this happens, the mode is not shifted to the common effect execution mode (see step S134). Therefore, when the big hit game based on the fact that the variation display result of the second special symbol is the big hit, the process ends without setting the common effect in step S6502 and subsequent steps.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (step S6502). Note that the command stored in the display result designation command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process is specifically the display result 2 designation command as to whether or not the big hit game based on the normal jackpot is to be ended. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to end, the effect control CPU 101 sets “01” as the switching determination value as shown in FIG. 41 (step S6503). Then, control goes to a step S6506.

  If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is not finished, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit game based on one of the probable big hits 1 to 10 is finished (step S6504). Whether or not the big hit game based on any one of the probable big hits 1 to 10 is to be terminated is specifically determined by the command stored in the display result designation command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process. This can be determined by checking whether the result 3 is a specified command to a display result 12 specified command. If the jackpot game based on one of the probability variation jackpots 1 to 10 is to be ended, the effect control CPU 101 changes the switching determination value from “02” to “0B” according to the type of probability variation jackpot as shown in FIG. "Is set (step S6505).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the common effect in-progress flag (step S6506) and clears the common effect in-progress counter (step S6507).

  Note that if the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit 1 to 10 is not finished (that is, if the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly finished, the common production flag or the common production number counter is cleared, etc.) The process ends without performing the process.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the probability variation suggesting effect setting process in step S890. In the probability change suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects a probability change suggestion effect determination table corresponding to the jackpot type as a table for determining whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect and the effect mode (step S6601). Note that a plurality of tables are set in the probability change suggestion effect determination table in accordance with the jackpot type. In step S6601, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the jackpot type is the normal jackpot or the probability change jackpot 1 to 10. Select the probability change suggestion decision table. Whether the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probable big hit 1 to 10, specifically, the command stored in the display result designation command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process is the display result 2 designation command. It can be determined by confirming which of the display result 12 designation commands it is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the probability change suggestion effect determination table selected in step S6601 to perform a lottery process using a random number for determining whether or not the probability change suggestion is executed and the effect mode, thereby determining the probability change suggestion effect. The presence / absence of execution and the production mode (specifically, how many fluctuation displays the probability change promotion effect is continuously executed over, ie, the number of times the probability change promotion effect is executed) are determined (step S6602).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the probability variation suggestion effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 47 (A) is a probability change suggestion effect determination table selected when the big hit type is a normal big hit (when it is not controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game is finished (when it is controlled to the short time state)). . FIG. 47B is a probability change suggestion effect determination table that is selected when the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot 1 (when the jackpot game is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends).

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the probability change suggestion effect determination table, as the effect mode of the probability change suggestion effect, the probability change suggestion effect (10 times) continuously executed over 10 variations after the big hit, and continuously over 9 variations after the big hit, respectively. Probability suggestion effect to be executed (9 times), Probability suggestion effect to be executed continuously over 8 fluctuations after jackpot (8 times), ... Each is assigned a decision value. In addition, as shown in FIG. 47, an option for not executing the probability variation suggestion effect is also set in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table, and a determination value is assigned.

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, as an example, the probability change suggestion effect determination table selected for the case where the big hit type is a normal big hit and when the probability variable big hit is 1, respectively, is shown. For big hits 2 to 10), a probability variation suggestion effect determination table in the same table format as that of FIG. 47 is provided. However, for example, when the probability variation big hit is 2, the common effect continuation count is nine, so the determination is made with respect to the probability variation suggestion effect (9 times) to the probability variation suggestion effect (one time) and no probability variation suggestion effect. It only needs to be assigned a value. Similarly, for example, when the probability variation big hit is 3, the common effect continuation count is 8 times. Therefore, for the probability variation suggestion effect (8 times) to the probability change suggestion effect (1 time), and no probability change suggestion effect, It is sufficient that a judgment value is assigned.

  As shown in FIG. 47, when the number of common performance continuation times is 10 or the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit is 1, the probability variation suggestion effect (10 times) is selected at a higher rate than the probability execution suggestion of other execution times. The decision value is assigned as shown. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, determination values are assigned so that d1> d2 to d10 in the normal time variation suggestion effect determination table, and d21> d22 to d30 in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table. Judgment values are assigned as follows. By assigning the judgment value in such a way, the expectation that the probability change may be confirmed by increasing the rate at which the probability variation suggestion effect is continuously executed until the last variation display after the execution period of the common effect ends. Can be maintained until the end of the execution period of the common performance. On the contrary, the probability variation suggestion may end even before the common performance continuation count is exhausted (in the example shown in FIG. 47, the common performance continuation count is 10 times for the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit 1). Even if there are 9 or 8 times, the probability change suggestion may end), so that the probability change suggestion is interrupted and once the user feels disappointed that the probability change state has not been confirmed, it is informed that the probability change state is present Such a case can be provided, and an unexpected production can be performed.

  In the case of other jackpot types (2 to 10 probability variation jackpots), the probability variation suggestion decision table is configured so that the selection ratio of the probability variation suggestion of the number of executions equal to the number of executions of the common rendering is similarly increased. That's fine. For example, in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table for probability variation big hit 2, the most judgment value is assigned to the probability variation suggestion effect (9 times), and in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table for probability variation big hit 3 the probability variation suggestion effect ( (8 times) may be assigned the most judgment values.

  In the case of a normal big hit, conversely, the determination value may be assigned so that the selection ratio of the probability change suggestion effect (10 times) is low. With such a configuration, as the number of executions of the probable change suggestion increases, a sense of expectation for the determination of the probable state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 47, in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table for probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation suggestion effect (1 time) to probability variation suggestion effect (10 times) compared to the probability variation suggestion effect determination table for normal jackpot. There are a large number of judgment values assigned to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, determination values are assigned so that d1 +... + D10 <d21 +... + D30. Thus, the rate at which the probable suggestion effect is executed is high. By doing so, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the proportion of notifications that the probability variation state is informed when the probability variation suggestion effect is executed, and the expectation due to the probability change suggestion effect being executed is increased. Can be increased.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided in step S6602 to execute the certainty suggestion effect (step S6603). When it is decided to execute the probability change suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change suggestion flag (step S6604). The effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions corresponding to the probability variation suggestion effect determined in step S6602 in the probability variation suggestion counter (step S6605). For example, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probability change suggestion effect (10 times) in step S6602, the effect control suggestion number counter is set to 10 times. For example, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probability change suggestion effect (9 times) in step S6602, it sets 9 times in the probability change suggestion counter.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the common number notice effect setting process in step S891. In the common number notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects a common number notice effect determination table corresponding to the jackpot type as a table for determining whether or not to execute the common number notice effect setting process and the effect mode. (Step S6701). Note that a plurality of tables are set in the common number notice effect determination table according to the jackpot type. In step S6701, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the jackpot type is a normal jackpot or a probability variable jackpot 1-5. Accordingly, the common number notice effect determination table is selected. Whether the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probable big hit 1 to 5, specifically, the command stored in the display result designation command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process is the display result 2 designation command to It can be determined by confirming which of the display result 7 designation commands it is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the common number notice effect determination table selected in step S6701 to perform the lottery process using a random number for determining the presence / absence of the common number notice effect and the effect mode. Whether or not the number-of-times notice effect is executed and the effect mode are determined (step S6702).

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the common number notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 49A is a common number notice effect determination table selected when the big hit type is the normal big hit. FIG. 49B is a common number notice effect determination table selected when the big hit type is 1 for the probable big hit. Similarly, in this embodiment, a common number notice effect determination table that is selected when the big hit type is a probable big hit 2 to 5 is prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the common number notice effect determination table, as the effect form of the common number notice effect, the common number notice effect for notifying that the common effect continuation number is 10 times at the fifth change after the big hit. (10 times), common number notice effect (9 times) for notifying that the common effect continuation number is 9 times, common number notice effect (8 times) for notifying that the common effect continuation number is 8 times, common A common number notice effect (7 times) for notifying that the number of effect continuations is seven times and a common number notice effect (6 times) for notifying that the common effect continuation number is six are set. Is allocated. Further, as shown in FIG. 49, in the common number notice effect determination table, an option not to execute the common number notice effect is set, and a determination value is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the common number notice effect is executed in such a manner that the remaining number of the common effect continuation times is displayed when the fifth variation display after the end of the big hit game is executed. For example, when a common number notice effect (10 times) is executed, an effect of displaying a character string such as “5 times remaining” is executed when the fifth variable display is executed after the big hit game ends. The In addition, for example, when the common number notice effect (9 times) is executed, an effect of displaying a character string such as “4 times remaining” when executing the fifth variation display after the end of the big hit game. Executed.

  In addition, you may comprise so that not only the timing which performs the fluctuation display of the 5th time after completion | finish of a big hit game but a common times notice effect is performed at another timing. For example, the common number notice effect may be executed at an early timing during the execution time of the common effect (for example, the first or second variation display after the big hit game). In this case, since it is possible to execute a notice effect when the number of times of common effect continuation is 1 to 5 times, the same number of times notice similar to FIG. An effect determination table may be provided, and the common number notice effect (1) to the common number notice effect (5) may be selected and executed. Further, for example, a common number notice effect may be executed during a big hit game immediately before the mode is changed to the common effect execution mode.

  In this embodiment, when the number of continuations of the common performance is 10 or the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit 1, the common number notice effect (10 times) is selected at a higher rate than the common number notice effect. The judgment value is allocated. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 49, the common number notice effect determination table for the normal jackpot is assigned so that e1 is the largest, and f1 is the largest in the common number notice effect determination table for the probability variable big hit 1. Allocated to increase. Similarly, in the case of 2 to 5 probable large hits, it is only necessary to assign a determination value so that the common number notice effect corresponding to the common effect continuation number is selected at the highest rate. For example, when the probability variation big hit is 2, the determination value only needs to be allocated so that the common number notice effect (9 times) is selected at the highest rate.

  On the other hand, the determination value may be assigned so that the common number notice effect other than the common number notice effect corresponding to the common effect continuation number corresponding to the jackpot type is selected at a higher rate. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 49A and 49B, the common number notice effect (9 times) and the common number notice effect (8 times) other than the common number notice effect (10 times) are selected at a high rate. As described above, a determination value may be assigned. If configured in this way, there may be provided a case in which the user is informed of the certainty state after having once felt the disappointment that the certainty state has not been confirmed even after the number of continuation times of the common performance that has been announced in advance. It is possible to produce an unexpected performance.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided in step S6702 to execute the common number notice effect (step S6703). When it is determined to execute the common number notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the common number notice flag (step S6704). In step S6704, the CPU 101 for effect control also sets information that can specify which one of the common number notice effect (10 times) to the common number notice effect (six times) is decided to be executed. For example, a flag is provided for each common number notice effect, and when it is decided to execute the common number notice effect (10 times), the common number notice 10 flag is set and the common number notice effect (9 times) is set. If it is decided to execute, the control may be performed so as to set the common number notice 9 flag. Further, for example, a value indicating which of the common number notice effect (10 times) to the common number notice effect (6 times) may be set in a predetermined bit in the common number notice flag. For example, when it is decided to execute the common number notice effect (10 times), it is decided to set “01” to a predetermined bit of the common number notice flag and execute the common number notice effect (9 times). In such a case, control may be performed such that “02” is set to a predetermined bit of the common number notice flag.

  Next, a specific example of the production aspect of the common effect will be described. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect aspect of the common effect. In addition, in FIG. 50, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  When the big hit game is executed based on the normal big hit or the probable big hit 1 to 10, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the common production flag and shifts to the execution period of the common production. The common performance continuation count corresponding to the big hit type is set in the counter (see steps S135 to S138). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the common production in-progress flag to shift to the execution mode of the common production, and sets a value corresponding to the jackpot type as the switching determination value (see steps S6502 to S6506). In the example shown in FIG. 50, as an example, a case where a jackpot game is executed based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is 1 and a common effect of 10 times of common effect continuation is set will be described.

  When the common effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect or the common number notice effect during the execution of the common effect (see steps S889 to S891). ). In the example illustrated in FIG. 50, as an example, a case where a probability change suggestion effect (10 times) and a common number notice effect (10 times) are set will be described.

  When the first variation display is executed after the big hit game is over, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the common PK1 is set if the variation display result is “out” based on the common effect flag being set. A variation pattern is determined (see steps S81 and S97), and a variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Further, based on the fact that the common effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a common effect background as shown in FIG. A common effect is executed by displaying a screen (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color). During the execution period of the common effect, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern for the common effect having a certain variation time (for example, a variation pattern of the common PK1 having a variation time of 15 seconds). The execution period of the common performance can be ensured.

  Further, based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has decided to execute the probability change suggestion effect (10 times), as shown in FIG. By displaying a character string such as “chance mode”, a probability variation suggestion effect that suggests that the probability variation state is confirmed is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 50, it is assumed that the certainty suggestion effect in the form as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the production mode of the probable change suggestion is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a so-called chance symbol (for example, a combination of symbols such as “223” and “335”) is continuously stopped and displayed in a plurality of variations after the big hit game, or a countdown display is performed over a plurality of variations. The probability variation suggestion effect may be executed by executing, and the effect mode is not limited as long as the probability change state can be suggested.

  When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 50 (3), a case where the outlier symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the common effect is continuously executed even in the second fluctuation after the end of the big hit game is shown.

  Thereafter, the common effects are also executed in the second to fourth times after the end of the big hit game, according to the same effect modes as in FIGS. 50 (1) to (3).

  When executing the fifth variation display after the end of the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the effect control microcomputer 100 has a common effect background screen (for example, in the same manner as in FIG. 50 (1)). The common effect is executed by displaying a yellow background screen). Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the production control microcomputer 100 causes a predetermined character to appear or characters such as “chance mode” as character lines in the same manner as in FIG. 50 (2). Probability suggestion effects are executed by displaying columns.

  Further, based on the decision to execute the common number notice effect (10 times), the production control microcomputer 100 displays “remaining number of times” in the fifth variation display as shown in FIG. 50 (5). By displaying a character string such as “5 times”, it is notified that the remaining number of continuations of the common effect is 5 (in other words, the total number of continuations of the common effect is 10).

  When the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 50 (6), the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 50 (6), a case where an outlier symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of an effect symbol and the common effect is continuously executed even in the sixth variation after the end of the big hit game is shown.

  Thereafter, the common effects are also executed in the sixth to ninth times after the end of the big hit game, according to the same effect modes as in FIGS. 50 (1) to (3).

  When executing the tenth variation display after the end of the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 50 (7), the effect control microcomputer 100 is a background screen for common effects (for example, in the same manner as in FIG. 50 (1)). The common effect is executed by displaying a background screen with a yellow background color. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a variable display at the end of the 10 times of the common production continuation based on the fact that the value of the common production number counter becomes a value corresponding to the switching determination value. The probability variation notification flag is set (see steps S6007 to S6009).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (8), the production control microcomputer 100 makes a predetermined character appear in the same manner as in FIG. 50 (2), or a character such as “chance mode” as a character line. Probability suggestion effects are executed by displaying columns.

  When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Further, based on the fact that the probability change notification flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a character string such as “promote to probability change!” As shown in FIG. 50 (9). A notification effect is executed (see steps S8302 to S8304) to notify that the state is in a certain change state.

  After that, when the eleventh variation display is executed after the big hit game ends, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the variation pattern for normal use because the common effect flag is reset (N in step S81). , Steps S82 to S89). For example, using the normal-time fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, when the probability variation state, the fluctuation pattern for the shortening fluctuation of the non-reach PC 2 can be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (10), the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the probability change state background designation command because the common effect flag is reset, and the background corresponding to the probability change state is obtained. A screen (for example, a background screen with a red background color) is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the probability variation state is thereafter.

  Next, the production timing of the common production will be described. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing the production timing of the common performance. When the big hit game is executed based on the normal big hit or the probable big hit 1 to 10, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the common production flag and shifts to the execution period of the common production. The common performance continuation count corresponding to the big hit type is set in the counter (see steps S135 to S138). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the common production in-progress flag to shift to the execution mode of the common production, and sets a value corresponding to the jackpot type as the switching determination value (see steps S6502 to S6506). In the example shown in FIG. 51 (A), as an example, a case where a jackpot game is executed based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is 1 and a common effect of 10 times of common effect continuation is set will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 51 (B), as an example, a case where a big hit game is executed based on a normal big hit and a common effect of 10 times of common effect continuation is set will be described. When the common effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect or the common number notice effect during the execution of the common effect (see steps S889 to S891). ).

  When the first variation display is executed after the big hit game is over, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the common PK1 is set if the variation display result is “out” based on the common effect flag being set. A variation pattern is determined (see steps S81 and S97), and a variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the fact that the common production in-progress flag is set, as shown in FIGS. A common effect is executed by displaying a background screen for effect (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color). During the execution period of the common effect, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern for the common effect having a certain variation time (for example, a variation pattern of the common PK1 having a variation time of 15 seconds). The execution period of the common performance can be ensured. In addition, when it is determined to execute the probability change suggesting effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes a predetermined character to appear or a character string such as “chance mode” to be displayed as a character line. The probability variation suggestion effect that suggests that the probability variation state is confirmed is executed. When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 51 (A) and 51 (B), the off symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the common effect is continuously executed even in the second variation after the end of the big hit game. .

  Thereafter, the common effects are also executed in the second to fourth times after the end of the big hit game, in accordance with the same effect manner as the first variation after the end of the big hit game.

  When the fifth fluctuation display after the big hit game is executed, the production control microcomputer 100 is common in the same manner as the first fluctuation after the big hit game ends, as shown in FIGS. 51 (A) and 51 (B). A common effect is executed by displaying a background screen for effect (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color). In addition, if the production control microcomputer 100 decides to execute the probability change suggestion production, a predetermined character appears in the same manner as the first fluctuation after the jackpot game ends, By displaying a character string such as “chance mode” as a line, a probable suggestion effect is executed.

  Further, if the production control microcomputer 100 determines to execute the common number notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B, the common number is displayed in the fifth variation display. Perform a notice effect. For example, when it is decided to execute the common number notice effect (10 times), the remaining number of the common effect continuation times is 5 times by displaying a character string such as “number of remaining times 5”. There is a notice (in other words, that the total number of times of common production is 10).

  When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 51 (A) and 51 (B), the off symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the common effect is continuously executed even in the sixth variation after the big hit game ends. .

  Thereafter, the common effect is also executed in the sixth to ninth times after the big hit game according to the same production mode as the first variation after the big hit game.

  When executing the tenth variation display after the end of the big hit game, as shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B, the production control microcomputer 100 is common in the same manner as the first variation after the end of the big hit game. A common effect is executed by displaying a background screen for effect (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a variable display at the end of the 10 times of the common production continuation based on the fact that the value of the common production number counter becomes a value corresponding to the switching determination value. The probability variation notification flag or the non-probability variation flag is set (see steps S6003 to S6005, S6007 to S6009). In this case, when the execution period of the common effect after the big hit game based on the probability change big hit 1 shown in FIG. 51A is ended, the probability change notification flag is set (see steps S6007 to S6010). In addition, when the execution period of the common effect after the big hit game based on the normal big hit shown in FIG. 51 (B) is ended, an uncertain change notification flag is set (see steps S6003 to S6005).

  In addition, if the production control microcomputer 100 decides to execute the probability change suggestion production, a predetermined character appears in the same manner as the first fluctuation after the jackpot game ends, By displaying a character string such as “chance mode” as a line, a probable suggestion effect is executed.

  When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the probability change notification flag when the execution period of the common effect after the end of the big hit game based on the fact that the probability change big hit 1 shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact, the character change notification effect is executed by displaying a character string such as “promoted to probability change!” (See steps S8302 to S8304) to notify that the state is in the probability change state. Further, when the execution period of the common effect after the big hit game based on the normal big hit shown in FIG. 51 (B) is ended, based on the fact that the uncertain change notification flag is set, By displaying a character string such as “Probability change promotion failure!”, A non-probability change notification effect is executed (see steps S 8305 to S 8307) to notify that it is not in a probability change state.

  After that, when the eleventh variation display is executed after the big hit game ends, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the variation pattern for normal use because the common effect flag is reset (N in step S81). , Steps S82 to S89). For example, using the normal-time fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, when the probability variation state, the fluctuation pattern for the shortening fluctuation of the non-reach PC 2 can be determined. When the probability variation state does not appear (when the time is short), the variation pattern for shortening variation of the non-reach PB2 can be determined. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the execution period of the common production after the big hit game based on the fact that the probability variation big hit 1 shown in FIG. If it is later, based on the receipt of the probability change state background designation command, a background screen (for example, a background screen with a red background color) corresponding to the probability change state is displayed as shown in FIG. To do. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the probability variation state is thereafter. In addition, when it is after the execution period of the common effect after the big hit game based on the normal big hit shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 51B, a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green background color) corresponding to the time reduction state is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is not in the probability variation state (that is, the time-short state).

  Also, in this embodiment, even if the fluctuation display for the number of times of the common production is continued, if the sudden sudden change is a big hit or a small hit, the execution period of the common production ends and the probability change state is reached. There is a case where it is notified that there is a certain state or a state of no probability change. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing the production timing of the common effect in the case of suddenly probable big hit or small hit before digesting the fluctuation display for the number of times of common effect continuation. In the example shown in FIG. 52, as an example, a case where a jackpot game is executed on the basis of the fact that the probability variation jackpot is 1 or the normal jackpot, and a common effect of 10 times of the common effect continuation is set will be described.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the game control microcomputer 560 does not display the fluctuation display (10 times) for the number of times of common effect continuation, but executes the seventh fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. Suddenly, it is assumed that it is decided to be a big hit or a small hit. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly determines the variation pattern of the common PK3 for probability variation big hit / small hit (see steps S93 and S96) and transmits the variation pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. To do. Further, based on the fact that the common effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the common effect background screen (for example, as shown in FIG. The common effect is executed by displaying a background screen with a yellow background color. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the probability variation notification flag or the non-probability variation notification flag based on the reception of the variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the common PK3 (see steps S6011 to S6014).

  When the variation time ends, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, when the probability change notification flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the probability change notification effect by displaying a character string such as “promotion to probability change!”. (Refer to Steps S8302 to S8304), and a notification is made that the state is a certain change state. If the non-probability change notification flag is set, a non-probability change notification effect is executed by displaying a character string such as "Sorry! Probability change promotion failure!" Inform you.

  After that, when the eighth variation display is executed after the big hit game ends, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the variation pattern for normal use because the common effect flag is reset (N in step S81). , Steps S82 to S89). For example, using the normal-time fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7, when the probability variation state, the fluctuation pattern for the shortening fluctuation of the non-reach PC 2 can be determined. When the probability variation state does not appear (when the time is short), the variation pattern for shortening variation of the non-reach PB2 can be determined. Further, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the probability change state background designation command because the common effect in-progress flag is reset, as shown in FIG. Background screen with a red background). By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the probability variation state is thereafter. When the time-short state background designation command is received, a background screen corresponding to the time-short state (for example, a background screen with a green background color) is displayed as shown in FIG. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is not in the probability variation state (that is, the time-short state).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer cannot recognize the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state. A common effect which is an effect mode is executed. In this case, for example, by displaying a background screen for common effects (for example, a background screen with a yellow background color), it is impossible to recognize whether or not the state is a certain change state. In addition, when the common effect is being executed, it is possible to recognize that it is in a probable change state by switching to the common effect based on the timing of switching (for example, the change display for the number of times of common effect continuation has ended). A special confirmed effect, which is a special effect mode, is executed. In this case, for example, by displaying a background screen (for example, a background screen having a red background color) according to the probability variation state, it is possible to recognize the probability variation state. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a variation pattern table for a common effect (see FIG. 6) and a variation pattern table for a probability variation state in which a variation time shorter than the variation pattern table for a common effect is set (see FIG. 6). 7, the variation time is determined using the non-reach PB 1-2, the reach PD 1..., The reach PE 1. With such a configuration, during the execution period of the common performance, a variation pattern with a somewhat long variation time (for example, 15 seconds) is used, so that the performance time of the common performance can be secured and the special confirmed performance is executed. It is possible to display the fluctuation by setting an appropriate fluctuation time (for example, the fluctuation time of the shortening fluctuation) later.

  Note that the switching timing is a timing for switching to a common effect and executing a special confirmed effect, which is an effect mode capable of recognizing that it is in a certain variation state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the common effect is continued. It comes by digesting the fluctuation display for the number of times.

  In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines the probability variation big hit, it decides one of the probability variation big hits 1 to 10 as the big hit type and sets the switching timing (the number of times of common effect continuation is 1). Or any one of 10 times). For this reason, it is possible to diversify the timing at which it is notified that it is a probable big hit, and it is possible to improve the production effect by the common performance. In addition, since the display result designation command is also used as a command that can specify the determined common production continuation count, the command transmission count to the production control microcomputer 100 can be reduced, and command transmission can be reduced. The processing burden can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to determine the switching timing at the same time by performing the process of determining the existing jackpot type, and it is possible to reduce the processing burden when executing the common effect.

  In this embodiment, a case has been shown in which the display result designation command is also used as a command that can be used to specify the determined common production continuation count, but the common production continuation count is also used as a command that can be identified. The commands used in are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, since the number of times of common effect continuation is determined at the start of variable display, the background designation command and the variation pattern command transmitted at the start of variable display are used as commands that can specify the number of times of common effect continuation. You may make it transmit to the microcomputer 100 for production control by using it also. Further, for example, the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted at the end of the variable display may be used as a command that can specify the number of times of common effect continuation and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. If comprised in that way, it can make it difficult for a player to recognize how many times a common production | presentation continues, and the situation where the production effect of a common production | generation falls can be prevented more. For example, as shown in this embodiment, if the display result designation command is transmitted in such a manner that the common production continuation count can be specified, each jackpot type must be provided according to the common production continuation count. (For example, 1 to 10 probability variation jackpots), depending on the type of each jackpot, different stop symbols are displayed as the special symbol variation display results. There is a possibility that the player will realize how many times the common performance has been continued. Therefore, if the background designation command other than the display result designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, and the symbol confirmation designation command are also used as commands that can specify the number of times of common effect continuation, the variation display result of the special symbol can be seen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the number of continuations of the common performance is recognized, and it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the common performance from being deteriorated.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a display result designation command that can specify whether or not to win a jackpot and a jackpot type and a variation pattern command that can identify a variation pattern (variation time) are transmitted. The configuration method of the production control command is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. Any command may be used as long as it is transmitted with a command consisting of one or a plurality of commands for specifying the ID. For example, all of these may be transmitted in a single command so that they can be specified. Further, even when a plurality of commands are transmitted, the combination is not limited to the combination shown in this embodiment, and for example, whether or not a big hit and a variation pattern may be transmitted with a single command. In addition to the command that can specify whether or not the jackpot is to be determined, a command that can specify the jackpot type may be transmitted.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the probability variation suggestion suggesting that the probability variation state is present over a plurality of variation displays, and during execution of the common effect. Produce a probable change effect. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect at a different rate depending on whether or not the probability change state is present, and also determines that the probability change suggestion effect is to be executed. An effect (any of probability change suggestion effect (1 time) to probability change suggestion effect (10 times)) is determined. Therefore, it is possible to execute the probability change suggestion effect according to the switching timing during the execution of the common effect, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of the common effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 has reached the non-special notification switching timing when the common production is being executed (for example, the tenth variation display after the big hit has ended). Based on that, it switches to a common production | presentation and the non-special notification production | presentation which is the production | generation aspect which can recognize that it is not a probability change state is performed. In this case, for example, by displaying a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green background color) corresponding to the time reduction state, it is possible to recognize that the state is not the probability variation state (the time reduction state). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 has the same timing as the latest timing among the plurality of types of timing that can be determined as the switching timing as the non-special notification switching timing (for example, the tenth variation display after the big hit) Is switched to the common effect and the non-special notification effect is executed. The game control microcomputer 560 is set with a variation time shorter than the variation pattern table for the common performance (see FIG. 6), the variation pattern table for the probability variation state, and the variation pattern table for the common performance. Fluctuation using the fluctuation pattern table for the short-time state (the portion including the non-reach PC 1-2, reach PD 1..., Reach PE 1..., Special PG 1 in the normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7). Determine the time. Therefore, since at least the latest timing that can be determined as the switching timing is informed whether or not it is in the probable state, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the probable state for a reasonable period of time, and the interest in the game Can be improved.

  Note that the non-special notification switching timing is a timing at which a non-special notification effect that is an effect mode capable of recognizing that it is not in a probable change state is performed by switching to a common effect. In this embodiment, specifically, This is due to the end of the tenth variation display after the big hit.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a specific timing among a plurality of types of timing as a switching timing at a higher rate than timings other than the specific timing. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the probability variation big hit 3 with the common production continuation count of 8 is determined at the highest rate. Therefore, a sense of expectation can be particularly enhanced with respect to the common performance executed at the specific timing, and the production effect of the common performance can be further enhanced.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may determine the latest timing among a plurality of types of timing that can be determined as the switching timing as the specific timing. For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 11, the probability variation big hit 1 where the number of times of common effect continuation is 10 may be determined at the highest rate. Even in this case, the production control microcomputer 100 is in common based on the fact that the non-special notification switching timing has been reached when the common production is being executed (for example, the tenth variation display after the big hit has ended). By switching to the effect, a non-special notification effect that is an effect mode capable of recognizing that it is not in a probable state is executed. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 switches to the common production based on the fact that the latest non-special notification switching timing is the same as the latest timing (for example, the tenth variation display after the big hit is finished). The non-special notification effect is executed. The game control microcomputer 560 is set with a variation time shorter than the variation pattern table for the common performance (see FIG. 6), the variation pattern table for the probability variation state, and the variation pattern table for the common performance. Fluctuation using the fluctuation pattern table for the short-time state (the portion including the non-reach PC 1-2, reach PD 1..., Reach PE 1..., Special PG 1 in the normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7). Determine the time. According to such a configuration, by setting the selection ratio of the common effect executed until the latest timing high, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the common effect executed until the latest timing. Also, even when the common effect is executed until the latest timing, two cases of a case where the state of probability is changed and a case where the state of non-probability is not changed can be provided. Both a sense of expectation and anxiety can be enhanced at the same time for the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, even if the fluctuation display for the number of times of common production is exhausted during the execution period of the common production, The execution period is terminated and a notification is made as to whether or not the probability variation state has occurred. For this reason, even before the variable display for the number of times of common effect continuation is executed, it is possible to provide a case in which it is suddenly notified whether or not the state of probability change has occurred, and the notification timing of confirmation or non-confirmation of the probability change state can be provided. By diversifying the variations of the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, even if the game value is suddenly a probable big hit or small hit with low game value, the common performance is continued and the state in which it is unknown whether or not it is in the probable state is continued, and stress is given to the player instead. The situation can be prevented, and the interest in games can be prevented from being reduced.

  Note that there are the following two patterns when it is notified that the execution period of the common effect is ended and the probability change state is informed on the basis of suddenly a big hit or a small hit. (1) After the big hit game based on the fact that the odd hit has been made, when the game state is controlled to the positive change state and the common effect is being executed, the execution period of the common effect based on the small hit Is displayed in a recognizable state from the next fluctuation display. (2) After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, when the game state is controlled to the short-time state and the common performance is being executed (however, it is already controlled to the positive change state based on the probability big hit It may be possible), and the execution period of the common production is ended based on the sudden probability change big hit, and the probability change state is controlled after the sudden probability change big hit game ends, and it is recognized from the next fluctuation display that the probability change state is reached. Display as possible.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit is suddenly performed, a common effect is executed until the sudden probability change big hit or small hit change display, after sudden sudden change big hit game or after small hit game When performing an effect (for example, displaying a background screen with a red background color or displaying a background screen with a green background color) that can be recognized from the next variation display as to whether or not it is in a probable variation state However, the sudden execution of the common performance immediately ends when suddenly a big change or small hit is made, and it is immediately recognized whether or not it is in a probable state from the fluctuation display that suddenly changed the big hit or the small hit. You may comprise so that the production | presentation which can be performed (for example, the production which displays the background screen of a red background color, or displays the background screen of a green background color) is performed. In this case, for example, in the probability change notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 40, if it is determined as Y in step S6011, the process similar to steps S671 and S676 in the command analysis process is executed in place of the processes in steps S6012 to S6014. The background screen displayed on the display device 9 may be changed to a common effect background screen (for example, a yellow display color background screen).

  Further, according to this embodiment, when suddenly a probable big hit or small hit is suddenly performed during the execution of the common effect, a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with reach. For example, the common PK3 Change pattern). Therefore, when a sudden change is a big hit or a small hit, if a variable display with a specific variable display pattern is executed, a special confirmation effect will appear, so that the expectation for the probability change state can be increased, The interest in games can be improved. That is, when a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach) appears during execution of the common effect, a special confirmed effect is executed, and a sense of expectation that the probability variation state may be confirmed can be given.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the small hit type is determined to be either “small hit 1” or “small hit 2”, and when the common effect is being executed, “small hit 1” is set. Only when the execution period of the common effect ends, the probability change notification or the non-probability change notification is performed, and when the “small hit 2” is reached, the common effect is continued. Therefore, even if a small hit is achieved, the execution period of the common effect does not necessarily end and the special confirmed effect does not always appear, and the expectation for the probability variation state can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, based on the fact that the variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the common PK3 for sudden probability change big hit / small hit is received, the production control microcomputer 100 suddenly becomes the probability change big hit or small hit. It is shown that the common effect is finished and the next variation display shows whether or not it is in a probable variation state. However, the production control microcomputer 100 suddenly produces a probable large or small hit. The method for recognizing whether or not the result is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 designates a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)), a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)), and a sudden probability change big hit. When the display result 13 designation command (command 8C0D (H)) to be displayed and the display result 14 designation command (command 8C0E (H)) to specify the small hit are received, it is confirmed that sudden probability change big hit or small hit has occurred. It is possible to recognize and to display whether or not the common effect is finished and whether or not the next variation display is in a probable variation state. In addition, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 may recognize that suddenly probable big hit or small hit is suddenly based on any or all or all of the above commands in addition to the variation pattern command. Good. If configured in this way, even if one of the commands is missed due to data corruption, it can be recognized that suddenly a big hit or a small win has occurred, and it is for game control regarding the execution period of the common performance. It is possible to prevent inconsistency between the microcomputer 560 and the production control microcomputer 100. In addition, when configured to recognize sudden sudden change big hit or small hit based on small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command, small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command, display result designation command In addition, it is possible to specify whether the small hit type is small hit 1 or small hit 2, small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command, small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command, display result designation command You may make it comprise.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the probability change state or the short time state is controlled, it becomes easier to win the second start winning opening 14, thereby increasing the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 7, non-reach PB2 and non-reach PC2 which are variation patterns for shortening variation can be selected in the variation pattern table for normal time. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern for shortening variation is not set in the variation pattern table for common effect. Therefore, when the variable display of the second special symbol that is likely to become a specific gaming state with high gaming value (15 rounds big hit) is executed, the operating time is increased so that the changing time can be shortened, and such a configuration is configured Even so, during the execution period of the common effect, it is possible to ensure a long effect time by making it impossible to shorten the variation time.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the probability variation state or the short time state is controlled, it becomes easier to win the second start winning opening 14, thereby increasing the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 7, in the fluctuation pattern table for normal time, if the probability variation state or the short time state, the non-reach PB2 or the non-reach PC2 that is the variation pattern for the shortening variation can be selected when the number of reserved storage is 2 to 8. It is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern for shortening variation is not set in the variation pattern table for common effect. For this reason, the operating time is increased so that the variation time can be shortened according to the number of reserved memories, and even in such a configuration, the variation time cannot be shortened during the execution time of the common effect. Can be secured for a long time.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit, after the end of the big hit gaming state, at a high rate, the normal time use shown in FIG. Without using the variation pattern table, the variation time is determined using the variation pattern table for common effects shown in FIG. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, the process shifts to the execution period of the common effect, and the variation display result of the second special symbol is a big hit. Does not shift to the execution period of the common performance. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the state has already been shifted to the probability variation state, and the variation display of the second special symbol that is likely to become a big round of 15 rounds with high gaming value (usually a major big hit other than a sudden chance big hit or a chance big hit) is preferentially executed. If it is, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation time from becoming longer than necessary, and to prevent the player from feeling annoyed with respect to the performance.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, during the execution period of the common effect, the case where the variation pattern for common effect (common PK1 to 3) is determined using one common effect change pattern table is shown. Using a plurality of common effect variation pattern tables, the variation pattern table is switched and used to determine the variation pattern for the common effect according to the number of changes before the common effect continuation count is consumed. You may comprise. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in the case of using a plurality of common effect variation pattern tables will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a common effect variation pattern table according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 53, in this embodiment, the variation pattern table 1 for common performance used in the variation display from the first variation after the end of the big hit game to the predetermined reference timing shown in FIG. 53A, and FIG. Two common effect variation pattern tables, which are used from the predetermined reference timing shown in (B) to the final variation of the common effect, and the common effect variation pattern table 2 are used. In this embodiment, specifically, the common effect variation pattern table 1 shown in FIG. 53 (A) is used from the first variation after the end of the big hit game to the second variation before the common performance. It is assumed that the variation pattern table 2 for common effects shown in FIG. 53 (B) is used one change before the end of the common effects (final variation of the common effects). Note that the method for selecting the variation pattern table for the common performance is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the variation pattern table for the common performance shown in FIG. 53. The common effect change pattern table 2 shown in FIG. 53B is used from the common effect end 2 change to the common effect end 1 change (the final change of the common effect). It may be. Further, the number of variation patterns for common effects is not limited to two, and three or more variation patterns for common effects may be switched to determine the variation pattern for common effects.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in this embodiment, the variation pattern table 2 for common performance used in the final variation of the execution period of the common performance is longer than the variation pattern table 1 for common performance. The fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation time of is set. For example, when the variation display result is “out of”, a variation pattern of the common PK1 having a variation time of 15 seconds is set in the variation pattern table 1 for common effect shown in FIG. On the other hand, the common PK4 variation pattern having a longer variation time of 20 seconds is set in the common effect variation pattern table 2 shown in FIG. Further, for example, when the fluctuation display result is “small hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”, the common effect variation pattern table 1 shown in FIG. 53A has a variation time of 15 seconds. While the variation pattern of PK3 is set, the variation pattern table 2 shown in FIG. 53B has a variation pattern of common PK6 having a longer variation time of 20 seconds. . By configuring as such, when the execution period of the common effect approaches the end (in this embodiment, when it becomes the final variation), various special effects (for example, for example, by ensuring a longer effect period) It is possible to enhance the production effect by making it possible to execute a production in a manner of encouraging the certainty state determination by causing a character to appear.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern for the common performance having a long variation time is selected as the execution period of the common performance approaches the end is shown. However, the embodiment is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, the variation pattern for the common effect having a long variation time may be selected at an early timing (for example, the first variation or the second variation) of the execution period of the common effect. With this configuration, various special effects (for example, a character is introduced to make sure a certain change state can be obtained by ensuring a longer effect period at an early timing of the execution period of the common effect. The production effect can be enhanced by enabling execution of the production of the aspect.

  54 and 55 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S81 to S89 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  If the common effect flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the common effect number counter is 1 (step S89A). If the value of the common performance counter is not 1 (that is, if the variation is from the first variation after the big hit game to the second variation before the end of the common performance), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 53, the common effect variation pattern table 1 (see FIG. 53A) is selected (step S90A). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91A). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” (step S92A). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the jackpot type set in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “0C”, thereby determining whether or not it is “suddenly probable big hit”. it can. If it is “sudden probability change big hit”, the CPU 56 decides to use the change pattern for common hit / sudden probability change big hit (common PK3; see FIG. 53A) among the change patterns for common performance (see FIG. 53A). Step S93A). If it is not “suddenly promiscuous big hit” (that is, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”), the CPU 56 makes a big hit variation pattern (common PK2. FIG. 53 (A) )) Is used (step S94A).

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95A). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 decides to use the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit variation pattern (common PK3; see FIG. 53A) among the variation patterns for the common performance. (Step S96A). If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is “out of range”), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern for deviation (common PK1, see FIG. 53A) among the variation patterns for common effects. It is decided to use (step S97A).

  If the value of the common effect count counter is 1 (that is, if it is the final change during the execution period of the common effect), the CPU 56 uses the change pattern for the common effect as the change pattern table used for determining the change pattern. Table 2 (see FIG. 53B) is selected (step S90B). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91B). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” (step S92B). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the jackpot type set in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “0C”, thereby determining whether or not it is “suddenly probable big hit”. it can. If it is “sudden probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 decides to use a variation pattern for small hit / sudden probability variation big hit (common PK6; see FIG. 53 (B)) among the variation patterns for common performance (see FIG. 53 (B)). Step S93B). If it is not “suddenly promising big hit” (that is, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”), the CPU 56 determines the big hit variation pattern (common PK5 in FIG. 53B). )) Is used (step S94B).

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95B). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 decides to use the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit variation pattern (common PK6; see FIG. 53B) among the variation patterns for the common performance. (Step S96B). If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is “out of”), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern for deviation (common PK4; see FIG. 53B) among the variation patterns for common effects. It is decided to use (step S97B).

  Note that the processes in steps S98 to S101 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a selection pattern of the variation pattern table in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 56, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the normal big hit, it is shown in FIG. 53 (A) until the variable display is finished nine times after the big hit game is ended. The variation pattern table 1 for common effects is used, and the variation pattern table 2 for common effects shown in FIG. 53B is used at the tenth variation after the jackpot game (final variation in the execution period of the common effects). A variation pattern for a common performance with a long variation time is determined. Then, the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eleventh variation display after the big hit. Further, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the probable big hit is 1, for the common performance shown in FIG. 53 (A) until the variable display is finished nine times after the big hit game is finished. The variation pattern table 1 is used, and the variation pattern table 2 for common performance shown in FIG. 53 (B) is used at the 10th variation after the end of the big hit game (final variation in the execution period of the common performance). A variation pattern for the common performance is determined. Then, the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eleventh variation display after the big hit. Further, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the odd big hit 2 is reached, after the big hit game is finished, until the variable display is finished eight times, for the common performance time shown in FIG. The variation pattern table 1 is used, and the variation pattern table 2 for common performance shown in FIG. 53B is used at the ninth variation after the end of the big hit game (final variation in the execution period of the common performance). A variation pattern for the common performance is determined. Then, the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the tenth variation display after the big hit. Further, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the odd hit big hit 3 is, after the big hit game is finished, until the variable display is finished seven times, for the common performance time shown in FIG. The variation pattern table 1 is used, and the variation pattern table 2 for common performance shown in FIG. 53B is used at the eighth variation after the end of the big hit game (final variation in the execution period of the common performance). A variation pattern for the common performance is determined. Then, the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the ninth variation display after the big hit. Hereinafter, for the probability change big hit 4 and later, if the fluctuation pattern table is selected in the same manner and the fluctuation pattern is determined and is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit 10, then the big hit game 53 is used only for the first variation (final variation in the execution period of the common performance), and the variation pattern table 2 for common performance shown in FIG. 53B is used. The normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG.

  56. When the variation pattern table is selected in the pattern shown in FIG. 56, the variation pattern table for common effect shown in FIG. 53 (A) is displayed after the end of the big hit game and before two variations before the execution period of the common effect ends. By selecting 1 and selecting a variation pattern with a somewhat long variation time (for example, 15 seconds), the production period of the common performance is ensured. In addition, for the final change in the execution period of the common effect, select the change pattern table 2 for common effect shown in FIG. 53 (B) and select a change pattern with a longer change time (for example, 20 seconds). Therefore, it is possible to secure a longer production period and execute various special productions and enhance the production effect.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a probability change notification effect setting process in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the probability change notification effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is the common PK1 or the common PK4 (step S6001A). And if it is common PK1 or common PK4, it will transfer to step S6002, and if it is neither of common PK1 and common PK4, it will transfer to step S6011A.

  Note that the processes in steps S6002 to S6010 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  In step S6011A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is the common PK3 or the common PK6. If it is common PK3 or common PK6, the process proceeds to step S6012, and if it is neither common PK3 nor common PK6, the process ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the variable display from the first variable display to the two changes before the common effect ends after the big hit gaming state ends. In the case of performing the common effect, the variation time is determined using the variation pattern table 1 for common performance (see FIG. 53A), and when performing the last variation during the execution time of the common effect, The fluctuation time is determined using the fluctuation pattern table 2 for use (see FIG. 53B). Further, the variation pattern table 1 for common effects and the variation pattern table 2 for common effects are set with variation patterns having different variation times. Therefore, the execution time of the common effect can be varied during the period in which the common effect is executed, and various special effects can be executed to enhance the effect.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, the case where the common effect continuation count is fixed to 10 times is shown in the case of being controlled in the execution period of the common effect after ending the big hit game based on the normal big hit. For example, even if the number of common effect continuations is different, even if it is controlled in the execution period of the common effect after finishing the big hit game based on the fact that the normal jackpot has been made, a plurality of types are also provided for the normal jackpot There may be. In the following, the third embodiment is configured such that the number of times of common effect continuation may be different even when controlled in the execution period of the common effect after the jackpot game based on the fact that the game has become a big jackpot Will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot type determination table according to the third embodiment. Among these, FIG. 58 (A) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 58 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  As shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, even if it is a normal big hit, two big hit types of “normal big hit 1” and “normal big hit 2” are provided. When the “normal big hit 1” is determined, the common production continuation number is determined to be 10 times, and when the “normal big hit 2” is determined, the common production continuation number is 5 times. It was decided that. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished, the common production continuation count is controlled in the execution period of 10 common productions, and the common production continuation count is 5 times. It may be controlled during the execution period of the common effects.

  Note that the method of determining the number of common production continuations in the case of a normal jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, 10 types of big hits are provided in the same way as in the case of a probable big hit (specifically, a normal big hit 1 to a normal big hit 10 are provided), and when the big hit game based on the normal big hit is completed, You may be made to control in the execution period of any 1-10 times common production.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 59, this embodiment uses a display result 15 designation command and a display result 16 designation command instead of the display result 2 designation command used in the first embodiment. The display result 15 designation command (command 8C11 (H)) is an effect control command for designating that the normal jackpot is 1 and that the common effect continuation count is 10 times. The display result 16 designation command (command 8C12 (H)) is an effect control command for designating that the normal jackpot is 2 and that the common effect continuation count is 5 times.

  The effect control commands other than the display result 15 designation command and the display result 16 designation command are the same as those commands shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a selection pattern of the variation pattern table in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the normal big hit is 1, after the big hit game is finished, until the variation display is finished ten times. The common effect variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is used, and the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the eleventh variation display after the end of the big hit. In addition, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the big hit game is normally 2, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern table for the common performance shown in FIG. 6 until the fluctuation display is finished five times. The normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is used from the sixth variation display after the big hit.

  The selection pattern of the variation pattern table in the case of the probability variation big hit 1 to the probability variation big hit 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Also in this embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, a variation pattern for a common effect may be determined using a plurality of common effect change pattern tables.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302) in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, in the display result designation command transmission process, when the normal big hit is found in step S111, the CPU 56 determines whether the display result 15 designation command or the display result is normal, depending on whether the big hit is 1-2. Control for transmitting 16 designation commands is performed (step S112A). It should be noted that whether the normal big hit is 1-2, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is a value indicating which of the normal big hit 1-2. This can be determined by checking.

  Other processes of the display result designation command transmission process are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, in the special symbol stopping process, when the normal big hit is made at step S135, the CPU 56 sets the common effect number counter to 10 or 5 depending on whether the normal big hit is 1-2. Either value is set (step S136A).

  In addition, the other processes of the special symbol stop process are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a probability change notification effect setting process in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, when the common effect number counter is subtracted in step S6002 in the probability change notification effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the switching determination value is “11” or “12”. Confirmation is made (step S6003A).

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing specific switching determination values according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 64, in this embodiment, instead of “01” assigned to the normal big hit shown in the first embodiment, when the normal big hit is 1, the switching determination value is “ When “11” is set and the normal big hit is 2, “12” is set as the switching determination value. Note that the value of the switching determination value assigned to the probability variation big hits 1 to 10 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  If the value of the switching determination value is “11” or “12” (that is, based on the fact that the normal jackpot is 1 or the normal jackpot 2 and is controlled to the execution mode of the common effect after the jackpot game ends) ), The effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the common effect number counter after the addition corresponds to the switching determination value depending on whether the value of the switching determination value is “11” or “12”. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6004A). In this case, as shown in FIG. 64, if the switch determination value is “11”, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the common effect number counter is 10, and the switch determination value is “ If it is “12”, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the counter counter during common performance is “5”.

  If the value of the counter counter value during common effect is a value corresponding to the switching determination value, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current variable display is the last variable display executed during the execution period of the common effect. Then, the uncertain change notification flag is set (step S6005). Then, the common effect flag is reset, and if it is set, the common number notice flag is reset (step S6006).

  The other processes of the probability change notification effect setting process are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing common effect setting processing in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, in the common effect setting process, if the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set in step S6501, the effect control CPU 101 ends the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits 1-2. It is confirmed whether or not this is the case (step S6502A). Note that the command stored in the display result designation command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process is specifically displayed as to whether or not the big hit game based on any one of the normal jackpots 1-2 is to be ended. The determination can be made by confirming whether the command is a result 15 designation command or a display result 16 designation command. If the big hit game based on one of the normal big hits 1 to 2 is to be ended, the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. 65, sets the switching determination values to “11” to “12” according to the normal big hit type. "Is set (step S6503A).

  In addition, other processes of the common effect setting process are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 has reached the non-special notification switching timing when the common effect is being executed (for example, the 10th or 5th after the big hit) Based on the fact that the first variable display has been completed), the non-special notification effect, which is an effect mode capable of recognizing that it is not in the state of probability change, is executed. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines the normal big hit, it determines the normal big hit 1 or the normal big hit 2 as the big hit type by changing the non-special notification switching timing (the number of times of common effect continuation to 10). Or 5 times). The game control microcomputer 560 is set with a variation time shorter than the variation pattern table for the common performance (see FIG. 6), the variation pattern table for the probability variation state, and the variation pattern table for the common performance. Fluctuation using the fluctuation pattern table for the short-time state (the portion including the non-reach PC 1-2, reach PD 1..., Reach PE 1..., Special PG 1 in the normal fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 7). Determine the time. Therefore, even after the common effect is finished without reaching the special confirmed effect, an appropriate variable display time can be set and variable display of the identification information can be executed. In addition, even when the common effect is executed after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the common effect continuation count can be set to 10 times and the common effect can be set to 5 times. Variations can be diversified and the interest in games can be improved.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The present invention is applicable to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the passage of a game medium through a start area, and display results A variable display unit for deriving and displaying the information, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, and the specific gaming state is advantageous to the player, and the identification information is compared with that in the normal gaming state. The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to a special game state after the specific game state is completed based on the fact that the transition condition of the special game state where the display result of the variable display is likely to become the specific display result is satisfied.

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Claims (8)

A variable display unit that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area, and displays and displays the display result, the specific display result being displayed in the variable display unit A special gaming state transition condition that makes the specific game state advantageous to the player based on the derived display and that the display result of the variable display of identification information is likely to be the specific display result as compared to the normal game state A gaming machine that controls the special gaming state after the specific gaming state is completed based on the establishment of
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information based on the control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means for determining whether to set the specific gaming state and whether to establish the transition condition for the special gaming state before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit until the display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
One or more control signals for specifying whether or not to make the specific control state in the effect control means, whether to control to the special game state, and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means. Control signal transmitting means for transmitting
The pre-determining means includes, as the specific game state, a normal value specific game state that gives a predetermined amount of game value, or a low value specific game state that gives an amount of game value smaller than the normal value specific game state; Decide whether or not to
The game control means, during a common effect that is an effect mode in which it is impossible to recognize that the special game state is executed after the end of the normal game state, the transition condition for the special game state by the prior determination means And a special confirmed effect execution determining means for establishing a special confirmed effect execution condition on the condition that it is determined to be established and determined to be the low value specific gaming state,
The control signal transmitting means further transmits a control signal capable of specifying that the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied,
The production control means includes
A common effect execution means for executing an effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the common effect, regardless of whether or not the special game state is present after the end of the specific game state;
Based on the reception of the control signal that can specify that the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied, the identification information can be variably displayed by the special confirmed effect that is an effect mode capable of recognizing the special gaming state. Including a special confirmed effect executing means for executing a corresponding effect,
The variable display time determining means uses the variable display time using the table for the common effect and the table for the special fixed effect in which the variable display time is set shorter than the variable display time of the table for the common effect. A gaming machine characterized by determining time. The special confirmed effect execution means is controlled to the special game state after the end of the specific game state, and at the switching timing, the common effect is switched from the special confirmed effect, and the effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information is performed by the special confirmed effect. Run,
The effect control means is an effect mode that is not controlled to the special game state after the end of the specific game state, and is capable of recognizing that it is not the special game state from the common effect at a non-special notification switching timing. Including a non-special notification effect executing means for switching to a special notification effect and executing an effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the non-special notification effect;
The variable display time determination means is for the non-special notification effect in which the variable display time is set shorter than the variable display time of the common effect table, the special confirmation effect table, and the common effect table. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display time is determined using the table. When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the transition condition for the special gaming state is established, the switching timing determining means for determining the switching timing from among a plurality of types of timings,
The non-special notification effect execution means performs the non-special notification from the common effect based on the fact that the timing is the same as the latest timing among a plurality of types of timings that can be determined as the switching timing as the non-special notification switching timing. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein an effect corresponding to variable display of identification information is executed by switching to an effect and the non-special notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the switching timing determination means determines a specific timing among the plurality of types of timings at a higher ratio than timings other than the specific timing. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the switching timing determining means determines the latest timing among a plurality of types of timings that can be determined as the switching timing as the specific timing. The game control means includes variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information from a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
The variable display pattern determination unit determines a specific variable display pattern among the plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination by the prior determination unit that the low value specific gaming state is set. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The pre-determining means determines whether the low value specific gaming state is the first low value specific gaming state or the second low value specific gaming state,
The special confirmed effect execution determining means determines that the special effect execution condition is established by the prior determination means being determined to be the first low value specific game state among the low value specific game states, 7. The pre-article determination means determines that the special confirmed effect execution condition is not satisfied when it is determined that the second low value specific game state is the second low value specific game state among the low value specific game states. A gaming machine according to any of the above. The variable display time determination means is
When the variable display of the identification information is executed after the end of the specific gaming state until the predetermined reference timing before the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied, the first common effect table is used as the common effect table. To determine the variable display time,
When the variable display of the identification information is executed from the predetermined reference timing until the special confirmed effect execution condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state ends, the table for the first common effect is used as the common effect table. A variable display time is determined using a second common performance table different from the table of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first common effect table and the second common effect table have different display times set as variable display times. .

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