JP2011143036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily feel a change in the timing of a notice performance in step-up notice performance. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a notice performance execution means for executing step-up notice performance for reporting that a specified game result is highly likely to occur as the number of changes is larger by changing the notice performance at least once according to a predetermined order, on the basis of the result of an advance determination means for determining whether to display the specified game result; and an elapsed time reporting means for repeatedly reporting an elapsed time from the start of variable display according to a predetermined time interval pattern. The notice performance execution means changes the notice performance once between the reports repeated by the elapsed time reporting means, and executes change timing step-up notice performance for changing the timing of at least one of the predetermined number of changes of the notice performance in normal timing step-up notice performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention comprises variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result in the variable display means, and the result of the game is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific gaming result that is a predetermined display result determined in advance is obtained.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, a “hit” occurs, and when a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win.

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

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a notice is given at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order from the start of variable display of a symbol in a variable display device until the display result of the variable display is derived. Prepare multiple types of step-up notice effects with different change timings as step-up notice effects that inform you step by step that a specific display result may be derived by changing the effect once or multiple times In addition, it is possible to select and execute one step-up notice effect from a plurality of types of step-up notice effects, and to notify the user when the variable display result is different from the jackpot display result. There was one in which the selection rate of production was different (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-118416 (pages 26-27, FIG. 18)

  However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, although the player's expectation for the transition to the specific gaming state differs depending on the change timing of each notice effect in the executed step-up notice effect, each step-up notice effect There is a problem that the interest of the game cannot be improved because it is difficult to experience the shift in the change timing of the notice effect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to experience a shift in the change timing of the notice effect in the step-up notice effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. Device 8b and effect display device 9), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived to determine the game result (for example, big hit or miss), and the game result is predetermined. A game machine (pachinko machine 1) that is controlled to a specific game state (for example, a promising big hit, a normal big hit, or a sudden probable big hit) that is advantageous to the player when a specific game result (for example, a big hit symbol) is displayed. ) And
Predetermining means (for example, the process of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not the game result is the specific game result before the display result of the variable display is derived; ,
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, based on the hit or deviation specified by the variation pattern command based on the lottery result of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), the variable display of the variable display means is changed. From the start until the display result is derived, in accordance with a predetermined order, the notice effect (for example, the small beam (step 1), the middle beam (step 2), the large beam (step 3) in the third notice effect) , Multiple beam (step 4) video display effect, small size (step 1), medium size (step 2), large size (step 3), extra large size (step 4) photographic image display effect in the fourth notice effect) Notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the specific game result may be obtained by changing one or more times It is determined that the greater the number of changes, the higher the possibility that the specific game result will be achieved (for example, in the case of a big hit, in the order of Step 1 <Step 2 <Step 3 <Step 4). If there are many occurrences and they are out of place, it is determined that the occurrences are in the order of step 4 <step 3 <step 2 <step 1, so that the larger the number of steps, the higher the possibility of a big hit. A step-up notice effect executing means (for example, the process of step S842 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing at least one type of step-up notice effect (for example, the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect);
Elapsed time notification means (for example, an operation) for repeatedly notifying the elapsed time (for example, 2500 milliseconds, 4500 milliseconds, 6500 milliseconds, etc.) from the start of variable display in the variable display means according to a predetermined time interval pattern. Part 50 flash emission),
With
The step-up notice effect execution means changes the notice effect once (for example, from the first step to the second step, from the second step to the third step, from the third step to the fourth step). Development) is performed during the notification repeated by the elapsed time notification means (for example, the period from when the operation unit 50 flashes until the next flash is emitted), and as one type of step-up notification effect A normal timing step-up notice effect (for example, the fourth pattern in type C and type D of the fourth notice effect) that changes the notice effect a predetermined number of times (for example, three times from the first step to the fourth step), and a notice The normal timing step-up with respect to at least one change of the predetermined change while changing the production a predetermined time Change timing step-up notice effect (for example, the fourth step, for example, the first step, the second step, and the third step are earlier than usual, and the fourth step is later than usual). The sixth to eighth patterns of the notice effect are implemented.
According to this feature, the elapsed time notification means repeatedly notifies the elapsed time from the start of variable display according to a predetermined time interval pattern, and one change of the notice effect is performed between these notifications. As a result, it is easy to feel whether the change timing of the notice effect in the step-up notice effect is a normal timing or changes from these normal timings. Can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The step-up notice effect executing means (for example, the process of step S842 in the effect control microcomputer 100) changes the notice effect to the normal change notice effect (for example, the fourth step of the pattern 4 in the type D of the fourth notice effect). The extra large size photographic image display effect by the normal frame) and the branch change notice effect different from the normal change notice effect (for example, the extra large size by the normal frame in the fourth step of the pattern 7 in the type D of the fourth notice effect) It is possible to change to a serious photographic image display effect or an extra large size relaxed photographic image display effect with a cherry pattern frame in the fourth step of pattern 8, and the change timing step-up notice effect (for example, the fourth notice effect of the fourth notice effect) 6 to 8th pattern), the change of 1 is the normal timing step. When implemented in different timing from-up announcement attraction (when the change in the fourth step at a later time than normal), and wherein the changing to the branch change announcement attraction.
According to this feature, the player changes to the branch change notice effect at a timing different from the normal timing. Therefore, the player changes whether the change timing is a normal timing or a normal timing when the change timing changes to the branch change notice effect. Because it comes to pay attention to whether there is, it can improve the interest of the gaming machine.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The step-up notice effect execution means (for example, the process of step S842 in the effect control microcomputer 100) performs the normal timing step-up notice effect (for example, the fourth pattern in the type C and type D of the fourth notice effect). And changing the notice timing effect a plurality of times (for example, three times) and changing each of the plurality of changes in the change timing step-up notice effect at a timing different from the normal timing step-up notice effect (for example, from the first step to the second step). Step change, change from the second step to the third step is earlier than usual, and change from the third step to the fourth step is later than usual). At least one change (the third step) It is characterized by changing to the branch change announcement attraction in a change to the fourth step).
According to this feature, each of a plurality of changes in the change timing step-up notice effect is performed at a timing different from the normal timing, so that the player can make a branch change notice by causing a change at these different timings. Since attention is paid to whether or not to change to the production, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
During the notification repeated by the elapsed time notification means (for example, the period from when the operation unit 50 flashes until the next flash is emitted), for example, blue, green, yellow, red on the operation unit 50 And the display mode changes based on the determination result of the pre-determining means (the jackpot specified by the variation pattern command based on the lottery result of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) Or, on the basis of a loss, many change (develop) to red (step 4) at the time of big hit, and if it is a loss, most change from blue (step 1) to yellow (step 3)) Means (for example, operation part 50) is provided.
According to this feature, similar to the step-up notice effect, the predetermined display changes based on the determination result of the pre-determining means. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for timing changes when these notice effects change.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. 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 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect control pattern table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of process data, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production performed according to the content of a process table. It is a figure which shows the example of a timing diagram which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation of an effect design, and a notice effect, and the notification process table. It is explanatory drawing which shows various effect control pattern tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice classification determination table. (A) is a first notice effect type determination table 172, (b) is a second notice effect type determination table 173, (c) is an operation part notice effect pattern determination table (for third notice) 714, (d) is Operation notice effect pattern determination table (third notice) 175, (e) is an explanatory diagram showing an album notice effect type determination table 176. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the table for pattern determination for every kind in album notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect control pattern determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a timing chart which shows the production form of each pattern of operation step-up notice production. It is a timing chart which shows the production form of each pattern in the type A (serious image + normal frame) of the album step-up notice production. It is a timing chart which shows the production form of each pattern in the type B (serious image + gold frame) of the album step-up notice production. It is a timing chart which shows the production form of each pattern in the type C (relaxed image + normal frame) of the album step-up notice production. It is a timing chart which shows the production form of each pattern in the type D (relaxation image + gold frame) of the album step-up notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of an operation step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of an operation step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of an album step-up notice effect.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. 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), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

  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 winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made 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.

  Further, 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. . 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.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

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

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, by 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 addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 1B, the operation unit 50 can be pressed by a player, and the pressing operation is made of a transparent resin member that can display a plurality of colors by including an LED 50b inside. A portion 49 is provided. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the 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 an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained by the setting 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 starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be 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 reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V 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. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  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 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, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  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, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, various flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining normal symbols, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The initial 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 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

  When 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 solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is 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). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag 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 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, when the 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 effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also in the case of using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2- 3 Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 It 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 sudden probability change 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 in the case of sudden sudden change not big hit or small hit and have the effect of the pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also when using Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4 among the variation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the time is short or the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, when the loss occurs without reaching reach, the change ends in a very short change time of 1.50 seconds. The probability of occurrence of non-reach PA1-2 is increased, but in these non-reach PA1-2, the fluctuation time is short and the notice effect (10 seconds is the longest step-up notice effect) is performed. Therefore, when non-reach PA1-2 is selected as the variation pattern, the notice effect by the effect control board 80 is not performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 11.50 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the variation time is fixed at 32.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the variation time is fixed at 27.50 seconds) However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. 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 a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuations including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. The pattern type is classified into normal CA3-2, which is a pattern type, and super CA3-3 and super CA3-4, which are variable pattern types with super reach. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, a normal CA3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity, It is classified into super CA 3-4 which 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 Normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and three re-variation pseudo-continuations and Normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations -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) 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 built 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 big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. 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) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (d) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 8 (e) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 10 is determined to be a sudden probability variation big hit), whereas the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned three determination values for “sudden probability variation big hit” (at a ratio of 3/40). (Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit) Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of sudden probability change big hit and an amount larger than the game value The case where 15 round big hits (probable big hit or normal big hit) are determined as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given will be explained. Although the case where it is determined to be in the specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specified gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit continues (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  The “probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short time state is transferred).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and 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 to 132c includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3 to super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit” and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation pattern of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-4 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b is assigned a decision value for the super CA3-3, whereas the big hit variation pattern type decision table 132a has a decision value for the super CA3-3. Is not assigned.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150-251. If it exists, it turns out that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132c 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 is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, in the case where it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a to 135b. Among these, FIG. 10 (a) 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 three. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a to 135b have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  The example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where the common use variation pattern type determination table 135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of a deviation, if the random pattern random number (random 2) value for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that, regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage, a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 to super CA3-4. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either the special CA4-1 or the special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes a normal reach and a pseudo-ream. There is a case where classification is made into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 and a super CA 3-4 which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach). It is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern types, special CA4-1, which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and special CA4-, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach, are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, and a special effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol 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.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of 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 for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) that designates the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the display state of the operation unit 50 and the lamp is changed, Is output.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 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. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56, if either the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 is turned on, that is, If the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is executed (step S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If neither the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening 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. 17 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312.

  In the following description, the first start port 13 will be described as an example. However, since the same applies to the second start port 14, the second start port 14 is shown in parentheses. In the start port switch passing process when the first (2) start port switch 13a (14a) is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first (2) reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (specifically, Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first (2) first stored memory number counter for counting the stored memory number is 4 (step S211). If the first (2) reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the first (2) reserved memory count has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first (2) reserved memory count counter by 1 and counts the total reserved memory count. Is incremented by 1 (step S212). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the first (2) special figure holding storage unit in the game data holding area in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 15). The process of storing in 151A (151B) is executed (step S213). In the process of step S213, random R (MR0, jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type determination (MR1, random 1) that is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (MR2, random 2) ) And random numbers for variation pattern determination (MR3, random 3) are extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the corresponding reserved number. Note that the random number for variation pattern determination (MR3, random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in the first (2) start opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize), but the first (2) You may make it extract at the time of the change start of a special symbol. 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 (MR3, random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. Good.

  Then, the CPU 56 increments the display of the first (2) special symbol reserved memory display 18a (18b) by one (step S214), and based on the updated value of the first (2) reserved memory number counter. Control is performed to transmit the first (2) reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S215).

  FIG. 15 includes a first (2) special figure reservation storage unit for storing random numbers corresponding to the storage, and holds various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area 150 for game control formed in RAM55 for this purpose. As shown in FIG. 15, the game control data holding area 150 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151 </ b> A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151 </ b> B, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control timer setting unit. 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reservation storage number is secured. 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 special figure reservation storage unit 151B. In this embodiment, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B have hardware Random R (MR0, jackpot determination random number) or software random number for jackpot type determination. The random number (MR1, random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (MR2, random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (MR3, random 3) are stored as described above.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with various types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a short time flag, a big hit flag, a special symbol pointer, and the like.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a round number counter, and the like.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, a random number buffer, and the like.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  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 first 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 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the holding number = 1 in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the game control buffer setting unit 155. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the holding number = 1 in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. Stored in the random number buffer area of the game control buffer setting unit 155.

  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 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and each of the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A Shift the contents of the save area. 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 special symbol reserved memory unit 151B are shifted. .

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 holds the hold number (first hold storage number) = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A of the RAM 55. ) Are stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number (first hold storage number) = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the storage corresponding to the holding number (second holding storage number) = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B of the RAM 55. Each random number value stored in the area is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number (second hold storage number) = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective hold numbers (the first hold memory number or the second hold memory number) are always extracted is the hold number (the first hold memory number). Or the second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the display of the special symbol hold storage indicator 18a (18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by one (step S57), and sets the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. After saving, the value of the total pending storage number is decreased by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the random number buffer area stores the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S213 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. The CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number and determines the jackpot. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical 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 definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (MR0, random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), 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 (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R (MR0) does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the big hit type determination random number from the random number buffer area extracted in step S213 of the start opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Read out and determine jackpot type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c (FIG. 9 (a) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (c)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135a for detachment as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in Step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in Step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S100), the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S100 is executed, in principle, when the gaming state is in a short-time state (including the case of the probability variation state), or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more For this, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b shown in FIG. 10B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included), or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortening variation The change display may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135a (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area in which the random number value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is held. By referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S97 or S100, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (the random number value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is held), By referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S103, the variation pattern 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, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). 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, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the “super reach out” or “ It is preferable to perform a prior notice effect by determining in advance whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) 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 S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number 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 step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S143).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In this case, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state, the number of time reductions may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the time control state designation command is received, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) in the time reduction number counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction number counter each time the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, the remaining number of time reductions may be managed.

  Next, 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 for transmitting a normal 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). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), 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. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

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

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, a notice effect determining random number SR1, a notice type determining random number SR2, an effect type determining random number SR3, and a pattern determining random number SR4 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is a random number for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be performed when the big hit is not a big hit, that is, for determining whether the notice effect is to be carried out even if the big hit is not big (so-called ghost). is there.

  The notice type determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the type of the notice effect (any of the first to fourth notice effects).

  The effect type determination random number SR3 indicates which type of effect is to be implemented when any one of the first, second, and fourth notification effects is determined by the notification type determination random number SR2. A random number used to determine.

  The pattern determination random number SR4 is a random number used to determine which pattern is used when the step-up notification effect third or fourth notification effect is determined by the notification type determination random number SR2. is there.

  A counter for generating random numbers of these SR1 to SR4 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. Then, when the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of random numbers (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 27), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 27). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  In addition, the notice display effect is the variable display after the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect are started to be variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b serving as variable display means. By changing the notice effect from 1 to 4 times according to a predetermined order until the display result is derived after the display is stopped, the display result may become a big hit symbol, A step-up notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that reach will occur, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect are assumed to be notice effects that do not involve step-by-step changes such as a step-up notice effect. Yes.

  In the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 28, the notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 29, the step-up notice timing pattern table 181 ′ shown in FIG. 30, and shown in FIG. Various production control pattern tables 182 are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 28, the control content of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the confirmed rendering symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data. A plurality of control data (process data) for control is set in time series.

  In the various effect control pattern table 182 shown in FIG. 32, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data are set in time series. Yes.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  FIG. 30A shows a configuration example of such various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 30A, the effect control pattern includes various types such as process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit light emission control execution data, and end code. It is composed of process data serving as control data for controlling the production operation, and the contents of various production controls, switching timing of production control, and the like may be set in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. ing. That is, the sound control execution data is data for designating the sound output operation from the speakers 27L and 27. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation unit light emission control execution data is, for example, data that specifies an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation on the operation unit 50, a light emission mode (flash (flashing) light emission, continuous lighting, light emission color), and the like of the operation unit 50. Data indicating an effect operation mode using the operation button 50 is included. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. In other words, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, lamp control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. It's okay. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  In the present embodiment, the operation unit light emission control execution data is individually illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation unit light emission control execution data is used as lamp control execution data. As an included form, the data capacity may be reduced.

  FIG. 30B shows various effect operations executed in accordance with the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. Control for blinking the light emitters and the like, and control for causing the operation unit 50 to emit and display in a display mode specified by the operation unit light emission control execution data, and an operation effective period specified by the operation unit light emission control execution data The control which receives operation with respect to the operation part 50 is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  In the notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 29, when the notice effect is performed, the control contents of the effect operation such as the effect display operation in the period from the start of the notice effect until the end of the notice effect are shown. Data (notice effect control pattern) is stored corresponding to each of a plurality of types of notice patterns. Each notice effect control pattern controls the effect operation of the notice effect such as the notice process timer setting value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data, as in the case of the pattern variation control pattern. A plurality of control data (notification process data) is set in time series.

  Specifically, the notification effect control pattern of CPY1-1 including time-series data for displaying the animation image of the character A in association with the first type of the first notification effect in which the animation image of the character A is displayed ( The notification process table (CPY1-2) includes time series data for displaying the animation image of the character B in association with the second type of the first notification effect in which the animation image of the character B is displayed. A control pattern (notice process table) is stored, and CPY1-3 includes time-series data for displaying the animation images of the character C in association with the third type of the first notice effect in which the animation image of the character C is displayed. The notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is stored.

  In addition, a CPY2-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data for displaying these normal pattern shutter images in association with the first type of second notice effect in which the normal pattern shutter image is displayed. ) Is stored and the CPY2-2 notice effect control pattern (notice process including time-series data for displaying these red shutter images is associated with the second type of second notice effect in which the red shutter image is displayed. Table) and a CPY2-3 notice effect control pattern including time-series data for displaying these cherry pattern shutter images in association with the third type of second notice effect in which the cherry pattern shutter images are displayed. (Notice process table) is stored.

  Note that the notice effect control pattern of the first notice effect and the second notice effect can specify the notice effect start waiting time until the first notice effect or the second notice effect is started after the change is disclosed. Based on the specified notice effect start waiting time, a notice effect start waiting timer to be described later is set.

  In addition, in the third notice effect, which is a step-up notice effect in which the intensity of the beam emitted in accordance with the operation of the operation unit by the player increases step by step, it corresponds to the pattern 1 in which the development ends by the first step. In addition, the CPY3-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time series data whose development ends in the first stage (step 1) is stored, and the pattern 2 whose development ends by the second stage is stored. Correspondingly, a CPY3-2 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data whose development ends in the second stage (step 2) is stored, and pattern 3 whose development ends by the third stage. The CPY3-3 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time-series data whose development ends in the third stage (step 3) is stored in association with Corresponding to the pattern 4 that develops to the stage, the CPY 3-4 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time-series data that develops to the fourth stage (step 4) is stored, and the development is temporarily performed in the first stage. Of the CPY 3-5 including time-series data that directly develops from the first stage to the fourth stage in association with the pattern 5 that develops to the fourth stage without passing through the second stage and the third stage. A notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is stored.

  Also, in the fourth notice effect, which is an album step-up notice effect in which the photo images displayed in the album increase in stages, the photo image displayed in the normal album frame is up to the first stage of type A, which is a serious photo. Corresponding to the pattern 1 whose development ends in step 1, the CPY4-A-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time series data whose development ends in the first stage (step 1) is stored. Corresponding to the pattern 2 where the development ends in two stages, the CPY4-A-2 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time-series data whose development ends in the second stage (step 2) is stored. CPY4-A-3 including time-series data whose development ends in the third stage (step 3) in association with the pattern 3 whose development ends up to the third stage. Preliminary effect control pattern (preliminary process table) is stored and associated with pattern 4 that develops to the fourth stage, and CPY4-A-4's notice effect control includes time-series data that develops to the fourth stage (step 4) A pattern (notice process table) is stored.

  Also, in the fourth notice effect, which is the album step-up notice effect, the photographic image displayed in the unusual gold album frame is associated with the pattern 1 whose development ends until the first stage of type B, which is a serious photo. Thus, a CPY4-B-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data whose development ends in the first stage (step 1) is stored, and pattern 2 in which the development ends by the second stage. Corresponding to, CPY4-B-2 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data whose development ends in the second stage (step 2) is stored, and the development is completed up to the third stage. CPY4-B-3 notice effect control pattern (notice process including time-series data whose development ends in the third stage (step 3) Table 4 is stored in correspondence with the pattern 4 that develops up to the fourth stage, and the CPY4-B-4 notice effect control pattern (notification process table) including the time series data that develops up to the fourth stage (step 4) Although it is stored and developed to the fourth stage, the photographic image displayed in the fourth stage is not a serious photograph but a relaxed photograph, and is associated with the pattern 5 which is a branching pattern of the pattern 4, and the fourth stage with a branch. A notice effect control pattern (notice process table) of CPY4-B-5 including time series data developed up to (step 4) is stored.

  Further, in the fourth notice effect, which is an album step-up notice effect, the development is made up to the first stage of Type C where the photographic images displayed in the normal album frame are different from the serious photos of Type A and Type B. Corresponding to the pattern 1 to be completed, the CPY4-C-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including the time-series data whose development is finished in the first stage (step 1) is stored. Corresponding to the pattern 2 where the development ends in step 2, the CPY4-C-2 warning effect control pattern (notification process table) including the time series data whose development ends in the second stage (step 2) is stored. CPY4-C-3 notice effect including time-series data whose development ends in the third stage (step 3) in association with pattern 3 whose development ends in three stages The control pattern (notice process table) is stored and associated with the pattern 4 that develops up to the fourth stage, and the CPY4-C-4 notice effect control pattern (including the time series data that develops up to the fourth stage (step 4)) The advance notice process table) is stored and developed to the fourth stage, but the step-up timing in the middle is different from the step-up timing of the pattern 4, so that the pattern 5 having a deviation from the step-up timing of the pattern 4 is obtained. Correspondingly, a CPY4-C-6 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data that develops to the fourth stage (step 4) with a shift in timing of step-up is stored.

  Further, in the fourth notice effect, which is an album step-up notice effect, the development ends until the first stage of Type D, in which the photo images displayed in the golden album frame different from the usual are relaxed photos similar to Type C In association with the pattern 1 to be performed, a CPY4-D-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data whose development ends in the first stage (step 1) is stored. Corresponding to the pattern 2 where the development ends, a CPY4-D-2 warning effect control pattern (notification process table) including the time series data whose development ends in the second stage (step 2) is stored. Corresponding to the pattern 3 whose development ends by the stage, the CPY4-D-3 notice effect control pattern including the time series data whose development ends in the third stage (step 3) (Notification process table) is stored and associated with the pattern 4 that develops up to the fourth stage, the CPY4-D-4 notice effect control pattern (notice of the time series data that develops up to the fourth stage (step 4) Process table) is stored and develops to the fourth stage, but the step-up timing in the middle is different from the step-up timing of pattern 4 and the photographic image displayed in the fourth stage is not a relaxed photograph but is a serious one CPY4-D including time series data that develops up to the fourth stage (step 4) with a shift in step-up timing and branching in association with a pattern 7 having a shift, which is a branch pattern of pattern 4 -7 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is memorized and developed to the 4th stage The step-up timing in the middle is different from the step-up timing of pattern 4, and the album frame displayed in the fourth stage is a special cherry pattern frame, which is the second branch pattern of pattern 4 and is shifted. CPY4-D-8 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time series data that develops to the fourth stage (step 4) with a shift in step-up timing and branching in association with pattern 8 having Is remembered.

  FIG. 31 is a timing diagram showing an example timing of the change of the effect symbol and the notice effect. FIG. 31 shows the relationship between the change of the effect design and the timing of the notice effect for each time of non-reach, which is a change pattern where reach does not occur, and reach, which is a change pattern where reach occurs. In this embodiment, the notice effect is always carried out when a big hit occurs, and when the big hit does not occur, it is carried out by lottery in the production symbol variation in which non-reach out, reach out, and super reach out occur. Is set to In other words, the notice effect is also performed when the shortest non-reach shift (non-reach PA1-1) occurs other than the shortened fluctuation (non-reach PA1-2). For this reason, the variation period of the effect symbol when these notice effects are implemented needs to be shorter than the non-reach PA1-1 variation time of 11.50 seconds. 10 seconds until the start of reach and start of reach or deceleration of the middle symbol is set as the maximum period, so that the notice effect is completed within 10 seconds which is the maximum period, A notice process table is set.

  In addition, the notice process table of the present embodiment is also similar to the process table for performing the effect design variation effect and the reach effect described above, and the notice process timer setting value and various values associated with each notice process timer setting value. The notice process data composed of the notice effect control execution data for executing the contents of the effect control of the notice effect of the above may be arranged in time series.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the announcement effect control execution data is the same as the effect control execution data in the process data, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit light emission control. By configuring with execution data, the same effect as in the case of normal symbol variation is possible in the notice effect, but if there is notice effect control execution data that includes all of these, It may be the notice effect control execution data including a part.

  Further, in any of the notice process tables, as shown in FIG. 31, the operation unit 50 is immediately after the start of change, after 2500 milliseconds from the start of change, after 4500 milliseconds (from 2000 milliseconds after the previous), 6500. Operation part light emission control execution data for flashing the operation part 50 in white intermittently for 100 milliseconds after milliseconds (after 2000 milliseconds from immediately before) is set. However, the operation unit 50 always emits the flash four times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, a flash (F) end position identification code is set in advance in the notice process table immediately after the notice process data for ending the flash emission of the operation unit 50. This flash (F ) By specifying the position of the end position identification code and specifying the foreseeing process data following the flash (F) end position identification code, it is possible to easily specify the foreseeing process data to be executed first after the flash emission is completed. It has become.

  By editing the operation unit light emission control execution data in the advance notice process data from the first notice process data executed after the completion of the flash emission specified in this way until the next flash emission is executed, a third process described later is performed. As in the case of the notice effect, even if it is the same step-up notice effect, the notice effect in which the light emission color of the operation unit 50 between the flashes is changed to a different light emission color can be easily implemented.

  In this embodiment, the notice process table in which the flash (F) end position identification code is set is used in order to easily edit the emission color of the operation unit 50 controlled by the notice process table. The present invention is not limited to this, and as in the fourth notice effect, the light emission color mode of the operation unit 50 and the album step-up effect mode are completely linked, that is, one album step-up effect. In this case, since there is only one emission color mode in the operation unit 50 between the flashes, when these edits are not required, the notice process table in which the flash (F) end position identification code is not set is displayed. It may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, by using the notice effect control execution data individually including the operation unit light emission control execution data as the notice effect control execution data, the operation unit 50 can be edited by editing only the notice effect control execution data. Although the emission color can be easily changed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation unit light emission control execution data is not separated from the operation unit light emission control execution data. The notice effect control execution data included in

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the notice type determination table 171 shown in FIG. 33, the first notice effect type determination table 172 for determining the type of the first notice effect, and the type of the second notice effect. A second notice effect type determination table 173, an operation part notice effect pattern determination table (for third notice effect) 174 for determining a step-up pattern of the display color of the operation unit 50 when the third notice effect is performed, , The operation notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table 175 for determining the step-up pattern when performing the action notice effect (third notice effect), and the type of the album notice (fourth notice) effect are determined. First notice effect type determination table 176 and first to fourth album notice (fourth notice) effects shown in FIGS. Fourth announcement attraction pattern determination table 177a~177d for determining the step-up pattern for another is stored.

  In the notice type determination table 171, as shown in FIG. 33, a determination value to be compared with the notice type determination random number SR <b> 2 is set corresponding to each of the first to fourth notice types (notice types). .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, only one notice type determination table 171 is provided, and the variation of the production symbol linked to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The type of the notice effect to be determined is set to be the same by the change of the effect symbol linked to the change, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved memory and the first By providing a different notice type determination table for the two reserved memories, the type of the notice effect to be determined may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the number of determination values corresponding to each type of notice effect is the same so that each type of notice effect is determined equally. This is not limited to this, and when these types of notices are, for example, super reach or jackpot, the third and fourth notice effects, which are step-up notice effects, are determined, and when they do not become super reach or jackpots, That is, the notice type determination table 171 may be set so that the first and second notice effects, which are not step-up notice effects, are determined in many cases when non-reach or reach is lost.

  In the first notice effect type determination table 172, the determination value to be compared with the effect type determination random number SR3 is shown in FIG. 34 (a) among the random value ranges of the effect type determination random number SR3. A first type of first notice effect in which the animation of the character A is displayed on the image display device 9 and a second kind of first notice in which the animation of the character B is displayed on the image display device 9 so that the number of determination values is reached. The display result of the image display device 9 is different from the case where the display result finally becomes a big hit, corresponding to each of the third type of first notice effects in which the effect and the animation of the character C are displayed on the image display device 9. It is set individually for each case.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the display result of the variable display is finally shifted, the number of determination values to be compared with the effect type determination random number SR3 is the first type> The second type> the third type, and the number of determination values to be compared with the effect type determination random number SR3 when the display result of the variable display finally becomes a win is third type> second type> first By being one type, the first type of first notice effect is likely to occur when it is off, and the third type of first notice effect is likely to be generated when it is a hit. When the third type of the first notice effect is generated, the possibility of finally winning is higher than that when the first type of the first notice effect is generated. It is possible to increase the expectation of the player who wins the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of first notice effects are provided, and various types of first notice effects are provided so that the player's expectation for the first notice effects can be enhanced. The occurrence ratio is different between the off-time and the hit-time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one type of these first notice effects or a plurality of types are available. Even if it exists, you may make it the generation | occurrence | production ratio of the 1st alerting | providing effect according to various be the same at the time of losing and the hit time.

  In the second notice effect type determination table 173, the determination value to be compared with the effect type determination random number SR3 is shown in FIG. 34 (b) among the random value ranges of the effect type determination random number SR3. A first type of second notice effect in which a shutter image of a normal pattern (metal plate) is displayed on the image display device 9 and a red shutter image is displayed on the image display device 9 so as to be the number of determination values. Corresponding to each of the second type of second notice effect and the third type of second notice effect in which the cherry pattern shutter image is displayed on the image display device 9, the display result of the image display device 9 is finally a big hit. It is set individually for the case where it becomes and the case where it becomes different.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the display result of the variable display is finally shifted, the number of determination values to be compared with the random number SR3 for determining the effect type is first type> second. The type> the third type, and the number of determination values compared with the random number SR3 for determining the production type when the display result of the variable display finally becomes a win, the third type> the second type> the first type Thus, as in the case of the first notice effect, the first type of first notice effect is likely to occur when it is off, and when it is a win, the third type of first notice effect is given. When the third type of the first notice effect is generated, the possibility that the effect will be finally reached is compared with the case where the first type of the first notice effect is generated. Will increase the expectations of the player who will eventually win. Door can be.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b), the number of judgment values set corresponding to the third type is compared with the first notice effect. The second notice effect is less and the number of determination values corresponding to the hit is set more than the first notice effect in comparison with the first notice effect. In the case of the second notice effect, the ratio determined to the third type is higher in the case of winning, so that when the second kind of second notice effect occurs, the final notice effect is finally given. Is likely to be higher than when the third type of first notice effect occurs or when the first or second second notice effect occurs. The expectation of the player can be increased.

  In the operation part notice effect pattern determination table (for third notice effect) 174, the determination value compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 is a pattern in which the development ends in blue display as shown in FIG. 1. Corresponding to each of the pattern 2 in which the development ends in the green display, the pattern 3 in which the development ends in the yellow display, the pattern 4 that develops to the red display, and the pattern 5 in which all of the steps 1 to 4 are displayed in red. When the variable display mode of the image display device 9 is a non-reach shift that eventually becomes a shift, a case that a reach that eventually becomes a shift is a shift, and a case that a super reach that eventually becomes a shift is a shift And the case where it finally becomes a win.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), in the item at the time of non-reach, the determination value is set only for the pattern 1 and the pattern 2, so that the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is non- If the reach is out of order, only pattern 1 and pattern 2 are determined. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 70, and the number of judgment values is 30 times or more that is the number of judgment values for pattern 2, so that pattern 1 is high when the variation pattern is out of reach. It is determined by the probability.

  In addition, in the item at the time of reach deviation, since the determination values are set only for pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3, when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is not reach, pattern 1 and pattern Only 2 and pattern 3 are determined. However, the number of judgment values of pattern 1 is 30, the number of judgment values of pattern 2 is 50, the number of judgment values of pattern 3 is 20, and half the number of random values of pattern determination random number SR4 is the number of judgment values of pattern 2 Therefore, when the variation pattern is out of reach, the pattern 2 is determined with a high probability.

  In addition, in the item at the time of super-reach deviation, determination values are set for all patterns, so that when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is super-reach deviation, all of the patterns 1 to 5 are detected. A pattern is determined. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 5, the number of judgment values for pattern 2 is 25, the number of judgment values for pattern 3 is 60, the number of judgment values for pattern 4 is 9, and the number of judgment values for pattern 5 is 1. Since the determination value number of the pattern 3 occupies half or more of the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4, the pattern 3 is determined with a high probability when the variation pattern is out of super reach. It is like that.

  In addition, in the item of winning, since the determination values are set for all the patterns, when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 finally becomes a winning, all the patterns 1 to 5 are used. Is determined. In other words, there are cases where the pattern 1, the pattern 2, or the pattern 3 will eventually be a hit. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 2, the number of judgment values for pattern 2 is 3, the number of judgment values for pattern 3 is 25, the number of judgment values for pattern 4 is 60, and the number of judgment values for pattern 5 is 10. By setting the determination value number of the pattern 4 to occupy more than half of the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4, the pattern 4 is determined with a high probability when it finally becomes a hit. It has become. As for pattern 4 and pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), for pattern 4, the ratio of the number of judgment values between the loss and the hit is set to 9:60 (about 1 to 7). On the other hand, with respect to the pattern 5, the ratio of the number of judgment values between the loss and the hit is set to 1:10. With this, when the pattern 5 occurs, there is a possibility that it will eventually become a hit. Since the pattern 4 is higher than when the pattern 4 is generated, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player who will eventually win.

  In the operation notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table 175, the determination value compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 is a pattern 1 in which the development ends with the image of the small beam as shown in FIG. Step 2 and step 3 correspond to the pattern 2 in which the development ends in the image of the medium beam, the pattern 3 in which the development ends in the image of the large beam, the pattern 4 that develops to the multiple beams, and the sudden step-up notice effect of the present invention. Corresponding to each of the patterns 5 developed from step 1 to step 4 without implementing the above, the variable display form of the image display device 9 is a non-reach shift that will eventually shift, and finally It is set individually for the case where the reach that is out of place is out of place, the case that the super reach that is eventually out of place is out of place, and the case that it finally becomes a hit. That.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), only the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 are included in the items at the time of non-reach, as in the operation part notice effect pattern determination table (for the third notice effect) 174. If the variation value in the image display device 9 is out of reach by setting the determination value, only the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 are determined. However, the number of determination values of pattern 1 is 65, the number of determination values of pattern 2 is 35, and the number of determination values of pattern 1 is set to occupy half or more of the number of random values of pattern determination random number SR4. Thus, when the variation pattern is out of reach, the pattern 1 is determined with a high probability.

  In addition, in the item at the time of reach deviation, since the determination values are set only for pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3, when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is not reach, pattern 1 and pattern Only 2 and pattern 3 are determined. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 30, the number of judgment values for pattern 2 is 45, the number of judgment values for pattern 3 is 25, and about half of the number of random values for pattern determination random number SR4 is about the judgment value for pattern 2 Since the number is set so as to occupy the number, the pattern 2 is determined with a high probability when the variation pattern is out of reach.

  In addition, in the item at the time of super-reach deviation, determination values are set for all patterns, so that when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is super-reach deviation, all of the patterns 1 to 5 are detected. A pattern is determined. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 5, the number of judgment values for pattern 2 is 25, the number of judgment values for pattern 3 is 60, the number of judgment values for pattern 4 is 9, and the number of judgment values for pattern 5 is 1. Since the determination value number of the pattern 3 occupies half or more of the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4, the pattern 3 is determined with a high probability when the variation pattern is out of super reach. It is like that.

  In addition, in the item of winning, since the determination values are set for all the patterns, when the variation pattern in the image display device 9 finally becomes a winning, all the patterns 1 to 5 are used. Is determined. In other words, there are cases where the pattern 1, the pattern 2, or the pattern 3 will eventually be a hit. However, the number of judgment values of pattern 1 is 1, the number of judgment values of pattern 2 is 3, the number of judgment values of pattern 3 is 25, the number of judgment values of pattern 4 is 61, the number of judgment values of pattern 5 is 10, By setting the determination value number of the pattern 4 to occupy more than half of the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4, the pattern 4 is determined with a high probability when it finally becomes a hit. It has become. It should be noted that the pattern 4 that is the normal step-up notice effect of the present invention in which all the changes (development) in the middle are performed, and the change (development) to step 4 without any changes (development) to the steps 2 and 3 in the middle. 34) As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the pattern 5 serving as the sudden step-up notice effect of the present invention has a ratio of the number of judgment values between the deviation and the hit of 9:61 (about 1: 7). ) Is set in the pattern 5, whereas the ratio of the number of judgment values between the deviation and the hit is set to 1:10. With this setting, when the pattern 5 occurs Since the possibility of finally winning is higher than that in the case where the pattern 4 occurs, the expectation of the player who finally wins can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation part notice effect pattern determination table (for third notice effect) 174 in FIG. 34 (c) and the operation notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table in FIG. 34 (d). 175, the determination value set in the item at the time of super-reach is the same in both tables, and the development status of the operation unit 50 and the development status in the image display device 9 are different. However, the determination values set for the items at the time of non-reach, the items at the time of non-reach, and the items at the time of hit are different in both tables. There is a case where the development status in the device 9 is different from the case where the final situation is a deviation.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern is non-reach and the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4 is 66 to 70, the operation unit notification effect pattern determination table (for third notification effect) 174 The pattern 1 is determined and the display of the operation unit 50 is displayed in the blue display of step 1 and the development ends. On the other hand, the pattern 2 is determined in the operation notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table 175, Step 2 is developed to a medium beam image, that is, an effect that the development in the image display device 9 continues despite the fact that the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 has been completed (no development) is performed. . Note that the determination value is set so that the same effect is generated when the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4 is 2 in the case where the same effect is finally won.

  As described above, in the case where the development in which the development in the image display device 9 has been developed up to step 2 is determined even though the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 has been completed in step 1, it is out of place. While the ratio between the number of determination values and the number of determination values in the case of winning is set to 5: 1, the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 and the development of the image display device 9 are not different. The ratio of the number of judgment values in the case of a deviation and the number of judgment values in the case of a win when an effect that develops up to 2 is determined is 105 (= 30 (non-reach; judgment excluding 5 for the occurrence range of deviation) (Number of values) +45 (reach) +25 (super reach)) is set to 3 so that the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 ends in step 1 in the image display device 9. Development When an effect that develops up to the second stage occurs, the possibility of finally winning is higher than when a normal effect that does not cause a deviation in these developments occurs. The expectation of the player who wins the game can be increased.

  Similarly, when the variation pattern is out of reach and the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4 is 78 to 80, the pattern is displayed in the operation unit notification effect pattern determination table (for third notification effect) 174. 2 is determined and the display on the operation unit 50 is displayed in green in step 2, and the development ends. On the other hand, in the operation advance notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table 175, the pattern 3 is determined. Even when the image of the large beam is developed, that is, the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 is finished (there is no development), the image display device 9 continues to develop. It should be noted that the determination value is set so that the same effect is generated when the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4 is 5 or 6 when the same effect is finally won.

  As described above, when the development in which the development in the image display device 9 is developed up to step 3 is determined even though the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 is finished in step 2, it is out of place. The ratio between the number of determination values and the number of determination values in the case of winning is set to 3 to 2, whereas the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 and the development of the image display device 9 are not different. The ratio of the number of judgment values in the case of a deviation from the case where an effect that develops up to 3 is determined and the number of judgment values in the case of winning is set to 80 (20 (reach) +60 (super reach)) vs. 25. As a result, even if the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 has been completed in step 2, and there is an effect in which the development in the image display device 9 develops to step 3, the final hit is made. When That possibility, since conventional production which deviation of these developments do not occur becomes higher as compared to when that occurs, it is possible to increase the player's expectation to be eventually per.

  Similarly, in the case of finally winning, when the random number value of the pattern determination random number SR4 is 30, the pattern 2 is determined in the operation unit notification effect pattern determination table (for third notification effect) 174. Then, the display of the operation unit 50 is displayed in yellow in step 3 and the development ends. On the other hand, in the operation advance notice (third notice) effect pattern determination table 175, the pattern 4 is determined and the multiple large beam in step 43 is determined. In other words, an effect is produced in which the image display device 9 continues to develop even though the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 has ended (no development). Note that the determination value is set so as not to occur when the same effect is finally lost. In other words, when the development of the display color of the operation unit 50 ends in step 3 but an effect in which the development in the image display device 9 develops to step 4 occurs, it is always a win. It is possible to increase the expectation of the player who wins the game.

  In this way, the effects in which the development state of the operation unit 50 and the development state in the image display device 9 are different are determined so as to be more likely to be hit than the effects in which the development conditions are not different. By carrying out, it is preferable because it is possible to increase the expectation of the player who will eventually win and improve the interest of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation unit 50 Each determination value may be set so that an effect in which the developed state differs from the developed state in the image display device 9 is not performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the effects in which the development state of the operation unit 50 and the development state in the image display device 9 are different, the development stage in the image display device 9 becomes higher, that is, the number of notice effects changes. Each determination value is set so as to increase the possibility of winning according to the situation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the development state is not limited to the development stage in the image display device 9. The determination value may be set so that the chances of winning are the same for all effects different from.

  In the fourth notice effect type determination table 176, the determination value to be compared with the effect type determination random number SR3 is shown in FIG. 34 (e) among the random value ranges of the effect type determination random number SR3. In the image display device 9, the type A fourth notice effect in which the serious photo image is displayed in the album of the normal frame, and the type B of the type B in which the serious photo image is displayed in the album of the gold frame so that the determination value number is obtained. The fourth notice effect, the type C fourth notice effect in which the relaxed photo image is displayed on the normal frame album, and the type D fourth notice effect in which the relaxed photo image is displayed on the gold frame album Thus, the display result of the image display device 9 is individually set depending on whether or not the final result is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), when the display result of the variable display is finally shifted, the number of determination values compared with the random number SR3 for determining the effect type is type A> type B> Category C> Category D, and when the display result of variable display finally becomes a hit, the number of judgment values compared with the random number SR3 for determining the effect type is type D> type C> type B> By being classified as Type A, the Type A fourth notice effect is likely to occur when it is out of place, and when it is a win, the Type D fourth notice effect is likely to occur. When the type D fourth notice effect is generated, the possibility of finally winning is higher than the case where the type A to type C fourth notice effect is generated. The expectation of the player who wins the game can be increased. That is, in this embodiment, the determination value is set so that the possibility of finally winning becomes higher in the order of type D> type C> type B> type A, but the present invention is not limited to this. The determination value may be set so that the possibility of finally winning is the same in any case determined as type A to type D.

  The fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177a is a table used to determine the step-up pattern when the type A fourth notice effect in which the serious photographic image is displayed on the normal frame album is determined. The pattern 1 in which the development of the small-size serious photographic image and the operation unit 50 is finished in blue display so that the determination value to be compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 becomes the determination value number shown in FIG. Medium-size serious photographic image and operation unit 50 are displayed in green and the development is finished, pattern 2 is large size serious photographic image and operation unit 50 is displayed in yellow and the development is finished, pattern 3 is oversized, serious photographic image and operation is finished. Corresponding to each of the patterns 4 in which the section 50 develops to red display, the variable display form of the image display device 9 is the most suitable. In the case of non-reach out of position that will eventually be out of place, in the case of out of reach that will eventually be out of place, in the case of super out of reach that will eventually become out of place, and in the case of finally winning Set individually.

  The fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177b is a table used for determining a step-up pattern when the type B fourth notice effect in which a serious photo image is displayed on the album of the gold frame is determined. There is a pattern 1 in which the development of the small-size serious photographic image and the operation unit 50 is finished in blue so that the determination value compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 becomes the determination value number shown in FIG. The medium size serious photographic image and the pattern 2 in which the operation unit 50 is displayed in green and the development ends, the large size serious photographic image and the operation unit 50 in the yellow display and the development 3 are finished, the oversized serious photo image and In the pattern 4 where the operation unit 50 develops to red display, the extra large size stage and the operation unit 50 in the same manner as the pattern 4 Although it develops to the red display stage, the photographic image displayed in the extra large size stage becomes a relaxed photographic image, so that the variable display of the image display device 9 corresponds to each of the patterns 5 that become the branch patterns of the pattern 4. If the form is a non-reach outage that will eventually become a deviation, a case where a reach that will eventually become a deviation is a deviation, and a case where a super reach that will eventually become a deviation will be a deviation. The case is set individually.

  The fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177c is a table used to determine the step-up pattern when the type C fourth notice effect is displayed in which the relaxed photo image is displayed on the normal frame album. The pattern 1 in which the development of the small relaxed photographic image and the operation unit 50 ends with blue display so that the determination value compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 becomes the determination value number shown in FIG. Medium size relaxed photographic image and pattern 2 in which the operation unit 50 is displayed in green and the development is finished, Large size relaxed photo image and operation unit 50 is displayed in the yellow and the pattern 3 is finished in development, oversized relaxed photographic image and operation Pattern 4 where unit 50 develops to red display, oversized relaxed photographic image and operation unit 50 Corresponding to each of the patterns 6 that develop to the red display but the step-up timing differs from the pattern 4, the variable display form of the image display device 9 is a non-reach shift that will eventually shift, It is set individually for the case where the reach that eventually becomes a deviation is a difference, the case that the super reach that eventually becomes a deviation is a deviation, and the case where it finally becomes a hit.

  The fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177d is a table used for determining the step-up pattern when the type D fourth notice effect is displayed in which the relaxed photo image is displayed on the album of the gold frame. There is a pattern 1 in which the small relaxed photographic image and the operation unit 50 are displayed in blue and the development ends so that the determination value compared with the pattern determination random number SR4 becomes the determination value number shown in FIG. The medium-sized relaxed photographic image and the pattern 2 in which the operation unit 50 is displayed in green, and the development is finished. The large-sized relaxed photographic image and the operation unit 50 are displayed in yellow and the pattern 3 is finished in development. Pattern 4 in which the operation unit 50 develops to red display, the extra large size and the operation unit 50 develops to red display Is different from the pattern 4 in the timing of step-up, and the photographic image displayed in the extra large size stage becomes a serious photographic image, so that the pattern 7, which is a branch pattern of the pattern 4, the extra large size and the operation unit 50 are displayed in red. Although the timing of step-up is different from that of pattern 4, the frame mode displayed at the extra large size stage corresponds to each of the patterns 8 that become the branch pattern of the pattern 4 by the cherry pattern frame, When the variable display mode of the image display device 9 is a non-reach shift that eventually becomes a shift, a case that a reach that eventually becomes a shift is a shift, and a case that a super reach that eventually becomes a shift is a shift And the case where it finally becomes a win.

  As described above, the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177a to 177d of this embodiment determine the development mode of the presentation display device 9 and the development mode of the display color of the operation unit 50 in one individual table. This is because individual tables are used to determine the development mode of the production display device 9 and the development mode of the display color of the operation unit 50 as in the case of the third notice production described above. In the fourth notice effect having a plurality of types of effects, it is preferable to provide an individual table for each of these types, so that it is possible to prevent an increase in the data capacity of the table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate table is provided for determining the development mode of the effect display device 9 and the development mode of the display color of the operation unit 50 for each type. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the pattern is determined using only the pattern determination random number SR4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same random value range as the pattern determination random number SR4. The pattern determination random number SR4 is used to determine the development mode of the effect display device 9, and the second pattern determination random number SR4 is used to determine the display color development mode of the operation unit 50. By using SR5, the development mode of the production display device 9 and the development mode of the display color of the operation unit 50 can be achieved without increasing the data capacity using the same fourth notice production pattern determination tables 177a to 177d. It may be different.

  In this embodiment, as shown in each of the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177a to 177d in FIG. Since the determination value is set only for the pattern 2 and the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is out of reach, only the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 are determined. However, the number of determination values of pattern 1 is 65, the number of determination values of pattern 2 is 35, and the number of determination values of pattern 1 is set to occupy half or more of the number of random values of pattern determination random number SR4. Thus, when the variation pattern is out of reach, the pattern 1 is determined with a high probability.

  Further, in any of the items at the time of reaching deviation in any of the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177a to 177d, the determination value is set only for the pattern 1, the pattern 2 and the pattern 3, so that the variation in the image display device 9 occurs. If the pattern is out of reach, only pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3 are determined. However, the number of judgment values for pattern 1 is 30, the number of judgment values for pattern 2 is 45, the number of judgment values for pattern 3 is 25, and about half of the number of random values for pattern determination random number SR4 is about the judgment value for pattern 2 Since the number is set so as to occupy the number, the pattern 2 is determined with a high probability when the variation pattern is out of reach.

  Further, in any of the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177a to 177d, the determination value is set for all the patterns other than the pattern 7 and the pattern 8 in the items at the time of super-reach deviation, so that the image display device 9 When the variation pattern in FIG. 1 is out of super reach, each of the patterns 1 to 6 excluding the patterns 7 and 8 is determined. However, the number of determination values of pattern 3 is 40 (only the fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177a is 45), and the number of determination values of pattern 3 occupies about half of the number of random values of pattern determination random number SR4. By setting, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, the pattern 3 is determined with a high probability.

  In addition, in the hit item of the fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177a, since the determination values are set for all the patterns 1 to 4, the variation pattern in the image display device 9 is finally set. In the case of winning, all the patterns 1 to 4 are determined. In other words, there are cases where the pattern 1, the pattern 2, or the pattern 3 will eventually be a hit. However, the number of judgment values of pattern 1 is 5, the number of judgment values of pattern 2 is 10, the number of judgment values of pattern 3 is 30, the number of judgment values of pattern 4 is 55, and the number of random values of pattern determination random number SR4 Since the number of determination values of the pattern 4 occupies more than half of the pattern 4, the pattern 4 is determined with a high probability when it finally becomes a hit.

  In addition, in the items for winning in the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177b to 177d, the determination values are set for all patterns other than the pattern 1, so that all the patterns 1 to 8 are determined. Is done. In other words, there is a case where no hit occurs in the pattern 1, but a win finally occurs in the pattern 2 or the pattern 3. However, the number of judgment values of pattern 2 is 10, the number of judgment values of pattern 3 is 30, the number of judgment values of pattern 4 is 52 to 55, the number of judgment values of pattern 5 is 5, the number of judgment values of pattern 6 is 7, The determination value number of 7 is 7, the determination value number of pattern 8 is 1, and the determination value number of pattern 4 occupies half or more of the random number value of pattern determination random number SR4. In the event of a final hit, the pattern 4 is determined with a high probability. That is, for determining the fourth notice effect pattern, the step of the operation unit 50 becomes higher, that is, the possibility of winning becomes higher as the number of changes in the display color of the operation unit 50 increases. Determination values are set in the hit items in the tables 177b to 177d.

  For patterns 4 and 5, the ratio of the number of judgment values in the case of out of hit in pattern 4 is about 5 to 2, whereas the number of judgment values in the case of out of hit in pattern 5 is The ratio is about 5 to 1, and when these patterns 5 occur, the possibility of finally winning is higher than when pattern 4 occurs. The expectation of the winning player can be increased.

  Similarly, the ratio of the number of judgment values in the case of out of hit in the patterns 6 and 7 is about 7 to 1, and the ratio of the number of judgment values in the case of out of hit in the pattern 8 is 1 to 0 (confirmed per hit). When these patterns 6 to 8 occur, the possibility of finally winning is higher than that when the pattern or pattern 5 is generated. Can increase the player's expectation.

  36 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the 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 reading is performed in units of 2 bytes (1 command).

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (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 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production 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), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. A second pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101, if set, the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state, or the game state is in the short time state. The time-short state flag indicating that is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S664). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S665), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S666).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S667), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S669). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812).

  Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 44, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. In the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notice effect selection process shown in FIG. 42 to determine whether or not to implement the notice effect with respect to the symbol variation, and what type and pattern of the notice effect. .

  Specifically, in the notice effect selection processing of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variation pattern command read in step S821 is a winning variation pattern command. That is, it is specified whether or not it will eventually be a win (step S830).

  Then, if it is a win, the process proceeds to step S833, and a notice effect execution flag is set. On the other hand, if it is not a hit, that is, it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S831, and the random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is extracted ( Step S830).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the extracted announcement effect determination random number SR1 is an even number. If the value is an even number, the process proceeds to step S833, where the announcement effect execution flag is set, but is an odd number. In this case, the notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the final hit is true, the notice effect execution flag is set, and any of the notice effects is implemented, and finally it is a deviation. In, the notice effect is implemented with a probability of 50%. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the final hit is reached, the random number SR1 for determining the announcement effect is extracted and the execution / non-execution of the announcement effect is selected by lottery. In some cases, the notice effect may not be performed, or the probability of performing the notice effect in the lottery in the case of a loss may be higher than 50% or lower than 50%.

  After setting these notice effect execution flags, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice type determination random number SR2 (step S834), the value of the extracted notice type determination random number SR2 and the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 171 and the extracted value of the notice type determination random number SR2 is determined as the type of notice effect (first to fourth notice effect) for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value (step S835).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the type determined in step S835 is the third notice effect or the fourth notice effect, that is, whether or not it is a step-up notice effect (step S836).

  If it is the third notice effect or the fourth notice effect, the process proceeds to the notice effect control pattern determination process shown in FIG. 43 in step S900, while if it is the first notice effect or the second notice effect, step S837 is performed. Then, the production type determination random number SR3 is extracted.

  Next, the value of the extracted effect type determination random number SR3 is compared with the first notice effect type determination table 172 of FIG. 34A in the case of the first notice effect, and in the case of the second notice effect. Compared with the second notice effect type determination table 173 of FIG. 34 (b), the first notice that implements the type (types 1 to 3) corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the extracted effect type determination random number SR3. The type of effect or second notice effect is determined (step S838), and the determined notice type (first notice effect or second notice effect) and the type of each notice effect (types 1 to 3) are stored.

  Here, the notice effect control pattern determination process in step S900 performed when the determined notice effect is the third notice effect or the fourth notice effect that is the step-up notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the notice effect control pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the decided notice effect is the third notice effect that requires editing of the notice effect control pattern.

  If the determined notice effect is the third notice effect, the process proceeds to step S910, and the pattern determining random number SR4 is extracted. Then, the value of the extracted pattern determination random number SR4 is compared with the operation unit notification effect pattern determination table (for third notification effect) 174, and the extracted determination value corresponding to the pattern determination random number SR4 is the corresponding determination value. Are determined as step-up patterns of the display color of the operation unit 50 (step S911).

  Further, the extracted pattern determination random number SR4 is compared with the operation announcement (third announcement) effect pattern determination table 175, and the extracted pattern determination random number SR4 corresponds to the corresponding determination value. The patterns (patterns 1 to 5) are determined as step-up patterns of various beam images on the effect display device 9 (step S912).

  Then, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the step up pattern determined in step S912 is read from the notice effect control pattern table 181 and the display color of the step up pattern in the operation unit 50 determined in step S911 is set. The notice effect control pattern read from the notice effect control pattern table 181 is edited.

  Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 31, each flash (F) end position identification code included in the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is specified, and the flash (F) end position identification code is specified. What is necessary is just to edit the operation part light emission control execution data in the following notice process data from the following notice process data to the next flash emission so that it may become the display color of the step-up pattern determined in step S911. That is, if the step-up pattern determined in step S911 is pattern 4, the operation unit light emission control execution data in the advance process data from the first flash (F) end position identification code to the next flash light emission (second flash). Is changed to a code corresponding to “blue”, and the operation unit light emission control execution data in the notice process data from the second flash (F) end position identification code to the next flash light emission (third flash) is changed. Is changed to a code corresponding to “green”, and operation unit light emission control execution data in the advance notice process data from the third flash (F) end position identification code to the next flash light emission (fourth flash) Change the code of the light emission color to the code corresponding to “yellow” and end the third flash (F) It may be edited to change the code of the emission color of the operation unit light emission control execution data in the preview process data to the end from the identification code to the code corresponding to "red".

  Then, the process proceeds to step S906, and the third notice effect, which is the type of the decided notice effect, and the edited notice effect control pattern (notice process table) are stored.

  On the other hand, if the determined notice effect is the fourth notice effect, the process proceeds to step S902, and the effect type determination random number SR3 is extracted.

  Then, the value of the extracted effect type determining random number SR3 is compared with the value of the extracted effect type determining random number SR3 in FIG. 34E, and the extracted value of the effect type determining random number SR3 corresponds to the corresponding determination value. The type to be performed (types 1 to 4) is determined as the type of the fourth advance notice effect (step S903).

  In step S904, the pattern determination random number SR4 is extracted, and the extracted pattern determination random number SR4 and the fourth notice effect patterns corresponding to the types 1 to 4 determined in step S903, respectively. The determination tables 177a to 177d are compared, and the pattern (patterns 1 to 8) corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the extracted pattern determination random number SR4 is determined (step S905).

  Then, the process proceeds to step S906, and the type of the determined notice effect (fourth notice effect) and the type (types 1 to 4) in the fourth notice effect are stored.

  Returning to FIG. 41, after the notice selection process of step S823, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not there is a notice effect, specifically, whether or not a notice execution determination flag is set (step S824). .

  Then, when the notice execution determination flag is set, the effect control CPU 101, based on the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) corresponding to each of the first to fourth notice effects stored, After specifying the notice effect start waiting time and setting the specified wait time in the notice effect start waiting timer (step S825 +), the process proceeds to step S825.

  On the other hand, if the advance notice determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit light emission control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 9, various lamps as production parts, and speakers 27R and 27L as production parts, and the operation unit 50) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L. In addition, the operation unit 50 is caused to flash or emit light in the set display color, and the operation is enabled or disabled.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S829).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C). Further, if it is determined to perform the notice effect or the notice effect is being executed (step S841), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect process shown in FIG. 46 (step S842). Whether or not it is decided to perform a notice effect is determined by whether or not a notice execution decision flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S842 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data set next (step S846). .

  When the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the effect design of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control device 9 realizes effect 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. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation 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 S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table illustrated in FIG. 30 corresponds to the change time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). However, the control of the notice effect is ended by the processing of steps S533 and S534 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as described above, the time when the processing of steps S533 and S534 ends (when the notice effect timer times out) is before the time when the effect symbol variation period elapses.

  46 to 47 are flowcharts showing the notice effect processing. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S530 when the notice effect is started (Yes in step S501). Whether or not the notice effect has been started is confirmed by a notice execution flag set at the start of the notice effect.

  If the notice effect has not started, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S502). The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S825 + in FIG. 41). However, the notice effect start waiting timer is set only for the first notice effect and the second notice effect. In the case of the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect that are step-up notice effects, the notice effect start is started. Since the waiting timer is not set, it is determined that the notice effect start waiting timer has timed out almost simultaneously with the start of change, and the notice effect is started. If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (step S503), the process ends. When the notice production start waiting timer has timed out, the notice execution decision flag is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. The stored notice type (first notice effect to fourth notice effect), the type and pattern of each notice effect are specified (step S512), and the notice effect period in which the specified notice type, effect type, and pattern are applicable. A value corresponding to is set in the notice period timer (step S513).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stored notice type is the third notice effect (step S514), and if it is the third notice effect, the stored edited notice is stored. While the effect control pattern (notice process table) is selected (step S516), if it is not the third notice effect, that is, if it is the first notice effect, the second notice effect, and the fourth notice effect, it is specified in step S512. The first notice effect, the second notice effect or the fourth notice effect, and the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the effect type and pattern are read from the notice effect control pattern table 181 and selected (step S515), and then the selected notice is selected. The notice process timer in the process data 1 of the production control pattern (notice process table) is started (step S517).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control contains the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation part light emission control execution) of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table). Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, the speakers 27R and 27L as the effect part, and the operation unit 50) is started according to the data 1) (step S518).

  In step S530 performed after the notice effect is started, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period. When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in step S531), control for deleting the image related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S532), and the notice is being executed. The flag is reset (step S533), and the stored notice type (first to fourth notice effects, effect type, pattern, and edited notice effect control pattern (notice process table) are deleted (step S534).

  If the notice period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (step S535). If the notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched (step S536). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next set notice process timer set value in the notice process table in the process timer (step S537). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is determined based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and operation unit light emission control execution data included in the next set notice process data. The change is made (step S538).

  If the notice process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step 539 to determine whether or not the third notice effect is being executed. If the third notice effect is not being executed, the notice effect process is terminated. Then, while returning to the effect symbol variation processing, if the third notice effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step 540 to determine whether or not the operation switch 50a is on.

  When the operation switch 50a is turned on, the shot image emitting the beam is selected and used as the image used in the third notice effect, while the operation switch 50a is not turned on. In this case, a stop image in which no beam is fired is selected and used. By doing in this way, in the 3rd notice production, when operation switch 50a is operated by production of each step (stage), small, medium, large corresponding to each step (stage), While an image of multiple beams is displayed on the effect display device 9, when the operation switch 50a is not operated, a stop image in which no beam is emitted is displayed in any step (stage). Therefore, if the player does not operate the operation unit 50, it is unclear whether or not the player has stepped up. Therefore, the player operates the operation unit 50 to grasp whether or not to step up. As a result, it is possible to obtain playability as if you stepped up by operating it.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control is performed to derive and display a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S865). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined according to the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S866).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S867).

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the change (variable display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

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

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

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  Next, a specific example of the effect form of the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect as the step-up notice effect of the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 51 to 58 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect forms of the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect. Among these, FIG. 51, FIG. 56, and FIG. 57 show specific examples of the third notice effect effect form, and FIGS. 52 to 55 and FIG. 58 show specific examples of the fourth notice effect effect form. 56 to 58, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (a), (b), (c), and (d).

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect form in the third notice effect of the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 56, in the third notice effect, the first step shown in FIG. 56 (a), the second step shown in FIG. 56 (b), the third step shown in FIG. 56 (c), and FIG. In the fourth step effect shown in FIG. 4B, an effect that is sequentially developed according to the final win, reach, or super reach determined by a lottery in advance is executed. In the first step, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the video of the fighter that launches the small beam is displayed as an animation. In the second step, as shown in FIG. 56 (b) on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the video of the fighter that launches the middle beam is displayed as an animation. In the third step, as shown in FIG. 56C on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a video of a fighter that launches a large beam is displayed as an animation. In the fourth step, as shown in FIG. 56 (d) on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a video of a fighter that emits multiple beams is displayed as an animation.

  As described above, the animation image in each step becomes an animation in which the beam emission image is used by the operation of the operation unit 50 and the beam is emitted. Therefore, the display screen in the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. As shown, the image of the operation unit 50 and the message “Press the button” are displayed at the upper position of the screen, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation unit 50.

  Note that these steps are not necessarily performed, but a pattern that ends in the first step (pattern 1), a pattern that ends in the second step (pattern 2), and a pattern that ends in the third step. (Pattern 3), a pattern that develops to the fourth step (Pattern 4), and a pattern that develops from the first step to the second step and the fourth step (Pattern 5). is there.

  In addition, the operation unit 50 is configured to periodically flash four times with a predetermined time interval pattern from the start of variation (see FIG. 51), and the second step, the third step, These time interval patterns and step-up timings are set so that the timing of development to the fourth step occurs approximately a certain time after each flash emission, and the player sets the timing of step-up to each flash. It becomes easy to grasp based on luminescence.

  In addition, during the period during which the operation unit 50 emits white flash light, the display color of the operation unit 50 becomes a final hit, reach, or super reach determined in advance by lottery. Depending on the situation, an effect that changes in stages (operation part notice effect) is implemented.

  Specifically, in the period from the first flash emission to the second flash emission, blue is displayed as the emission color of the first step, and in the period from the second flash emission to the third flash emission. In the period from the third flash emission to the fourth flash emission, yellow is displayed as the third step emission color, and after the fourth flash emission, the green color is displayed as the second step emission color. Red is displayed as the four-step emission color. In some cases, red is displayed from the first step to the fourth step (pattern 5).

  Here, the production mode of each pattern will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 51. The flash emission of the operation unit 50 (the portion indicated by F in FIG. 51 corresponds) is as shown in FIG. Regardless of the type of pattern, when a notice effect is implemented, it is always implemented four times.

  The first time is about 100 milliseconds immediately after the start of variation, the second time is about 100 milliseconds after 2500 milliseconds after the start of variation, and the third time is about 100 milliseconds after 4500 milliseconds after the start of variation. The second time is carried out for about 100 milliseconds after 6500 milliseconds from the start of variation.

  That is, the period from the first time to the second time is 2500 milliseconds, the second time to the third time, the third time to the fourth time, and the second time to the third time are 2000 milliseconds. However, it is periodically implemented with a predetermined time interval pattern, and the player is notified of the timing of the periodic elapsed time after the start of fluctuation.

  In this embodiment, the number of flash emission is four, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first flash emission is not performed for three times, or conversely. In order to make the step up to the last fourth step be performed during the flash emission, for example, the fifth flash emission is performed for about 100 milliseconds after 8500 milliseconds after the start of the fluctuation. Also good.

  Note that these flash emission timings are not limited to those described above, and may be appropriately set according to the step-up timing of the step-up notice effect to be performed.

  In the third notice effect, as shown in FIG. 51, the notice effect in the first step is started 2000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (1900 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and from the first step to the second. The development to the step (start of the notice production in the second step) is 4000 milliseconds after the start of the fluctuation (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the second step to the third step (third step). Is 6000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the third step to the fourth step (start of the notice production in the fourth step) starts to fluctuate. 8000 milliseconds later (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and a notice effect for each step will be implemented for approximately 2000 milliseconds. It has become.

  As described above, the development from the first step to the second step, the development from the second step to the third step, and the development from the third step to the fourth step are all performed at a certain time from the end of the previous flash emission. It is implemented at the time of elapse, and it makes it easier for the player to grasp the timing of step-up.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the development of the pattern 1 ends with the notice effect (small beam) in the first step, that is, even if the second, third, and fourth flash emission is performed. The notice effect (small beam) is an effect that is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is all blue which is the display color of the first step.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the development of the pattern 2 ends with the notice effect (medium beam) in the second step. In other words, even if the third and fourth flash emission is performed, the second step notice effect (medium beam) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 usually develops from blue to green, which is the display color of the second step, but as described above, the variation pattern is not reachable or finally hits (this In some cases, when reach always occurs), the display color of blue may remain as it does not develop into green.

  That is, although the effect of the effect display device 9 develops, there may occur a state in which the effect of the display color of the operation unit 50 does not develop, and when this effect state occurs, as described above, Since the display color of the operation unit 50 is also larger than the case where the display color develops to the green color of the second step, the player's expectation for winning can be enhanced in the notice effect. . And, this production state does not occur if the reach or super reach is off, so it will be confirmed that it will be one of the hits when it shifts to the reach state at the stage where the notice production is finished Therefore, the player pays attention to the effect state until the end of the notice effect, and can increase the player's interest and attention to the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the development of the pattern 3 ends with the notice effect (large beam) in the third step. That is, even if the fourth flash emission is performed, the third step of the notice effect (large beam) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 usually develops from blue → green → yellow, which is the display color in the third step, but as described above, the variation pattern is out of reach or finally hits ( In this case, when a lot of super reach occurs), the green display color may remain as it does not develop into yellow.

  That is, although the effect of the effect display device 9 develops, there may occur a state in which the effect of the display color of the operation unit 50 does not develop, and when this effect state occurs, as described above, Since the display color of the operation unit 50 is also larger than the case where the display color of the third step is developed to yellow, the expectation to the player can be enhanced in the notice effect. . This production state does not occur when the super-reach is off, so when the notice production is completed, the state shifts to the reach state. Therefore, the player will pay close attention to the development state of the reach, and the player's interest and attention to the reach performance can be enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the pattern 4 is a pattern that develops up to the final fourth stage notice effect (multiple beam). At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 usually develops from blue to green to yellow to red, which is the display color of the fourth step, but when it finally becomes a hit, it does not develop to red but yellow. The display color may remain the same.

  In other words, although the effect of the effect display device 9 develops, there may occur a state in which the effect of the display color of the operation unit 50 does not develop. Therefore, the player's expectation for winning can be enhanced in the notice effect. Then, since it is determined that the performance state is one of the hits, the player pays close attention to the development state of these operation units 50, and in these operation units 50 The player's interest and attention to the performance can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the effect of the effect display device 9 is developed and the display color effect of the operation unit 50 is not developed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the operation By developing the production of the display color of the unit 50 and not developing the production of the production display device 9, the production of the production display device 9 mainly watched by the player does not develop, and the player's expectation to hit A player who has a very high expectation of hitting the player by noticing that the display color of the operation unit 50 has been developed by operating the operation unit 50 even if the player's level is reduced. It may be possible to make a big change in the expectation of the game and improve the interest of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the development of the pattern 5 is temporarily stopped at the first step of the notice effect (small beam), and even if the second and third flash emission is performed, the first step of the notice effect (small). Beam) is performed continuously, but after the fourth flash emission is performed, the first step is developed to the fourth step, and the notice effect (multiple beam) of the fourth step is suddenly performed. It is. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is red in all periods.

The effect form of this pattern 5 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 57, after the small beam image of the first step is displayed, the small beam image of the first step is displayed at the timing when the operation unit 50 flashes and steps up to the second step. Even if the operation unit 50 flashes and the timing for stepping up to the third step is reached, the small beam image of the first step is continuously displayed, so that the player can win. By recognizing that it is a notice effect of pattern 1 that has a very low possibility of becoming a hit, even if the expectation to hit is reduced, the operation unit 50 is noticed in a red color different from normal, It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that some change will occur, and in such a situation where such a sense of expectation is given, the player suddenly develops to the fourth step and produces a notice effect (multiple video). (3), the player's expectation of winning will be very high, and the player's expectation will be greatly changed, and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved. .
In the present embodiment, in the case of pattern 5, the display color of the operation unit 50 is red from the beginning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the operation unit 50 is, for example, As with the normal pattern 1, blue is displayed as the emission color of the first step and red is displayed as the emission color of the second step and afterwards, or blue is displayed as the emission color of the first step and the second step. It is also possible to display red as the luminescent color after the third step so that the player cannot perceive that it is the pattern 5 at the beginning of the notice effect.

  Next, the fourth notice effect will be described. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect form in the fourth notice effect of the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 58, in the fourth notice effect, the first step shown in FIG. 58 (a), the second step shown in FIG. 58 (b), the third step shown in FIG. 58 (c), and FIG. In the fourth step effect shown in FIG. 4B, an effect that is sequentially developed according to the final win, reach, or super reach determined by a lottery in advance is executed. In the first step, as shown in FIG. 58 (a) on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a small size serious photo image or a relaxed photo image is placed on a normal frame made of paper mount or a gold frame made of gold mount. Is displayed. In the second step, as shown in FIG. 58B on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a medium-size serious photo image or a relaxed photo image is displayed on a normal frame or gold frame album. In the third step, as shown in FIG. 58C on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a large-size serious photo image or a relaxed photo image is displayed on the normal frame or gold frame album. In the fourth step, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), an oversized serious photographic image or relaxing photographic image is displayed on the normal frame, gold frame or cherry blossom frame album on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  Note that these steps are not necessarily performed, but a pattern that ends in the first step (pattern 1), a pattern that ends in the second step (pattern 2), and a pattern that ends in the third step. (Pattern 3), a pattern that develops up to the fourth step (Pattern 4), a branch pattern (Pattern 5) that develops up to the fourth step but the displayed photographic image is different on the way, and develops up to the fourth step. Deviation pattern (pattern 6) whose development timing is different (shifted) from pattern 4, development up to the fourth step but development timing is different (shifting) from pattern 4, and photographic image or frame There are eight patterns of branch misalignment patterns (patterns 7 and 8) that are different in the middle.

  The operation unit 50 flashes white light four times periodically with a predetermined time interval pattern from the start of variation, as in the third notice effect (see FIGS. 52 to 55). In addition, the time interval pattern and the step-up timing are set so that the development time to the second step, the third step, and the fourth step occurs after a certain time from each flash emission, excluding the deviation pattern. It is easier for the player to grasp the timing of these step-ups based on each flash emission, and it is also easier to grasp the timing of these step-ups based on each flash emission. Yes.

  In addition, during the period during which the operation unit 50 emits white light, the display color of the operation unit 50 is finally determined by a lottery or reach, as in the third notice effect. An effect (operation part notice effect) that changes step by step according to becoming or super reach is implemented.

  In addition, since the aspect of these operation part notification effects is the same as the 3rd notification effect mentioned above, description here shall be abbreviate | omitted. However, in the third notice effect, all red colors may be displayed from the first step to the fourth step, whereas in the fourth notice effect, the aspect is not implemented. Further, as described above, in the third notice effect, there is a case where an effect in which the development mode in the effect display device 9 and the development mode of the display color in the operation unit 50 do not match is performed. The development mode in the effect display device 9 and the development mode of the display color in the operation unit 50 are completely matched (see FIG. 58). However, even in the fourth notice effect, an effect in which the development mode in the effect display device 9 and the development mode of the display color in the operation unit 50 do not coincide with each other may be performed as in the third notice effect.

  Here, based on FIGS. 52-55, the production | presentation aspect of each pattern is demonstrated in detail. In the fourth notice effect, as described above, as the effect type, the photo image displayed in the normal album frame is a type A that is a serious photo, and the photo image displayed in a gold album frame different from the normal is a serious photo. Type B, a photo image displayed in a normal album frame is type C, a relaxed photo different from a serious photo of type A or type B, and a photo image displayed in a gold album frame different from normal is a type C The type D, which is the same relaxed photo, can be determined. FIG. 52 shows the fourth notice effect of type A, FIG. 53 shows the fourth notice effect of type B, and FIG. 54 shows the fourth notice effect of type C. FIG. 55 shows the type D fourth notice effect.

  In the fourth notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 52 to 55, the notice effect in the first step is started 1500 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission). The development from the first step to the second step (start of the notice production in the second step) is 4000 milliseconds after the start of the change (after 1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the second step to the third step. The development (start of the third step of the notice effect) is 6000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the third step to the fourth step (the notice of the fourth step) (Start) is 8000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (1400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission).

  As described above, the development from the first step to the second step, the development from the second step to the third step, and the development from the third step to the fourth step are all performed for a certain time ( 1400 milliseconds), and this makes it easier for the player to grasp the timing of step-up.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect time of the first step is longer than the effect time of the other steps in order to display the introduction effect image for opening the album on the effect display device 9. Is not limited to this, and the time of the notice effect of the first step may be the same as the effect time of the other steps, as in the case of the third notice effect. In one step, similar to the fourth notice effect, the introduction effect may be performed longer than the effect time in the other steps.

  First, the type A fourth notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 52. As shown in FIG. 52, the type A pattern 1 is the first step notice effect (displaying a small-size serious photographic image in a normal frame). In this case, even if the second, third, and fourth flash firings are performed, the first step notice effect (small size serious photo image display in a normal frame) is continued. Production. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is all blue which is the display color of the first step.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the type A pattern 2 ends with the advance notice effect (displaying a medium-size serious photographic image in a normal frame) in the second step. That is, even if the third and fourth flash emission is performed, the second step of the notice effect (medium size serious photographic image display in the normal frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green, but after the second step, all becomes green.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the pattern 3 of type A ends with the advancement effect (display of a large-size serious photographic image in a normal frame) in the third step. That is, even if the fourth flash emission is performed, the third step of the notice effect (large size serious photo image display in the normal frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green to yellow, but after the third step, all becomes yellow.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the pattern 4 of type A develops to the notice effect of the fourth step (displaying an oversized serious photographic image in a normal frame). At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue → green → yellow → red.

  Next, the type B fourth notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 53. As shown in FIG. 53, the type B pattern 1 is the first step notice effect (gold frame (frame) with a small size serious). Even if the second, third, and fourth flash firings are implemented, the first step is the notice effect (small size serious photo image display on the gold frame) Is an effect that is continuously implemented. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is all blue which is the display color of the first step.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the type B pattern 2 ends in the second step of the notice effect (medium size serious photographic image display on the gold frame). That is, even if the third and fourth flash emission is performed, the second step of the notice effect (medium size serious photographic image display on the gold frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green, but after the second step, all becomes green.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the pattern 3 of type B ends with the advance notice effect (display of a large-size serious photographic image on a gold frame) in the third step. That is, even if the fourth flash emission is performed, the third step of the notice effect (large size serious photo image display on the gold frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green to yellow, but after the third step, all becomes yellow.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the pattern 4 of type B develops up to the fourth step notice effect (gold frame (frame) displaying an oversized serious photographic image). At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue → green → yellow → red.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the pattern 5 of type B is a pattern that develops up to the fourth step in the same manner as the pattern 4. However, while the notice effect of the fourth step of pattern 4 is an oversized serious photo image display on the gold frame (frame), the notice effect of pattern 5 is an oversized relaxed photographic image on the gold frame (frame). It is displayed. That is, the pattern 5 is a branch pattern that differs from the pattern 4 in the form of the notice effect in the fourth step, and when these patterns 5 are determined, the pattern 5 is determined in the description of the fourth notice effect pattern determining table 177b. Thus, since the possibility of winning is higher than in the case where the pattern 4 is determined, the generation of these patterns 5 can increase the player's expectation for winning in the notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the pattern 5 which is the branching pattern, the display color change mode of the operation unit 50 is the same as that of the pattern 4, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, These patterns 5 may be different from the pattern 4 so that all the display colors are red, like the pattern 5 of the third notice effect.

  Next, the type C fourth notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 54. As shown in FIG. 54, the type C pattern 1 is the first step notice effect (a small frame of relaxed photographic image display in a normal frame). ) Development ends, that is, even if the second, third, and fourth flash firings are performed, the first step notice effect (small size relaxed photographic image display in a normal frame) continues to be performed. This is a production. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is all blue which is the display color of the first step.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the type C pattern 2 ends in the second stage of the notice effect (medium size relaxed photographic image display in a normal frame). That is, even if the third and fourth flash emission is performed, the second step of the notice effect (medium size relaxed photographic image display in the normal frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green, but after the second step, all becomes green.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the type C pattern 3 ends in the third stage of the notice effect (large size relaxed photographic image display in a normal frame). That is, even if the fourth flash emission is performed, the third step of the notice effect (large size relaxed photographic image display in a normal frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green to yellow, but after the third step, all becomes yellow.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the type C pattern 4 develops to the fourth step of the notice effect (displaying an oversized relaxed photographic image in a normal frame). At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue → green → yellow → red.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the type C pattern 6 is a pattern that develops up to the fourth step in the same manner as the pattern 4. However, as shown in FIG. 54, similarly to the pattern 4, the step-up time exists within the flash emission period of the operation unit 50, but the step-up is performed at a timing (time) different from the pattern 4. Specifically, the start of the notice effect in the first step is 1000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (900 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the first step to the second step (second step). Is started 3500 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (900 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the second step to the third step (start of the third stage of the notice effect) begins to change. 5000 milliseconds after the end of flash emission (400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the third step to the fourth step (start of the notice production in the fourth step) is 8500 milliseconds after the start of the change 1900 milliseconds after the end of flash emission).

  That is, the first step and the second step are stepped up (developed) 500 milliseconds earlier than the end of the flash emission compared to the pattern 4, and the third step is 1000 milliseconds earlier than the end of the flash emission compared to the pattern 4. By step-up (development), an effect is developed that develops in a shorter time from the end of flash emission than pattern 4 that normally occurs, and in step 4, conversely, from the end of flash emission compared to pattern 4 Step up (develop) 500 milliseconds later, letting the player feel the difference in timing, as if the development was finished in step 3, and develop to the fourth step The production is now being implemented. That is, the pattern 6 is a shift pattern that differs in step-up (development) timing from the pattern 4, and when these patterns 6 are determined, the description is given in the description of the fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177c. As described above, since the possibility of winning is higher than when pattern 4 is determined, by generating these patterns 5, the player's sense of expectation for winning can be enhanced in the notice effect. .

  Next, the type D fourth notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 55. As shown in FIG. 55, the type D pattern 1 is the first step notice effect (gold frame (frame) with a small size relaxing). Even if the second, third, and fourth flash firings are performed, the first step of the notice effect (small size relaxed photographic image display on the gold frame) Is an effect that is continuously implemented. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 is all blue which is the display color of the first step.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the type D pattern 2 ends in the second stage notice effect (medium size relaxed photographic image display on a gold frame). That is, even if the third and fourth flash emission is performed, the second step of the notice effect (medium size relaxed photographic image display on the gold frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green, but after the second step, all becomes green.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the pattern 3 of type D ends in the third stage of the notice effect (displaying a relaxed photographic image of a large size on a gold frame). That is, even if the fourth flash emission is performed, the third step of the notice effect (large size relaxing photo image display on the gold frame) is continuously performed. At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue to green to yellow, but after the third step, all becomes yellow.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the type 4 pattern 4 develops to the fourth step of the notice effect (displaying an oversized relaxed photographic image on a gold frame). At this time, the display color of the operation unit 50 develops from blue → green → yellow → red.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the type D patterns 7 and 8 are patterns that develop up to the fourth step as in the case of the pattern 4. However, as shown in FIG. 55, as in the case of pattern 4, the step-up time exists within the flash emission period of the operation unit 50, but the step-up is performed at a timing (time) different from pattern 4. Specifically, the start of the notice effect in the first step is 1000 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (900 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the first step to the second step (second step). Is started 3500 milliseconds after the start of fluctuation (900 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the second step to the third step (start of the third stage of the notice effect) begins to change. 5000 milliseconds after the end of flash emission (400 milliseconds after the end of the previous flash emission), and the development from the third step to the fourth step (start of the notice production in the fourth step) is 8500 milliseconds after the start of the change 1900 milliseconds after the end of flash emission).

Furthermore, while the notice effect in the fourth step of pattern 4 is an oversized relaxing photo image display on the gold frame (frame), in the case of pattern 7, an oversized serious photo image is displayed on the gold frame (frame). In the case of the pattern 8, an oversized relaxed photographic image is displayed on the cherry blossom pattern (frame).
That is, both patterns 7 and 8 are the same as pattern 6 and are shifted patterns that differ in step-up (development) timing from pattern 4, and as with pattern 5, the notification effect of pattern 4 and the fourth step is the same. It has a different branch pattern. Therefore, in the fourth notice effect of type D, the pattern 4 can be branched into a plurality of patterns 7 and 8, and when branching to these branch patterns, any of the branch patterns, pattern 7, Pattern 8 is not only the time of development of the fourth step in which a branch occurs, but all timings (timing) at the start of the first step, the development to the second step, and the development to the third step are different from the pattern 4 Have been made different.

  When these patterns 7 are determined, as described above in the description of the fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177d, it is more likely that the pattern 4 is a hit than when the pattern 4 is determined. By generating the pattern 7, the player's expectation for hitting can be enhanced in the notice effect, and when the pattern 8 is determined, it has been described in the description of the fourth notice effect pattern determination table 177d. Thus, since it is determined that it is a win, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pattern 8 that is determined to be a win will be implemented in the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, in the patterns 6 to 8 which are misalignment patterns, all the times at the start of the first step, the development to the second step, the development to the third step, and the development to the fourth step However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of making these different timings is the time when the second step is developed, the time when the third step is developed, the fourth time. It may be at least one of those at the time of development into a step.

  In addition, as a form of these different timings, in the present embodiment, as described above, a deviation of a different aspect at the time of development to the second step, development to the third step, and development to the fourth step, as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all the development times in the pattern 4 may be made to be different timings by uniformly advancing or delaying them.

  In the present embodiment, the patterns 7 and 8 have different timings from the pattern 4 at the time of the development of the fourth step in which the branch occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these branches occur. At the time of step development, the timing may not be different.

  In the present embodiment, the patterns 7 and 8 have the same timing shift at the time of development of the fourth step in which a branch occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the pattern 7 The pattern of deviation may be different in each of the plurality of branch patterns so that the pattern 8 develops faster than the pattern 4 and the pattern 8 develops later than the pattern 4.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth step is the step where the branch occurs in the patterns 5, 7, and 8 which are the branch patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step where these branches occur. May be the second step or the third step. For example, the positions of the branches may be different so that the pattern 7 branches in the third step and the pattern 8 branches in the fourth step.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the production are performed by the operation unit 50 serving as the elapsed time notification means. The elapsed time from the start of variable display in the display device 9 is notified by the operation unit 50 flashing white light periodically four times according to a predetermined time interval pattern, and these continuous flash light emission. During the period between the first step and the third step, the first step and the fourth step are changed to each step (notification step). These time interval patterns and step-up timings are set so that the development time for the step and the fourth step occurs after a certain time from each flash emission. Since the game is set, the step-up (development) timing, which is the change timing of the notice effect in these step-up notice effects, becomes easy to understand based on each flash emission, so the progress state of the step-up notice effect As a result, the step-up (development) timing, which is the change timing of the notice effect, can be easily recognized if it is normal timing or has changed from these normal timing. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, even if a plurality of types of step-up notice effects of the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect can be implemented, 1 to each step (notice effect) in each step-up notice effect. Since the change of the times is performed in a period between successive flash emission by the operation unit 50 serving as the elapsed time notification means, a plurality of step-up notice effects of the third notice effect and the fourth notice effect are thus obtained. Even if it is implemented, the step-up (development) timing, which is the change timing of the notice effect in each type of step-up notice effect, becomes easy to understand, and as a result, the player recognizes the progress status of each type of step-up notice effect. It becomes easy.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the step-up notice effect, the hit or miss (specified by the type of the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 based on the big win lottery result on the main board 31 ( The display color of the operation unit 50 is sequentially changed to blue, green, yellow, and red in the period from when the operation unit 50 emits flash until the next flash is emitted. Since these display colors change, the player is expected to step up (development), which is a change in the notice effect in the step up notice effect, and changes in these notice effects. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to timing changes when stepping up (developing).

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the pattern 5 that is a sudden step-up notice effect in the present invention is implemented in the third notice effect, from the first step to the second step in the third notice effect. Even if there is no change (development), the fourth step is the change timing after the change in which the multiple beam launch image display, which is the notice effect of the fourth step, which is the notice effect that has undergone a plurality of changes, does not occur. Since there is a possibility of restarting at the step-up (development) timing, it is grasped based on the timing of the elapsed time notified by the flash emission of the operation unit 50 that is the elapsed time notification means, and after the change that has not occurred At the time of the step-up (development) timing of the fourth step, which is the change timing, the fourth step is predicted. Launch Image display of a performance multi-beam can give the player a sense of expectation to be resumed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the pattern 7 and the pattern 8 which are a plurality of branch patterns are implemented in the fourth notice effect, the effect can be diversified and the fourth step where the branch occurs. At the time of development, the pattern 7 and the pattern 8 are stepped up (developed) at a timing (time) later than the step-up (developed) timing of the pattern 4 which is a normal pattern, Since the step-up (development) timing to the second step where the branch does not occur and the step-up (development) timing of the third step also change at an early timing different from normal, the player can change the change timing to the normal timing. Change to the 4th step of pattern 7 and pattern 8 which will be branch change notice effect Attention is paid to whether or not the timing is different from the normal timing, and attention is paid to whether or not a change occurs at these different timings to change to the fourth step of the pattern 7 and the pattern 8 that become the branch change notice effect. Therefore, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the step-up notice effect, the third notice effect that displays an image in which the beam that is emitted stepwise increases, and the fourth notice effect that the size of the album photo increases stepwise. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and step-up notice effects other than these, for example, steps such as the action of an accessory increasing step by step or the sound effect increasing step by step, etc. It goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to an up-notice effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, the operation unit 50 is flashed during the notice effect period, so that the elapsed time from the start of variable display is periodically and repeatedly reported in a predetermined time interval pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and these notifications are performed, for example, by lighting at least one of the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25, or , A specific sound is periodically output repeatedly from the speakers 27R and 27L, or when there is an operation lever or operation handle operated by the player, the operation lever or operation handle is periodically You may make it alert | report by applying a vibration repeatedly.

  In addition, in order to repeatedly notify periodically with a predetermined time interval pattern, not only the notification is performed at a fixed period, but also the second flash from the first flash emission of the operation unit 50 as in the above-described embodiment. The flash emission until the second flash emission is 2500 milliseconds, the second flash emission to the third flash emission is 2000 milliseconds, and the third flash emission to the fourth flash emission is 2000 milliseconds. Although it is not a fixed time interval, there are those that periodically and repeatedly notify in a predetermined pattern having substantially the same time interval.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the elapsed time from the start of variable display is periodically and repeatedly notified by flash emission so that the player need only confirm the operation unit 50 without having to confirm a plurality of displays or the like. In the operation unit 50, the display color in the period between the flash emission is changed in response to the flash emission. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the flash emission is not limited to this. The predetermined display in the period may be performed on a display other than the operation unit 50, for example, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display color is used as a predetermined display in the period between flash emission, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the operation part 50 is changed into these display colors. As a small liquid crystal panel with a transparent touch panel, a plurality of symbols, characters, etc. are sequentially displayed on the small liquid crystal panels as predetermined display, a plurality of characters are sequentially displayed, or a plurality of landscape photographs are displayed. You may make it display sequentially.

  In the above embodiment, the display colors and the order thereof are in the order of blue → green → yellow → red. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types and order of these display colors are appropriately determined. You just have to decide.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form developed from the 1st step to the 4th step shown in the pattern 5 of the 3rd notice effect as a form of the step-up notice effect suddenly, this invention is limited to this. For example, a form that develops from the second step to the fourth step or a form that develops from the first step to the third step may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the step-up stage is made into four steps from the 1st step to the 4th step, this invention is not limited to this, These step-up steps are made into 2 steps or 3 steps. Or five or more stages.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which branches only when developing to a 4th step was illustrated as a branch pattern, this invention is not limited to this, For example, these branches are made into 2nd, for example. Branches at two points when developing to the step and when developing to the fourth step, three points when developing to the second step, developing to the 34th step, and developing to the fourth step You may make it branch in.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending | holding memory number were each displayed individually on four display parts, it was made possible to specify each pending | holding memory number, For example, the 1st pending memory number The number of reserved storages of each of the number and the second reserved storage number may be displayed so as to be identifiable on one display unit (for example, numerical display of “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, etc.).

  Moreover, in the said Example, the pending | holding memory display means which displays the 1st reserved memory number and the 2nd reserved memory number changes the production | presentation symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol. The display device 9 is configured to display (fluctuate). However, the display device is configured separately from the display device that variably displays such a design symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). May be.

  Further, in the third notice effect of the above embodiment, a notice effect that emits a beam is executed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 50 in order to make the player pay attention to the operation unit 50 that periodically flashes light. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the announcement effect may be executed even if these operation units 50 are not operated, similarly to the fourth announcement effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the second special based on the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. It is decided to make a small hit at a higher rate compared to the case where the symbol variation display is executed. Therefore, by suppressing the occurrence frequency of the small hit game based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it can be understood that it was a small hit game despite expecting a sudden big odd hit game in the high base state. It is possible to suppress a situation in which a situation in which the player is discouraged more than necessary, and to prevent a situation in which the player is unnecessarily disadvantageous.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the big hit gaming state and the high base state (probability change state or short time state), the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on the start winning winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted. However, the control may be performed so that the determination at the time of winning based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 is limited only in the big hit gaming state. Alternatively, the control may be performed so as to limit the execution of the winning determination based on the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 only in the high base state (probability change state or short time state).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern by determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. In this case, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. . Further, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, different determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storage. Therefore, by assigning the ratio of the determination value to the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variable display time as the total number of pending storage increases, the operating rate of the variable display decreases. It can be prevented as much as possible.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly advantageous for a player when a display result of identification information in a variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine that controls the state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 First start winning port 14 Second starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
50 operation unit 56 CPU
560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (4)

Variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is provided, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result of the variable display of the identification information, and the result of the game is determined in advance. A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specified gaming result is obtained,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the game result is the specific game result before the display result of the variable display is derived;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the notice effect is changed one or more times in accordance with a predetermined order from the start of variable display of the variable display means until the display result is derived. This is a notice effect that informs that there is a possibility of becoming the specific game result, and as the number of changes increases, the possibility of becoming the specific game result increases. Step-up notice effect executing means for executing step-up notice effect;
Elapsed time notification means for repeatedly notifying the elapsed time from the start of variable display in the variable display means according to a predetermined time interval pattern;
With
The step-up notice effect executing means performs one change of the notice effect during the notification repeated by the elapsed time notice means, and changes the notice effect a predetermined number of times as one type of step-up notice effect. A normal timing step-up notice effect, and a change timing step-up notice effect that is performed at a different timing from the normal timing step-up notice effect for at least one change of the predetermined effect at the same time. A gaming machine characterized by being implemented. The step-up notice effect executing means is
The notice effect can be changed to a branch change notice effect different from the normal change notice effect and the normal change notice effect,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the change timing step-up notice effect, when the change of 1 is performed at a timing different from the normal timing step-up notice effect, the game machine is changed to the branch change notice effect. . The step-up notice effect executing means is
In the normal timing step-up notice effect, the notice effect is changed a plurality of times, and in the change timing step-up notice effect, each of the plurality of changes is performed at a different timing from the normal timing step-up notice effect,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one change among the plurality of changes in the change timing step-up notice effect is changed to the branch change notice effect.   A predetermined display is performed between notifications repeated by the elapsed time notification unit, and a notification interlocking display unit that changes a display mode based on a determination result of the prior determination unit is triggered by the notification. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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