JP2011136051A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by utilizing the number of a difference between a predetermined value for ending a special game state and a value indicated by predetermined numerical data. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine provided with a limiter function related to a probability variable state, a microcomputer for performance control executes a common performance in a normal state and the probability variable state, determines whether or not to execute a predetermined notice performance or the kind of the predetermined notice performance at a different ratio according to the remaining number of times of variations before a limiter is operated on the basis of a winning time determination result, and executes a notice performance before the execution of the variable display of identification information based on numerical data for determination used in winning time determination. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, a player can play a predetermined game using a game medium, and the variable information is displayed on the basis of the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area. Includes a variable display unit that starts and displays the display result, and controls the gaming state to be more advantageous to the player than the normal state when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state in which the probability of controlling the gaming state to a specific gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state.

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

  The game value is the right that the state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, Controlled to a specific gaming state. The derived display is to stop and display the identification information. When controlled to the specific game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus changes to a first state that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, if a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special special display result among the specific display results in the variable display section, it is advantageous for the player who is easily controlled to the specific gaming state thereafter. Some are configured to enter a special gaming state. There is also a gaming machine that terminates the special gaming state when predetermined numerical data that is updated when the special gaming state is controlled during the special gaming state reaches a predetermined value (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a function of notifying a value until reaching a predetermined value by the number of times of reach. In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 has a function of notifying the player of a number smaller than a predetermined value.

JP 2007-160082 A JP 2007-252483 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 only informs the value until reaching the predetermined value by the number of times of reach, and the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 simply gives the player a number smaller than the predetermined value. It is only informed, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know when the predetermined numerical data that is updated when controlled to a specific gaming state becomes a predetermined value. Cannot be improved.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by utilizing the number of differences between the predetermined value that prohibits the transition to the special gaming state and the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data. The purpose is to do.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a player can play a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and the game medium has a start area (for example, a first start prize opening 13 or a second start). The variable display start condition after passing through the winning opening 14), for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit A variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b) that starts variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result based on the fact that a game is not being executed. , An effect display device 9), and when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the game state is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state ( Example For example, a gaming machine that is controlled to a big hit gaming state) and is shifted to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) in which the gaming state is more likely to be controlled to a specific gaming state than when the gaming state is a normal state. Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting determination numerical data when the medium passes through the starting area (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S218A and S218B in the game control microcomputer 560), and determination numerical data Reserving storage means (for example, a first reserved storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer) for storing the numerical determination data extracted by the extracting means as a reserved storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the game medium passes through the starting area Based on the above, using the judgment numerical data extracted by the judgment numerical data extraction means, control to a specific gaming state Based on the fact that the start determination means for determining whether or not to start the game (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S220 to S222 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display start condition are satisfied, Is used in advance to determine whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, in the gaming control microcomputer 560, the processing of steps S61, S66, and S67 is executed). Part) and when the specific game state ends, a predetermined end condition (for example, a condition for operating the limiter) is not satisfied, and the game state is shifted to the special game state and controlled to the specific game state. Special game state transition means (for example, to the game control microcomputer 560 for continuing the special game state until And a numerical value updating means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for updating predetermined numerical data based on the fact that the pre-decision means decides to control to the specific gaming state. In step S69, the initial data is set in the predetermined numerical data based on the fact that the predetermined numerical data becomes a predetermined value (for example, 7) and the predetermined end condition is Special game state transition prohibiting means for prohibiting the transition to the special game state by the special game state transition means as being established (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S71, S72, and S166 in the game control microcomputer 560); Common effect execution means (for example, executing a common effect in the normal state and the special game state) In the microcomputer 100 for outgoing control, based on the determination result by the start determination means), whether or not to execute the predetermined notice effect or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined. Preliminary decision means (for example, the part that executes the processing of steps S6006, S6008, S1953, and S1955 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the determination result by the notice determination means were used for determination by the start determination means. Before the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical value data for determination is executed, the notice execution means for executing the notice effect (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S851 and S1904 in the effect control microcomputer 100). The notice determining means includes a value indicated by predetermined numerical data and Whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect at a different rate in accordance with the difference from the fixed value, or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined (see FIGS. 50 to 54, 62, and 64). And
Whether to execute the predetermined notice effect using the number of differences between the predetermined value that prohibits the transition to the special gaming state and the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data, or the type of the predetermined notice effect Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the player's expectation controlled to the specific game state and the player's expectation for the continued special game state.

Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the determination numerical data stored in the holding storage means and the determination value table in which determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, the deviation shown in FIG. 12). Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a part for executing steps S97 and S98 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining a variable display pattern of identification information using the variable pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B). In the determination value table, the determination value assigned to a specific variable display pattern is assigned in common regardless of the number of reserved memories (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the sum is added). Includes variation patterns with superreach regardless of whether the number of pending storage is 0-2 or more than 3 The determination value assigned to the variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is the number of reserved storages. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B)), as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), for the variation pattern types including the variation pattern with non-reach other than normal reach and normal reach, Different determination values may be assigned depending on whether the number of memories is 0 to 2 or 3 or more).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation in which the operation rate of variable display is reduced.

A special variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that can change from a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player to a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player; The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on 15R big hit) that changes the special variable prize-winning device to the first state in the first period for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and a special variable. A second specific gaming state (in which the winning device is changed to the first state in at least one of a second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period and a number of times (for example, two times) less than a predetermined number of times) For example, the big hit game state based on the sudden probability change big hit), and the notice determination means controls the number of times controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. Depending on the number of times controlled by the skill state, whether or not to execute the predetermined notice effect at a different rate or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined (see FIGS. 50 to 52: FIG. 50 to FIG. The example of 52 may use the number of times controlled per 15 jackpots corresponding to the first specific gaming state.
Since whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect based on the number of times controlled to the first specific gaming state or the number of times controlled to the second specific game state or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined, pay attention to the effect It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

A normally variable winning device (e.g., changeable from a disadvantageous state (e.g., a closed state) where the game medium is difficult to pass through the starting area (e.g., a closed state) to an advantageous state (e.g., an open state) where the gaming medium is likely to pass through the starting area (e.g., open state) In the variable winning ball apparatus 15) and the high-frequency state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that controls the high-frequency state (for example, the high base state) to increase the frequency at which the normal variable winning apparatus changes to the advantageous state. Whether or not to execute the predetermined notice effect at a different rate between the non-high-frequency state and the high-frequency state, and the step S170, S176, S180). Or, the type of a predetermined notice effect is determined (see FIGS. 50 to 52: However, in the examples of FIGS. 50 to 52, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed. Is.) It may be configured so.
Since it is determined whether or not to execute the predetermined notice effect at a different ratio between the non-high frequency state and the high frequency state, or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined, it becomes possible to pay attention to the effect, The interest can be improved.

A normally variable winning device (e.g., changeable from a disadvantageous state (e.g., a closed state) where the game medium is difficult to pass through the starting area (e.g., a closed state) to an advantageous state (e.g., an open state) where the gaming medium is likely to pass through the starting area (e.g., open state) In the variable winning ball apparatus 15) and the high-frequency state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that controls the high-frequency state (for example, the high base state) to increase the frequency at which the normal variable winning apparatus changes to the advantageous state. And a step for executing the processes of steps S170, S176, and S180), and the notice determination means causes a predetermined notice effect to be executed at a different rate according to the number of executions of variable display of the identification information in the high-frequency state. Whether or not, or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined (see FIGS. 50 (A), (B), FIGS. 51 (A), (B), FIGS. 52 (A), (B)): However, in the illustrations of FIGS. 50 (A), (B), FIGS. 51 (A), (B), and 52 (A), (B), it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed. It may be configured.
Depending on the number of executions of variable display of identification information in the high-frequency state, whether or not to execute the predetermined notice effect at a different rate or the type of the predetermined notice effect is determined, so that the effect can be noticed. , Can improve the interest of the game.

The notice determining means, when the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value (for example, the remaining number) is a predetermined number (for example, 4) or more, compared with the case where the difference is less than the predetermined number. Thus, it may be configured to determine to execute the predetermined notice effect at a high rate (see FIGS. 53 and 63).
When the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, it is determined to execute the predetermined notice effect at a higher rate than when the difference is less than the predetermined number. Therefore, it becomes possible to pay attention to the production and improve the interest of the game.

The predetermined notice effect includes a first notice effect (for example, continuous notice A or notice X) and a second notice effect (for example, continuous notice B or notice Y) different from the first notice effect, and has a predetermined numerical value. When the difference between the value indicated by the data and the predetermined value is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4), the first notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the difference is the predetermined number or more. When the difference between the value indicated by the numerical data and the predetermined value is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the second notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the difference is less than the predetermined number (see FIGS. 54 and 54). 64).
The notice determining means determines the first notice effect at a higher rate when the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is less than the predetermined number, compared to when the difference is the predetermined number or more. However, when the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the second notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the difference is less than the predetermined number. It becomes possible to pay attention to the production and improve the interest of the game.

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 decoration design 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 type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect of a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect of a continuous notice. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result buffer at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. 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 a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a continuous notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice type determination table of a continuous notice. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice effect determination process during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice determination table during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a big hit notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice type determination table during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a common production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a common production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous notice determination table (modification).

Embodiment 1 FIG.
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. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer executes the effect display using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. 2 When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the special symbol display device 8b, the effect display is executed using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. It becomes easy to grasp.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. 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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 (after the game ball may pass through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0) The variable display time (variable time) is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the time elapses, and winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening, and the display result is derived and displayed. You And is to be stopped and displayed symbols (the example of identification information) eventually.

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

  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. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators 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.

  In addition, a lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with 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.

  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.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. 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 left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

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

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

  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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state recovery 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 in 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 initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the 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 the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

  When 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 saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, 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 has 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, 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 according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to 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 the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach pattern are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and the pseudo-ream effect is performed. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly suddenly changing big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, in the case of the same type of super reach Alternatively, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determines whether or not to set to a high base state (for base state determination)

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R big hit, it includes a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of a small hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3, random 6) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  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, it is decided to make a big hit (15R big hit described later, suddenly probable big hit) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a 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.

  It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When the game state is a high base state, a small hit is generated, and when the stage is configured to cause the player to guess whether or not the high base state is reached, the current gaming state is Even though it is in a high base state, it makes the player feel annoying. However, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is a high base state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and whether or not the probability change state is more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “15R jackpot” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. And a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”.

  The 15R jackpot is a jackpot that allows a large number of times (for example, 15 times) the number of times that the big prize opening is opened in the jackpot gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probable state when the jackpot gaming state ends. Suddenly probable big hits are big hits in the big hit gaming state where the number of opening of the big prize opening is small and the opening time of the big winning opening is very short (for example, the opening time is 0.1 seconds and the number of times of opening is twice). It is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the game to the probability changing state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed to the certainty state). Hereinafter, the sudden probability change big hit may be referred to as a sudden big hit or two rounds (2R) big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the special symbol for suddenly probable big hit is “3”, and when the big hit is 15R, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7”. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). A big hit type determination table (for a first special symbol at a low probability) is shown. FIG. 9B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold 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). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

  In the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13, so the second special symbol shown in FIG. There are many occasions where the big hit type determination table for use is used. Further, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used.

  In addition, only when the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used, it may be assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit”, and the big hit for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B When the type determination table is used, it is not distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the first special symbol variation display is performed). Even when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, it may be distributed to “suddenly probable big hit”.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random number, but the stop pattern of the special symbol is determined using the predetermined random number, and the jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type. It may be determined.

  In addition, when a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and a jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type, one symbol or a plurality of symbols may be determined. Depending on the game state at that time, there may be a case where the game is shifted to the short time state after the end of the big hit game, or there is a case where it is not possible to shift to the time reduction state.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the game state is controlled to the probability change state and the low base state or the high base state. After the big hit game based on the 15R big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the high base state.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when a sudden odd jackpot suddenly occurs is two. However, if the opening time of each round is extremely short compared to the case of 15R jackpot, it is less than two rounds. May be a large number of rounds. For example, it may be the same as the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when 15R jackpot occurs.

  11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  In addition, about the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type (a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) with a pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type (a super PB3-3, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B used when the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, for example, when the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “suddenly probable big hit”, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case of 15R big hit.

  FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11C, when it is determined to be a small hit, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. FIG. 12A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 12B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 12C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the different variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B and 135 </ b> C are used depending on whether the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the time-short state and for the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 12C, one short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used, but a plurality of variable patterns corresponding to the total number of pending storages as a short-period state variation pattern type determination table. The deviation variation pattern determination table (a table with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, but the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used. Further, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of reserved storage, but an outbreak variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is used. You may make it use.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 12B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 12A is used. As shown in FIG. 12, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 12B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the same determination value is assigned to Super CA-7 regardless of the number of reserved memories, so that the determination when a start winning occurs has become a super reach. Despite being determined to be, it will not be determined that the super reach will not be reached at the start of the fluctuation due to the change in the number of holds, and the notice effect for the super reach (for example, the continuous notice effect) was executed. Regardless, there will never be a situation where you will not be super reach.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of assignment of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. As shown in FIG. 13, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type accompanied by super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storages ( (See also FIG. 12). Therefore, when determining the variation pattern type (such as at the time of starting winning a prize), it is possible to easily determine whether or not super-reach is achieved based on the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). . That is, when it is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display start condition corresponding to the start prize is satisfied, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is within the common determination value range. The variation pattern type can be determined only by determining whether or not it is included.

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

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If the value is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach) in the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B). Regardless of the number stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the first hold memory number, the second hold memory number, the combined hold memory number), the common determination value (FIG. 12). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are allocated. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, as shown in this embodiment, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect, and the like. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

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

  14A and 14B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3).

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

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 14A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation patterns with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 14B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence or absence of reach. In that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the variation patterns not accompanied by the specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the specific effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result specifying commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (first winning determination result specifying command) indicating the content of the first winning determination result (the result of the determination process executed when the first start winning is generated). . Command 96XX (H) is an effect control command (second winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the second winning determination result (the result of the determination process executed when the second start winning is generated). . In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 22), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type is within the starting winning. To do. Then, a value for specifying the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the variation pattern type when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number matches a predetermined determination value based on the winning determination result designation command. It is possible to recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit.

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

  Commands A001 and A003 (H) are presentation control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command). The effect control commands for designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game include a big hit start designation command and a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command corresponding to the type of big hit.

  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, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that it was a 15R jackpot. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (an abrupt big hit / small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden odd change big hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is in the low base state.

  The command B101 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a certain change state. Command B102 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates the normal state. The high probability state designation command and the low probability state designation command may be collectively referred to as a probability state designation command.

  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, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has decreased is transmitted for the total reserved memory number, but an effect control command for designating the reserved memory number itself may be transmitted. .

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. FIG. 17 shows an example of the contents of the first winning determination result specifying command, and FIG. 18 shows an example of the contents of the second winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, in which gaming state the winning determination is made at which of the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is made. EXT data depending on whether there is a display result of the special symbol or decorative design, and whether the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning. Is set, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  In the winning determination process, when it is determined that a big win is won, a winning determination result specifying command (a winning determination result 1 specifying command or a winning determination result 2 specifying command shown in FIG. The winning determination result 21 designation command shown in FIG. 18 is transmitted.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and the game state is disengaged when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 3. Whether it is 79 or not is determined. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the range of the determination values 1 to 79 is accompanied by the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 (pseudo-continuous effect) regardless of the total number of pending storage. (Collection of out-of-range variation patterns) that are not present (see FIG. 12), the production control microcomputer 100 receives at least the variation pattern based on receiving the winning determination result 3 designation command. It can be recognized that the type is non-reach CA2-1.

  If the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 4 designation command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, a winning determination result 5 designation command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, a winning determination result 6 designation command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, a winning determination result 7 designation command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 215 to 229, a winning determination result 9 designation command in which “09 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, a winning determination result 10 designation command in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the winning determination result 10 designation command.

  Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a short-time state and is out of play at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219. Determine. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data. A winning determination result 11 designation command is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7), the winning determination result in which “0C (H)” is set in the EXT data 12 Send the specified command.

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

  For example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 performs a determination process similar to that at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 to determine a winning determination result 21 designation command to a winning determination result 31. Send one of the specified commands. It should be noted that there is no winning time determination result designation command when it is determined that 2R big hit will be made when starting winning the second start winning opening 14.

  The winning judgment result 1 designation command to the winning judgment result 12 designation command corresponds to the first winning judgment result designation command, and the winning judgment result 21 designation command to the winning judgment result 32 designation command is the second winning judgment result. Corresponds to the specified command.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 12), There is no inconsistency with the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. In this embodiment, at least the super CA 2-7 variation pattern type, the notice effect is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Also, in this embodiment, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the fact that the variation pattern type cannot be specified (specifically, a determination value range in which the variation pattern type will change if the number of holds changes) Winning determination result designation command corresponding to: winning determination result 4 designation command to winning determination result 9 designation command and winning determination result 24 designation command to winning determination result 29 designation command) are transmitted. The winning determination result specifying command indicating that the pattern type cannot be specified may not be transmitted. In that case, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is non-reach or normal reach in the winning determination process according to the total number of pending storage. Further, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result designation command only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is the target of the notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the determination at the start time (winning time determination) does not determine whether or not it is a small hit (see FIG. 22), so the winning time determination result designation command for the small hit is not used. However, it may be determined whether or not a small hit is made in the determination at the time of starting. In this case, a winning determination result designation command related to the small win is also used.

  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 effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating 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. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols 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. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. 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).

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

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value 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 is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. 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). It should be noted that the small hit pre-release process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small hit pre-release process is a process for starting the small hit game.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212A). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S211B.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214A).

  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. 21) (step S215A). . In the process of step S215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 21 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. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. Further, a counter for generating a software random number and a reserved storage number counter are also formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218A) on the condition that the game is not in the high base state (when the hour / hour flag is not set) and is not in the big hit game (steps S216A, S217B). Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7.

  Further, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a by 1 (step S219A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B).

  In addition, 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 (step S215B). As shown in FIG. 21, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number are secured in the second reserved memory buffer. In the process of step S215B, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218B). In addition, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b by 1 (step S219B).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S218A and S218B.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing or the big hit type is determined, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting processing However, even when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the winning determination process shown in FIG. 22 is performed before the variable display based on the start winning is started. By executing this, it is confirmed in advance which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within. That is, the variation pattern type is determined in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning a prize, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies the player that a big hit or super reach will be achieved. A predetermined notice effect is executed.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). If it is confirmed in step S220 that the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (Step S221). When the probability change flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted by the processing of steps S215A and S215B is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 24) do not necessarily match.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 extracts the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in the processing of steps S215A and S2154B and stored in the reserved storage buffer. Based on the determination, the type of jackpot is determined (step S225). In step S225, if there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the process of step S218A is being executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 20), the CPU 56 selects FIG. ) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “2R big hit” (suddenly probable big hit) or “15R big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the process of step S218B is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 20), the jackpot type shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit type is “15R big hit” using the determination table (for the second special symbol). Then, the process proceeds to step S230. However, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is based on the second start winning, it is always 15R big win (see FIG. 9B), so in practice, the CPU 56 is the second start winning. When there is a start winning for the mouth 14, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the “15R big hit” will be reached.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values ( Step S223). If it does not coincide with any of the small hit determination values, the CPU 56 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (step S226). In this embodiment, in step S226, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (high base state) (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the time is short in the step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the actual starting of the variable display based on the starting winning is started. There is. For this reason, the game state may change between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S226 and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of step S226 (step S227). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the range of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the determination value range by determining whether or not the threshold value is greater than the threshold (step S228), and the winnings shown in FIGS. The value of the EXT data set in the hour determination result designation command is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). It is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 17 and 18). However, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96 (H)” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. is there.

  If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “0C (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). However, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96 (H)” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. is there.

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “03 (H)” as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 20 and 21). If the threshold value is less than or equal to 169 (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold is 214 or less (that is, 200 to 214), it is determined that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “0A (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). In either case, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. (H) ".

  In the processing of steps S227 and S228, instead of performing the determination processing after setting the threshold value in, for example, the RAM 55, each threshold value is included in an instruction in the program, and the CPU 56 performs the determination based on the threshold value by executing the program. It may be realized.

  In addition, a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the time is short in the process of step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. there is a possibility. Therefore, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in the processing of step S226 and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If the end condition of the short time state is satisfied before the start of the change, the short time state changes to the normal state. It should be noted that the game state changes between the time when the process of step S226 is executed and the time when the variable display is started, and the notice target effect (for example, variable display with super reach is performed despite the notice effect being executed). ) Is not executed, the remaining number of times in the short-time state (variable number of times) becomes a small number (for example, 8 times) or multiple times after the short-time state ends (for example, , 8 times) variable display (fluctuation), the winning determination process in steps S218A and S218B may not be executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination results of steps S225 and S228 to the winning determination result designation command (step S230). In addition, control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command in which EXT data is set to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S231).

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A). The process ends. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, 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 S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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 S57).

  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 determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 8) set in the jackpot determination table (step S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The jackpot determination (processing for comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot with the jackpot determination value) is performed.

  When the gaming state is a probabilistic change state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability changing state (normal game state and short-time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A 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 changed There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit.

  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 15R jackpot or a sudden probability change jackpot, set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when the jackpot is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If it is decided to win, the process proceeds to step S65. 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.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not match any jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). ) Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines to win a special symbol. When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S73. In the process of step S62, 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 (FIG. 8B) ( The first special symbol) is used to decide 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. .

  Then, when the value of the big hit determination random number coincides with any of the small hit determination values (step S62), that is, when it is determined to be the small hit, the CPU 56 determines that it is a small hit. The small hit flag shown is set (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S65, 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 S66). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“15R jackpot” or “suddenly” corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. “Probable variation big hit”) is determined as the type of big hit (step S67). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S68). For example, when the jackpot type is “15R jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. The

  Further, the CPU 56 increments the value of the fluctuation counter (predetermined numerical data) by 1 (step S69). The fluctuation counter is used to count the number of fluctuations after the game state is shifted to the probability change state based on the occurrence of 15R big hit or suddenly probable big hit (however, the fluctuation number of fluctuations in which the display result is big hit). It is a counter. The CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is a limit number (7 in this embodiment) as a predetermined value (step S71). When the value of the variation counter is the limit number, the value of the variation counter is initialized to 0 (step S72). The predetermined number of times that the probability variation state is terminated is called the upper limit number or limit number, and the function that terminates the probability variation state when the variable number of identification information display times (variable display number with the display result as a big hit) reaches a predetermined number. Sometimes called a limiter function. In addition, the operation of the limiter function means that the number of times the probability variation state has continued has reached a predetermined upper limit number.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S73). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which is the off symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the determination result of the big hit type, one of the big hit symbols “3” and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. To do. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” 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 restricted to what was shown in embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated 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 S74).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B (FIG. 11 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C (FIG. 11C) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the display of the special symbol fluctuation display is ended when it is determined that the number of time reductions is exhausted or the big hit Then, it is reset when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 12A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 12B )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 12C) as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processes of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 12B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 12C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in step S105. Short reach fluctuation non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 15). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a short-time state or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state (see FIG. 12C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 12B ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 12A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 14) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 15) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. 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 S107).

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type regardless of the reach, it is first determined whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. Good. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 12) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 12). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, depending on the total reserved memory number (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (refer to FIG. 16) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S111). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the type of big hit is 15R big hit big hit (step S112). When the jackpot type is 15R jackpot jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S113). If the big hit type is not 15R big hit (sudden probability change big hit), control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (step S114). Whether or not it is a 15R big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “01”.

  In step S116, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display by 1 (step S119). In the process of step S119, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a by 1 and the special symbol pointer becomes “second”. ", The number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b is decreased by one. Further, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S120). In step S120, 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. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol stop time symbol is derived and displayed (step S127), and the effect control is performed. Control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the microcomputer 100 (step S128). 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 S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state when set (step S134). Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command or a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is 15R big hit or suddenly 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 (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S138). 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 S139). In the processing of S138, the CPU 56 sets 15 times when the big hit type is 15R big hit, and sets 2 times when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (step S141). If not set, the process proceeds to step S147. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415). In the process of step S406, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to 29 seconds if the big hit type is 15R big hit, and sets a value corresponding to 0.1 seconds if the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit. To do.

  FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are flowcharts showing the special prize opening process during the special symbol process (step S306). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S422). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S423). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S424). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S422 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S425). Then, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0 (step S426).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S430). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S431). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S432), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening The value is updated according to the pre-release process (step S305) (step S433).

  If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S434).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command if it is a 15R big hit, and sends a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command if it is a sudden probability change big hit. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter has become 0 (step S166). Since the limiter function is activated when the value of the variation counter is 0, when the value of the variation counter is 0, a low-probability state designation command is sent to the production control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (step S168). Also, if the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (step S169), the process proceeds to step S178. If the big win type is not suddenly probable big hit, the short time flag is set to change the gaming state to the short time state. (Step S170), 100 is set in the time reduction counter (Step S171). Then, control goes to a step S183. Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in the process of step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Is done.

  If the value of the variation counter is not 0, it means that the probability variation state is continued. Therefore, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag (step S173), and the production control microcomputer 100 has a high probability. Control to transmit the state designation command is performed (step S174).

  If it is not suddenly probable big hit, the hour / hour flag is set (step S176), and 65535 (maximum value of 16-bit counter) is set to the hour / times counter (step S177). Then, control goes to a step S183. Since the number of times the special symbol fluctuates does not reach “65535” during operation of the gaming machine for one day, a substantially infinite value is set in step S177. However, in this case as well, 100 may be set in the time reduction counter.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may determine whether or not to set the time reduction state by lottery using, for example, a random number, instead of always making the time reduction state when the sudden odd big hit is not made. In addition, the number of times that variable display (variation) can be performed in the short-time state may be determined by lottery.

  If it is suddenly a probable big hit, the CPU 56 determines by lottery whether to change the gaming state to the high base state or the low base state (step S178).

  In step S178, the CPU 56 extracts the base state determination random number, and, as an example, if the extracted base state determination random number is any value between 0 and 8, the CPU 56 determines that the base state determination random number is low. When the random number for determining the base state is 9, it is determined that the high base state is set. If it is determined to be in the high base state (step S179), the time reduction flag is set (step S180), and 100 is set in the time reduction counter (step S181). Then, control goes to a step S183.

  If it is determined to set the low base state, the process proceeds to step S183.

  Whether the base state is a high base state or a low base state is not determined by lottery, but may be determined according to the base state at that time, and whether the gaming state at that time is a probable change state or not It may be determined accordingly. For example, the CPU 56 stores the base state at the time of executing the special symbol stop process (before starting the big hit game), and determines whether to set the high base state or the low base state according to the stored base state. . Further, when there are a plurality of sudden probability variation big hit types, it may be determined according to the type. For example, there are a plurality of types of combinations of stop symbols corresponding to sudden probability change big hits, and it is determined whether to set the base state to a high base state or a low base state according to the determined combination types of stop symbols. Also, for the 15R big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop symbols corresponding to the 15R big hit, and it is determined whether to set the high base state or the low base state according to the determined stop symbol type. May be.

  The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. The hour / short flag is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 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 it is, the control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no. That is, the state in which the time reduction state is set is the high base state.

  In step S183, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the gaming state. That is, when the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (high base state) is set, control for transmitting the high base state designation command is performed. When the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S184).

  In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit open process, and the small hit end process in steps S308 to S310, the CPU 56 performs the same control as the big hit release pre-process, the big hit open process, and the big hit end process in steps S305 to S307. .

  However, in the case of the small hit game, the number of rounds is two rounds as in the case of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. Also, the opening time is short as in the case of a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit.

  Further, when the small hit game ends, the CPU 56 does not execute control for changing the game state. That is, the processing for setting or resetting the time reduction flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a short-time state (a state where the short-time flag is set), the short-time state is maintained after the small hit game is over. Also, the processing for setting or resetting the probability variation flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a probability variation state (a state where the probability variation flag is set), the probability variation state is maintained after the small hit game is ended.

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect of continuous notice. 33 and 34, continuous notice effects A and B are illustrated as the notice effects.

  In FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, the arrows indicate that the decorative symbols are fluctuating.

  In the continuous notice A, the tree image 9g is displayed during a certain variable display (the notice a1 is executed: see FIG. 33A), and the tree images 9g and 9h are displayed during the next variable display ( The notice a2 is executed (see FIG. 33B), and the ground image 9i is displayed during the next variable display (the notice a3 is executed: see FIG. 33C). That is, the continuous notice A is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice a1 → the notice a2 → the notice a3. However, when the number of reserved memories is less than 3, in the continuous notice A, only a part of the notice a1, notice a2, and notice a3 is executed. Further, only the image 9h may be displayed in the notice a2. Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect is not executed during the variable display (fluctuation) of the target of the notice, but in the case where it is configured to execute the notice effect during the variable display of the subject of the notice, four times. The notice effect may be executed in the variable display. In that case, during the fourth variable display, for example, the effect of the notice a3 is executed, or the effect of the notice a4 different from the notices a1, a2, and a3 is executed.

  In the continuous notice A, the motifs of the images 9g, 9h, and 9i are the same. That is, the motifs of the images 9g, 9h, and 9i are double circles, and the images 9g and 9h are images of the same type (in this example, a tree) that have the same motif.

  In the continuous notice B, the tree image 9j is displayed during a certain variable display (the notice b1 is executed: see FIG. 34A), and the tree images 9j and 9k are displayed during the next variable display ( The notice b2 is executed (see FIG. 34B), and the ground image 9l is displayed during the next variable display (the notice b3 is executed: see FIG. 34C). In other words, the continuous notice B is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice b1 → the notice b2 → the notice b3. However, when the number of reserved memories is less than 3, only a part of the notice b1, the notice b2, and the notice b3 is executed in the continuous notice B. In the notice b2, only the image 9k may be displayed.

  In the continuous notice B, the motifs of the images 9j, 9k, and 9l are the same. That is, the motif of each image 9j, 9k, 9l is a musical note, and the images 9j, 9k are images of the same type (in this example, a tree) with the same motif.

  When the target of the advance notice is a 15R big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the images 9g to 9l in colors different from the colors of the images 9g to 9l used in other cases. To display. However, the colors of the images 9g to 9l may be the same in the case where the target of the notice is a 15R big hit and in other cases.

  The image 9g shown in FIG. 33 (A) is also used as the notice effect X in the notice effect during the big hit, and the image 9j shown in FIG. 34 (A) is also used as the notice effect Y in the notice effect during the big hit. It is done.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S706.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 16 to 18) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  36 to 39 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in 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 reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception 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 specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 4 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). Further, the value of the 15R big hit number counter formed in the RAM is incremented by 1 (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is a surprise big hit / small hit start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag (step S626).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S635), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S639), the production control CPU 101 sets a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (step S640).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S651), 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 S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory number display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S653). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the first reserved memory number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S654), 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 S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory number display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S656). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the second reserved storage number display unit 18d is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is a high probability state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation flag (step S662). If the received effect control command is a low-probability state designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation flag (step S664). Also, “7”, which is an initial value, is set in the remaining fluctuation count storage area in the RAM (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is a high base state designation command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 sets a high base state flag (step S672). If the received effect control command is a low base state designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 resets the high base state flag (step S674). Further, the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to the color tone of the background screen in the normal state (for example, the blue color tone background screen) (step S675). Further, the value of the high base medium fluctuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations in the high base state is cleared (that is, 0 is set) (step S676).

  If the received effect control command is the first winning determination result specifying command (any of winning determination result 1 specifying command to winning determination result 12 specifying command) (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 has received it. The winning determination result corresponding to the first winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer (step S682). Then, a first winning determination result specifying command reception flag indicating that the first winning determination result specifying command has been received is set (step S683). Further, 1 is added to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S684). 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 S685). That is, the number of displayed images (for example, circles) is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second prize determination result designation command (any one of the prize determination result 21 designation command to the prize determination result 32 designation command) (step S686), the effect control CPU 101 has received it. The winning determination result corresponding to the second winning determination result designation command is stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer (step S687). Then, a second winning determination result specifying command reception flag indicating that the second winning determination result specifying command has been received is set (step S688). Also, 1 is added to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S689). 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 S690). That is, the number of displayed images (for example, circles) is increased by one.

  The production control CPU 101 uses the second reserved memory number display color (for example, red) in the second reserved memory display unit 18d as the first reserved memory number display color in the first reserved memory number display unit 18c. (For example, blue).

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of an area for storing a winning determination result (winning determination result storage buffer). As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (by the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 12 designation command) is saved. A first winning determination result storage buffer and a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 (according to a winning determination result 21 designation command to a winning determination result 32 designation command) are stored. And 2 winning determination result storage buffer. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this embodiment, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer are formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the winning determination result in the first winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 40 in the process of step S682, and the winning determination result in the process of step S687 shown in FIG. Save in the winning judgment result storage buffer.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining first to third final stop symbols, random numbers SR2 for determining announcement effects, and notification types. The determination random number SR3 and the common effect mode determination random number SR4 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each “right” symbol display area. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. The combination of the big hit symbols of the decorative symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The notice determination random number SR2 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect (continuous notice effect or big hit notice effect). The notice type determining random number SR3 is a random number for determining the kind of notice effect (the kind of continuous notice effect or the kind of notice effect during the big hit). The common effect mode determination random number SR4 is a random number for determining the type of common effect.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

  Further, the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good.

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

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S807).

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

  Big hit / small 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 or the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 executes any one of the notice effect execution flags (the first notice effect that is a notice effect executed based on the received first prize determination result designation command). Execution of the second notice effect indicating that the second notice effect is being executed, which is a notice effect that is executed based on the received second prize determination result designation command. It is confirmed whether or not any of the middle flags is set (step S820).

  A notice effect execution flag (first notice effect execution flag or second notice effect execution flag) is set in step S6022 (see FIG. 49) when it is decided to execute the notice effect. . Therefore, when the notice effect is already being executed (including when the notice effect is decided to be executed but the notice effect is not started), the notice effect determination process is not repeated. Controlled.

  If no advancement effect execution flag is set, the advancement effect determination process is executed (step S821). Then, control goes to a step S825B.

  If the first notice effect executing flag is set, it is checked whether or not the second symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set (step S823). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol starting from now corresponds to the variable display of the second special symbol.

  When the second symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit (step S823B), the first notice effect executing flag is reset, The contents of the notice type designation flag indicating the notice type and the notice count counter (variable display that is executed until the variable display that is the target of the notice effect, or the variable display that the display result that is the target of the notice effect is derived and displayed) (A counter indicating the number of times of the variable display that is the subject of the notice effect or the variable display that the display result that is the subject of the notice effect is derived and displayed) is reset (step S823C). Then, control goes to a step S825B. If the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not a big hit, the first notice effect execution flag is reset and the notice stop flag is set (steps S824 and S825).

  In this embodiment, when the second start prize is generated and the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started while the first notice effect is being executed, the first notice effect is stopped. Thereafter, when the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started, control is performed so that the first notice effect is resumed. In order to perform such control, the effect control CPU 101 executes steps S822 to S825.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines the first winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer or the second winning determination result storage buffer) (variation executed this time). The winning determination result corresponding to the display is deleted, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer (first winning determination result storage buffer or second winning determination result storage buffer) are shifted (step S825B). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol based on the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S826). . The determined decorative symbol display result is stored in a decorative symbol display result storage area formed in the RAM.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 45, when the received display result specifying command indicates 15R jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. The combination of the decorative symbols with the three symbols is determined.

  When the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command or a display result 4 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of “135”, which is the chance of a big hit / small hit as a stop symbol.

  When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol symbol (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.

  And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that SR1-1 to SR1-3 are not determined to be out-of-order and are not determined to reach. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2.

  When suddenly changing to a big hit or a small hit, the left, middle and right stop symbols are determined as chances. If it is decided to win 15R, SR1-1 is extracted, and SR1-1 is used to determine the left middle right stop symbol (a combination of decorative symbols with left middle right symbols aligned). . Then, the determined stop symbol is stored in the storage area.

  As for the decorative symbol, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. A stop symbol that recalls a 15R jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S827). Then, a process table (see FIG. 46) corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (step S828). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S829).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S830). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S831). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S832).

  Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized.

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

  In addition, when any of the notice effect executing flags (the first notice effect executing flag or the second notice effect executing flag) is set (step S833), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect start waiting timer. Then, a value corresponding to the time from the start of the change to the timing for starting the notice effect is set (step S834). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S835).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 46 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In addition, a process table for executing effects related to the big hit notification and effects during the big hit game or the small hit game is also prepared.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 47, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (effect control execution data) in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, An effect such as a background during the change of a decorative pattern is realized.

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

  The production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). And the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S833). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  48 and 49 are flowcharts showing the notice effect determining process. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (a state in which a high base state flag is set) (step S6001). If it is in the high base state, the process proceeds to step S6002.

  When it is not the high base state, that is, when it is the low base state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the notice stop flag is set (step S6009A). The notice stop flag is set to stop the first notice effect when the second start prize is generated when the first notice effect is executed and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. (See step S825 in FIG. 44). If the notice stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S6010. If the notice stop flag is set, it is checked whether the first symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set (step S6009B). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol starting from now corresponds to the variable display of the first special symbol. If the first symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6015.

  In step S6010, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (step S6010). If the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is not set, the process ends. If the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (step S6011). Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all winning determination results stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer (step S6012).

  In this embodiment, all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer are extracted in the process of step S6012, and the variable display that is the determination target is started in the following process of step S6013. It is possible to execute a notice effect on the condition that all of the fluctuation displays are “non-reach”. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the notice effect. In addition, even if it is a case where reach is included in each variation display until the variation display to be determined is started, the notice effect may be executed. In that case, it is not necessary to extract all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer in the process of step S6012, and only the first winning determination result needs to be extracted.

  The “early winning determination result” is the winning determination result that is the earliest variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the winning determination result.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not any one of the extracted winning determination results indicates that the winning determination result indicates “super reach out”, “2R big hit” or “15R big hit”. Is confirmed (step S6013).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination result indicating that the winning determination result is “super-reaching loss”, “2R big hit” or “15R big hit” (step S6013), and the process of step S6006 Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the processing of steps S6012, S6013 is executed, and there is a variable display that becomes “super reach out”, “2R big hit”, or “15R big hit”, step S6006 and the subsequent steps are executed. In the process, a determination process related to the notice effect is executed.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value (specifically, the EXT data is “0A (H ) ”: Refer to FIG. 17), or a value indicating that it is a big hit (specifically, EXT data is“ 01 (H) ”or“ 02 (H) ”: refer to FIG. 17). To do.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is “out of super reach”, “2R big hit” or “15R big hit”, the fluctuation display of the determination result is based on the extracted winning determination results. It is also determined whether or not reach is executed in each variation display until the start (step S6014). In the process of step S6014, the effect control CPU 101, for example, indicates that the variation pattern type does not reach the extracted winning determination result (specifically, the EXT data is “03 (H)” or “04 (H) ”: see FIG. 17). Then, when it is determined that the reach is not executed in each variation display (that is, when all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination result is determined to be “non-reach”), step The process moves to S6006.

  In step S6015, the effect control CPU 101 resets the notice stop flag. Then, the first notice effect execution flag is set (step S6016).

  By executing the processing of step S6016, the canceled first notice effect is resumed.

  In step S6002, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set. If the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is not set, the process ends. If the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (step S6003). Then, all winning determination results stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer are extracted (step S6004).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is at least one determination result in which the determination result at the time of winning indicates “out of super reach” or “15R big hit” among the extracted winning determination results (step) S6005).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination result indicating that the winning determination result indicates “out of super reach” or “15R big hit” (step S6005B), and performs a notice effect in the process of step S6006. Decide whether to execute. That is, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S6004 and S6005 is executed, and there is a variable display that becomes “superreach out of reach” or “15R big hit”, the process of step S6006 and subsequent steps relates to the notice effect. Decision processing is executed.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value (specifically, the EXT data is “0A (H ) ": Refer to FIG. 18), or a value indicating that 15R is a big hit (specifically, EXT data is" 01 (H) ": refer to FIG. 18).

  Also, instead of determining all the winning determination results, the first winning determination result is determined among the extracted winning determination results, and the variable display becomes “super reach out” or “15R big hit”. In such a case, it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect in the processing after step S6006. Further, it is also possible to shift to step S6006 and perform the determination of the notice effect only on the condition that it is “super reach”. In such a case, even when the change display is “15R big hit”, the notice effect can be executed when the change mode is “super reach”.

  In step S6006, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number for determining the notice effect, determines the winning determination result of “super-reaching” or “big hit” (15R big hit and 2R big hit), and the random number for determining the notice effect. Whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined based on the value of 15R, the value of the 15R big hit number counter, and the number of changes in the high base state.

  In addition, if the value of the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and there are multiple winning judgment results that are “Super Reach Out” or “Big Bonus”, the earliest winning judgment result (early variable display) The variable display or the display result (display result of the variable display) based on the hold memory corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the hold memory to start the game is set as the target of the notice by the notice effect.

  In addition, as described above, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the game is “out of super reach” or “hit”, the display of the variation of the determination result starts based on the extracted determination result at each winning. It is also determined whether or not reach is executed in each variable display until it is performed (step S6005B). Then, when it is determined that the reach is not executed in each variation display (that is, when all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination result is determined to be “non-reach”), step The process moves to S6006, and processing for determining a notice effect is executed. That is, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the notice effect, the continuity of the notice effect may be impaired, and the effect of the notice effect may not be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the notice effect may be executed on the condition that reach is not executed in each variable display until the variable display to be determined is started.

  50 to 52 are explanatory diagrams showing a continuous notice determination table used in the process of step S6006.

  FIG. 50 shows a continuous notice determination table (hereinafter referred to as a continuous notice determination table A) used when the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result command is 15R big hit. The continuous notice determination table A includes a table (see FIG. 50A) used when the gaming state is in the high base state and the number of times of change in the high base state is less than 30, and the gaming state is in the high base state. Table used when the number of executions in the high base state is 30 or more (see FIG. 50B), and a table used when the gaming state is in the low base state (FIG. 50 ( C)). In addition, 30 times is an example, and other times may be used.

  FIG. 51 shows a continuous notice determination table (hereinafter referred to as continuous notice determination table B) used when the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result command is a 2R jackpot. The continuous notice determination table B includes a table (see FIG. 51A) that is used when the gaming state is in the high base state and the number of times of change execution in the high base state is less than 30, and the gaming state is in the high base state. The table used when the number of executions in the high base state is 30 times or more (see FIG. 51B) and the table used when the gaming state is the low base state (FIG. 51 ( C)).

  FIG. 52 shows a continuous notice determination table (hereinafter referred to as a continuous notice determination table C) used when the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result command is out of super reach. The continuous notice determination table C includes a table (see FIG. 52A) used when the gaming state is a high base state and the number of times of change in the high base state is less than 30, and the gaming state is a high base state. The table used when the number of times of change execution in the high base state is 30 or more (see FIG. 52B) and the table used when the gaming state is the low base state (FIG. 52 ( C)).

  In the continuous notice determination tables A, B, and C, variable display (display result is a big hit) that can be executed from the upper limit number of times (in this example, “7”) at which the limiter function is activated until the upper limit number is reached. The ratio of the value of the 15R big hit number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the number of times (variable display) (remaining number: equivalent to the value stored in the fluctuation remaining number storage area), that is, the big hit that occurred until the remaining number The ratio determined for the continuous notice effect is different depending on whether the ratio of 15R jackpot to the number of times (15R jackpot and 2R jackpot) is less than 30% and 30% or more. A determination value relating to the execution of the continuous notice effect is set. Note that 30% is an example, and other ratios may be used.

  In step S6006, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the continuous notice determination tables A, B, and C according to the winning determination result. If the gaming state is the low base state, the selected continuous notice determination is performed. Select the table to be used when the table is in the low base state. The table in the case where the number of times of change execution is less than 30 in the continuous notice determination table or the table in case of the number of times of change execution is 30 times or more is selected.

  In the selected table, a portion corresponding to the ratio of 15R big hit to the number of big hits (15R big hit and 2R big hit) generated until the remaining number of times is used is used. The effect control CPU 101 compares the determination value set in the table determined to be used with the random number for determining the notice effect, and determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect according to the matching determination value. .

  Note that by using the tables illustrated in FIGS. 50 to 52, the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous notice effect at different ratios according to the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number. It will be decided whether or not.

  Further, in this embodiment, the table is not divided for the remaining number value itself, but different continuous notice determination tables may be used according to the difference in the remaining number value. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 53, it may be determined whether to execute the continuous notice effect at a different rate according to the value of the remaining number itself. In the example shown in FIG. 53, when the remaining number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (4 in this example), it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect at a higher rate than when the remaining number is less than the predetermined number. Will be. In the example shown in FIG. 53, since the notice effect is executed at a high rate when the remaining number is large, the player can grasp the number of remaining times based on the occurrence frequency of the notice effect. Note that the continuous notice determination table corresponding to the difference in the number of remaining times is further divided according to the difference in the determination result at the time of winning, the difference in the base state, etc., and the effect control CPU 101 performs the winning time in the process of step S6006. A table corresponding to the determination result, the low base state, or the like may be selected, and using the selected table, it may be determined whether or not to perform the notice effect according to the value of the random number for determining the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the common continuous notice determination tables A, B, and C are used regardless of the number of reserved memories, but different continuous notice determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories may be provided.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous notice effect at a different rate according to the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 15R big hit until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (the limiter is activated). It will be decided whether or not. Since there are two types of jackpots, 15R jackpot and 2R jackpot, determining according to the number of times controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on 15R jackpot is controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on 2R jackpot. This is equivalent to making a decision according to the number of times. In this embodiment, when the number of 15R jackpots generated until the remaining number of times is relatively small, the notice effect is easily executed. However, the number of 15R jackpots generated until the remaining number of times is relatively increased. The notice effect may be more easily executed when there are too many.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect at different ratios between the high base state and the low base state. Further, in the high base state, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed at a different rate according to the number of variable display times (the number of fluctuations) executed in the high base state. In this embodiment, the notice effect is more easily executed in the low base state, but the notice effect may be more easily executed in the high base state. Also, the more the number of possible fluctuations in the high base state (the number of fluctuations that can be performed before the transition to the low base state) is greater (that is, the fewer the number of fluctuations actually performed), the easier it is The notice effect may be made easier to execute as the number of possible fluctuations decreases.

  When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed (step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice type determining random number and determines the notice type using the notice type determining random number (step S6008). . Then, control goes to a step S6021.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice type determination table used in the process of step S6008. As shown in FIG. 54, in the notice type determination table, the number of variable displays (variable display with the display result as a big hit) that can be executed before reaching the upper limit number of times that the limiter function is to be activated (remaining number: fluctuation) (Corresponding to the value stored in the remaining number storage area), determination values corresponding to the continuous notices A and B are set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice type using the remaining number of times and the notice type determination random number in the process of step S6008.

  When the notice type determination table as illustrated in FIG. 54 is used, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the remaining number is less than the predetermined number when the remaining number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (4 in this example). As compared with the above, the continuous notice B as the predetermined notice effect is selected at a high rate.

  The continuous notice A is an effect as illustrated in FIG. 33, and the continuous notice B is an effect as illustrated in FIG.

  Further, in this embodiment, two tables (a table corresponding to 3 or less and a table corresponding to 4 or more) corresponding to the value of the remaining number are provided, but a table used when the remaining number is an odd number. And a table used when the remaining number is an even number may be provided.

  In this embodiment, a common notice type determination table is used regardless of the number of reserved memories, but a different notice type determination table may be provided according to the number of reserved memories.

  Also, in this embodiment, the notice type determination table illustrated in FIG. 54 is used for any of the winning determination results (15R big hit, 2R big hit, super reach out), but the difference in the winning determination result Accordingly, different notice type determination tables may be used. That is, the type of notice effect may be determined based on the determination result of the start determination means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the type of the notice effect at a different rate according to the difference in the number of 15R jackpots that have occurred until the remaining number of times (for example, the number of 15R jackpots is determined). If the number of times is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the ratio of the continuous notice B being selected is high.) In addition, the type of the notice effect may be determined at a different rate between the high base state and the low base state (for example, when the high base state is set, the rate at which the continuous notice B is selected is high). ). In addition, the type of the notice effect may be determined at a different ratio according to the number of possible fluctuations in the high base state (the number of fluctuations that can be executed before the transition to the low base state) (for example, the number of possible fluctuations) If there is a large number, there is a high ratio of selecting the continuous notice B). Further, the type of the notice effect may be determined at different ratios according to the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number (for example, the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number is a predetermined value). If this is the case, the rate at which the continuous notice B is selected is high.) Further, the type of the notice effect may be determined at a different ratio according to the ratio of the value of the 15R big hit number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number from the upper limit number (for example, the ratio is 30% or more). In some cases, the ratio of the continuous notice B being selected is high.)

  In addition, the type of the notice effect is the number of 15R jackpots, the base state, the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number, and the ratio of the value of the 15R jackpot number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number from the upper limit number It may be determined based on any one of them, or may be determined based on two or more of them.

  In step S6021, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice type designation flag corresponding to the notice type determined in the process of step S6008. In the process of step S6021, for example, when the continuous notice A is selected as the notice type, the effect control CPU 101 sets “01” in the 1-byte notice type designation flag area in the RAM as the notice type. When the continuous notice B is selected, “02” is set in the 1-byte notice type designation flag area in the RAM.

  Then, a notice effect execution flag indicating that execution of the notice effect is determined (which is also set while the notice effect is being executed, which also indicates that the notice effect is being executed) is set ( Step S6022). In the process of step S6022, the CPU for effect control 101 sets the first notice effect executing flag in the low base state. In the high base state, the second notice effect execution flag is set.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 starts variable display (fluctuation) of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the on-hold storage for the advance notice (the on-hold storage corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning determined in the processing of step S6006). The number of fluctuations executed until this time (corresponding to the number of reserved memories) is set in the notice number counter (step S6023). Note that the number of fluctuations set in the notice count counter includes the number of fluctuations based on the reserved storage of the notice target.

  55 and 56 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). Also, if the production start waiting timer is operating (if it has not timed out), the value of the production start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D).

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

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S845), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of a power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S846). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S847).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether any of the advance notice effect execution flags (the first advance notice effect execution flag or the second advance notice effect execution flag) is set (step S848). If no notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S856. If any of the notice effect execution-in-progress flags is set, it is confirmed whether or not the effect start wait timer has already timed out. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the timeout flag is set (step S849). If the effect start waiting timer has already timed out, the process proceeds to step S856. In the process of step S849, it is checked whether or not the effect start waiting timer has timed out in the same manner as in step S850. When the effect start waiting timer has not timed out in the process of step S849, the effect start waiting timer A process of decrementing the value by 1 (see step S840D) may be executed.

  If it is not yet confirmed that the production start waiting timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the production start waiting timer has timed out (step S850). When it is confirmed that the effect start waiting timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 responds to the selected notice type (specified by the notice type designation flag) on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The image is displayed (step S851: see FIGS. 33 and 34).

  In the process of step S851, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect according to the value of the notice count counter. That is, if the value of the notice count counter is 3, the notice a1 or notice b1 effect (see FIGS. 33 and 34) is executed. If the notice counter is 2, the notice a2 or notice b2 effect (see FIG. 33) is executed. 33 and FIG. 34), and if the value of the notice counter is 1, the notice a3 or notice b3 (see FIGS. 33 and 34) is executed. Then, a time-out flag indicating that the effect start waiting timer has timed out is set (step S852). The timeout flag is reset, for example, before shifting to the decorative symbol variation stopping process. It should be noted that, instead of executing different types of effects according to the value of the notice count counter, one effect (for example, notice a1 or notice a2) can be executed continuously, and one effect is continuously provided. It may be determined by lottery, for example, whether to execute or to perform another kind of effect in each variable display. In that case, the higher the degree of expectation for the big hit, the easier it is to execute different types of effects in each variable display (for example, the notices a1, a2, and a3 are more likely to be executed sequentially). Furthermore, when one presentation (for example, notice a1, notice a2, or notice a3) is executed, the expectation for the big hit may be made higher in the order of the notices a1, a2, and a3 (the notice a1 is the biggest hit. Expectation is high.)

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S856). When the variable time timer has timed out, if the notice effect is being executed, an image related to the notice effect (for example, a character image for the notice effect) is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S858). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S859). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes of steps S858 and S859. .

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the high base medium variation counter when the high base state flag is set (step S8300). Further, control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8301).

  Next, when any of the advance notice effect execution flags (the first advance notice effect execution flag or the second advance notice effect execution flag) is set (step S8302), the value of the advance notice counter is decremented by 1 ( Step S8303). When the value of the notice count counter reaches 0, the set notice effect execution flag (first notice effect execution flag or second notice effect execution flag) is reset, and the notice type designation flag is reset. (Steps S8304 and S8305).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8306). Whether or not it is decided to win a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be the big hit or the small hit, the process proceeds to step S8307.

  When it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit or the small hit (step S8311).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8312). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8313). Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time or the small hit display time is set in the effect timer (step S8314).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) (step S8315).

  In step S8307, 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).

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big-hit / small-hit display processing, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that a big winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S861). If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S866.

  When the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S862). When the process timer times out (step S863), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S864). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S865).

  In step S866, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S805) (step S867).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S1901).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the value of the effect control process flag as the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S807). It is updated to a value according to (step S1911).

  When neither the big-hit end designation command reception flag nor the sudden big-hit / small-hit end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 designates the big winning opening after opening indicating that the designation command has been received after opening the big winning opening. It is checked whether the command reception flag is set (step S1902).

  When the designation command reception flag after the big winning opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit notice effect execution flag indicating that the notice effect is executed during the big hit game is set. Confirmation is made (step S1903). The big hit announcement effect execution flag is notified in the round post-processing of a specific round (in this embodiment, round post-processing executed before the start of the seventh round: that is, round post-processing for the sixth round). Set when it is decided to start production. When the big hit announcement effect execution flag is set, an image corresponding to the selected announcement type (specified by the big hit announcement type designation flag) is displayed (step S1904: FIG. 33A). ) And FIG. 34 (A)).

  The big hit notice effect executing flag and the big hit notice type designation flag are set in the processes of steps S1956 and S1957 (see FIG. 61).

  If it is confirmed in step S1902 that the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (step S1921). When the notice effect is being executed (when the notice effect executing flag during the big hit is set), the image related to the notice effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1922). Further, when the big hit notice effect execution flag is set, the big hit notice effect execution flag is reset and the notice type designation flag is initialized (step S1923).

  Then, an interval effect (inter-round effect) corresponding to the number of rounds stored in the number-of-openings storage area is started (step S1924), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). Update (step S1925).

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open command reception flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1931). When the command reception flag during opening of the special prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag during opening of the special prize opening (step S1932), and the number of rounds stored in the number-of-opening storage area. An in-round effect is started (step S1933), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S1934).

  When the command reception flag during the big winning opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the next round is the seventh round (step S1940). If the next round is the seventh round, the big hit announcement effect determination process is executed (step S1942) on the condition that the advance notice determined flag is not set (step S1941). In the flowchart shown in FIG. 60, the big hit notice effect determination process is repeatedly executed until the big prize opening opening command reception flag is received between the sixth round and the seventh round. Actually, however, the effect control CPU 101 executes the jackpot notice effect determination process only once during the round between the sixth round and the seventh round in one big hit game.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the big hit announcement effect determination process. In the big hit notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all winning determination results stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer (step S1950).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is at least one determination result in which the determination result at the time of winning indicates “out of super reach” or “15R big hit” among the extracted winning determination results (step) S1951).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination result indicating that the winning determination result indicates “super reach out” or “15R big hit” (step S1951). Decide whether to perform the notice effect.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control indicates a value indicating that the variation pattern type becomes super reach for the extracted winning determination result in the process of step S1951 (specifically, the EXT data is “0A (H)”). ": Refer to FIG. 18) or a value indicating that 15R is a big hit (specifically, EXT data is" 01 (H) ": refer to FIG. 18).

  In addition, instead of determining all the winning determination results, the first winning determination result among the extracted winning determination results is determined, and the display is a variable display that becomes “super reach out” or “big hit”. In this case, it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect in the processing after step S1953.

  In step S1953, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number for determining the notice effect, and determines the winning determination result, the value of the random number for determining the notice effect and the number of 15R big hits, which is “Super-reaching” or “15R big hit”. Based on the value of the counter, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect.

  In addition, when the value of the random number for determining the announcement effect is extracted and there are a plurality of winning determination results that are “out of super reach” or “15R big hit”, the earliest winning determination result (variable earliest among them) The variable display or the display result (display result of the variable display) based on the hold storage corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the hold storage to start the display is set as the target of the notice by the notice effect.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is “out of super reach” or “15R big hit”, the variation display of the determination result is started based on the extracted determination result at the time of winning. It is also determined whether or not reach is executed in each variable display (step S1952). In the processing of step S1952, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a value indicating that the variation pattern type does not reach the extracted winning determination result (specifically, the EXT data is “03 (H)” or “04 (H) ”: see FIG. 18). Then, when it is determined that the reach is not executed in each variation display (that is, when all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination result is determined to be “non-reach”), step The process shifts to S1953 to execute processing for determining a notice effect. If the reach effect is executed after the notice effect, the effect of the notice effect may not be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the notice effect may be executed on the condition that reach is not executed in each variable display until the variable display to be determined is started.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit notice determination table used in the process of step S1953.

  FIG. 62A shows a jackpot notice table (hereinafter referred to as jackpot notice table A) used when the winning judgment result specified by the winning judgment result command is 15R jackpot. Has been.

  FIG. 62 (B) shows a jackpot notice table (hereinafter referred to as jackpot notice table B) used when the winning judgment result specified by the winning judgment result command is out of super reach. It is shown.

  In the big hit notice determination tables A and B, the variable display that can be executed from the upper limit number of times (in this example, “7”) at which the limiter function is activated until the upper limit number is reached (variable with the display result as the big hit) The ratio of the value of the 15R big hit number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the number of times (remaining number: equivalent to the value stored in the fluctuation remaining number storage area), that is, the big hit ( 15R jackpot and 2R jackpot) The ratio of 15R jackpot is less than 30% and the case where it is 30% or more is different from the ratio that is determined to execute the notice effect during jackpot, A judgment value relating to execution of the notice effect during the big hit is set. Note that 30% is an example, and other ratios may be used.

  It should be noted that, by using the table illustrated in FIG. 62, the effect control CPU 101 may execute the jackpot notice effect at a different rate according to the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number. It will be decided whether or not.

  Further, in this embodiment, the table is not divided for the value of the remaining number itself, but a different big hit announcement determination table may be used according to the difference in the value of the remaining number. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 63, it may be determined whether or not the big hit announcement effect is executed at a different rate according to the value of the remaining number itself. In the example shown in FIG. 63, when the remaining number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (4 in this example), it is determined to execute the notice effect at a higher rate than when the remaining number is less than the predetermined number. Will be. In the example shown in FIG. 63, since the notice effect is executed at a high rate when the remaining number is large, the player can grasp the number of remaining times based on the occurrence frequency of the notice effect. It should be noted that the continuous notice determination table according to the difference in the value of the remaining number is further divided according to the difference in the determination result at the time of winning, the value of the 15R big hit number counter, etc., and the effect control CPU 101 performs the processing in step S1953. A table corresponding to the difference in determination result at the time of winning may be selected, and it may be determined using the selected table whether or not to perform the notice effect according to the value of the random number for determining the notice effect.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect during the big hit at a different rate depending on the number of times it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 15R big hit until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (the limiter is activated). You may make it determine whether it performs. In that case, when the number of 15R jackpots generated until the remaining number of times is relatively small, the notice effect may be easily executed. However, the number of 15R jackpots generated before the remaining number of times is relatively The notice effect may be more easily executed when there are too many.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect when the value of the random number for determining the notice effect coincides with one of the determination values (the determination value corresponding to “execute the notice effect”) in the process of step S1953. decide.

  Further, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed (step S1954), the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice type determination random number and uses the extracted notice type determination random number and the remaining number of times for the notice type. Is determined (step S1955).

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the big hit announcement type determination table used in the process of step S1955. As shown in FIG. 64, in the big hit notification type determination table, the number of variable displays (variable display using the display result as a big hit) that can be executed before reaching the upper limit number of times that the limiter function will be activated (remaining) The determination value corresponding to the big hit notice X, Y is set in accordance with the number of times: equivalent to the value stored in the remaining fluctuation number storage area. That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice type using the remaining number of times and the notice type determination random number in the process of step S1955.

  When the notice type determination table as illustrated in FIG. 64 is used, the effect control CPU 101 causes the remaining number of times to be less than the predetermined number when the remaining number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (4 in this example). Compared to the above, the notice Y as the predetermined notice effect is selected at a high rate.

  Note that the notice X is an effect as illustrated in FIG. 33A, and the notice Y is an effect as illustrated in FIG. However, FIG. 33 (A) and FIG. 34 (A) show how the decorative symbols are changing, but the decorative symbols are changing during the performance of the notices X and Y. Absent.

  Further, in this embodiment, two tables (a table corresponding to 3 or less and a table corresponding to 4 or more) corresponding to the value of the remaining number are provided, but a table used when the remaining number is an odd number. And a table used when the remaining number is an even number may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, regardless of the winning determination result (15R jackpot super reach out), the big hit notification type determination table illustrated in FIG. 64 is used, but depending on the difference in winning determination result Different notice type determination tables may be used. That is, the type of notice effect may be determined based on the determination result of the start determination means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the type of the notice effect at a different rate according to the difference in the number of 15R jackpots that have occurred until the remaining number of times (for example, the number of 15R jackpots is determined). If the number of times is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the proportion of the notice Y being selected is high.) Further, the type of the notice effect may be determined at different ratios according to the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number (for example, the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number is a predetermined value). If this is the case, the ratio of the notice Y being selected is high.) Further, the type of the notice effect may be determined at a different ratio according to the ratio of the value of the 15R big hit number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number from the upper limit number (for example, the ratio is 30% or more). In some cases, the ratio of selecting the notice Y is high.)

  In addition, the type of the notice effect is any of the number of 15R jackpots, the difference between the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number, and the ratio of the value of the 15R jackpot number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number from the upper limit number. The determination may be made based on kana, or may be made based on two or more of them.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hitting notice type selection flag corresponding to the notice type determined in step S1955 (step S1956). In the process of step S1956, for example, when the notice X is selected as the notice type, the effect control CPU 101 sets “11” in the 1-byte big hit notice type selection flag area in the RAM and sets the notice type. When the notice Y is selected, “12” is set in the area of the notice type selection flag for 1-byte big hit in the RAM.

  And, a big hit announcement execution flag indicating that execution of the announcement effect has been decided (because it is also set during execution of the announcement effect during the big hit game, the announcement effect may be being executed during the big hit game. Is set (step S1957). In addition, a notice finalization flag is set (step S1958). The advance notice determined flag is reset, for example, at the start of execution of the big hit end effect process.

  When it is decided to execute the notice effect during the big hit game by the control as described above, the notice effect is executed in a predetermined round during the big hit game (the seventh round in the above example).

  Further, in this embodiment, during the big hit game, a second notice effect (notice effect for the second reserved memory) that is a notice effect executed based on the received second prize determination result designation command is received. Although executed, the first notice effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol, that is, the second special symbol for starting the variation display of the second special symbol. The start condition is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. However, such control is not performed, and the first start condition and the second start condition are controlled. When the start condition (for example, the first start prize and the second start prize) are combined and the variable symbols are displayed in the order in which the start condition (start prize) is established, The first notice effect may also be executed.

In addition, when the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is executed, the number of rounds is 2, and the seventh round does not exist. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notice effect is not given during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. Not executed.
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  However, when a big hit game based on sudden probability change big hit is executed, for example, in a fanfare effect (at the start of a big hit game or at the start of a small hit game) as a notice effect during a big hit game (or during a small hit game) A notice effect may be executed.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit / small hit end effect timer is set (in operation) (step S881). When the big hit / small hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S882. If the big hit / small hit end effect timer is not set, it is checked whether the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S885). When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden hit big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is reset (step S886). Then, a value corresponding to the big hit end display time or the small hit end display time is set in the big hit / small hit end effect timer (step S887).

  On the other hand, if it is a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S893 (step S888). When it is not a small hit (when it is a big hit), the value stored in the fluctuation remaining number storage area is decremented by 1 (step S890). If the value stored in the remaining fluctuation count storage area is 0 (step S891), the process proceeds to step S893, and the value stored in the remaining fluctuation count storage area is not 0. Confirms whether the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot (step S892). Whether or not the 15R jackpot has been determined is determined by whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag set when the 15R jackpot has been set. Further, when the value stored in the remaining fluctuation count storage area is 0, if it is 15R big hit, the process may move to step S894. If it is 15R big hit, the background screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is set to the background corresponding to the probability change state (for example, the background based on red) (step S894).

  If it is not 15R big hit, common effect determination processing is executed (step S893). In the case of 15R big hit, it may be determined by lottery whether the background screen is the background corresponding to the certain change state or the common effect determination process is executed.

  In step S882, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end effect time or the small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S883). If not, the process is terminated. If it has elapsed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S880) (step S884).

  The effect control CPU 101 initializes the value of the 15R big hit number counter to 0 when the big hit game is ended in the big hit / small hit end effect process and the probability variation flag is reset. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control may initialize the value of the 15R big hit number counter at the start of decoration symbol variation or when the value of the variation number counter becomes zero.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the common effect determination process in step S892. In the common effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR4 (step S911), and determines the type of common effect based on the extracted SR4 (step S912). Then, the determined type of common effect is executed (step S913). In this embodiment, the common effect is realized as a background screen of the effect display device 9, and as an example, the background effect is an effect that makes the background screen a night, evening or daytime screen. For example, the effect control CPU 101 ends the common effect based on the end of the time reduction state, but may determine whether to end the common effect by lottery.

  FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a common effect determination table used in the process of step S912. In the common effect determination table, a determination value (compared with SR4) corresponding to a night, evening or daytime screen is set. The effect control CPU 101 determines the common effect corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of SR4 as the common effect to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 67, the common effect determination table includes a table used in the probability change state (see FIG. 67A) and a table used in the normal state (non-probability change state) (see FIG. 67B). ) The effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 67A when the probability variation flag is set, and uses the table shown in FIG. 67B when the probability variation flag is not set. As shown in FIG. 67, compared to the normal state, in the probability variation state, “night” is easily selected as the background screen, and then “evening” is easily selected.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the remaining number of fluctuations that can be executed before the limiter is activated (specifically, the remaining fluctuations whose display result is a big hit). Depending on the number of times, it is configured to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect (continuous notice effect or notice effect during the big hit) at different rates, or the type of the notice effect. The difference between the upper limit number of times to be terminated and the number of fluctuations (variable display) that makes the display result until the limiter is activated, that is, the remaining number of times, is used to control the big hit gaming state based on the notice effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's expectation and the player's expectation that the probabilistic state will continue.

  In particular, when the remaining number is small, a specific type of continuous notice effect or a notice effect during a big hit (continuous notice A and notice X in the examples shown in FIGS. 54 and 64) is easily selected. The number of variable displays (fluctuations) that can be executed before the limiter is activated (the remaining number of times: specifically, the number of variable displays with the display result as a big hit) is large / small for the player's notice effect. Can be suggested. For example, when the effects of the continuous notice A and notice X are executed at a high frequency, the player can be made aware that the remaining number is small.

  In the above embodiment, a table in which determination values are set according to the ratio of the 15R big hit to the number of big hits (15R big hit and 2R big hit) that occurred before the remaining number of times is used as the continuous notice determination table. Although used (see FIGS. 50 to 52), a continuous notice determination table in which a determination value is set according to the number of 15R big hits may be used. FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of such a continuous notice determination table. In FIG. 68, there is shown a continuous notice determination table used when the winning determination result is 15R jackpot and the remaining number is 2 and 4. Includes tables according to other remaining times. In addition to the continuous notice determination table used when the winning determination result is 15R jackpot, the continuous notice determination table used when the winning determination result is 2R jackpot and the winning determination result are out of super reach. A continuous notice determination table used in this case is also provided. As for the big hit notice determination table (see FIG. 62), a table in which a determination value is set according to the number of 15R big hits may be used as in the modified example of the continuous notice determination table shown in FIG. .

  In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34, the images displayed on the effect display device 9 are used as the continuous notice, but the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold are used. You may make it perform the notification effect using the display of the memory | storage display part 18d. In that case, the notice effect is executed by changing the color of the display section in the first hold storage display section 18c and the second hold storage display section 18d or changing the size of the display section.

  Further, as a notice effect, an effect using a character displayed on the effect display device 9, a background displayed on the effect display device 9, a sound output, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED, and a movable member provided in the gaming machine May be performed. Further, an operation means may be provided, and the notice effect may be started on condition that the operation means is operated. The operation means is, for example, a push button, a joystick, or a cross key. The notice effect is started on the condition that a push operation or a rotation operation is performed on them.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the down counter from which the value is subtracted as the counter for counting the remaining number (corresponding to the fluctuation remaining number storage area), but the value is added. An up counter may be used. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 uses an up counter to which a value is added as a variation counter, but may use a down counter to which a value is subtracted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the high base state is controlled after the 15R big hit game is ended. However, the low base state may be controlled. Further, when the limiter is activated, the high base state may be controlled. In addition, when a sudden probability variation big hit (2R big hit) occurs in the high base state, the high base state may be maintained without fail.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 counts the number of variable displays that can be executed until the limiter is activated (the number of variable displays with the display result as a big hit) and the number of occurrences of 15R big hits. The game control microcomputer 560 may count them and transmit the count result to the effect control microcomputer 100 using an effect control command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may perform such control before the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started (that is, in the special symbol normal processing), or the special symbol and the decorative symbol may be performed. Such a control may be performed after the change of (for example, in the special symbol stop process or the jackpot end process).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the notice production determination process based on the first prize determination result designation command in the high base state or the big hit game. Since the control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of steps S216A and S217A shown in FIG. 20, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 48 is in the high base state. May not be performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 may perform the winning determination process in step S218B when the game is in the high base state (when the hour / hour flag is set) or when the big hit game is being played. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to prohibit the execution of the winning determination process (corresponding to the process of step S218B) for the second reserved memory in a state other than the high base state or the big hit game. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 560 independently counts the remaining number of times. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the production control command to set the remaining number of times to the production control microcomputer 100. You may make it transmit.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the number of variable displays (corresponding to the end condition in the time reduction state) that can be executed in the subsequent time reduction state when the limiter is activated (a predetermined end condition is satisfied), At that time, it may be configured to be able to set end conditions for different time-saving states. In that case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a first number of times (for example, 50 times) and a second number of times (for example, 100 times) larger than the first number as a condition for ending the short-time state. Make either one configurable. Then, the ratio for selecting the second number is set larger than the ratio for selecting the first number. As an example, a table in which determination values to be compared with a predetermined random number are set corresponding to each of the first number and the second number is provided, and the game control microcomputer 560 extracts and extracts the predetermined random number. The random number is compared with the determination value, and the end condition (first number or second number) corresponding to the determination value that matches the random number value is set as the end condition in the short-time state. With such a configuration, even when the game is not controlled to the special game state, a sense of expectation for entering the specific game state again can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect mainly depending on whether or not it is a big hit (see FIGS. 50 to 52 and FIG. 62). Is determined based on the remaining number of times (see FIG. 54 and FIG. 64), but whether or not to perform the notice effect based on both the big hit and the remaining number of times and the type of the notice effect are collectively determined. You may decide. In that case, naturally, in place of the processes in steps S6006 to S6008 and the processes in steps S1953 to S1955, a process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect using one random number and the type of the notice effect is executed. Will be.

  In addition, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined based on both whether or not the big hit and the remaining number of times, and the type of the notice effect based on whether or not the big hit is determined, based on the remaining number of times, or You may make it determine based on both whether it becomes a big hit and remaining number of times. In that case, it is determined in step S6006 and step S1953 whether or not to execute the notice effect using the random number for determining the notice effect depending on whether or not the big hit and the remaining number of times, In the process of S6008 and the process of step S1955, a random number for determining the type of notice is used depending on whether or not it is a big hit, in accordance with the remaining number of times, or in accordance with both the number of big hits and the remaining number of times. The type of notice effect will be determined.

  Also, whether or not to perform the notice effect is determined based on whether or not the big hit is made, or based on the remaining number of times, and the type of the notice effect is decided based on both whether or not the big number is made a big hit and the remaining number of times. You may make it do. In that case, whether or not to execute the notice effect using the random number for determining the notice effect according to whether or not it is a big hit in the process of step S6006 and the process of step S1953 or according to the remaining number of times. In the process of step S6008 and the process of step S1955, the type of the notice effect is determined using the notice type determination random number according to whether or not the big hit and the remaining number of times.

  Further, it may be determined based on the remaining number of times whether or not to execute the notice effect, and based on whether or not the kind of notice effect is a big hit. In that case, in the process of step S6006 and the process of step S1953, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed using the random number for determining the notice effect according to the remaining number of times, and the process of step S6008 and the process of step S1955 are determined. In the process, the type of the notice effect is determined using the notice type determination random number depending on whether or not the big hit is made.

  Further, the number of times controlled by 15 jackpots until the limiter is activated, the base state (whether it is a high frequency state), the number of executions of variable display in the high base state, the value indicating the remaining number and the upper limit number When determining whether or not to perform the notice effect and the type of the notice effect based on the difference between the upper limit number and the ratio of the value of the 15R big hit number counter to the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number from the upper limit number, Whether to execute the notice effect based on one of them and the type of the notice effect may be determined, whether to execute the notice effect based on two or more of them, and the kind of the notice effect And may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined in the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 48 and FIG. 49 and the kind of the notice effect is determined. It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect when receiving the designation command, and the kind of the notice effect is determined at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol.

  Further, false notification may be made to notify the number of times smaller than the number of fluctuations that can be performed before the limiter is activated (the number of variable displays with the display result as a big hit: the remaining number of times). In the case of performing false notification, when the variable display for the number of times of notification is executed, it may be suggested that the remaining number is not actually 0 by a notice effect (for example, continuous notice effect). .

  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.

  In the above embodiment, the following gaming machines are also described.

  After a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a predetermined start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14), a start condition that allows the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, the first The variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can be distinguished from each other is based on the fact that neither the variable display of the 1 special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the game is not a big hit game state) A variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that displays and displays a display result is provided, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device. A gaming machine for transitioning to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to transition to a specific gaming state when a game medium passes through the starting area Extraction that extracts a number (for example, a big hit determination random number (random R)) and a variable display determination random number (for example, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2)) for determining a variable display pattern of identification information Extracting means for means (for example, a part for executing steps S215A and S215B in game control microcomputer 560) and variable display for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area A holding storage means (for example, a first holding storage buffer; a second holding storage buffer) that stores the specific gaming state determination random number and the variable display determination random number extracted as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit number; Whether to shift to a specific game state using a random number for determining a specific game state based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied Predetermining means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), the determination result of the predetermining means, and the variable display start condition are established. Based on the number of reserved storages stored by the storage unit, the value of the variable display determination random number extracted by the extracting unit, and the determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns). , Based on the variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S91 to S105 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means. Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information (for example, an effect control microcomputer And a portion for executing the processing of steps S827 to S830, S841 to S844, S845 to S847 in 100), and extracted by the extracting means when the game medium passes through the starting area before being determined by the variable display pattern determining means. Based on the value of the random number for determining the specific gaming state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and the variable display determining random number value extracted by the extraction means and a plurality of types of variable display patterns are supported. Start determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) among a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination value ( For example, the part which performs processing of step S227 and S228 in game control microcomputer 560 And when it is determined by the start determination means to shift to the specific gaming state or when it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is to be established, before the start condition for the variable display of the identification information as the determination target is satisfied. And a specific effect execution means (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S6006 to S6008, S6021 to S6023, and S851 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a notice effect). At least some of the determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern are set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved storages stored by the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 230 to 251) in FIG. 12 and a format corresponding to a non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern. A different determination value is set as the value depending on the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, 1 to 100 in FIG. 12). It is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and includes a variable display pattern for shortening that the variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information to the display and display of the display result is shorter than the specific variable display pattern ( 6), the variable display pattern determining means determines that if the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. Compared to a case, a variable display pattern is determined using a determination value in which a large number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening are set (see FIGS. 12A and 12B). The determining means determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extracting means matches with the same determination value, thereby determining whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained. To play.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the transition to the specific gaming state or the variable display by the specific variable display pattern is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, the determination result of the pre-determining unit, the number of reserved storages stored in the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied, the value of the variable display determining random number extracted by the extracting unit, and a plurality of types of variable Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information based on the determination value corresponding to the display pattern is provided, and at least a part of the determination value corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is variable display Regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied, the same determination value is set, and the determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern is the start of variable display A different judgment value is set according to the number of hold storages stored by the hold storage means when the condition is satisfied, and the reach state may not be established for the non-specific variable display pattern. The display pattern includes a variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information to the display and display of the display result in comparison with the specific variable display pattern. When the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the variable display for shortening is compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. Since the variable display pattern is determined by using a determination value in which the number of determination values corresponding to the pattern is set, the variable display time can be changed according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. Thus, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation where the variable display operating rate is lowered.

  The present invention enables a player to play a predetermined game using a game medium, and starts variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result when a variable display start condition is satisfied. It can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine equipped with.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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It is possible for a player to play a predetermined game using the game medium, and after the game medium passes through the start area, the variable display of the identification information is started based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the display result Including a variable display unit for deriving and displaying the game state, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state, and the game A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state where the probability of controlling to the specific gaming state is higher than when the state is a normal state,
Determination numerical data extraction means for extracting determination numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area;
A holding storage unit for storing the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction unit as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit;
Start determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state using the determination numerical data extracted by the determination numerical data extraction means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area; ,
Predetermining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state, using the determination numerical data stored in the holding storage means based on the establishment of the variable display start condition;
A special state in which the game state is shifted to the special game state on condition that a predetermined end condition is not satisfied when the specific game state is ended, and the special game state is continued until the specific game state is controlled. Game state transition means;
Numerical value updating means for updating predetermined numerical data based on the fact that the pre-determining means has decided to control to the specific gaming state;
Based on the fact that the predetermined numerical data has reached a predetermined value, initial data is set in the predetermined numerical data, and the special gaming state transition means sets the special gaming state by assuming that the predetermined ending condition is satisfied. Special gaming state transition prohibition means for prohibiting the transition of
Common effect execution means for executing a common effect in the normal state and the special gaming state;
Based on the determination result by the start determination means, whether to execute a predetermined notice effect, or a notice determination means for determining the type of the predetermined notice effect;
Preliminary execution means for executing a preliminary announcement effect before variable display of identification information based on the determination numerical data used in the determination by the start determination means is executed based on the determination result of the advance determination means. ,
The notice determining unit determines whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect at a different ratio according to a difference between a value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value, or determines a type of the predetermined notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the determination numerical data stored in the holding storage means and the determination value table in which the determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns are used. Comprising variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern;
In the determination value table, a determination value assigned to a specific variable display pattern is assigned in common regardless of the number of reserved memories, and is assigned to the variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination value is assigned so as to be different depending on the number of the holding memories. A special variable winning device capable of changing from a second state disadvantageous to the player to a first state advantageous to the player;
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state in which the special variable winning device is changed to the first state for a first period a predetermined number of times, a second period shorter than the first period, A second specific gaming state that changes to the first state at least any number less than the predetermined number of times,
The advance notice determining means performs the predetermined advance notice at a different rate depending on the number of times of controlling to the first specific gaming state or the number of times of controlling to the second specific gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a determination is made as to whether or not an effect is to be executed, or a type of a predetermined notice effect. A normally variable prize-winning device capable of changing from a disadvantageous state in which the game medium does not easily pass through the starting area or an advantageous state in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area;
A high-frequency state control means for controlling the normal variable winning device to a high-frequency state that increases the frequency of changing to the advantageous state;
The notice determination means determines whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect at a different ratio between the non-high frequency state and the high frequency state, or determines the type of the predetermined notice effect. Item 4. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 3 to 3. A normally variable prize-winning device capable of changing from a disadvantageous state in which the game medium does not easily pass through the starting area or an advantageous state in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area;
A high-frequency state control means for controlling the normal variable winning device to a high-frequency state that increases the frequency of changing to the advantageous state;
The notice determination unit determines whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect at a different rate or a type of the predetermined notice effect according to the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information in the high-frequency state. The gaming machine according to claim 4. When the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the notice determining means has a predetermined notice effect at a higher rate than when the difference is less than the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game machine is determined to be executed. The predetermined notice effect includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect different from the first notice effect,
The notice decision means is
When the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is less than a predetermined number, the first notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the difference is the predetermined number or more,
When the difference between the value indicated by the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the second notice effect is determined at a higher rate than when the difference is less than the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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