JP2011147598A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase amusement of a game by reporting that control is to be performed to a jackpot game state based on a sudden probability variable jackpot. <P>SOLUTION: The jackpot game state includes that after normal big winning symbols or probability variable big winning symbols are derived and displayed, and that after sudden probability variable jackpot patterns are derived and displayed. On the basis of the fact that a game control means determines to attain a sudden probability variable jackpot when it is a probability variable state, a performance control means temporarily stop-displays normal jackpot symbols at a performance display device and then reports that the sudden probability variable jackpot is to be attained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and starts variable display of identification information based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the first state advantageous to the player from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player in the specific gaming state The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a variable winning device that changes into a game.

  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 start area such as a start port 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 when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, the gaming state (game) The state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). There is something.

  In addition, in the gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game that improves the probability of being controlled to the specific gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state or shortens the variable display time of the identification information in the variable display unit. There are those that shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the display result of the identification information is a combination of predetermined identification information (for example, probability variation symbol). Hereinafter, a state in which the probability of being controlled to a specific gaming state is improved is referred to as a special gaming state (also referred to as probability variation or probability variation state). The special game state ends when, for example, the display result of the identification information on the variable display unit is a predetermined display result among the specific display results.

  Further, when a specific condition is established, the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state (second specific gaming state) in which the variable winning device is opened a specific time (for example, twice), and then shifts to a special gaming state. There is something configured as follows. In addition, when the above-described specific condition is satisfied in the special game state, the reach identification information including a part of the identification information of the specific display result is displayed, and then the non-specific display result is displayed as the final display result. There is a gaming machine configured as described above (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-61740 A (paragraphs 0344-0346, FIG. 46)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by displaying the reach identification information, a normal jackpot symbol (first display mode) that ends the special gaming state is once derived and displayed (final stop display). After causing the player to recognize that there is a possibility of being displayed, a display result that is not in the first display mode is derived and displayed. Therefore, when the special gaming state is ended, the player is discouraged and then controlled to give a sense of security again. However, the effect for discouraging the player once is a reach effect and does not necessarily lead to a predetermined display result being derived and displayed, so such control does not necessarily discourage the player. Absent.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the interest of the game by alerting | reporting controlling to a 2nd specific game state.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and a decorative symbol) that can identify each. 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, an effect display device 9), and a variable display start condition (for example, neither variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed) Based on the fact that it is not a big hit gaming state), the variable information is displayed, and when a predetermined display result (for example, big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display section, the gaming state is displayed. The first state advantageous to the player from the second state (for example, the closed state), which is disadvantageous for the player in the specific gaming state, is controlled to the specific gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player. A gaming machine including a variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that changes to (for example, an open state), and the specific gaming state is a first display of the specific display results on the variable display unit. After the mode (for example, the normal jackpot symbol) or the second display mode (for example, the probability variation jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, the variable winning device is changed to the first state for the first period (for example, a maximum of 29 seconds × 15). After the first specific gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state based on 15R big hit) and the third display mode (for example, the sudden big hit symbol) of the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the variable winning device is Including a second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on sudden probability change big hit) that is changed to the first state for a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds × 2) shorter than one period, and the first display mode Derived table When the first specific gaming state is finished, the control is changed to the normal state (for example, the uncertain change state), and when the first specific gaming state is finished after the second display mode is derived and displayed, it is compared with the normal state. A game state transition means for controlling to a special game state (for example, a probability change state) that increases the probability of being controlled to a specific game state, and for controlling to a special game state (for example, a probability change state) when the second specific game state is completed ( For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the process of steps S134, S171, and S173 is executed), and whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the specific game state is controlled based on the start condition being satisfied. Predetermining means (for example, game In the control microcomputer 560, the variable display unit displays the part that executes the processing of steps S61 and S73) and the fact that the pre-determining means determines to control to the second specific gaming state when in the special gaming state. Second specific game state notifying means for notifying that the first display mode is temporarily stopped and then controlled to the second specific game state (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, steps S823, S824, S826, S831 ( In particular, when a predetermined period has elapsed, a process of selecting a process table in which display control execution data for displaying a temporary stop symbol determined in the process of step S826 for a predetermined time is displayed), S832, S833, and S841. To a portion for executing the processing of S844).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by notifying that it is controlled to the second specific gaming state. Moreover, the interest of the game in a special game state can be improved.

After the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the first start area or the second start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14), the variable display start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that starts variable display of identification information based on an advantageous state control means (for example, a game) that controls an advantageous state (for example, a high base state) in which a game medium is likely to pass through the second starting area. The control microcomputer 560 includes a portion for executing the processing of steps S131 to S133, S181, and S177), and the predetermining means is when the start condition is satisfied in response to the game medium passing through the first start area. And when the start condition is established according to the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area, it is determined to control to the second specific gaming state at a different rate (see FIG. 9). The advantageous state control means determines to control to the second specific gaming state when the prior determination means is in the special gaming state when it is determined to control to the second specific gaming state when the prior determination means is in the normal state. Compared with the case, you may be comprised so that it may control to an advantageous state in a high ratio (refer FIG. 23).
According to such a structure, since the ratio controlled to an advantageous state changes according to a game state, the interest of a game can be improved.

When the specific gaming state is controlled, the specific gaming state notification effect executing means (for example, executing the specific gaming state notification effect for notifying that the special gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state ends (for example, In the production control microcomputer 100, the special gaming state after the specific gaming state ends when the specific gaming state ends when the processing of steps S821, S1923 to S1925, S1933 to S1935 and S1943 to S1945 ends. Specific game state end notification effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of step S890 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing a specific game state end notification effect to notify the control Execution time determining means for determining the execution time of the notification effect during the specific gaming state (for example, The effect control microcomputer 100 includes a portion for executing the processing of steps S901 to S908), and the specific game state end notification effect execution means is specific game at a time earlier than the time determined by the execution time determination means. When the state ends, the notification effect at the end of the specific gaming state is executed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the part for executing the processing of steps S889 and S890: that is, the time determined by the execution time determination means) It may be configured such that the specific gaming state ends at an early stage).
According to such a configuration, the chance of performing the notification effect for notifying that the transition to the special gaming state is performed is not reduced, and the interest of the game by notifying the transition to the special gaming state is not reduced. be able to.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a base state determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol in case a display result suddenly becomes a probable big hit symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a promotion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a promotion production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In this embodiment, there are eight types of “1” to “8” as stop symbols (display results) of special symbols. Among the special symbols “1” to “8”, “3” is a 15R non-probable big hit symbol (15R normal big hit symbol), “7” is a 15R probable big hit symbol, and “1” is a small hit symbol. “5” corresponds to the 2R big hit symbol. In addition, “−” is a loss symbol. “R” indicates a round. Therefore, for example, 15R indicates that the number of rounds is 15.

  If the symbol ("3" or "7") of 15R big hit (15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable big hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b The open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is played. A round is started to change to the first state which is advantageous to the player. When the symbol of 15R jackpot is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 15 in the jackpot state (15R jackpot game state).

  When the 2R jackpot symbol ("5") is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the game proceeds to a jackpot gaming state (2R jackpot gaming state) in which the number of rounds is two. In addition, when the symbol of 2R jackpot is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 2 in the jackpot state. In the big hit state, the opening time of the opening / closing plate in each round is shorter (for example, 0.5 seconds) than when the 15R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  After the 2R big hit game, the gaming state shifts to a probable change state. Since the 2R jackpot game time is short, the player can make it appear as if it has suddenly entered a probable state. Hereinafter, the 2R big hit may be referred to as “suddenly probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 2, that is, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is 2, The number of rounds of the big hit game based on the same may be the same as the round number of 15R normal big hit and 15R probability big hit). In that case, the opening time of one round is further shortened (for example, 0.1 second).

  Also, in order to satisfy the condition that the duration of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is shorter than the duration of the big hit game based on the 15R big hit, instead of shortening the opening time of one round, It may be the same as the opening time in the jackpot game based on the game, and the number of rounds may be less than the round number of the jackpot game based on the 15R jackpot.

  Further, when the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state), and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). (The execution condition for variable display is easily satisfied). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next 15R non-probability variation big hit (a big hit that does not become a probability variation state after big hit game, that is, a 15R normal big hit) occurs. When a sudden probability big hit is suddenly reached, the gaming state is shifted to a probability changing state (high probability state), and the base state becomes a high base state or a low base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased compared to the case where the high base state is not in It becomes easier to win a start.

  For example, in the high base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is extended in the open state and the number of times of opening is increased (also referred to as the open extended state). By shifting to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol is increased, it may be shifted to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined number of times. The probability that the stop symbol in the symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

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

  In the short time state, the variation time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. Therefore, the frequency at which the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state and special symbol short time state), it is possible to make it easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). Good. In addition, 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), it becomes easier to win a start (high base state) (Migration) may be performed. In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

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

  In this embodiment, in the high base state, the special symbol and the decorative symbol change time is shortened. Therefore, hereinafter, the high base state and the short time state are synonymous.

  In this embodiment, there is a small hit in addition to the big hit. When the small hit is reached, the game shifts to the small hit gaming state. In the small hit game, the big prize opening is opened in the same manner as in the case of the sudden chance big hit game. The number of rounds is 2, and the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0.1 second). That is, the sudden winning change big hit game and the small hit game have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in this way, the player cannot recognize whether the game is suddenly probable big hit or small hit when the big winning opening is opened for a short period of time. A probability state (probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that when the small hit game based on the occurrence of the small hit is completed, the gaming state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative (decorative) effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is possible to win although it is difficult to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

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

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

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

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the decorative symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the special symbol variation display and the decorative symbol variation display are executed in synchronization. Synchronizing means that the change start timing and the change end timing are substantially the same.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, it is assumed that the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased even in a short time state (a game state in which the variable symbol display time is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not a probability variation 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 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

  Further, an operation button 150 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation button 150 is provided with a pressing operation unit that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 150 may be provided with not only a pressing operation unit but also a rotation operation unit that can be rotated by a player. In that case, the player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effect) by rotating the rotation operation unit.

  Further, the operation means is a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation in a direction selected from a plurality of predetermined directions (four directions) such as front, rear, left, and right when viewed from the player. It may be like a cross key including a circular pressing operation unit made up of a jog button. In this case, the player can perform a predetermined operation by selectively pressing one of the four directions of front, rear, left and right with respect to the pressing operation unit. The operating means may be a combination of a cross key and a button and a plurality of push buttons.

  In addition, when using rotation, it is assumed that a predetermined operation has been performed if the rotation has been performed a predetermined number of times, or that the operation button 150 has been pressed a predetermined number of times, and if the rotation has been performed a predetermined number of times, the predetermined operation has been performed. Or you may.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 via the input port 107 receives an operation signal (press signal) according to the pressing operation to the operation button 150 by the player and an operation signal (rotation signal indicating the rotation amount) according to the rotation operation. Input from the operation button 150.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When “1”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 displays the variable symbol of the decorative symbol “suddenly probable big hit”. In the same manner as in the case of “”, after the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variable 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 “1”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. In FIG. 6, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  As shown in FIG. 6, multiple types of decorative pattern variation patterns are prepared according to the difference in the production mode, such as whether it is out of play, big hit, reach, and reach mode Has been. The reach effect is executed in the effect display device 9 controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  “Normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a simple reach mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern of a reach mode different from “normal reach”. The difference in reach form means that a change in a different form (speed, rotation direction, etc.) is made in a reach change time or a character or the like appears. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

  “Reach B” is a variation pattern of a reach mode different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. “Super reach” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. In “Normal Reach”, “Reach A”, “Reach B” and “Super Reach”, there is a case where a big hit or a big hit is not achieved, but when a “Super Reach” reach effect is executed. The display result of a special symbol becomes a big hit symbol at a high rate.

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is the small hit symbol or the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, the variation pattern of “surprise / small hit special variation 1” or “surprise / small hit special variation 2” is used. The variation pattern of the sudden / small hit special variation 1 or the sudden / small hit special variation 2 is a variation pattern in which a special effect such as a slip effect is included in the variation of the decorative design.

  Further, “normal change at short time” is a change pattern used when the display result of the special symbol is out of the display when the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a common variation pattern is used for the case of small hit and the case of sudden probability change big hit. The selection ratios of “small hit special variation 1” and “surprise / small hit special variation 2” are different. Also, different variation patterns may be used for the case of small hit and the case of sudden sudden change.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type of jackpot (15R normal jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(5) Random 6 (MR6): Determines whether or not to set to a high base state (for base state determination)

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

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

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (any of 15R normal big hit, 15R probability variable big hit, or sudden probability big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). A big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) is shown. FIG. 9B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 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 decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specifying commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols 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 presentation control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game or the small hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. In addition, there is a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command for designating the start of a big hit game or the start of a big hit game based on sudden probability change big hit.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden start of sudden probability change big hit when it is a sudden chance big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command for small hit. Also good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays the jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command for specifying that 15R is a normal jackpot (Big jackpot end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) It is. Command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command that specifies that it is a 15R probability variable jackpot (jackpot end 2 specification command: ending 2 specification command) It is. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (surprise big hit / small hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the end of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased is transmitted for the total reserved memory number, but an effect control command for designating the reserved memory number itself is transmitted. Also good.

  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. 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

  FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening 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. 14 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A), and counts the total reserved memory number counter. Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 16, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 2), and The random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step S215A).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28).

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

  When the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B), and at the same time, counts the total reserved memory number. Is incremented by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area. Further, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command (step S215B).

  17 and 18 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 second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory is stored), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S57).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Is read and a big hit determination is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

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

  If it is determined to be a small hit, the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“2R probability variation big hit” (suddenly (Probable big hit), “15R probable big hit” or “15R normal big hit”) is determined as the big hit type (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “15R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “15R probability variable jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. Is set and “03” is set as data indicating the type of jackpot when “2R probability variation jackpot” (sudden probability variation jackpot) is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the off symbol “-” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “15R normal big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R probability variable big hit” is determined as “7” as a special symbol stop symbol. If “2R probability variation big hit” is determined, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “1” which is the small hit symbol is determined as a 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. 19 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 or the small hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the big hit variation pattern table or the small hit variation determination table (step S92).

  Specifically, the CPU 56 selects the 15R big hit variation pattern table if it is decided to make a 15R big hit, and if it is decided to suddenly make the odd big hit, it makes a sudden big hit. When the variation pattern table is selected and it is decided to make a small hit, the variation pattern table for small hit is selected.

  In the 15R big hit variation pattern table, determination values corresponding to the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 3, 5, 7, and 9 shown in FIG. 6 are set. Determination values corresponding to the respective variation patterns having variation pattern numbers 10 and 11 are set in the variation pattern table for sudden hits. In the small hit variation pattern table, determination values corresponding to the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 10 and 11 are set.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a deviation variation pattern table (step S93). In the deviation variation pattern table, determination values corresponding to the variation patterns with the variation pattern numbers 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 shown in FIG. 6 are set.

  The CPU 56 selects the shift variation pattern table on condition that the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is not set. When the time reduction flag is set, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number 12 is selected as the variation pattern.

  Next, the CPU 56 also reads random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) (step S101) and selects it in the process of step SS92 or step S93. By referring to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). 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). The value is directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern is determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 starts changing special symbols (step S105). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. 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 S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S107).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 11) of one of the display results 1 to 5 specified in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a 15R 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 “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”. When neither the 15R probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is obtained (that is, when the 15R normal big hit is made), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  In step S116, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), terminates the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or 2. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8b is performed (step S127). 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 S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S130). When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (step S131), the CPU 56 extracts the base state determination random number and uses the base state determination random number to end the big hit game. Is determined by lottery (step S132).

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the base state determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 23, 0 to 4 are set as determination values corresponding to the high base state when the gaming state is the probability variation state, and the high base state when the gaming state is the non-probability variation state is set. 0 to 7 are set as the corresponding determination values. In the process of step S132, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the base state determination random number matches one of the determination values corresponding to the high base state set in the base state determination table after the big hit game ends. The base state of is determined to be a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, it is determined that when the gaming state is the non-probable variable state, the high base state is set as compared with the probable state. Easy to be.

  The CPU 56 stores the determination result obtained in step S132 in the RAM 55 (step S133).

  In this embodiment, the base state after the big hit game is determined by lottery in the special symbol stop process and the determination result is stored, but the base state after the big hit game is determined by lottery in the big hit end process in step S307. You may make it do.

  Further, when the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (step S134), and the effect control microcomputer 100 is reset. Is controlled to transmit a big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139). In the process of S138, the CPU 56 sets 15 when the big hit type is 15R normal big hit or 15R probability variable big hit, and sets 2 when sudden big change big hit.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S147. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If not set, the process proceeds to step S147. 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). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, 2) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

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

  FIG. 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). In the process of step S162, if 15R is a normal big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent, if it is a 15R probability variable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent. Sends a sudden big hit / small hit 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.

  When the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type is 15R normal jackpot (step S171). Specifically, whether or not the 15R normal big hit is 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 “01”. it can. In the case of 15R normal big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172). In addition, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) is set in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S176), and a time reduction flag is set (step S177). Then, the process proceeds to step S182.

  If it is not the 15R normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S173). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S174). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot type is a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S175). If it is not suddenly probable big hit (if 15R probable big hit), the process proceeds to step S177. If it is suddenly probable big hit, and if the fact that the high base state is set is stored in the RAM 55, the process proceeds to step S177 (step S181). Whether or not the high base state is set is determined by the process of step S132, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 55 (see step S133). If the high base state is not stored in the RAM 55, the process proceeds to step S182.

  In step S182, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the gaming state. That is, when the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (high base state) is set, control for transmitting the high base state designation command is performed. When the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S183).

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation of the decorative symbol when the display result suddenly becomes the probability variation big hit symbol when the gaming state is the probability variation state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, after the notification image 9 a indicating that the probability variation state has been displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 25A), that is, the gaming state becomes a certain change state. After the control, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (changed) in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (see FIG. 25B), and the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed ( 25 (C) and (D)), the big hit symbol is displayed in a pause (temporary stop display) (see FIG. 25 (E)). Note that the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is a non-probable variable symbol.

  After that, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols re-variate (see FIG. 25F), and an abrupt big hit symbol is derived. That is, the final stop display is performed (see FIG. 25G). Hereinafter, re-variation may be referred to as a re-lottery effect.

  Note that in FIG. 25, after the sudden probability big hit symbol is derived, a notification image 9b for notifying that the probability sudden hit is suddenly displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed (see FIG. 25H), and the probability changing state continues. It is shown that a notification image 9c that notifies the user of this is displayed (see FIG. 25I).

  Further, in place of the notification of sudden probability change big hit as shown in FIG. 25 (H), the third display mode (the big hit gaming state based on the sudden big hit) is controlled in the third display mode ( You may make it alert | report that a game is derived and displayed, or only alert | report that it is controlled by the special game state (probability change state) as shown to FIG. 25 (I).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a promotion effect (an effect for notifying an actual gaming state after a non-probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed). In the example shown in FIG. 26, an example in which the promotion effect is executed in the seventh round during the big hit game is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, after the seventh round is started (see FIG. 26A), an image 9d that prompts the operation of the operation button 150 for the promotion effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 ( FIG. 26 (B)), in response to the player operating the operation button 150, when the actual jackpot type determined in advance is a probable jackpot, the image 9e for promotion effect is produced. It is displayed on the display screen of the display device 9 (see FIG. 26C). Thereafter, a notification image 9f for notifying that it is a probable big hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 26D).

  Further, when the actual jackpot type determined in advance is an uncertain change jackpot (usually jackpot), the image 9a for promotion effect is displayed in response to the player operating the operation button 150. (See FIG. 26E), an image 9g for suggesting that it is not a probable big hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 26F).

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the promotion effect is executed in the seventh round, but the seventh round is not essential, and the promotion effect can be executed in any round.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S706.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and effect control such as display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

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

  28 to 30 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer. However, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (specifically, a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command) (step S621), the presentation control CPU 101 receives a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or A jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set (step S622).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S635), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open designation command reception flag (step S636). Further, the second byte data (EXT data) of the special winning opening opening designation command is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM (step S637).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first reserved memory number display unit 18c or the second reserved memory. The display of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number in the number display unit 18d is updated (step S652). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the first reserved memory number display unit 18c or the second reserved memory number display unit 18d is increased by one.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a high probability state designation command (step S656), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation flag (step S657). If the received effect control command is a low probability state designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation flag (step S659).

  If the received effect control command is a high base state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a high base state flag (step S662). If the received effect control command is a low base state designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 resets the high base state flag (step S664). Further, the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to the color tone of the background screen in the normal state (for example, the blue color tone background screen) (step S665).

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

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, promotion effect determination random number SR2, and temporary stop symbol. The decision random number SR3 is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The promotion effect determination random number SR2 is a random number for determining whether to execute the promotion effect and the type of the promotion effect. The random number SR3 for determining a pause symbol is a random number for determining a pause symbol when a pause effect is executed during the change of a decorative symbol.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the promotion effect determination table. FIG. 32A shows a table used in the case of 15R probability variable big hit, and FIG. 32B shows a table used in the case of 15R normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, the promotion stage is set to the third round after the seventh round during the jackpot game, the fifteenth round during the jackpot game, and the start of the jackpot game. There are types.

  Although the timing of the promotion effect during the big hit game is arbitrary (the seventh round in the examples shown in FIGS. 26 and 32), the timing of the promotion effect may be determined by lottery. For example, a random number that can take a range of 1 to 15 is generated, and a round corresponding to the random value is determined as a round for executing the promotion effect. When the stage of the promotion effect is determined by lottery, the round in which the promotion effect is easily executed (the round that can be easily selected) may be changed depending on whether the 15R probability big hit is the 15R normal big hit.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the decorative pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the image is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit / small hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state or the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the 15R jackpot symbol is displayed when the variable display ends, that is, whether or not the 15R jackpot symbol (15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variable jackpot). (Step S820). Whether or not the 15R big hit is determined depends on whether the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area is a display result 2 specifying command or a display result 3 specifying command (see FIG. 11). It is confirmed. In the case of 15R big hit, promotion effect determination processing is executed (step S821).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect determination process in step S821. In the promotion effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the promotion effect determination random number SR2 (step S901), and uses the extracted promotion effect determination random number SR2 and the promotion effect determination table (see FIG. 32) to promote. It is determined whether or not to execute the effect and the type of promotion effect when executing the effect (step S902).

  In the process of step S902, when it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. For this, the table shown in FIG. 32B is used. Further, the effect control CPU 101 uses the result (whether or not to execute the promotion effect and the type of the promotion effect) corresponding to the determination value matching the promotion effect determination random number SR2 as the determination result of the process of step S902. .

  When it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed in the seventh round as the type of promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a seventh round execution flag (steps S903 and S904). If it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed in the fifteenth round as the type of promotion effect, the fifteenth round execution flag is set (steps S905 and S906). If it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed after 2 minutes from the start of the big hit game as the type of the promotion effect, an execution flag is set after the elapse of time (steps S907 and S908). Note that both the seventh round execution flag and the fifteenth round execution flag may be set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) based on the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S822). .

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result specifying command indicates a 15R normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 displays the stop symbol. As a result, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a 15R probability variation jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols as odd symbols ( A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol that recalls the occurrence of a probable big hit is determined. And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Even when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command, when executing the promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 exceptionally causes the three symbols to be even symbols (usually the occurrence of a big jackpot) as the stop symbol. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol that is recalled) is determined.

  When the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of “135”, which is a chance as a sudden winning symbol as a stop symbol.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination process in step S822. In the stop symbol determination process, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to make the stop symbol of the decorative symbol out of the symbol (step S8001). Whether or not it is decided to make a symbol out of place is confirmed by, for example, whether or not the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area is a display result 1 specifying command.

  If it is not decided to make the symbol out of the pattern and if it is not decided to reach (step S8002), the production control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 to SR1-3, The left symbol is determined using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3 (steps S8003, S8004, S8005). Then, the process proceeds to step S8008. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  When it is determined to reach, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 to SR1-2, determines the left and right symbols using SR1-1, and uses SR1-2 to select the middle symbol. Determine (steps S8006 and S8007). Then, the process proceeds to step S8008. Whether or not it is decided to reach is determined by the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is not determined to stop the decorative symbol from being a stop symbol, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a 15R big hit (15R normal big hit or 15R probability big hit) ( Step S8011). Whether or not it is decided to win 15R is determined by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is decided to make a 15R jackpot, if it is decided to make a 15R normal jackpot, or if it is decided to make a 15R probability variable jackpot but it is decided to execute a promotion effect, The process moves to S8015. Whether or not it is decided to win 15R can be determined by the received display result specifying command, but may be determined based on a variation pattern.

  When it is determined to win 15R probability variation and it is determined not to execute the promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 and determines the left middle right symbol using SR1-1 (step S8014). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S8008. In step S8014, the effect control CPU 101 determines one of the odd symbols as the left middle right symbol.

  In step S8015, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 and determines the left middle right symbol using SR1-1. Then, the process proceeds to step S8008. In step S8015, the effect control CPU 101 determines one of the even symbols as the left middle right symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the promotion effect is determined to be executed when the seventh round execution flag, the fifteenth round execution flag, or the execution flag after the elapse of time is set.

  When it is not decided to make the decorative symbol out of the decorative symbol, or when it is not decided to win 15R, the effect control CPU 101 decides the left middle right stop symbol as a chance. (Step S8016). Then, the data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern is stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8008).

  As for the decorative symbol, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. A stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol or a probable variable 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.

  In addition, when the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the probability variation state (step S823), the effect control CPU 101 determines that sudden probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit is determined (step S823). S824, S825), the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol is extracted, and the temporary stop symbol for executing the temporary stop effect during the variation of the decorative symbol is determined (step S826).

  In the process of step S826, for example, when the value of the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR3 is “1”, “222” is determined as the left middle right temporary stop symbol and is “2”. , “444” is determined as the left middle right temporary stop symbol, and “666” is determined as the left middle right temporary stop symbol when “3”. Then, “888” is determined as the left middle right temporary stop symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect of pause is also executed when it is decided to make 15R probability variation big hit, but when it is decided to make 15R probability variation big hit, it is temporarily stopped. You may make it decide not to perform an effect or to perform the effect of a pause by lottery using a random number, for example.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S830) and selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Further, when the pause symbol is determined in the process of step S826, the predetermined pause symbol determined in the process of step S825 is predetermined when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the variation of the decorative symbol in the process of step S831. A process table in which display control execution data for displaying a temporary stop for a time (for example, 2 seconds) is set is selected.

  By using such a process table, it is possible to realize an effect in which a pause symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed for a predetermined time while the decorative symbol is changing. Note that while the temporary stop symbol is displayed as a temporary stop, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down or left and right on the display screen.

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

  In this embodiment, the decoration pattern change is executed based on the display control execution data set in the process table. However, every time the effect control CPU 101 passes a predetermined time (for example, 30 ms). The image data indicating the display state of the left middle right decorative pattern is written in the VRAM, the VDP 109 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written in the VRAM to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 outputs an image corresponding to the signal. It is also possible to realize the variation of the decorative pattern by displaying.

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S834).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S835).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer and the variation time timer by 1 (steps S840A and S840B).

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S845). When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S847). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S846), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S847.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is not set, control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8302). In addition, a stop symbol display flag is set (step S8303).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8304). If it is not set, the process is terminated. If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset (step S8305), and it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S8306). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 may not execute the processes of steps S8301, S8304, and S8305. In such a case, for example, the process of step S8305 is executed at the start of the next decorative pattern variation.

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

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

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

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the production control CPU 101 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S8307).

  If it is decided to suddenly make a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 uses the processing in step S8311 to produce an effect for notifying that the sudden sudden change is a big hit (FIGS. 25H and (I). Select the process table corresponding to Therefore, in the case of suddenly probable big hit, by executing an effect using the process table, a notification image 9b informing that the sudden probable big hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 25H). ), A notification image 9c that notifies that the probability variation state continues is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect (see FIGS. 25E and 25F) and the effect illustrated in FIGS. 25H and 25I (surprise effect) are displayed with the final stop symbol. Is executed (see FIG. 25G), but the final stop symbol is displayed after the temporary stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9 (specifically, after re-variation is started). You may be made to perform a sudden effect until it displays and displays.

  Further, the surprise effect is not limited to the re-drawing effect and the display effect as illustrated in FIGS. 25 (H) and (I), but may be an effect that suggests that it is suddenly a big hit. Further, instead of executing the sudden effect after the temporary stop symbol is displayed temporarily and the re-variation is started, the sudden effect may be executed during the temporary stop display.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big-hit / small-hit display processing, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that a big winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S861). If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S866.

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

  In step S866, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Then, if the execution flag after the elapse of time indicating that the promotion effect is started when 2 minutes have elapsed from the start of the big hit game is set, a value corresponding to 2 minutes is set in the promotion effect timer (step) S867, S868).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 starts an effect during the round corresponding to the first round (step S869), and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805) (step S870). .

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

  43 to 46 are flowcharts showing the round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag or big hit end 2 designation command reception flag) or a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S1901).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the presentation control CPU 101 sets the value of the presentation control process flag in accordance with the big hit end presentation process (step S807). The value is updated (step S1911).

  When neither the big hit end designation command reception flag nor the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1921 if the current round is the seventh round (step S1902). If it is the 15th round, the process proceeds to step S1931 (step S1903). If the post-time flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1941 (step S1904). If it is neither the seventh round nor the fifteenth round and the flag has not been set after the lapse of time, the process proceeds to step S1905. Whether the round is the seventh round or the fifteenth round is confirmed by, for example, the data (EXT data) of the second byte of the special winning opening open designation command stored in the predetermined storage area in the process of step S637. Is done.

  In step S1905, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a special command opening post-specifying command reception flag indicating that a special command opening post-specifying command has been received is set. If the designation command reception flag is not set after the big prize opening is opened, the process is terminated.

  When it is confirmed in the process of step S1905 that the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (step S1906), When the promotion effect is executed and an image related to the promotion effect (for example, an image prompting the operation of the operation button 150 or an image for notification in the promotion effect: see FIGS. 26B, 26D, and 26F) is displayed. In step S1907, the image related to the promotion effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1907).

  Then, an interval effect (effect between rounds) according to the number of rounds is started (step S1908), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S1909).

  In step S1921, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the seventh round execution flag indicating that the promotion effect is executed in the seventh round is set. If the seventh round execution flag is not set, the process ends. If the seventh round execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not a seventh round effect execution completion flag indicating that the promotion effect has been executed is set (step S1922). If the seventh round effect execution completion flag is set, the process ends.

  When the seventh round effect execution completion flag is not set, when the image 9d that prompts the operation button 150 to be operated is not yet displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the operation button 150 is prompted to be operated. The image 9d is displayed (step S1923). And it is confirmed whether the operation button 150 was operated via the input port 107 (refer FIG. 3) (step S1924). When confirming that the operation button 150 has been operated, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the image 9d prompting the operation of the operation button 150 on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the promotion success screen or the promotion failure screen. Is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1925).

  The promotion success screen is a screen including a notification image 9f for notifying that the gaming state as illustrated in FIG. Strictly speaking, the display control CPU 101 displays an image 9e (an image suggesting successful promotion) for the promotion effect as illustrated in FIG. 26C before displaying the promotion success screen. Control to display on the screen. In addition, the promotion failure screen is a screen including an image 9g for suggesting that the gaming state as illustrated in FIG.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a promotion failure screen when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot. In the case of 15R probability variation big hit, if the fifteenth round execution flag indicating that the promotion effect is executed in the fifteenth round is not set, control for displaying the promotion success screen is performed. Even in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, if the 15th round execution flag is set, control to display the promotion failure screen is performed.

  Then, the seventh round effect execution completion flag is set (step S1926), and the process proceeds to step S1904.

  In step S1931, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether or not a fifteenth round execution flag indicating that a promotion effect is executed in the fifteenth round is set. If the 15th round execution flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the fifteenth round execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the fifteenth round effect execution completed flag indicating that the promotion effect has been executed is set (step S1932). If the fifteenth round effect execution completed flag is set, the process is terminated.

  When the 15th round effect execution completion flag is not set, when the image 9d that prompts the operation button 150 to be operated is not yet displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the operation button 150 is prompted to be operated. The image 9d is displayed (step S1933). And it is confirmed whether the operation button 150 was operated via the input port 107 (refer FIG. 3) (step S1934). When confirming that the operation button 150 has been operated, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the image 9d for prompting the operation of the operation button 150 on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and displays the promotion success screen (FIG. 26 ( D)) or the promotion failure screen (see FIG. 26F) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1935).

  The effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the promotion failure screen when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot. In addition, when it is a 15R probability variation big hit, control to display the promotion success screen is performed.

  Then, the fifteenth round effect execution completion flag is set (step S1936), and the process proceeds to step S1904.

  In step S1941, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the promotion effect timer is zero. If the promotion effect timer is not 0, the value of the promotion effect timer is decremented by -1 (step S1942), and the process ends. When the promotion effect timer is 0, when the image 9d that prompts the operation button 150 to be operated is not yet displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the image 9d that prompts the operation button 150 to be operated is displayed. It is displayed (step S1943). And it is confirmed whether the operation button 150 was operated via the input port 107 (refer FIG. 3) (step S1944). When confirming that the operation button 150 has been operated, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the image 9d for prompting the operation of the operation button 150 on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and displays the promotion success screen (FIG. 26 ( D)) or the promotion failure screen (see FIG. 26F) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1945). Then, an effect execution completion flag is set after the elapse of time (step S1946).

  The effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the promotion failure screen when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot. In addition, when it is a 15R probability variation big hit, control to display the promotion success screen is performed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1905.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the promotion effect timer by -1 if the promotion effect timer is not 0 (step S1952) when the after-time execution flag is set (step S1951). (Step S1953).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a special winning opening open command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1954). When the command reception flag during opening of the special prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag during opening of the special prize opening (step S1955) and starts the production during the round according to the number of rounds. (Step S1956), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (Step S805) (Step S1957).

  In this embodiment, when the promotion effect timer becomes 0 in the post-round process in which the inter-round process is executed (when two minutes have passed after the big hit starts), the promotion effect is executed in the next round process. However, when the promotion effect timer becomes 0 in the post-round process, the promotion effect is produced in the post-round process (specifically, the effect by the process corresponding to the processes in steps S1943 to S1946). You may make it perform.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit / small hit end effect timer is set (in operation) (step S880). When the big hit / small hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the big hit / small hit end effect timer is not set, the big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag or big hit 2 end designation command reception flag) or the sudden hit / small hit end designation command reception flag Is checked (step S881). When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden hit big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is reset (step S882). Then, a value corresponding to the big hit end display time or the small hit end display time is set in the big hit / small hit end effect timer (step S883).

  In step S885, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end effect time or the small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process is terminated.

  When the big hit end effect time or the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the 15R big hit (15R normal big hit or 15R probability variable big hit) (step S887). If it is not 15R big hit, the process proceeds to step S894.

  If it is 15R big hit, it is confirmed whether or not the execution flag is set after the elapse of time (step S888). If the execution flag is not set after the lapse of time, the process proceeds to step S891. If the post-time execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the post-time effect execution completion flag is set (step S889).

  When the effect execution completion flag is not set after the elapse of time, the promotion success screen (see FIG. 26D) or the promotion failure screen (see FIG. 26F) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S1890).

  The effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the promotion failure screen when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot. In addition, when it is a 15R probability variation big hit, control to display the promotion success screen is performed. Then, control goes to a step S891.

  If the post-time execution flag is set and the post-time effect execution completion flag is not set, it means that the promotion effect is executed when two minutes have passed since the big hit game was started. Despite being played, the promotion effect was not executed during the big hit game. Such a situation occurs when the jackpot game ends before the time for the jackpot game is short and it is time to execute the promotion effect.

  In this embodiment, when the promotion effect is not executed during the big hit game even though it has been decided to execute the promotion effect, in the big hit / small hit end effect process by the process of step S890. Promotion promotion will be executed. That is, in the ending effect, the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, the opportunity to execute the promotion effect is controlled so as not to decrease as much as possible, and the interest of the game by the promotion effect can be improved.

  In step S891, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variation jackpot. If it is a 15R probability variation big hit, the background of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, a background screen with a red color tone) (step S892). If it is not the 15R probability variation big hit, the background of the effect display device 9 is changed to a background (for example, a background screen with a yellow tone) corresponding to the short-time state (step S893). Then, control goes to a step S897.

  In step S894, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the base state is a low base state (a state in which the high base state flag is reset). In such a state, the background of the effect display device 9 corresponds to a background (for example, a background screen with a green color tone) corresponding to a probability variation latent state (a state in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is a probability variation state) (Step S895). On the other hand, if it is not the low base state, that is, if it is the high base state, the background of the effect display device 9 is changed to the background corresponding to the probability change state (step S896).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control includes various flags relating to the promotion effect (seventh round execution flag, seventh round effect execution completed flag, 15th round execution flag, 15th round effect execution completed flag, time elapsed execution flag, time elapsed The post-production execution completion flag) is reset (step S897), and the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S898).

  In this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit is achieved in the low base state, the mode shifts to the probability variation latent mode (see steps S894 and S895). The background of the display device 9 may be changed to a background corresponding to the probability change state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly determines the probability change big hit when the game state is the probability change state. Since the display device 9 displays the normal jackpot symbol temporarily stopped and notifies that it is suddenly controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit, the entertainment of the game is further improved by the notification that the sudden hit variable state based on the sudden probability variable big hit is controlled. Can be made. That is, after the player recognizes that the normal jackpot symbol that will end the special gaming state has been derived and displayed, a display result that is not the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (recognizes that the probability variation state continues). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game based on the fact that when the special game state is ended, the player is given a sense of security again after being discouraged.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit when in the normal state, it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit when in the probability variation state. Since the base state is controlled to the high base state at a higher rate than in the case where the game is performed, the rate of control to the high base state differs depending on the gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state ends at a time earlier than the time when the production control microcomputer 100 executes the promotion effect (for example, when two minutes have passed since the big hit game is started), the big hit gaming state is Since the promotion effect is executed when the game is finished, the opportunity for the promotion effect to be executed is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being notified by the transition to the probable change state.

  In this embodiment, the case where the promotion effect is executed a plurality of times during the big hit game is exemplified as the case where it is executed in the seventh round and the fifteenth round (final round). The promotion effect may be executed both at (for example, the seventh round) and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the big hit game. Even in that case, when the big hit game is finished before the predetermined time elapses, the promotion effect is executed in the ending effect.

  In this embodiment, the control related to the execution of the re-lottery effect is performed by the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect. The determination result may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 by an effect control command (for example, a variation pattern command). In that case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the game state (probability change state / non-probability change state (normal state)) and responds to the re-lottery effect when it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect. When a change pattern command for specifying a change pattern to be performed (for example, sudden / small hit special change 2: see FIG. 6) is transmitted and it is decided not to execute the re-lottery effect, a corresponding change pattern (for example, no re-lottery effect) Then, a variation pattern command designating sudden variation / small hit special variation 1: see FIG. 6) is transmitted. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the re-lottery effect is executed at a higher rate when the game state is in the probable change state than in the normal state. That is, the variation pattern of the special variation 2 for the accuracy / small hit is selected at a high rate.

  Further, although the control related to the execution of the promotion effect is executed by the microcomputer 100 for the effect control, the microcomputer 560 for game control determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect and the type of the promotion effect. The determination result may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 by an effect control command.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs in the non-probability change state (normal state), it is easier to shift to the high base state than in the probability change state. Even in the probability variation state, the high base state may be shifted at a high rate.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds per probability variation and the number of rounds per normal jackpot are the same (both are 15 rounds), but the number of rounds per probability variation and the number of rounds per normal jackpot may be different.

  In this embodiment, the small hit may be determined by the pre-determining process by the game control microcomputer 560, but the small hit may not be made. That is, it may be a gaming machine with no small hits.

  In this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed on the condition that the operation means is operated by the player. However, the promotion effect may be executed without using the operation on the operation means as a condition. Good.

  Further, when the promotion effect is executed on the condition that the operation means is operated by the player, a joystick or a cross key other than the push button may be used as the operation means.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the effect by the display on the effect display device 9 is performed as the promotion effect. However, the promotion effect is generated by the character image appearing on the effect display device 9, the sound from the speaker 27, the lamp (LED The promotion effect may be executed by displaying).

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

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

  Further, the control means mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board executes a stop symbol determination process (see step S822 in FIG. 35), and can specify the determination result. May be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute symbol change display (particularly, stop symbol derivation display) based on the received command.

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

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

Claims (3)

A variable display unit that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and starts variable display of identification information based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied. When it is derived and displayed on the variable display section, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and in the specific gaming state, the second state unfavorable to the player is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine equipped with a variable prize winning device,
In the specific gaming state, the variable winning device is changed to the first state for the first period after the first display mode or the second display mode of the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit. After the first specific gaming state and the third display mode of the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the variable winning device is set to the first state for a second period shorter than the first period. A second specific gaming state to be changed,
When the first specific gaming state ends after the first display mode is derived and displayed, the normal state is controlled. When the first specific gaming state ends after the second display mode is derived and displayed, the normal state is controlled. Game state transition means for controlling to a special gaming state where the probability of being controlled to the specific gaming state is higher than when being in a state, and controlling to the special gaming state when the second specific gaming state is ended;
Based on the establishment of the start condition, whether to control to the specific gaming state, and when controlling to the specific gaming state, the types of the specific gaming state are the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. Pre-determining means for deciding which of the states to control;
Based on the fact that the pre-determining means determines to control to the second specific gaming state when in the special gaming state, the second display after the temporary display of the first display mode on the variable display unit. A gaming machine comprising: a second specific gaming state notifying unit for notifying that the control is in the specific gaming state. A gaming machine that starts variable display of identification information based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area,
Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state in which the game medium is likely to pass through the second starting area,
The pre-determining means determines that the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is satisfied in response to the game medium passing through the first start area and the start condition is satisfied in response to the game medium passing through the second start area. And decide to control to the second specific gaming state at a different rate,
The advantageous state control means, when it is determined to control to the second specific gaming state when the prior determination means is in a normal state, and when the prior determination means is in a special gaming state, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous state is controlled at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the gaming state. A specific gaming state notification effect executing means for executing a specific gaming state notification effect for notifying that the special gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state ends when the specific gaming state is controlled;
When the specific game state ends, a specific game state end notification effect executing means for executing a specific game state end notification effect for notifying that the special game state is controlled after the specific game state ends. When,
Execution time determining means for determining the execution time of the notification effect during the specific gaming state,
The specific gaming state end notification effect executing means executes the specific gaming state end notification effect when the specific gaming state ends at a time earlier than the time determined by the execution time determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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