JP2011229958A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine not making a game player lose an interest by making the player hard to know that a display result that is not a specified display result is introduced in and displayed on a variation display device.SOLUTION: In each of timing A-D (correctly when variation starts), a game control microcomputer forcedly a lottery result on whether it is a jackpot or not a blank. A variation display that a stop pattern is forcedly determined to be a blank finishes when starting of a jackpot game that starts resulting from one pattern becoming a jackpot pattern. A first decorative pattern starts variation based on winning of a first starting prize. A second decorative pattern starts variation based on winning of a second starting prize. Variation of a visual background pattern starts according to starting of variation of the first or second decorative pattern.

Description

  The present invention provides a first variable display that starts variable display of the first identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the first start condition of variable display after the first execution condition of variable display is satisfied. And a second variable display unit that starts variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays the display result based on the satisfaction of the second start condition of variable display after the second execution condition of variable display is satisfied And a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit.

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

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

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

  In the following Patent Document 1, a game including a variable display device capable of variably displaying two special symbols at the same time and variably displaying one notification symbol as identification information according to the progress of variable display of the two special symbols. A machine is disclosed. In this gaming machine, when variable display of two special symbols is proceeding simultaneously, variable display of a notification symbol corresponding to one of the special symbols in the variable display device based on a preset priority order. Is executed, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed when a variable display time (referred to as a fluctuation time) elapses. Also, when it is determined that both of the two special symbols will be a big hit (becomes a big hit symbol), in order to prevent the two special symbols from being a big hit at the same time, the special that is determined to be a big hit later The start of variable display of symbols is stopped.

JP 2005-185353 A (0031, 0086, FIG. 3)

  As described above, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the variable symbol display of the special symbol that is determined to be a big hit later is not started, and therefore the big hit is caused by the fact that the variation of the special symbol is not started. Will be recognized in advance, and when the variation of the special symbol is started during the big hit, it will be recognized in advance that the variation is out of place. In this way, depending on whether or not two special symbols are changed at the same time, the player realizes whether the game will be a big hit or not, and there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  Accordingly, the present invention can prevent a display result of a plurality of identification information from simultaneously becoming a specific display result in a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information on a variable display device. An object of the present invention is to make it difficult for a player to recognize that no display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device, so that the player's interest in variable display on the variable display device is not lost.

(Means 1) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first start condition of the variable display is satisfied after the first variable execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13). The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol) is started based on the fact that the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol are not fluctuating or big hit, and the display result is displayed. The first variable display unit (for example, the first special symbol display 8a and the first decorative symbol display area 9b in the variable display device 9) that derives and displays (for example, the stop symbol) and the second execution condition for variable display are After the establishment (for example, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14), the second start condition of the variable display is established (for example, the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol are not fluctuating or hitting big) Second identification based on A second variable display unit (for example, second special symbol display 8b, variable display) that starts variable display of information (for example, second special symbol, second decorative symbol) and derives and displays a display result (for example, stop symbol) A second decorative symbol display area 9c) in the device 9, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is shifted to an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the number of first execution conditions that have not been satisfied (for example, a first number) First counting means (for example, a first reserved memory counter) that counts the number of special symbol hold memories) and the number of established execution conditions (for example, the second special symbol hold) for which the second start condition is not satisfied Second count to count the number of memory) Total number of established number display means (for example, second reserved memory counter) and total number of established numbers counted by the first counting means and the second counting means (for example, background symbol reserved memory number) are displayed in an identifiable manner. For example, when the variable display of the first identification information of the first variable display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition and the first start condition is established, the first control information is displayed. First predetermining means (for example, executing steps S61, S62, and S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to change the display result of the variable display of the first identification information of the variable display unit to the specific display result. Portion) and the second identification information of the second variable display section when starting the variable display of the second identification information of the second variable display section based on the establishment of the second start condition. A second pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable information display is to be the specific display result (for example, the processing of steps S61, S62 and S63 in the second special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560; When the predetermined variable display time has elapsed after the variable display of the first identification information is executed by the first variable display unit based on the determination result of the first prior determination means) First variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result on the first variable display section (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S103 to S105, S107 to S109, S112 to S114, steps S121 to S125, step S141, S142, the part that executes the processing of steps S151 and S152) and the determination result of the second pre-determining means Accordingly, the second variable display executing means for executing the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display unit, and deriving and displaying the display result on the second variable display unit when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. (For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the second special symbol process, steps S103 to S105, S107 to S109, S112 to S114, steps S121 to S125, steps S141, S142, steps S151, and S152 are similar. And when the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is started, the third variable display unit is easier to visually recognize than the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. For variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information in the variable display section (for example, the background symbol display area 9a in the variable display device 9). The display result associated with the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information when the variable display of the associated third identification information (for example, background symbol) is executed and a predetermined variable display time has elapsed The specific display result is derived and displayed by the third variable display execution means (for example, the portion executing step S707 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the second variable display execution means. Until the end of the specific gaming state based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the second variable display execution means, the restriction control means for executing the predetermined control that does not satisfy the first start condition ( For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the process of step S40), and the first pre-determining means is the second pre-determining means. Displayed by the second variable display executing means after the second predetermining means decides that the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result based on the determination that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result. In a specific period until the result is derived and displayed, forced non-specific result determining means (for example, a game) that determines that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information of the first variable display unit is not the specific display result The control microcomputer 560 executes the process of step S60), and the first variable display executing means starts the specific gaming state from when the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result of the second pre-deciding means. Variable display invalidating means for invalidating variable display of the first identification information based on the determination result of the forced non-specific result determining means (for example, first Forcing to terminate the variable display by or clear another symbol process value updated value of or the first variable time timer flag. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a part for executing the processes of steps S128 to S130, S151, S129A, and S129B, and the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a part for executing the processes of steps S824, S825, S826, and S803). Features.
According to such a configuration, the variable display on the first variable display unit is invalidated in association with the specific display result being derived and displayed on the second variable display unit and the gaming state being shifted to the specific gaming state. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit based on the variable display on the first variable display unit. In addition, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit during the specific game state, and that the variable display in which the display result becomes the non-specific display result is executed unnecessarily for a long time. Can be prevented.

(Means 2) In the means 1, when the variable display invalidating means invalidates the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section, the display result which is not the specific display result is displayed in the first variable display. (For example, “6” is derived and displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c and “4” is derived and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b in FIG. 34). It may be.
According to such a configuration, when invalidating the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit, it is difficult for the player to understand that the variable display is invalidated.

(Means 3) In the means 1, when the variable display invalidating means invalidates the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section, the effect image other than the identification information is displayed in the first variable display section. (For example, characters other than symbols are displayed on the first decorative symbol display area 9b or the first special symbol display 8a, or nothing is displayed).
According to such a configuration, a new effect can be added when the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit is invalidated, and variations in the effect can be increased.

(Means 4) A predetermined command for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game and controlling the first variable display portion and the second variable display portion in any one of the means 1 to 3. Based on a game control board (for example, main board 31) equipped with a game control microcomputer (for example, game control microcomputer 560) that transmits (for example, an effect control command) and a predetermined command from the game control microcomputer. And an effect control board (for example, an effect control board 80) equipped with an effect control microcomputer (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the first variable display part and the second variable display part, The game control microcomputer is a specific game indicating that a specific game state is started as a predetermined command. Specific game state start command transmission means for transmitting the state start command to the effect control microcomputer (for example, the part that executes the process of step S145 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the variable display invalidation means includes the specific game state Based on the reception of the start command, the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit may be invalidated (for example, steps S825, S826, and S803 shown in FIG. 50). .
According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to add a special command in order to invalidate the variable display in the first variable display unit.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a predetermined command for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game and controlling the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit Based on a game control board (for example, main board 31) equipped with a game control microcomputer (for example, game control microcomputer 560) that transmits (for example, an effect control command) and a predetermined command from the game control microcomputer. And an effect control board (for example, an effect control board 80) equipped with an effect control microcomputer (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the first variable display part and the second variable display part, The game control microcomputer is a specific game letter indicating that the specific game state is to be ended as a predetermined command. Specific game state end command transmission means for transmitting an end command to the effect control microcomputer (for example, a part for executing the process of step S161 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the variable display invalidation means includes the specific game state end. Based on the reception of the command, the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit may be invalidated (for example, steps S825A, S826, and S803 shown in FIG. 63).
According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to add a special command in order to invalidate the variable display in the first variable display unit.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the third variable display execution means starts a variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information for a predetermined time ( For example, when the second start condition is satisfied by a specific time point (for example, switching point) after elapse of 10 seconds (for example, Y in steps S665 to S667), it is associated with the variable display of the first identification information at the specific time point. The display for executing the display control for stopping the variable display of the third identification information (for example, temporarily stopping the background symbol display) and starting the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the second identification information. Including a control means (for example, a part for executing steps S668, S947, S963B to S967, S981 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the total number-of-established number display means is a first start condition Or an update means for updating and displaying a display capable of specifying the total number of establishments when the second start condition is established (for example, a part for executing steps S914 and S915 in the production control microcomputer 100) When the display control by the control means is executed, the display is provided with a changing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S651 and S671 in the production control microcomputer 100) that changes the timing of the update display by the update means. When the timing of the update display is changed by the changing means, when the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the second identification information is started, the display capable of specifying the total number of formations is updated and displayed. (For example, the processing of steps S971 to S974 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to match the start timing of the variable display of the third identification information with the update display timing of the display that can specify the total number of formations, so that the player does not feel discomfort. it can.

(Means 7) The second start condition is established in the means 6 until the display result of the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed after the specific time has elapsed. Start condition storage means (for example, the part that executes step S671 in the production control microcomputer 100) is stored, and the display control means determines that the start condition storage means satisfies the second start condition. When a new specific time is reached in the stored state (for example, Y in step S963A, Y in step S964), the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information is stopped. (For example, in step S965, the fluctuation pattern for the temporary stop display is first determined, and in step S981 based on the process data selected in step S966. (Execution of temporary stop display control of the scene) and display control for starting the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the process data selected in step S966) Based on this, the display unit performs variable display control of the background symbol in step S981), and the update means starts the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the second identification information. The display that can specify the total may be updated and displayed (for example, the process of step S972 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to match the start timing of the variable display of the third identification information with the update display timing of the display that can specify the total number of formations, so that the player does not feel discomfort. it can.

(Means 8) The means 6 or 7 selects a notice effect from a plurality of types of notice effects based on the determination result of the first prior decision means, and executes the notice effect selected by the third variable display unit. The notice effect executing means to be selected (for example, the portion executing steps S922, S923, S944 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the notice effect executing means during the variable display of the third identification information stopped at a specific time point. The notice effect storage means for storing the type of the notice effect (for example, the part for executing steps S925 and S946 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the notice effect execution means executes the notice effect by the notice effect storage means. Is stored at a specific time (for example, Y in step S975), the process is started from the specific time During the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the two identification information, the notice effect is selected and executed based on the type of the stored notice effect (for example, the processes of steps S977 to S979 are executed). ) May be configured.
According to such a configuration, variations in the notice effect can be increased.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 6 to 8, the third variable display execution means starts the variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information until the specific time point. When the second start condition is satisfied (for example, Y in step S672 and Y in step S673), the variable display time of the second identification information based on the remaining variable display time of the first identification information and the second start condition Variable display time determination means for determining which is longer (for example, the portion of steps S675 to S678 in the production control microcomputer 100) and variable display of the second identification information that is started from a specific time point. Variable display time setting means for setting the variable display time determined to be longer by the variable display time determination means for the variable display time of the variable display of the third identification information (for example, production Patronage portions for performing the steps S952~S957 in the microcomputer 100) and may be configured to include.
According to such a configuration, the end timing of the variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information can be matched with the end timing of the variable display of the third identification information, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. Can do.

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 which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, and a jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and the game state controlled after that. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal that constitute an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st game state transfer control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st game state transfer control process. It is a timing diagram for explaining a set time / reset time of a flag in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a timing diagram for explaining a set time / reset time of a flag in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a timing chart for explaining other examples of the flag set time / reset time in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a timing chart for explaining other examples of the flag set time / reset time in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during the 1st special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st deviation symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit end process. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of control of the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect of the 1st decoration design of 1st fluctuation | variation pattern # 4 and # 9. It is a timing diagram which shows the display control timing of the switching point and pending | holding memory | storage display during the fluctuation | variation of a background symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the variation execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the variation execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. It is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the hold storage display corresponding to each symbol. It is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the hold storage display corresponding to each symbol. It is a timing diagram which shows the change of the fluctuation | variation time of the background symbol by which the fluctuation | variation start was carried out previously. It is a timing diagram which shows the change of the fluctuation | variation time of the background symbol by which the fluctuation | variation start was carried out later. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting conditions of a dummy background symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol fluctuation control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol fluctuation control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st design process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change after background symbol switching. It is a timing diagram which shows the some switching point provided during the fluctuation | variation of a background symbol. It is a timing diagram which shows the switching point by which the time after the fluctuation | variation start was shortened. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the 1st decoration symbol fluctuation | variation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the 1st special symbol change in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the 1st decoration symbol fluctuation | variation in 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Also good.

  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).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. 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.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of effect background symbols that can each be identified, a plurality of types of first design symbols that can be identified, and a plurality of types of effects that can each be identified A variable display device 9 is provided for variably displaying the second decorative symbols for use and deriving and displaying the display result. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD). The display area in the variable display device 9 includes a background symbol display area (area at the center of the screen) 9a for variably displaying the background symbol, and a first ornament symbol display area (the left corner of the screen) for variably displaying the first ornament symbol. Small area) 9b, a second decorative symbol display area (small area at the right corner of the screen) 9c for variably displaying the second decorative symbol, and the number of winning balls that have entered the start winning openings 13, 14, that is, reserved storage (It is also referred to as start memory or start winning memory.) It is divided into a memory display area (area at the bottom of the screen) 9d for displaying the number. As shown in FIG. 1, the memory display area 9d is provided with eight start memory display areas, and can display a maximum of eight reserved memory numbers (start memory numbers). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the background symbol display area 9a and the memory display area 9d are not separated by a boundary line, but may be separated by a boundary line.

  In the first decorative symbol display area 9b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c, for example, decorative symbols of numbers “0” to “9” are displayed and controlled so as to be variably displayed. Then, in the first decorative symbol display area 9b, the first effective execution condition of variable display is established (for example, when the hit ball wins the start winning opening 13 and wins, the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit number ( The first start condition for variable display is satisfied (when the first decorative symbol is not variably displayed and the first decorative symbol is not a big hit based on the big hit symbol) ) To start variable display of the first decorative symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed. Also, in the second decorative symbol display area 9c, the variable display second effective execution condition is satisfied (for example, when the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14 and wins, the reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit number ( The second start condition of the variable display is satisfied (the second decorative symbol is not being displayed variably and the second decorative symbol is not a big hit based on the fact that the second decorative symbol has become a big hit symbol) ) To start variable display of the second decorative symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed.

  In the background symbol display area 9a, as shown in FIG. 1, display control is performed so that the left, middle, and right background symbols can be variably displayed. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right background symbols are symbols of numbers “0” to “9”, respectively. Similar to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, the background symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment of the first effective execution condition and the establishment of the second effective execution condition. The variable display is not always started in synchronization with the variable display of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. That is, variable display may be started when the first start condition is satisfied, or variable display may be started after a while after the first start condition is satisfied. Similarly, variable display may be started when the second start condition is satisfied, and variable display may be started after a while after the second start condition is satisfied. The condition under which the background symbol variable display can be started is referred to as a third start condition. The third start condition will be described later (see FIGS. 32, 35 to 38, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the area of the background symbol display area 9a includes the areas of the first ornament symbol display region 9b and the second ornament symbol display region 9c, the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, and the second special symbol hold. It is larger than the area of the memory display 18b. Therefore, the background symbol displayed in the background symbol display area 9a is the symbol that is most easily visible to the player than the decorative symbol or the special symbol. Therefore, the player pays the most attention to the background symbol.

  In principle, in the memory display area 9d, the display color changes every time the first effective execution condition and the second effective execution condition are satisfied (that is, every time there is an effective start winning for the start winning ports 13, 14). The start memory number display area is increased by 1 (for example, the display changes from blue display to red display). However, as an exception, when the first invalid execution condition and the second invalid execution condition are satisfied (for example, the hit ball has won the start winning opening 13 or the starting winning opening 14, but the reserved memory number is predetermined when winning) Even if the upper limit number (4) is reached, this is referred to as an invalid start winning), the start memory number display area where the display color changes under certain conditions may be increased by one. Further, every time the third start condition is satisfied (that is, every time variable symbol display is started), the start memory number display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 (that is, based on the display color). return). Details of such display control of the number of reserved memories will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the number of stored background symbols is displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9. However, the display (background symbol start-up) displays the number of stored background symbols. A storage display) may be provided separately from the variable display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of stored background symbols is set to 8, but the upper limit value may be set to a larger value. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed (except for the stop before the so-called re-variation).

  A first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information are provided on the upper portion of the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is a simple and small display (for example, 7 segments) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. LED). The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are more difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, whether it is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. You may be comprised so that many types of numbers may be variably displayed. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol.

  The variable display device 9 variably displays the first decorative symbol as a decorative (production) symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. I do. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the first decorative symbol are synchronized, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of the first decorative symbol is also started. When the special symbol variable display ends, the first decorative symbol variable display also ends. Further, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the second decorative symbol as a decorative symbol is variably displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the second decorative symbol are synchronized, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the second decorative symbol is also started. When the special symbol variable display ends, the second decorative symbol variable display also ends.

  The first special symbol display 8a that performs variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol display 8b that performs variable display of the second special symbol are mounted on the game control board (main board) 31. It is controlled by the microcomputer 560 for use. In addition, the variable display device 9 that performs variable display of the first decorative design and the second decorative design is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of fulfilled first execution conditions where the first start condition is not fulfilled (the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the stored memory (start It is also referred to as memory or start winning memory.) A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four indicators for displaying the number) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning that has entered the first start winning opening 13. Then, every time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In addition, below the second special symbol display 8b, the number of fulfilled second execution conditions not fulfilling the second start condition (the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, holding memory). A second special symbol storage memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying (number) is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning that has entered the second start winning opening 14. Then, every time the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, a display (special symbol reservation storage display) for displaying the number of reserved memories is provided separately from the variable display device 9. For example, a part of the display area of the variable display device 9 is provided. A special symbol hold storage display area may be used.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a displays the number of reserved memories for the variable display of the first special symbol indicator 8a, and the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b displays the second special symbol display. The number of reserved memories for variable display of the display 8b is displayed, and the number of reserved memories for variable display of the first special symbol display 8a and variable display of the second special symbol display 8b (upper limit value is 8) is variable. The display device 9 is configured to collectively display in the memory display area 9d.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is set to 4. The upper limit value may be a larger value. In this case, the upper limit value of the stored number of reserved background symbols displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also a large value (the upper limit value of the reserved stored number of special symbols × 2). Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first decorative symbol is displayed in the small area at the left corner of the screen of the variable display device 9, the second decorative symbol is displayed in the small area at the right corner of the screen, and the bottom of the screen The number of reserved memories is displayed on the side, and the background symbol is displayed in the approximate center of the screen. The first decorative symbol corresponds to the first special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8a (not only when the symbols of both symbols completely match, but also when the symbols of both symbols are out of meaning, the uncertain change big hit ( This includes the case where the contents of the normal jackpot) and the probability variation jackpot match.), The second decorative symbol corresponds to the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b. And when the stop symbol of the two decorative symbols is out of place, the background symbol is out of place (the left, middle and right background symbols are not aligned with the same symbol). When either of them is a big hit symbol, it is a big hit (the left, middle, and right background symbols are in the same state), and when either one of the two decorative symbols is a positive change big hit symbol, the probability change It is a big hit (the background symbols in the middle left and right are aligned with the same probability variation symbol (for example, 777)). According to such a screen display, it can be seen that there are eight reserved memory numbers for one symbol (background symbol). Therefore, even if two symbols are variably displayed in parallel, the player may simply pay attention to one symbol, and the impression that the screen looks complicated and the progress of the game It is possible to avoid giving the player a complicated impression.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided below the variable 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 directly below the first starting winning port 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning 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 won (or easily wins) in the second start winning port 14, and is in an advantageous state for the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes only at the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening are provided. 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation. Moreover, you may provide the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14 in the position which left | separated. For example, the first start winning opening 13 may be provided on the lower left side of the variable display device 9, and the second starting winning opening 14 may be provided on the lower right side of the variable display device 9. Even in such a case, a variable winning ball apparatus may be provided only at one start winning opening.

  Below the second start winning opening 14, a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. ), A special variable winning ball apparatus which is opened by a solenoid 21 is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus includes an opening / closing plate 20 and forms a large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the variable display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, 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. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when the normal symbol is a winning symbol. 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 to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, one normal symbol display 10 and one variable winning ball device 15 are provided. However, when two variable winning ball devices are provided (the first start winning port 13 is also variable). When a winning ball device is provided), two normal symbol displays may be provided.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. 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. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. 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 big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends) The first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 is started. The variable display of the first decorative design is started. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, it is displayed on the first special symbol storage display 18a on the condition that the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol has not reached the upper limit (four). The number of reserved memories displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is increased by one on the condition that the number of reserved memories stored in the background symbol has not reached the upper limit (8). (The start memory number display area where the display color changes is increased by one). As will be described later, when the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reaches the upper limit value, the number of reserved memories displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is not increased, but the variable display device The number of reserved storages displayed in the nine memory display areas 9d may be increased.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) Is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the second decorative symbol display area of the variable display device 9 is started. In 9c, variable display of the second decorative design is started. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, it is displayed on the second special symbol storage display 18b on the condition that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit (4). The number of reserved memories displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is increased by one on the condition that the number of reserved memories stored in the background symbol has not reached the upper limit (8). (The start memory number display area where the display color changes is increased by one). As will be described later, when the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved memories displayed on the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is not increased, but the variable display device The number of reserved storages displayed in the nine memory display areas 9d may be increased.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening. One round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a certain period of time has passed after the big winning opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening, or when a certain period has passed since the opening of the big winning opening, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the grand prize opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the big prize opening is open.

  If it is decided that the stop symbol when the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a is stopped is the jackpot symbol (probability display result: probability variation symbol) with probability variation, Of the normal state (also referred to as the normal gaming state) and the short-time state (the reduced state time that is the gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened, the special gaming state that is the advantageous gaming state for the player) It becomes a more advantageous state for the player in a higher probability change state (an example of a special gaming state advantageous for the player) than that of the example. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and is controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the probability variation state is entered, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes the big hit symbol. Not only will the probability increase, but the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b will be a big hit symbol also increases. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a predetermined period elapses after the grand prize opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls wins the big prize opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening, or when a certain period has passed since the opening of the big winning opening, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the grand prize opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the big prize opening is open.

  When the second special symbol display unit 8b determines that the stop symbol at the time when the second special symbol fluctuates is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is controlled to a special gaming state in which the probability of the next big hit is higher than the probability in the normal state and the short time state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol and is controlled to the special gaming state after the big hit gaming state, there is a probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol. In addition to the increase, the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol also increases. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  In the probability variation state as the special game state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are jackpot symbols ( The probability of becoming a specific display result (for example, an odd number of 0 to 9) is higher than the normal state and the short-time state. Further, in the normal symbol display 10, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased from the normal state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased from the normal state. This is a more advantageous state for the player. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variable display time (fluctuation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. . In that case, variable display of special symbols is frequently executed.

  In the probability variation state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 may be shorter than that in the normal state. In that case, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is likely to occur, the number of variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b within a predetermined period increases, and the second special symbol becomes The possibility of becoming a big hit symbol is higher than the normal state, and it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the jackpot symbol is also stopped on the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9, and further on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 The background symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the jackpot symbol is also stopped and displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9, and further in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 The background symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned. Hereinafter, the stop display in the state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 is expressed as the jackpot symbol of the background symbol is displayed.

  Further, when the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the probability variable symbol is also stopped and displayed in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9, and further the background symbol display area of the variable display device 9 is displayed. In 9a, the background symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) reminiscent of the probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed. When the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the probability variable symbol is also stopped and displayed on the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9, and further on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 Background symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) that recall the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is that variable display (variable display) is performed for background symbols that have not yet stopped when the stopped background symbols constitute part of the jackpot symbol. In other words, all or part of the background symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, a background symbol (for example, “7”) that is a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions of the left, middle, and right display regions in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9. In the displayed state, the display area in the middle is still in a variable display state, and all or some of the symbols in the display area are synchronously displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbol. The state (for example, the state in which the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are arranged) is the reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the variable display device 9 are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design) is displayed, or the background of the variable display device 9 (a ground color or pattern different from the design and the character). The display mode (for example, color) may be changed.

  Next, game state transition will be described. In this embodiment, if a probable big hit occurs in the normal gaming state or the short time state, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state or the short time state to the probable state. The probability variation state is continued until the number of fluctuations after the probability variation big hit occurs (after it is determined that the probability variation big hit is reached) reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, a number between 50 and 150 times). When the predetermined number of times that the probability variation state can be continued is changed, if the number of variations exceeds a specific number (for example, 100 times), the probability variation state is shifted to the normal gaming state. If the number of fluctuations does not exceed the specific number, the state is shifted from the probability variation state to the time reduction state. The short-time state is continued until the number of fluctuations after the end of the probable big hit becomes a specific number. The probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs. Further, when the probability variation state is configured to continue for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 to 150 times), after the predetermined number of fluctuations, the time-short state is continued until the next big hit occurs. There may be.

  Here, as described above, the short time state is a gaming state in which the probability that a big hit will not occur does not increase, but the variable symbol display time (fluctuation time) of the special symbol is shorter than the normal gaming state. By shortening the special symbol variable display time, the special symbol variable display is frequently executed, and the possibility of occurrence of jackpot per predetermined time is increased. Further, in the short time state, in the normal symbol display 10, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball device 15 are in the normal state. It will be more advantageous for the player. In the short time state, the normal symbol variable display time (variation time) on the normal symbol display 10 may be shorter than that in the normal game state. In that case, the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released per predetermined time is increased, which is more advantageous for the player.

  If the probability variation big hit occurs in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is continued for a new predetermined number of times (for example, a number between 50 and 150 times). If a non-probable big hit (usually big hit) occurs in the probabilistic state, it shifts from the probable state to the time-short state. The time reduction state is continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the occurrence of the uncertain change big hit.

  When it is determined that the probability variation state is to be ended by lottery in the probability variation state (see step S46 described later), the number of variations at that time exceeds a specific number (for example, 100 times) after the probability variation big hit occurs. If this is the case, a transition is made from the probability changing state to the normal gaming state. If the specific number of times is not exceeded, the state is shifted from the probability variation state to the time reduction state. The short-time state is continued until the number of fluctuations after occurrence of a probable big hit becomes a specific number.

  If a non-probable big hit occurs in the short-time state, the normal-time game state is shifted from the short-time state. Further, when the change for the number of times that the time-saving state can be continued is completed, the time-saving state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Further, even if a normal big hit occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state remains the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a 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 may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  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 first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and is variable. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the winning ball apparatus 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and is used for game control when the power is turned on. A system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the microcomputer 560 and an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer. Are mounted on the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the variable display device 9 that receives and displays the decorative design and the background design is performed.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol display 8b that variably displays the second special symbol. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the normal symbol display 10 that variably displays the normal symbols. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a for displaying the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and a second special symbol hold memory indicator for displaying the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol. In addition to performing the display control of 18b, the display control of the normal symbol hold memory display 41 for displaying the number of normal symbol hold memories is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output 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).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are communicated between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 in such a way that a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side. Communication).

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, and the like (including decorative designs). Is. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

  In this embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit on which other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but other boards (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 or the like. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means receives the command. Control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 that controls the variable display device 9 as it is or, for example, by changing it to a simplified command. May be. In addition, when two boards, the first effect control board and the second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing the command form or contents, simplifying, or selecting only necessary commands). You may comprise.

  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 the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). 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 the interrupt address. Is the mode shown.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (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 S8). 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. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, 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 performs a game state restoration process 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. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). 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 S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and in accordance with the contents, the control command (power) indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80. Control is performed such that a recovery command as an initialization command at the time of supply recovery is transmitted (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  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 state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). 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 big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop Initial values are set in counters, buffers, and flags for selectively performing processing according to control states such as flags.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). 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 a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter or the like is one round (a jackpot determination random number generation counter or the like) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the CPU 56 executes the game control process of steps S20 to S36 shown in FIG. In the game control 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 when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop 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 of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step) S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a first special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the start memory 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.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number 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).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: A special symbol that generates a big hit is determined (for determining a big hit symbol)
(3) Random 3: Determine the special symbol's off symbol (for determining off symbol)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination) (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine whether or not to end the probability variation state (for the probability variation state termination determination)
(9) Random 9: Determine the number of times of probability change (for number of times determination)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) the big hit determination random number, (2) the big hit symbol determination random number, and (3) the off symbol determination random number. , (5) normal symbol per-design determination random number, (8) probability variation state end determination random number, and (9) counter for generating the number-of-times determination random number are incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (9) are also used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, 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 during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the variable display device 9 (decorative symbol command control process: step S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any 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 indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to 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 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying the special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute.

  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, if the normal symbol fluctuation speed is such that the display state (“◯” and “×”) is switched every 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 sets the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value to be switched (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “×”) is switched. 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.

  Further, the first test terminal process and the second test terminal process, which are processes for generating and outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, are executed (steps S34 and S35). . Note that the test signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 is a signal indicating a game control state that changes variously in the game control process, for example, a big hit state, a probability change state, a short time state, an error state, or the like. These signals are generated in accordance with the state of flags that are turned on / off in the game control process (such as a big hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag). In the first test terminal process, a signal indicating the state of game control that changes in the first special symbol process is created and output. In the second test terminal process, the game control that changes in the second special symbol process is generated. A signal indicating the state is created and output. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. 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.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the CPU 56 Control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random value. The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches the judgment value, it is determined to be a big hit. In the normal state, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number value with the numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 7, and in the probability variation state, the jackpot determination random number value is described in the right column in FIG. 7. Compare with the number you have. The numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 7 is set in the ROM 54 as a normal big hit determination value, and the numerical value described in the right column in FIG. 7 is set in the ROM 54 as a probability change big hit determination value.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in this embodiment. EXT shown in FIG. 8 is second byte data of an effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, ten types of first variation patterns # 1 to # 10 for the first decorative design and ten types of second variation patterns # 1 to # 10 for the second decorative design are used. Note that each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 10 is the same as each of the second variation patterns # 1 to # 10, but is separately shown in FIG. Yes. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n = 1 to 10) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns # 1 to # 5 are used in the normal gaming state (normal state), and the variation patterns # 6 to # 10 are used in the time saving state. Note that the variation patterns # 6 to # 10 in the time-short state are used even in the probability variation state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the shorter time state (and the probability variation state) than the normal variation in the normal gaming state (a variation in which the stop symbol does not become a big hit symbol and does not reach). The fluctuation time is shorter for normal fluctuations. That is, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern # 6 is 5 seconds shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern # 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation time for the fluctuation with the reach in the short time state (and the probability variation state) is longer than the fluctuation with the reach (reach A, B, C) in the normal gaming state. short. That is, the variation time of the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 is 5 seconds shorter than that of the variation patterns # 2 to # 4. In this embodiment, the variation pattern with reach is normally varied after the start of variation, and reaches reach after the variation time of normal variation (10 seconds in the normal gaming state, 5 seconds in the short time state), and thereafter Reach fluctuation (design fluctuation in the reach state) is performed for a predetermined time (reach A is 10 seconds, reach B is 20 seconds, reach C is 30 seconds). As described above, the fluctuation patterns # 2 to # 4 and the fluctuation patterns # 7 to # 9 have the same fluctuation time in the reach fluctuation portion, but the fluctuation time in the normal fluctuation portion is the fluctuation pattern # 2 to # 2. The variation patterns # 7 to # 9 are 5 seconds shorter than # 4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation pattern # 5 and the fluctuation pattern # 10 have the same fluctuation time. Note that the fluctuation pattern # 5 and the fluctuation pattern # 10 are used when it is determined to be forced out, which will be described later. In addition, the fluctuation time of fluctuation pattern # 5 and fluctuation pattern # 10 (in this example, 40 seconds) is longer than the fluctuation time of fluctuation patterns # 2 to # 4 and # 7 to # 9 that can be used when making a big hit. .

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a stop symbol of a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and a gaming state controlled thereafter. In the example shown in FIG. 9, if the stop symbol is an even symbol, the game is out of the game. If the stop symbol is an odd symbol, the game is a big hit. Furthermore, in the case of “3” or “7” among the odd number of symbols, the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. A symbol that shifts to a jackpot gaming state after the end of a special symbol change is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a symbol that changes the gaming state to the probability variation state is referred to as a probability variation symbol. A jackpot symbol (“1”, “5”, “9”) that is not a probability variation symbol is referred to as a non-probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol bonus symbol. In this embodiment, by determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, it is determined which game state is to be controlled between the probability variation state (special game state) and the normal state.

  Note that the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol may not be distinguished, but may be simply divided into a jackpot symbol and an off symbol symbol. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine whether or not to shift to the probability variation state according to the symbol determined by the lottery, but determines whether or not to transition to the probability variation state using a random number or the like. I do. Also, the production control microcomputer 100 uses electrical components provided in the gaming machine after the big hit game is started (for example, during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit game) when the probability variation big hit occurs. You may make it alert | report the probability variation big hit. In such a configuration, the player can no longer grasp the change in the game state from the stop symbol, and the change in the game state can be grasped for the first time by notification, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the relationship between the stop symbols of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) and the gaming state controlled thereafter is the same as the content shown in FIG. That is, if the stop symbol is an even symbol, the game is out of the game. If the stop symbol is an odd symbol, the game is a big hit. Furthermore, in the case of “3” or “7” among the odd number of symbols, the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. A symbol that shifts to a jackpot gaming state after the end of the decoration symbol change is called a jackpot symbol, a symbol that changes the gaming state to a probable variation state is called a probability variation symbol, and a jackpot symbol that is not a probability variation symbol ("1") , “5”, “9”) are referred to as non-probable variation designs or non-probability variation large hit designs.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol and the decorative symbol stop symbol do not always match. However, with regard to the meaning of the stop symbol (displacement, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), the stop symbol of the special symbol and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol are made the same. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “2”) that means a loss, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” that means a loss. One of the symbols is selected. When the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “1”) meaning a non-probable big hit, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a symbol “1”, “5” or “9” meaning a non-probable big hit. Either one is selected. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “7”) that means a probable big hit, one of the symbols “3” and “7” that means a probable big hit is selected as the decorative symbol. The The stop symbol of the decoration symbol is selected by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the effect control command indicating the display result (disconnected, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), as will be described later.

  In addition, in FIG. 9, although the number symbol was illustrated as a special symbol (the same is true of the decorative symbol), the alphabet, the character symbol, the symbol in which the character or the like is displayed in the character indicator, Any other symbol may be used.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the first special variable winning ball device is executed. The program for the second special symbol process (step S26B) is similarly configured. That is, in the following description, if “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second special symbol process will be described.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. . In this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the two displays is not generated at the same time.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are a normal state, a probable change state, and a short time state as the gaming state. Then, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to any one of the three gaming states. Control relating to the transition of the gaming state is performed based on ON / OFF (set / reset) of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first starting winning opening 13 has occurred (step S310), it is confirmed whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (held memory number = 4). (Step S311).

  When the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (N in Step S311), the CPU 56 has won a game ball in the first start winning opening 13 and the reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit ( That is, a first effective start winning command indicating that there has been an effective start winning in the first start winning opening 13 and that the first effective execution condition has been established is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S312A). . Then, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory counter indicating the first reserved memory number by 1 (step S313). On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (Y in step S311), the CPU 56 has won a game ball in the first start winning opening 13 and the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit. A first invalid start winning command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 indicating that there is an invalid start winning in the first start winning opening 13 and that the first invalid execution condition is satisfied. (Step S312B). Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S309 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag).

  When the value of the first reserved storage counter is incremented by 1, the CPU 56 extracts the value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number and the like, and uses them as the extracted random number value of the first reserved storage counter. A process of storing in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value is executed. In the first reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Note that a counter for generating a big hit determination random number and the like and a first reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the first hold storage counter is not 0, it is checked whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state, and if it is a probability variation state, the end of the probability variation state is determined. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example).

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. As a result of the variable display of the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit (whether to make a specific display result) and whether to make a probable big hit. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Further, the stop symbol of the first special symbol after the variable display is determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to step S302. The first big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. A variable pattern of variable display of the first special symbol (corresponding to the variable time here), a plurality of types determined in advance according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern (one of the random numbers for display) extracted at the time of start winning. Select from among the fluctuation patterns. In addition, information (variation pattern command, that is, variable display pattern command) for commanding a variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) according to step S303.

  First gaming state transition control process (step S303): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. After the game state is changed to the probability change state, and when the game state is controlled to the probability change state or the short time state, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changed after the change to the probability change state. It is confirmed whether the start count (state count) has reached a predetermined count. Then, when it is confirmed that the number of states has reached the predetermined number, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state at that time is shifted from the probability change state to the time-saving state. The transition control to shift to the normal gaming state is executed. Whether or not the number of variable display start times (probability change count) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the probability change state has reached a predetermined number after the game state is changed to the probability change state. Check. Then, after confirming that the probability variation count has reached the predetermined count, it is confirmed whether or not the status count has already reached the predetermined count, and when the status count has reached the predetermined count, the gaming state is changed from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state. When the number of states is not the predetermined number, the transition control is performed to shift the gaming state from the probability changing state to the time-saving state.

  In addition, when the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state, the game state is shifted to the short-time state based on the fact that it is decided to make a big hit with the non-probable variable symbol (called non-probable big hit or normal big hit), and then the short-term state is entered. After being confirmed, it is confirmed whether or not the number of variable display start times (number of time reductions) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number. Transition control for shifting to the gaming state is executed. When it is determined that the big hit is a big hit in the big hit determination, it is checked whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit. If it is not a probabilistic big hit (in case of non-probable big hit (usually big hit)), if the gaming state at that time is in the probabilistic state, the transition control to shift to the short time state is executed. Transition control for shifting to the normal gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the variation of the first special symbol is started, and the variable display time (variation time) until the first special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed based on the variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern setting process. Is set in the first variable time timer, and then the first variable time timer is started. Thereafter, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) according to step S304.

  First special symbol changing process (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in step S303 times out), the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is changed to step S305 or step. Update to a value according to S306. When the display result of the special symbol is determined to be the jackpot symbol, it is updated to the value according to step S306 (6 in this example), and the display result of the special symbol is determined not to be the jackpot symbol. If so, it is updated to a value (5 in this example) according to step S305.

  First off symbol stop process (step S305): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, control for transmitting an effect control command (decorative symbol stop command) indicating stop of the decorative symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  First big hit symbol stop process (step S306): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, control for transmitting an effect control command (decorative symbol stop command) indicating stop of the decorative symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) according to step S307. When the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command (decoration symbol stop command) indicating the ornament symbol stop transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol of the variable display device 9 is displayed. Although the control is performed so that the first decorative symbol is stopped in the display area 9b, the variable display of the first decorative symbol may be independently stopped when the variation time has elapsed.

  First big winning opening opening pre-process (step S307): This is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control to open the big prize opening is started. 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 special variable winning ball apparatus to open the big prize opening. To do. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) according to step S308.

  First big prize opening opening process (step S308): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. A control for sending a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the presentation control board 80, a process for counting the number of rounds, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the number of rounds does not reach a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds) when the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is set to a value (in this example, the value corresponding to step S307). If the number of rounds reaches the predetermined number, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) according to step S309.

  First big hit end process (step S309): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. 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. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, 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. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 13, commands 8000 (H) to 8019 (H) are variable in the first decorative symbol display area 9b or the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern to be displayed. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8019 (H), the decoration design is displayed in the first design display area 9b or the second design display area 9c of the variable display device 9. Control to start variable display. The commands for the first variation pattern designations # 1 to # 10 are 8000 (H) to 8009 (H), and the commands for the second variation pattern designations # 1 to # 10 are 8010 (H) to 8019 (H). And

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (first probability variable big hit designation command) that designates that the display result (stop symbol) of the variable display of the first decorative symbol is the probability variation symbol (probability variation big hit symbol). Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (first normal jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of variable display of the first decorative symbol is a non-probable variable symbol (non-probable variable big hit symbol). The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (first deviation designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the first decorative symbol is to be an off symbol.

  Command 9100 (H) is an effect control command (second probability variable big hit designation command) for designating that the display result (stop symbol) of the variable display of the second decorative symbol is the probability variation symbol (probability big hit symbol). The command 9101 (H) is an effect control command (second normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the second decorative symbol is the non-probable variation symbol (non-probability variation jackpot symbol). The command 9102 (H) is an effect control command (second deviation designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the second decorative symbol is to be a missing symbol. Note that the commands 9000 (H) to 9102 (H) may be referred to as display result commands.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the first decorative symbol. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol. The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (first forced failure) that instructs the start of variation of the first decorative symbol when the display result of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is determined to be forcedly shifted. Specified command). Command A200 (H) is an effect control command (second forcible detachment designation command for instructing start of variation of the second decorative symbol when the display result of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol is forcibly determined to be off. ).

  The command BXXX (where X is an arbitrary value) (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. That is, the command B000 (H) is an effect control command (first big hit start designation command (first fanfare designation command)) indicating the start of the first big hit game (opens the big prize opening a predetermined number of times). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (first big hit end designation command (first ending designation command)) indicating the end of the first big hit game. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (second big hit start designation command (second fanfare designation command)) indicating the start of the second big hit game (the second big prize opening is opened a predetermined number of times). Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot end designation command (second ending designation command)) indicating the end of the second jackpot game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command when opening the big winning opening) that designates the display during opening of the large winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX (round display during round). The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big winning opening) for designating the display after the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX (interval display between lands after the opening of the big winning opening). .

  Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (designating that a game ball has won a prize at the first start winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (four) (when less than tan). First effective start winning designation command). The command C101 (H) is an effect control command (designating that a game ball has won a prize at the first start winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (four) (when full). First invalid start winning designation command). The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (designating that a game ball has won a prize at the second start winning opening 14 when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4) (less than tan). Second effective start winning designation command). The command C201 (H) is an effect control command (designating that a game ball has won a prize at the second start winning opening 14 when the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (four) (when full). Second invalid start winning designation command).

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  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 variable display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 13, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIG. 13 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, an initialization command or a presentation control command indicating a probability change state) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the first special symbol indicator 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol and the first big hit This is the case when not playing.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the gaming state is from the start of the second jackpot game to the end of the second jackpot game (step S40). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is such a state, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag according to any of steps S306 to S309 (specifically, the first special symbol process). It is determined by whether or not it is a value for the second special symbol process flag corresponding to a value corresponding to any of steps S306 to S309 for the flag. Also, in the second special symbol process, a flag indicating that the second big hit game is being played is set when the second big hit symbol stop process is shifted to the second big winning opening release pre-processing, and the second big hit end process The flag may be reset at, and whether or not the second big hit game is being played may be confirmed depending on whether or not the flag is set. If the gaming state is between the start of the second jackpot game and the end of the second jackpot game, the process is terminated. If not, the CPU 56 checks the value of the first reserved storage number (step S41). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. Based on the determination in step S40, the CPU 56 derives and displays the specific display result after the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c. Until the specific gaming state based on the result (in this example, the second big hit game) is finished, the first start condition (for example, after the final stop of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, The control that does not hold (the hold storage is not 0) is executed. This is because the change of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is not started by not proceeding the process of the first special symbol process control from step S300.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. At the same time (step S42), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1) and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S43). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the storage area corresponding to. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a probability changing state (high probability state) by checking whether or not the probability changing flag is set (step S44). The probability variation flag is data indicating that the current gaming state is a probability variation state, and is set when the probability variation state is started (see step S204 in FIG. 21), and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated (FIG. 14). Step S51, see Step S215 of FIG. 21).

  When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S55 without executing the processes of steps S45 to S54. If the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 reads the probability variation state end random number (random 8) from the random number buffer area (step S45), and determines the end of the probability variation state (step S46). That is, the CPU 56 compares the predetermined probability change state end determination value with the probability change state end determination random number value, and determines that the probability change state is ended when they match.

  When it is determined to end the probability variation state, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and terminates the probability variation state (step S51). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the status flag is set (step S52). Note that the determination (lottery) in step S46 is referred to as puncture lottery.

  The state flag is set when the probability changing state is started, and when the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) after the transition to the probability changing state, the state flag is also determined. This flag is reset when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is to be an uncertain variable symbol before the number of times is reached.

  The fact that the state flag is set in step S52 is a state in which the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) after being controlled to the probability variation state. It is shown that. Therefore, when confirming that the status flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and starts the time reduction state (step S53).

  That is, in this embodiment, if the result of the puncture lottery is a win (ends the probability variation state), the time-short state is controlled until a predetermined number of variable displays are performed until the state flag is reset.

  The time reduction flag is data indicating that the current gaming state is the time reduction state, and is set when the time reduction state is started and reset when the time reduction state ends. In the first variation pattern setting process (step S302), when the hour / hour flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than when the hour / hour flag is not set.

  Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S55).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S60). If the second big hit flag is set, the forced off flag is set (step S66). In addition, control is performed to transmit the first forced deviation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S67). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S64. When transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, specifically, 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. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28).

  The second jackpot flag is set when it is determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol process, and is reset when the jackpot game ends. That is, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that it has been determined that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is a jackpot symbol. Therefore, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that the second special symbol display 8b changes the second special symbol based on the fact that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is determined to be the jackpot symbol. Is executed, or the jackpot game is being executed based on the determination that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is the jackpot symbol.

  Note that the second special symbol change (variable display) is executed by the second special symbol display 8b based on the determination in step S60 that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is the jackpot symbol. It may be determined whether or not it is. In other words, when the big hit game is being executed based on the determination that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is to be the big hit symbol, the control for forcibly losing may not be executed.

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the jackpot determination random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S61), and the jackpot determination module is executed (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S81. In step S63, specifically, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot is to be made when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. In the normal state or the short time state, the big hit determination random number value is compared with the numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 7, and in the probabilistic state, the big hit determination random number value and the numerical value described in the right column in FIG. And compare. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the first decorative symbol display area of the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display device 9 In 9b, it is also determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol.

  If it is decided not to win the game, the CPU 56 reads out the design random number from the random number buffer area (step S64), and determines the design (even number in this example) based on the design symbol random number. (Step S65). Then, control goes to a step S84.

  In step S81, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first jackpot flag. Then, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S82), and the big hit symbol (odd symbol in this example) is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (step S83). If the probability variation symbol (for example, “3” “7”) is determined in step S83 (when the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value indicating the probability variation symbol), the effect control command (probability variation for probability variation jackpot designation) is determined. If you have decided to make a jackpot designation command) (if the random number for jackpot symbol determination is a value indicating a non-probability variation symbol) When the jackpot designation command is transmitted and the jackpot is not decided to be a jackpot (if it is decided to make the symbol out of place; Y in step S60 or N in step S63), the effect control command (missing designation command) is designated. ) Is transmitted (step S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first variation pattern setting process (step S302). To update to the response value (step S85).

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S101). And when the 1st big hit flag which shows that the stop symbol of the 1st special symbol which will be started from now is used as a big hit design is set, and the time reduction flag is set (step S102, S103), time reduction A variation pattern is selected from the big hit variation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S104). In other words, a short-time jackpot variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the short-time jackpot variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  If the time reduction flag is not set, a variation pattern is selected from the normal big hit variation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S105). That is, the normal big hit variation pattern table is selected, and further, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected from the normal big hit variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  When the first big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the forced off flag is set (step S106). If the forcible deviation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S112.

  If the forcible deviation flag is not set and the hour / hour flag is set (step S107), the fluctuation pattern is selected from the hour / hour deviation fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S108). That is, the shift variation pattern table is selected when the time is short, and the variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the variation pattern is selected from the shift variation pattern table when the time is short. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  If the time reduction flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the normal time deviation fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S109). That is, the deviation pattern table is selected in the normal time, and further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected from the deviation pattern table in the normal time. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S112, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the time reduction forced deviation fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S113). In other words, the time / temporal forced deviation variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the time / temporal forced deviation variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  If the time reduction flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the normal time forced deviation fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 19) (step S114). That is, the normal-time forced deviation fluctuation pattern table is selected, and further, a fluctuation pattern according to the fluctuation pattern determining random number is selected from the normal-time forced deviation fluctuation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Note that the same deviation variation pattern table may be selected when the forced deviation flag is set and when the forced deviation flag is not set (that is, when it is determined No in step S63). Good. That is, when the determination in step S102 is made without executing the determination in step S106, either the shift variation pattern table for the time reduction or the shift variation pattern table for the normal time is selected according to the setting status of the time reduction flag. It may be configured as follows. Since the process of selecting the variation pattern table can be executed by a common routine, it is not necessary to create a process for forcible deviation in the control program, and the program capacity can be reduced.

  In step S115, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first gaming state transition control process (step S303) (step S116).

  Although not shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern table for the time reduction as in the case of the time reduction flag being set, A variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table. This is because, in this embodiment, the same variation pattern (variation time) is used for the variation pattern in the probability variation state and the variation pattern in the time reduction state.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table used in the first variation pattern setting process. The variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. In the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 19, the number of determination values is the number of determination values for selecting a corresponding variation pattern. The larger the number of determination values, the easier the corresponding variation pattern is selected. The variation pattern table used in the second variation pattern setting process in the second special symbol process is also configured in the same way as the configuration illustrated in FIG. However, second variation patterns # 1 to # 10 are set in the variation pattern table. That is, in the example illustrated in FIG. 19, the “first variation pattern” is replaced with the “second variation pattern”. Further, when each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 10 and each of the second variation patterns # 1 to # 10 are the same variation pattern, the variation pattern table used in the first variation pattern setting process. And the variation pattern table used in the second variation pattern setting process may be made common.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the first variation pattern # 5 and the first variation pattern # 10 are the short-time forced deviation variation pattern table and the normal-time forced deviation variation that are used when the forced deviation flag is set. It is set only in the pattern table. That is, in this embodiment, the first variation pattern # 5 and the first variation pattern # 10 can be selected only when the forced flag is set.

  The probability that the first variation pattern # 5 and the first variation pattern # 10 are selected is shorter than the probability that the other variation pattern is selected in the time-lapse forced variation pattern table and the normal forced variation pattern table. high.

  In the case of the probability variation state, the time variation variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 19A, 19C, and 19E is used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern tables (FIGS. 19E and 19F) used in the case of forced deviation (unconditionally, that is, the lottery determination is not performed without making a lottery determination by lottery). The fluctuation pattern tables (FIGS. 19 (C) and 19 (D)) used in the case of non-compulsory deviation (the result of the jackpot determination by lottery and the fact that it was decided to be out) were provided separately. Good. That is, a variation pattern table that is commonly used at the time of disconnection may be provided regardless of whether it is out of force or out of force. In this case, for example, when the first variation pattern # 5 or the first variation pattern # 10 is selected at the time of non-forced deviation, the CPU 56 changes to another variation pattern. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table. However, the variation pattern used at the time of forced deviation may be fixed. In that case, for example, data indicating the first variation pattern # 5 and data indicating the first variation pattern # 10 are stored in the ROM 54, and data indicating the first variation pattern # 10 is read from the ROM 54 in step S113, and then in step S114. Data indicating the first variation pattern # 5 is read out.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the first gaming state transition control process. In the first game state transition control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S171). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S201.

  When the first big hit flag is not set, that is, when it is determined to be off, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the status flag is set (step S172). If the state flag is set, it means that the current gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state. If the state flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the state number counter by -1 (step S173). The number of states indicates the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can continue the probability variation state or the short time state when the state flag is set. The state number counter is a counter for counting the number of states. For example, when the condition for terminating the probability variation state is satisfied by the punctured lottery in step S46, if the value of the state number counter is not 0, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are the number of times indicated by the value of the state number counter. The time-saving state continues until the change is executed (except when a non-probable big hit occurs). In this embodiment, for example, 100 is set as the number of states at the start of the probability variation state (see step 203).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the state number counter is 0 (step S174). The value of the state number counter being 0 means that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state. means. If the value of the state number counter is 0, the CPU 56 resets the state flag (step S175). If the value of the state number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S190.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S176). The fact that the time reduction flag is set means that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 after the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state. (The decision to end the probability variation state was made in the determination of the probability variation state end, or the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached the certain variation number after being controlled to the probability variation state. ) Means that the gaming state has been shifted from the probability changing state to the time-saving state. And, the value of the state number counter is 0, which means that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) after the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state. Means that. In this embodiment, if the number of times of variable display reaches a predetermined number, the time reduction state is terminated. Therefore, if the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the normal state. (Step S177). If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S190.

  In step S178, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. When the time reduction flag is set, it means that the time reduction state has been continued due to a big hit with a non-probability variable when the probability change state is being controlled, and the time reduction state has continued. To do. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S190. When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the variation counter by −1 (step S179). At this time, the remaining number of fluctuations that can be maintained in the time-short state is set in the fluctuation number counter.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S180). The value of the variation counter is 0, which means that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) after the game state is shifted from the probability variation state to the short-time state. Means that Therefore, if the value of the variation counter is 0, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state from the time reduction state to the normal state (step S181). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S190, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S196. If the probability variation flag is set, the value of the variation counter is decremented by -1 (step S191), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S192).

  If the probability variation flag is set and the value of the variation counter is 0, the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol continues to be in the probability variation state after the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state. Means that the number of possible variations has been reached. Note that the probability change count is the number of times (when the variable display is possible) indicating how many times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed when the gaming state is in the probability change state. ), That is, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can be executed after shifting to the probability variation state. In this embodiment, the probability variation number is determined by lottery from a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 to 150 times).

  When the value of the variation counter becomes 0, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and ends the probability variation state (step S193). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the status flag is set (step S194). The fact that the status flag is set means that the number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) since the transition to the probability changing state. On the contrary, the fact that the state flag is not set means that the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) or more after shifting to the probability changing state. means. If the status flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and starts the time reduction state (step S195). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S196, the CPU 56 starts changing the first special symbol. For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern is set in the first variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S197). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S304) (step S198).

  In step S201, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the stop symbol determined in step S83 is a probability variation symbol (for example, “3” “7”). That is, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, whether or not to make a probable big hit is determined by the stop symbol determined in step S83. For example, a random number is generated and the generated random number is compared with the determination value. It may be determined whether or not to make a probable big hit.

  If it is not a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S211. In the case of a probable big hit, the CPU 56 sets a state flag (step S202), and sets the state number counter to 100 times as a state number (step S203). If the probability variation flag is not set, the probability variation flag is set (step S204). If the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is reset (step S205). Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a process of selecting the number of times of change by lottery from a predetermined range (for example, a range from 50 to 150 times) (step S206). In step S206, the number determination random number (random 9) is read from the random number buffer area, and the number of times corresponding to the read number determination random number is determined as the probability variation number. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the probability variation number in the variation counter (step S207). In addition, according to the lottery of the probability variation number as described above, there is a possibility that the ratio of selecting 150 times as the probability variation number (the most frequent variation variation number) may be reduced, but the number of times corresponding to the probability variation number of 150 times is determined in advance. By setting a large number of random numbers for use, it is possible to increase the rate at which 150 is selected as the probability variation number. Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S211, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a status flag is set. If the state flag is set, the state flag is reset (step S212), and the value of the state number counter is cleared (step S213).

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit is determined, the probability change flag is set when the variable symbol special display is started and the gaming state shifts to the probability change state. A flag may be set to shift to a certain probability change state. In the case of such control, for example, the processes of steps S201 to S220 may be executed in the first big hit end process of step S309.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S214). If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S218. If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (step S215), and the time reduction flag is set (step S216). Thereby, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the time saving state. Then, the CPU 56 sets the number of time reductions in the fluctuation number counter (step S217). The number of time reductions is the number of times (when the variable display is possible) indicating how many times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed when the gaming state is in the time reduction state. ), That is, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can be continued after the transition to the time-short state. In this embodiment, for example, 50 times are set as the number of time reductions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S218, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the hour / hour flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the hour / hour flag (step S219). Therefore, the gaming state is shifted from the short time state to the normal state. Further, the value of the variation counter is cleared (step S220). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  When it is determined that the non-probability big hit is made in the probability variation state by the processing as described above, the gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state, and 50 variable displays can be executed in the time reduction state (steps S214 to S217). ). When it is determined that a non-probability big hit is made in the short time state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (steps S218 to S220).

  In addition, when the value of the variation counter reaches 0 before the value of the state counter reaches 0 in the probability change state, the gaming state is controlled to the time-short state (steps S190 to S195). When the value of the variation counter becomes 0 after the value of the state number counter becomes 0 in the probability variation state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (steps S190 to S194). After the value of the state number counter becomes 0 in the short time state, when the value of the change number counter becomes 0, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state (steps S178 to S181).

  Next, the flag set time and reset time in the first game state transition control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG.

  In FIG. 22, when the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the state flag is set in step S202, the state number counter is set to 100 as the number of states in step S203, and the probability variation flag is set in step S204. An example is shown in which 150 times as the probability variation number is determined by lottery in step S206, and 150 times is set in the variation number counter in step S207.

  When controlled to the certain change state, the CPU 56 changes the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter at the start of the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by setting the state flag. The number of times is counted (steps S172 and S173). Further, when the probability variation flag is set, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation number counter counts the variation number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S190 and S191). ). In FIG. 22, the numbers in parentheses indicate the count number of the state number counter, and the numbers outside the parentheses indicate the count number of the variation number counter. The state flag is reset when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change count reaches 100 times after being controlled to the probability change state, that is, when the 100th change starts after the probability change flag is set. (Steps S174 and S175). The CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the state flag is reset (step S176). In the example shown in FIG. 22, since the hour / hour flag is not set, the hour / hour flag is not reset. That is, game state transition control is not performed. When the state flag is reset, the CPU 56 stops counting the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter (see step S172).

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol each time the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started by the fluctuation number counter (steps S190 and S191). . The probability variation flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 150 times after being controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the 150th variation starts after the probability variation flag is set. (Steps S192 and S193). The CPU 56 checks whether the status flag is set when the probability variation flag is reset (step S194). In the example shown in FIG. 22, since the status flag has already been reset, the time reduction flag is not set. That is, since the state flag is not set, the CPU 56 recognizes that the first special symbol and the second special symbol have been changed 100 times or more after being controlled to the probable variation state, and controls to the short-time state. It is determined that there is no need to do so, and control for shifting to the time-saving state is not performed. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the normal state.

  In FIG. 23, when the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the state flag is set in step S202, the state number counter is set to 100 times in step S203, and the probability variation flag is set in step S204. An example is shown in which 50 is determined by lottery as the probability variation number in step S206, and the variation count counter is set to 50 in step S207.

  Also in this case, as in the example shown in FIG. 22, when the state flag is set, the CPU 56 counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter (steps S172 and S173). In addition, when the probability variation flag is set, the variation counter counts the number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S190 and S191). After that, when the probability variation state is controlled, the first special symbol and the second special symbol change when the number of changes reaches 50 times, that is, when the 50th change starts after the probability change flag is set. When the value of the number counter becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (steps S192 and S193). The CPU 56 checks whether the status flag is set when the probability variation flag is reset (step S194). In the example shown in FIG. 23, since the status flag is still set, the time reduction flag is set (step S195). In other words, the game control microcomputer 560 recognizes that the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than 100 times after the state flag is set, so that the variation in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than 100 times. It is determined that it is necessary to control to the state, and control to shift to the short time state is performed. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the time saving state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 counts the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the state number counter every time the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to change based on the state flag being set. The number of fluctuations is counted (steps S172 and S173). The state flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times after being controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the variation of the 100th time is started after the probability variation flag is set. (Steps S174 and S175). The CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the state flag is reset (step S176). In the example shown in FIG. 23, since the hour / hour flag is set, the hour / hour flag is reset. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the short-time state to the normal gaming state.

  When the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, it is determined that the probability changing state is ended by the determination of the probability changing state end (step S46), and the probability changing state is shifted to the time saving state (steps S51 and S53). ) Also applies to the example shown in FIG.

  For example, when controlled to the probability variation state, 100 times is set as the number of states in the state number counter in step S203, 80 times is determined as the probability variation number in step S206, and 80 times in the variation number counter in step S207. Suppose the number of times is set. In that case, if it is determined at the start of the 50th variation after the control to the probability variation state that the probability variation state is to be ended in the determination of the end of the probability variation state (step S46), the probability variation flag is reset and the time reduction flag Is set (steps S51 and S53), and the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the time saving state. Then, the value of the variation counter is cleared (step S54). Even in this case, each time the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed thereafter, the number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is counted by the state number counter (steps S172 and S173). ). Then, the state flag is reset when the number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 after being controlled to the certain change state (steps S174 and S175). Then, the time reduction flag is also reset (steps S176 and S177). As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the short time state to the normal state.

  Next, another example of the flag set time and reset time will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the current gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, when a non-probable change symbol (normal jackpot symbol) is determined as a big hit symbol (N in step S201), The probability change flag is reset (steps S214 and S215), the time reduction flag is set (step S216), and the gaming state is shifted from the probability change state to the time reduction state. Therefore, the big hit determination in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process or the second special symbol stop symbol setting process performed thereafter is performed with a low probability (short time state).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 25, when the current gaming state is the time reduction state and the time reduction flag is set, a non-probable variation symbol (normally big hit symbol) is determined as the big hit symbol (N in step S201). ), The time reduction flag is reset (steps S218 and S219), and the gaming state is shifted from the time reduction state to the normal state.

  In this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the probability variation state and the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset when the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied at the start of the special symbol variation. (For example, see steps S45 to S47, S51, S191 to S193). For example, when the probability variation state continues for the number of variations of 120 times, the probability variation flag is reset at the start of the 120th variation. As the probability change flag is reset in this way, the gaming state shifts from the probability changing state to the normal gaming state. In this case, when the variation of the other special symbol is started thereafter, the probability variation flag has already been reset, and therefore, it is determined with a low probability whether or not to make a big hit. By the way, if the probability variation flag is reset at the end of the 120th variation, whether or not a big hit is made when the variation of the other special symbol is started from the start of the 120th variation to the end. Is determined with high probability. In this case, the number of fluctuations of the other special symbol that is started between the start of the 120th fluctuation and the end thereof increases or decreases depending on the length of the fluctuation time of the two special symbols. Therefore, there is a difference in the number of fluctuations that are determined with a high probability of jackpot, and as a result, there are advantages and disadvantages for the player. However, such advantages and disadvantages do not occur if the probability variation flag is reset when the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied at the start of the variation of the special symbol.

  Further, when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is reset when the end condition of the time reduction state is satisfied at the time of starting the change of the special symbol (see, for example, steps S174 to S177 and S178 to S181). For example, when resetting the hour / short flag when the fluctuation start count reaches the number of states in the time / short state, when the fluctuation of the other special symbol is started after that, the hour / short flag has already been reset, A long variation pattern will be selected. By the way, if the configuration is such that the time reduction flag is reset at the end of the fluctuation when the fluctuation start count reaches the number of states, the speed reduction flag is still in effect when the fluctuation of the other special symbol is started by the end of the fluctuation. Is not reset, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected. In this case, the number of fluctuations of the other special symbol that is started from the time when the fluctuation has reached the number of states until the end of the fluctuation increases or decreases depending on the fluctuation time of the two special symbols. It becomes. Therefore, there is a difference in the probability of jackpot per unit time, resulting in advantages and disadvantages for the player. However, if the time reduction flag is reset when the time reduction end condition is satisfied at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, such advantages and disadvantages do not occur.

  When it is determined that a big hit will be made (at the start of fluctuation), if the game state is changed by setting / resetting the probability change flag or the short time flag, the occurrence of big hits will be caused by the fluctuation time of the other special symbol that will start to fluctuate thereafter. The type of jackpot (probable big hit, non-probable big hit) may be distracted. For example, when it is determined that a non-probable big hit (usually big hit) will occur in the short-time state (when the fluctuation starts), when the fluctuation of the other special symbol starts after that, the fluctuation with a long fluctuation time Since the pattern is selected, and the change pattern with a short change time is switched to the change pattern with a long change time, there is a possibility that the player will be informed that an uncertain change big hit occurs. Also, when the probability variation flag is set when it is determined that the probability variation big hit will be made in the normal gaming state (at the start of variation), when the variation of the other special symbol is started thereafter, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected. Therefore, by switching from a variation pattern having a long variation time to a variation pattern having a short variation time, there is a possibility that the player may be told that a probable big hit will occur.

  Therefore, when the gaming state is changed by the big hit, it is desirable to set / reset the probability variation flag / time reduction flag after the end of the change or the big hit game to shift the gaming state. Specifically, it is desirable that the processes in steps S201 to S220 be executed in the first big hit symbol stop process or the first big hit end process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process of the first special symbol changing process (step S306) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S121), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S122), the first jackpot flag is set. Updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process (step S306) (steps S123, S124), and sets the first big hit symbol display time timer (step S125). If the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first off symbol stop process (step S305) (step S126).

  If the first variation time timer has not timed out, forcibly terminated if a second jackpot start designation command is sent to specify the start of the second jackpot game when the forcible flag is set The flag is set (steps S128, S129, S130), and the process proceeds to step S126. If the forced miss flag is not set, or if the second jackpot designation command is not transmitted even if the forced miss flag is set, the process is terminated. In order to determine whether or not the second jackpot start designation command has been transmitted, in the second special symbol process, a flag indicating that is set when the second jackpot start designation command is transmitted. In step S129, the flag may be confirmed.

  In step S128, it is confirmed whether or not the forcible flag is set. However, without executing this confirmation process, it is determined whether or not the second big hit start designation command is transmitted in step S129. It may be configured. The same applies to Embodiments 2 and 3 (FIGS. 62 and 64) described later. According to such a configuration, it is possible to end not only the forced deviation variation but also all the deviation variations upon the start of the second big hit game. In step S129, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot start designation command is transmitted. Instead of this determination process, the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to the second jackpot symbol stop process or the second process. You may be comprised so that it may be determined whether it is a value which shows a big prize opening pre-processing.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the second big hit start designation command during the variable display of the first decorative symbol executed when it is determined to be forced out, the variable display is performed. Control for ending variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the device 9 is executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first big hit symbol stop process (step S306) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit symbol stop process, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S143 when the change of the first special symbol has already been completed (step S140). If not finished yet, the variation of the first special symbol is finished (step S141). For example, an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Moreover, control which transmits the 1st decoration symbol stop designation | designated command with respect to the production control board 80 is performed (step S142).

  Then, the value of the first big hit symbol display time timer is decremented by -1 (step S143). If the value of the first big hit symbol display time timer becomes zero (step S144), a first big hit symbol display time designation command is transmitted. Control (step S145), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening pre-processing (step S307) (step S146).

  The time when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process by the first big hit symbol stop processing as described above is a predetermined time corresponding to the value set in step S125 Continue (for example, 0.6 seconds). Also, when the second special symbol process is executed, the time during which the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process is a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 Seconds) to continue. It is not essential to provide such a predetermined time.

  Further, the second big hit symbol stop process in the second special symbol process is executed in the same manner as the process shown in FIG. 27 (“first” may be read as “second”), so that the second special symbol process is executed. A predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses from when the symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the second jackpot symbol stop process until the second jackpot start designation command is transmitted. . The predetermined time is not particularly limited as long as it is about 12 ms or more. If it is about 12 ms or more, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to the second big hit symbol stop process (step S40 in the first special symbol process process (see FIG. 14) immediately after the determination is "N"). Even if it is updated to a value corresponding to step S306), in the process of step S129 (see FIG. 26) in the first special symbol process, the second big hit start designation command is surely transmitted. Can be judged. As described above, in this embodiment, the game control process (see FIG. 5) is executed, for example, every 4 ms, so the first special symbol process (step S26A) and the second special symbol process (step S26A). S26B) is also executed every 4 ms, for example.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first off symbol stop process (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first missed symbol stop process, the CPU 56 ends the fluctuation of the first special symbol (step S151). For example, an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the forced end flag is set (step S152). If the forced end flag is set, the forced end flag is reset (step S154), and the process proceeds to step S155. If the forced end flag is not set, control is performed to transmit the first decorative symbol stop designation command to the effect control board 80 (step S153). Then, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S151, the CPU 56 controls the first special symbol display 8a to stop and display the stop symbol determined in the process of step S65. However, if the forced termination flag is set, the CPU 56 performs special control. The first special symbol display is a first special symbol that is a first special symbol that is different from the display result (for example, (“−”)) and the stop symbol determined in step S65. You may make it stop-display on 8a.

  In step S155, it is confirmed whether or not the forcible deviation flag is set. If the forcible deviation flag is set, the forcible deviation flag is reset (step S156). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S157).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S309) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first jackpot end designation command to the effect control board 80 (step S161), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first special symbol normal process (step S161). It is updated to a value corresponding to (S300) (step S162).

  FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing a control example of the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) as described above. When the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit based on the fact that a game ball has won the second starting port 14 (ie, when a lottery is performed), if it is decided to make a big win, the second big hit flag (See step S81 in FIG. 16. FIG. 16 shows the process in the first special symbol process, but the same process is also executed in the second special symbol process.)

  At each of the timings A to D shown in FIG. 30 (specifically, when the fluctuation is started), the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination random number in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the first special symbol process process. Whether or not to win a big win is determined by a lottery process based on the above (see steps S61, S62, and S63), but the lottery process is not executed when the second big hit flag is set (steps S61, S62, and S63). Skip the process.) In the example shown in FIG. 30, in the lottery executed at the timing of B and C (specifically, when the fluctuation starts), the lottery result is unconditionally separated. Unconditionally making a lottery result off is a forcible off. In the lottery executed at the timings A and D (specifically, when the change is started), the lottery result may be a big hit because the second big hit flag is not set.

  And, when the variation time of the second decorative symbol and the second special symbol ends and the second big hit game is started, if the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing, the first special symbol of A stop symbol is derived and displayed, and a second jackpot start designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 to start the second jackpot game, and the first decorative symbol fluctuates. finish.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern (also referred to as special variation) of the first decorative patterns of the first variation patterns # 5 and # 10. In the first variation patterns # 5 and # 10, during the variation period (variation time), as shown in FIG. 31A, the first decorative symbols are variably displayed in five periods (first period to fifth period). . A stop period (temporary stop period) is provided between each period. In the temporary stop period, the first decorative symbols are displayed temporarily stopped. In the temporary stop period, the first decorative symbol may not be stopped and displayed, but the first decorative symbol may be changed in a swinging manner (variation that causes the symbol to reciprocate vertically in the display area). .

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation pattern of the first decorative patterns of the first variation patterns # 5 and # 10 is the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 31, but the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. It is good also as a variation mode used when the variation pattern different from variation pattern # 5 and # 10 is designated.

  In each period, different notice effects are executed on the variable display device 9 (the background symbol display area 9a). For example, in each period, different characters are displayed (static display or exercise display) in the background symbol display area 9a. Further, although FIG. 31 illustrates five periods (four temporary suspension periods), the number of periods is not limited to five. Any number may be used as long as it is 2 or more (the temporary stop period is 1 or more). Each period may include, for example, a period during which a character as a notice character is displayed and a period during which no character is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the variable display of the first decorative patterns of the first variation patterns # 5 and # 10 is performed, the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 When the second big hit start designation command is transmitted, the variable display of the first decorative symbols ends. Accordingly, the subsequent notice effect is not executed after the end of the big hit game. When receiving the second big hit start designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b even if the variable display period has not elapsed.

  Next, the background symbol variation (variable display) execution timing, the concept of switching points, the display control of the hold storage display, and the like will be described.

  The change in the background design is started in synchronization with the start of the change in either the first decorative design or the second decorative design. That is, when the change of the first decorative design is started when the change of the background design can be started (when the background design is not changing and is not big hit), the background design is changed simultaneously with the start of the change of the first decorative design. The fluctuation starts. In addition, when the change of the second decorative design is started when the change of the background design can be started (when the background design is not changing and is not a big hit), the background design is changed simultaneously with the start of the change of the second decorative design. The fluctuation starts.

  In principle, the background symbol variation ends in synchronization with the end of variation of the decorative symbol (either the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol) synchronized with the start of the background symbol variation. That is, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol, the change is ended in synchronization with the end of change of the first decorative symbol. Further, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of change of the second decorative symbol, the change is ended in synchronization with the end of change of the second decorative symbol. However, as an exception, it may end in synchronization with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol different from the decorative symbol synchronized at the start of the variation of the background symbol. This will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing the display control timing of the switching point and the hold storage display during the change of the background symbol. As shown in FIG. 32, it is assumed that the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol. Further, it is assumed that the variation time of the first decorative design is 40 seconds. Since the variation time of the first decorative pattern synchronized with the start of variation of the background symbol is 40 seconds, the variation time of the background symbol is also selected as 40 seconds.

  When the variation of the first special symbol is started (the variation of the first decorative symbol is also started in synchronization with the first special symbol), the number of reserved memories displayed on the first special symbol storage memory display 18a (FIG. 32). 1 is erased). Further, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronism with the start of the change of the first special symbol, one reserved memory number display in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also deleted (for example, the start memory number display area) The red display color is changed to a blue display color).

  If the first special symbol and the background symbol start to change at the same time that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13, the reserved memory number display is not turned on and the first special symbol and the background symbol are not turned on. Generally, fluctuations are initiated. However, in this embodiment, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, it is assumed that lighting and erasure (turning off) of the stored storage number display is instantaneously performed even in such a case.

  It is assumed that a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the first special symbol and the background symbol have started to change, and the second special symbol starts to change. At this time, when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, the reserved memory number display in the second special symbol display 18b is turned on, and the second special symbol is started to change, so that the second special symbol is started. The reserved memory number display on the symbol display 18b is deleted. On the other hand, since the background symbol is changing and the background symbol has not started changing in synchronization with the start of changing the second special symbol, one reserved memory number display in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is lit. (For example, the blue display color in the start memory number display area is changed to one red display color).

  Originally, when the variation time of the background symbol is 40 seconds, the normal variation is performed for 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the background symbol, and then the reach occurs and the variation with the reach C of 30 seconds is performed. However, the special symbol (FIG. 32 is the first special symbol) that is different from the special symbol (FIG. 32 is the first special symbol) that is synchronized with the background symbol until the specific time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the variation of the background symbol is started. Then, when the change of the second special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 32, the stop symbol (step which is determined in advance as the stop symbol of the background symbol after the lapse of a specific time since the change of the background symbol is started) The stop symbol determined in S616) is temporarily displayed, and the normal fluctuation is again performed for 10 seconds. Then, the reach occurs and the fluctuation with the reach B of 20 seconds is performed. In other words, the background symbol variation pattern is switched after the background symbol is temporarily stopped after a lapse of a specific time from the start of the variation of the background symbol. The time point at which the background symbol variation pattern is switched in this way (the time point when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol variation) is referred to as a “switching point”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32, from the start of the change of the background symbol to the switching point, the change of the background symbol is regarded as a change based on the start of the change of the first special symbol (first decorative symbol), and the background after the change point The variation of the symbol is regarded as a variation based on the start of variation of the second special symbol (second decorative symbol). Accordingly, at the switching point, the display memory number display area of the background symbol, that is, one start memory number display area in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is deleted. Also, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize the break between the background symbol variation based on the start of the first special symbol variation and the background symbol variation based on the second special symbol variation start, the background symbol is temporarily set at the switching point. Control to stop display is performed.

  Thus, when the change of the second special symbol (the second decorative symbol) is started from the start of the change of the background symbol to the switching point, the second change from the change based on the start of the change of the first special symbol at the switching point. By switching to the variation based on the start of variation of the special symbol, and further, at the switching point, the number of reserved memories of the background symbol (the total of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is decreased by one, Fluctuation display (variable display) of the background symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol (first decorative symbol) and the second special symbol (second decorative symbol) that change in parallel without giving the player a sense of incongruity ) Can be realized efficiently. As a result, the stop timing of the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol executed in parallel with the stop timing of the fluctuation of the background symbol executed corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Deviation can be reduced.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 32, since the change in the background symbol after the switching point is based on the start of the change in the second special symbol, the stop symbol in the second special symbol is an outlier symbol. In addition, the stop symbol of the background symbol should also be removed. However, in the example shown in FIG. 32, it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol (that is, the first decorative symbol) is a jackpot symbol, and when the variation of the first special symbol ends, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). In addition, the background symbol has finished changing in synchronization with the end of change of the first special symbol. Therefore, if the stop symbol of the background symbol that is most easily visible to the player does not become a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game will start even though the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the background symbol. The stop symbol of the symbol and the game state cannot be matched. Therefore, in this embodiment, the stop symbol type of the background symbol is determined in accordance with the stop symbol type of the special symbol whose variation ends in synchronization with the background symbol (displacement, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), Control for stopping display (derivation display) of the stop symbols of the determined type is performed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32, before the first special symbol and the background symbol jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed, the variation of the second special symbol is started, and the first special symbol and the background symbol jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Sometimes the variation of the second special symbol is ongoing. In this case, as described above, the variation of the second special symbol is terminated (see Steps S128 to S130 and S126).

  In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol is changed in synchronization with the first special symbol, and the second decorative symbol is changed in synchronization with the second special symbol. Therefore, the number of reserved memories at which the first special symbol can start to fluctuate matches the number of reserved memories at which the first decorative symbol can start to fluctuate, and the number of reserved memories at which the second special symbol can start fluctuating and the second ornament The number of reserved memories that can start changing the symbol coincides. Therefore, in the following description, the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is expressed as the number of reserved memories of the first decorative symbol, and the second special symbol reserved There is also a place where the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol displayed on the memory display 18b is expressed as the number of reserved memories of the second decorative symbol.

  33 and 34 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples at the change execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. 33 and 34 show the variable display device 9, the first special symbol display 8a, and the second special symbol display 8b. The screen of the variable display device 9 is divided into a background symbol display area 9a, a first decorative symbol display area 9b, a second decorative symbol display area 9c, and a memory display area 9d.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the background pattern starts to change in synchronization with the start of the change in the first decorative design (first special design). The fluctuation of the background symbol is normally fluctuated (high-speed fluctuation in which the symbol fluctuates at high speed) until a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses after the fluctuation starts. At this time, the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is variation in which the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when it is determined that the big hit is made. Accordingly, the first big hit flag is set when the variation of the first decorative design and the background design is started (see step S81).

  After that, when the start condition of the variation of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) is satisfied, as described above, the decision to forcibly be made without performing the big hit determination for the second decorative symbol is made (step (See S60, S66, S67, S64, and S65). When the variation of the second decorative symbol is started, since the background symbol is changing, the variation of the background symbol based on the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol is not started. However, one display of the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is lit.

  Then, when it becomes a switching point, as shown in FIG. 33, a background symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The temporary stop symbol is an off symbol (“527” in FIG. 33). At this time, the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) are changing.

  Since the change of the second decorative pattern has started from the start of the change of the background design to the switching point, the change of the change pattern of the background design is performed, and after the switching point, the normal change (high-speed change) of the background design is performed again. ) Is performed. When the normal variation of the background symbol is resumed, one of the reserved symbol number display (the reserved symbol number display corresponding to the reserved symbol number of the second decorative symbol) is deleted.

  Then, after a predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed, the left and right background symbols are aligned and reach is reached. At this time, the variation of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) has already ended and the stop symbol is displayed. Note that the stop symbols of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol may be the same type of symbol (outlier symbol, non-probable variation symbol, probability variation symbol), and it is not necessary that the numbers of the symbols coincide completely. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the second special symbol is displayed with a missing symbol “0”, and the second decorative symbol is displayed with a missing symbol “8”.

  After that, the fluctuation with reach is performed for a predetermined time, the fluctuation of the background symbol ends in synchronization with the end of the fluctuation of the first decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the stop symbol of the background symbol are derived and displayed. Is done. In this case, in the example shown in FIG. 33, the big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, the big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol is stopped. A jackpot symbol “777” is derived and displayed as a symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the first special symbol and the second decorative symbol start to change before the stop symbols of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol are derived and displayed. It should be noted that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol are also determined to be forced off. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol, the variation of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol is finished (see steps S128 to S130 and S126). At this time, the off symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, the change is not started during the big hit, and it is possible to prevent the big hit based on the second special symbol from occurring during the big hit game based on the first special symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the symbol “4” is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the second special symbol, and the symbol “6” is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the second decorative symbol.

  When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol, the big hit game is started and the big hit game state is entered. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, in order to notify the player that a big hit has occurred (a big hit game is started), a “hit!” After the characters are displayed, a round game associated with the opening of the special winning opening is executed a predetermined number of times.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the big hit game is over, the character “Manekane” is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 in order to notify the end of the big hit game. Thereafter, when the big hit game is finished, the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol are newly changed, and the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol are also newly changed.

  Next, the execution timing of each symbol variation (variable display) in various situations, the pending storage display erasure timing corresponding to each symbol, the change in the background symbol variation time, and the like will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the reserved storage display corresponding to each symbol when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before and after the switching point.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 32, the change in the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of the change in the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). The variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol start to change, the number of reserved memory (the number of reserved memory of the first special symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a. In addition to being erased, one of the reserved memory number display (the background symbol reserved memory number display) in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also erased.

  When the variation of the second decorative symbol is started from the start of the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol to the switching point, the reserved memory number display (second decorative symbol of the second special symbol storing memory display 18b is displayed. 1) is turned on and immediately erased, and one stored memory number display of the background symbol is lit. When the switching point is reached, the background symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern of the background symbol is switched.

  After that, the display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again. When the variation time of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) has elapsed, the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won in the second start winning opening 14, the second decorative symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the second decorative symbol is held. One memory number display is deleted, and the variation of the second decorative symbol is started. As shown in FIG. 35, the timing when the change of the second decorative symbol is started is after the switching point during the change of the background symbol and before the end of the change of the background symbol. The display of the number of stored symbols in the background symbol is already lit based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 14, but the background symbol is changing when the second decorative symbol starts to change. Therefore, it is not erased based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol is in an undigested state.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol elapses, the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are stopped and displayed, and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won in the first start winning opening 13, the first decoration and background symbols are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the first decoration is displayed. The display of the number of stored memory for the symbol and the background symbol are both erased, and the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are started to change in synchronization. The variation time of the first decorative design and the background design is assumed to be 10 seconds. At this time, since the variation of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, the variation of the background symbol is based on the start of variation of the first decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol remains undigested.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol has elapsed again, the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is stopped and the variation ends. At this time, when the first reserved number of the first special symbol is 0, the background symbol is not changed in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, but the background symbol is changed based on the start of the second decorative symbol change. Since it is still undigested, after the stop pattern of the first decorative design and the background design is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the background design changes based on the start of the change of the second decorative design. Be started. In addition, when the change of the background symbol is started, the display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted. Thereby, the variation of the undigested decorative design is digested, and there is no state of variation of the undigested decorative design.

  In FIG. 35, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the reserved storage display corresponding to each symbol when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started after the switching point.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36, the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). The variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol start to change, the number of reserved memory (the number of reserved memory of the first special symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a. In addition to being erased, one of the reserved memory number display (the background symbol reserved memory number display) in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also erased.

  The normal variation of the background symbol is performed from the start of the variation to the switching point, and then the variation with reach A is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 36, the timing at which the change of the second decorative symbol is started is after the switching point during the change of the background symbol and before the end of the change of the background symbol. The display of the number of stored symbols of the background symbol is already lit based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14, but the background symbol is changing at the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, It is not erased based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol is in an undigested state.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol elapses, the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are stopped and displayed, and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won in the first start winning opening 13, the first decoration and background symbols are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the first decoration is displayed. The display of the number of stored memory of the symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol is both erased, and the first decorative symbol and the background symbol change are started in synchronization. The variation time of the first decorative design and the background design is assumed to be 20 seconds. At this time, since the variation of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, the variation of the background symbol is based on the start of variation of the first decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol remains undigested.

  When a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses after the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol start to change, the switching point is reached. At this time, since the variation of the undigested decorative pattern remains, in order to digest the undigested decorative variation at the switching point, control is performed to temporarily stop display the background symbol and switch the variation pattern of the background symbol. Then, one display of the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again. Thereby, the variation of the undigested decorative design is digested, and there is no state of variation of the undigested decorative design. Thereafter, when the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol elapses, the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol ends synchronously.

  In FIG. 36, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  Next, the change of the background symbol variation time will be described. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing the change of the variation time of the background symbol whose variation has been started first. In the example shown in FIG. 37, the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). The variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the variation of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol is started, one reserved memory number display of the first special symbol is deleted and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted. Is done.

  When the variation of the second decorative symbol is started by the switching point after the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is started, one stored memory number display of the second decorative symbol is turned on and immediately erased. One of the stored background numbers of background symbols is lit. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds. When the switching point is reached, the background symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern of the background symbol is switched. After that, the display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again.

  As described above, the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) is also 20 seconds. In addition, since the change in the first decorative design and the background design is started first, the change in the second decorative design ends after the change in the first decorative design and the background design. As described above, the variation of the first decorative design and the background design is started first, the variation of the second decorative design is started by the switching point, and the variation of the second decorative design is the first decorative design and the background. When ending after the symbol change, extend (change) the change time of the background symbol that started the change earlier, and change the change end timing of the second decorative symbol that started the change after the background symbol change end timing. Synchronize with.

  This is because the change in the background symbol after the switching point is a change based on the start of the change in the second decorative symbol, and it is preferable to end the change in the background symbol in synchronization with the change in the second decorative symbol. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol, it is necessary to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol is there. Therefore, when the situation as shown in FIG. 37 occurs, the fluctuation time of the background symbol that has started to fluctuate first is extended. However, even in such a case, since the variation of the first decorative symbol and the variation of the first special symbol are completely synchronized, the variation time of the first decorative symbol that has started to be varied is not extended. .

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol in FIG. 37) that has started to fluctuate is a big hit symbol, the big hit symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed when the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. There is a need to. Therefore, in such a case, the extension of the background symbol variation time started earlier is prohibited.

  The background symbol fluctuation time is extended by shifting the switching point provided when 10 seconds have elapsed after the background symbol fluctuation start to extend the normal fluctuation (high-speed fluctuation) time until the switching point. Is called. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 37, when the variation of the second design starts after 5 seconds from the start of the variation of the background design (and the first design), the change end timing of the background design and the second design of the design In order to synchronize with the fluctuation end timing, the switching point is shifted to the point of 15 seconds after the start of the background symbol fluctuation, the normal fluctuation time to the switching point is extended by 5 seconds, and the fluctuation time after the switching point is constant. Leave. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds.

  In this way, the background symbol variation time is extended by adding the normal variation time to the switching point for the following reason. In this embodiment, the normal variation is always performed up to the switching point. If the symbol is changed at high speed like normal fluctuation, the changing symbol is not visible (difficult to see), so that the player does not feel uncomfortable even if the variation time is extended. In addition, when the symbol fluctuates at low speed or medium speed, such as fluctuation with reach, control is performed to extend the fluctuation time and stop and display the predetermined stop symbol at the extended fluctuation time. Although it is difficult, when the symbol fluctuates at high speed like normal variation, it is relatively easy to control to stop and display a predetermined stop symbol in the extended variation time. As described above, when the switching point is shifted backward, the display of the stored number of reserved symbols of the background symbol is deleted at the switching point shifted backward.

  If there is a hold memory based on the first start winning when the variation of the first decorative symbol is finished first, the variation of the first decorative symbol is started without being synchronized with the variation of the background symbol. At this time, the display of the number of reserved memories for the first decorative symbol is erased, but the number of reserved memories for the background symbol remains lit. If there is a holding memory based on the second start winning prize when the fluctuation of the background symbol and the second decorative symbol is finished, the fluctuation is started in synchronization with the background symbol and the second decorative symbol. At this time, one reserved memory number display of the second decorative symbol is deleted, and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted.

  When the variation of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol is completed, there is still an undigested reserved memory. Therefore, the variation of the background symbol is started in order to digest the reserved memory. Then, one display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted. Thereby, the variation of the undigested decorative design is digested, and there is no state of variation of the undigested decorative design.

  In FIG. 37, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 38 is a timing diagram showing a change in the variation time of the background symbol that has started to be varied later. In the example shown in FIG. 38, the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). The variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the variation of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol is started, one reserved memory number display of the first special symbol is deleted and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the variation of the second decorative symbol is started after the switching point (at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation) in the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds. Thereafter, if there is a holding memory based on the first start winning prize when the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is completed, the variation is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol and the background symbol. At this time, one reserved memory number display for the first decorative symbol is deleted, and one reserved memory number display for the background symbol is also deleted. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the first decorative design is 10 seconds. Therefore, normally, 10 seconds is selected as the background symbol fluctuation time. In addition, it is assumed that the first decorative design and the background design have started to change when 5 seconds have passed after the start of the change of the second decorative design.

  As described above, the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 10 seconds. In addition, the first decorative pattern and the background pattern change starts 5 seconds after the start of the second decorative pattern change. Therefore, the change of the first decorative design and the background design is started 10 seconds after the start of the change of the second decorative design, and the change of the second decorative design ends after the change of the first decorative design and the background design. . In this way, the variation of the first decorative design and the background design is started later, and the variation of the first decorative design is started by 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative design, and the variation of the second decorative design is changed. If it ends after the change of the first decorative design and the background design, the change time of the background design that started to be changed later is extended (changed), and the change start timing of the background design is started first. Synchronize with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol.

  The reason for extending the background symbol variation time in this way is the same as the reason described in FIG. That is, when the second decorative symbol starts to change without synchronizing with the background symbol, and the first decorative symbol starts to change synchronously with the background symbol by 10 seconds after the second decorative symbol starts to change. In order to efficiently digest the variation of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in the variation of the background symbol, when 10 seconds have elapsed after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol (this is the switching point), It is preferable to switch the variation of the design from the variation based on the variation of the first decorative design to the variation based on the variation of the second decorative design. Since the change in the background symbol after the switching point is a change based on the start of the change in the second decorative design, it is preferable to end the change in the background design in synchronization with the change in the second decorative design. When the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol, the jackpot symbol must be derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol. Therefore, when the situation as shown in FIG. 38 occurs, the variation time of the background symbol started to vary in synchronization with the first decorative symbol after the second decorative symbol is extended. However, even in such a case, since the variation of the first decorative symbol and the variation of the first special symbol are completely synchronized, the variation of the first decorative symbol started to vary after the second decorative symbol. The time will not be extended.

  Note that if the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (the first decorative symbol in FIG. 38) that has started to fluctuate later is a big hit symbol, the big hit symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed when the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. There is a need. Therefore, in such a case, extension of the background symbol variation time started later is prohibited.

  The change of the background symbol variation time is 10 seconds after the start of variation of the second decorative symbol that started to vary first. The variation time after the switching point is after the start of variation of the second decorative symbol. This is done by matching the fluctuation time after 10 seconds. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when the change of the background symbol (and the first decorative symbol) is started 5 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol In order to synchronize with the change end timing of the second design symbol, the time point 10 seconds after the start of the second design symbol change (time point 5 seconds after the start of the background symbol change) is taken as the switching point in the background symbol, The remaining variation time after 10 seconds from the start of variation of the second decorative symbol (10 seconds in FIG. 38) is made to coincide. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the variation time of the second decorative pattern that starts to change first is 30 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative pattern that starts to change later is 20 seconds, FIG. Similarly to the example shown in FIG. 5, the change time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds by shifting the switching point at the time of 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the first decorative symbol by 5 seconds.

  Thus, the reason for extending the fluctuation time of the background symbol by adding the normal fluctuation time until the switching point is the same as the reason explained in FIG. In other words, if the symbol is changing at high speed as usual, the changing symbol will not be visible (difficult to see), so there will be no discomfort to the player even if the variation time is extended. When the symbol fluctuates at a high speed like fluctuation, it is relatively easy to stop and display the predetermined stop symbol in the extended fluctuation time. As described above, when the switching point is shifted backward (when a switching point is newly added in the example of FIG. 38), one of the stored symbols in the background symbol is deleted at the switching point shifted backward. The

  When the variation time of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol elapses, the variation of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol ends synchronously.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, for example, when the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is started 9.8 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, the switching point from the start of the variation of the background symbol. Only 0.2 seconds. In such a case, the time until the switching point is too short and the normal variation cannot be substantially executed. Therefore, even if, for example, more than 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the second decorative symbol change, the first decorative symbol and the background symbol change may be started, or the background symbol change time may not be extended. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure a normal fluctuation time of at least 2 seconds as the time to the switching point.

  In FIG. 38, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing lighting conditions for a dummy background symbol hold storage display. In the upper diagram of FIG. 39, four first special symbol on-hold storage displays on the first special symbol on-hold storage display 18a are lit, and the second special symbol on-hold storage display on the second special symbol on-hold storage display 18b is displayed. One is lit, and five background symbol hold storage displays in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 are lit. The difference counter is ± 0. The difference counter is a counter that counts the difference between the total number of reserved memory displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of reserved memory displays of the background symbol. That is, it is a counter that counts the difference between the count value of the first reserved memory counter and the count value of the second reserved memory counter and the display number actually displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol.

  In the state of the above figure, it is assumed that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and a first start win has occurred. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, since the count value of the first hold storage counter is already 4 (Y in Step S311), the new first start winning is invalid, and the first starting winning is based on the first starting winning. Although the variation of one special symbol (and the first decorative symbol) is not started, the first invalid start winning command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S312B). Then, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 39, in the production control microcomputer 100, in response to the reception of the first invalid start winning command, the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 newly displays the reserved memory display of the background symbols. One lights up. Then, the difference counter value is incremented by one.

  In this way, the invalid start winning command based on the invalid start winning is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 and the background symbol hold storage display is turned on in response to the command for the following reason. . The player pays attention to the background symbols with high visibility and the background symbol hold memory display, and recognizes the remaining number of fluctuations and the number of remaining start winnings that can be held based on the background symbol and the background symbol hold memory display. Therefore, in the state shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 39, the player recognizes that the remaining five background symbols have been changed and that three start winnings can still be held. At this time, even if a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, as described above, the start win becomes invalid. In this case, if the background symbol hold memory display is not turned on as usual, the player feels wondering why the background symbol hold memory display does not light even though the start winnings for three times can be held. End up. Or, there is a holding memory for starting winnings for 8 pieces, and only 5 holding memory displays are still lit, but if the holding memory display is not turned on, the game condition (establishment of starting conditions) seems to be disadvantageous. I feel it. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the start winning is invalid, the reserved memory display of the background symbol is turned on so as not to give the player an unfavorable impression on the establishment of the start condition.

  If the difference counter is incremented by one, the background symbol is retained at the point when the background symbol is changed by erasing one of the reserved symbols on the background symbol at the subsequent switching point, or when starting the variation of the background symbol based on the invalid start prize. By deleting one stored display, the number of stored background symbols that are actually displayed is matched with the number of fluctuations of the background symbol.

  In addition, four second special symbol on-hold storage displays on the second special symbol on-hold storage display 18b are lit, and at that time, a game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 14 and a second start winning has occurred. Also in this case, the second invalid start winning command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the background symbol hold storage display is turned on in response to the second invalid start winning command.

  It should be noted that the difference counter is not only used when an invalid start winning occurs, but also when an undigested change occurs, that is, a decorative pattern is changed, as shown in FIGS. However, it is also incremented by 1 when the background symbol corresponding to it has not yet been changed.

  FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, a notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a reach will occur while the background symbol is changing may be executed. For example, during the execution of the normal fluctuation within 10 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, a notice effect is given to notify that there is a chance to win a big hit, and during the execution of the fluctuation with reach A from 10 seconds to 20 seconds after the fluctuation starts. Execute a notice effect to notify that the probability of a big hit is high, and after a change with reach B from 20 seconds to 30 seconds after the start of the change, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop pattern of the background pattern Such an embodiment is conceivable.

  Even when such a variation mode is selected, the variation pattern may be switched at the switching point. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the background symbol and the first decorative symbol start to change in synchronization, and the notice effect is executed during the normal change. Then, since the change of the second decorative symbol is started before reaching the switching point, the changing pattern is switched at the switching point. In this case, since the notice effect is already executed before the switching point, even if the change after the change is made, if the notice effect according to the aspect is not executed according to the already executed notice effect, the consistency of the effect cannot be obtained. It will be. Therefore, the presence / absence of the notice effect performed before the switch point and the effect mode are stored, and even if the change pattern is switched at the switch point, the notice effect aspect is already executed when the notice effect is already executed. It is configured to execute the notice effect according to the change after the switching.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a notice effect. As shown in FIG. 41, the background symbol and the first decorative symbol (and the first special symbol) start to fluctuate synchronously, and then the text “Maybe ...” appears as the background effect during the normal variation. It is displayed in the symbol display area 9a. Then, when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before reaching the switching point, a temporary stop display of the background symbol is performed at the switching point, and the variation pattern is switched. Then, the normal fluctuation is started again. In this case, since the notice effect ("Maybe ..." is displayed) is already executed before the switching point, the notice effect according to the mode is executed according to the already executed notice effect even in the normal fluctuation after the change. . In the example shown in FIG. 41, the text “Maybe big hit?” Is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a. Thereafter, when the left and right background symbols are aligned at “7”, a reach occurs, and a variation with reach A is executed. Then, when the variation time has elapsed, the stop symbol of the background symbol (disconnected symbol “767” in the example shown in FIG. 41) is stopped and displayed (derived display).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first decorative symbol process (step S705). In the first decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first decorative symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 is selected. Execute display control. Further, the second decorative symbol process is performed (step S706). In the second decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second decorative symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 is selected. Execute display control. Also, background symbol process processing is performed (step S707). In the background symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (background symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 is executed. . Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for notice determination is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (step S704) in the main processing. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is 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). 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).

  If the received effect control command is a start prize designation command (C100 (H) to C201 (H)) that designates that a start prize (valid start prize or invalid start prize) has occurred (step S613), production control The CPU 101 executes background symbol storage storage display control processing (step S614). The specific content of the background symbol hold storage display control process will be described later (see FIG. 44).

  Also, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (9000 (H) to 9102 (H)) that designates a display result (probable big hit, non-probable big hit, or off) of decorative symbols variable display (step S615). ), A process of determining and storing stop symbols of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol is executed (step S616).

  Specifically, when receiving the display result command, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the display result command is an effect control command that specifies a display result of variable display of the first decorative symbol, or variable display of the second decorative symbol. It is confirmed whether the display control command designates the display result, and whether the content of the display result is a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit, or a miss. Then, a random number for determining a decorative symbol and a random number for determining a background symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol is determined based on the extracted random number value. For example, it is an effect control command for designating the display result of the first decorative symbol, and when the content of the display result is out of order, the first decorative symbol that is the off symbol is stopped based on the value of the random number for determining the decorative symbol In addition to determining a symbol, a stop symbol of a background symbol that is a loss symbol is determined based on the value of a random number for determining a background symbol. Further, it is an effect control command for designating the display result of the second decorative symbol, and when the content of the display result is a probable big hit, the second decorative symbol which is the probable variable symbol is based on the random number for determining the decorative symbol. A stop symbol is determined, and a stop symbol of a background symbol that is a probability variable symbol is determined based on the value of a random number for determining a background symbol. Then, the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the stop symbol of the background symbol determined as described above are stored in the first decorative symbol storage area, the second decorative symbol storage area, and the background symbol storage area, respectively. These storage areas are formed in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit (probable big hit or non-probable big hit) (step S617), and when the content of the display result is a big hit. (Y in step S617), it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (step S618). Whether or not the background symbol is changing is determined by checking whether or not the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900). When the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process, the background symbol is not changing, and when the value of the background symbol process flag is not the value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process, the background symbol The design is changing. When the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the jackpot display process and the jackpot game process, the display result command is not transmitted (see step S40 in FIG. 14).

  If the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit and the background symbol is changing, the change of the decorative symbol that turns the stop symbol into a big hit symbol is started without synchronizing with the background symbol. It will be. In this case, it is necessary to end the variation of the background symbol in synchronization with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol and to make the stop symbol of the background symbol a big hit symbol. For example, in FIG. 38, when the change of the second decorative design is started, the background design is changing, and therefore the second decorative design starts to change without being synchronized with the background design. If the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is necessary to change the stop symbol of the background symbol, which has started to change in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, to the jackpot symbol, and the background symbol ends changing. It is necessary to synchronize the timing with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (step S619). When this symbol forced synchronization flag is set, as will be described later, the background symbol variation end timing is synchronized with the decorative symbol variation end timing at which the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol.

  If the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit and the background symbol is not changing, the change of the decorative symbol that the stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol is started in synchronization with the background symbol. Become. Even in this case, it is necessary to end the change of the background symbol in synchronization with the end of the change of the decorative symbol and to make the stop symbol of the background symbol a big hit symbol. Normally, when the change of the background symbol starts in synchronization with the start of the change of the decorative design, the change of the background design also ends in synchronization with the end of the change of the decorative design. However, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the variation time of the symbol is extended, and the decorative symbol and the background symbol do not end in synchronization. Therefore, a variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S620). When this variation time change prohibition flag is set, as will be described later, the change of the variation time of the background symbol is prohibited.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (8000 (H) to 8019 (H)) for designating a decorative pattern variation pattern (variation time) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 The EXT data of the command is stored in the variation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S622), and the symbol variation control process for controlling the variation of the background symbol is executed (step S623). The specific contents of the symbol variation control process will be described later (see FIGS. 45 and 46).

  When the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S624).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the background symbol hold storage display control process. In the background symbol hold memory display control process, the effect control CPU 101 firstly sets the value of the hold memory display number counter that counts the number of background symbol hold memory displays actually displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9. Is confirmed to be 8 (step S631). The reserved memory display number counter can count up to eight background symbol reserved memory displays.

  When the value of the hold memory display number counter is not 8 (N in step S631), the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the hold memory display number counter by 1 (step S632), and the background symbol hold memory display is displayed in the memory display area 9d. Is performed to turn on one of them (step S633). At this time, if the value of the hold memory display number counter is not 8, one background symbol hold memory display is lit not only when the valid start winning designation command is received but also when the invalid start winning designation command is received. Will be. The background symbol hold storage display based on the invalid start winning designation command is the dummy hold storage display shown in the lower diagram of FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the received start winning designation command is an invalid starting winning designation command (step S634). The counter is incremented by 1 (step S635). Further, the value of the dummy display number counter that counts the number of dummy pending storage displays based on the invalid start winning is incremented by 1 (step S636).

  In step S631, when the value of the stored storage display number counter is 8 (Y in step S631), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received start winning designation command is a valid starting winning designation command ( If it is a valid start winning designation command (step S637) (Y in step S637), it is confirmed whether the value of the dummy display number counter is 1 or more (step S638). When the value of the dummy display number counter is 1 or more (Y in step S638), the value of the difference number counter is decremented by 1 (step S639), and the value of the dummy display number counter is decremented by 1 (step S640).

  Even when the value of the reserved storage display number counter is 8, that is, when eight background storage displays of the background symbol are displayed in the memory display area 9d, May contain pending storage indications. In that case, in the processing of steps S637 to S640, when an effective start winning occurs, the dummy hold storage display included in the eight hold storage displays is not a dummy hold storage display (hold storage based on the effective start winning). Display).

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the number of start winnings (the number of stored storages) is counted without distinguishing the valid starting winnings and the invalid starting winnings by the holding memory display number counter. For example, the counter for counting the number of valid start prizes (effective start prize number counter) and the counter for counting the number of invalid start prizes (invalid start prize number counter) are separately provided. May be. In this case, in the example shown in FIG. 44, first, when receiving the start winning designation command, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effective start winning number counter is 8, and the value is 8. When the process ends. When the value of the valid start winning number counter is not 8, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the effective starting winning number counter and the invalid start winning number counter is 8. When the value is 8, the process proceeds to step S637. When the value is not 8 (when it is 8 or less), the process may proceed to step S632. Even with such a configuration, the processing shown in FIG. 44 can be realized.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 44, the effective hold memory display and the invalid hold memory display are displayed on condition that the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the hold memory number counter is not 8 (8 or less). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the CPU 56 determines whether or not the hold storage display can be displayed. Only when it is determined that the display is possible, the effective start is performed. It may be configured to transmit a winning designation command or an invalid start winning designation command. Specifically, a counter (main-side reserved memory display number) that counts the number of background symbol reserved memory displays actually displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 like the reserved memory display number counter of FIG. A counter) is provided on the game control side (that is, the RAM 55). The CPU 56 increments the value of the main-side reserved memory display number counter by +1 each time the lighting condition of the reserved symbol display of the background symbol is satisfied (every time the valid start winning designation command and invalid start winning designation command are transmitted). In addition, every time a condition for erasing (turning off) the background symbol hold memory display is satisfied (start of background symbol change, time of switching point; the CPU 56 also executes the same processing as the CPU 101 for effect control) It is possible to determine whether the erasure condition is satisfied). Then, when the value of the main-side reserved storage display number counter is 8, the control for not transmitting the start winning designation command is executed. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is 8 in the CPU 101 for effect control.

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing the symbol variation control process. In the symbol variation control process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the first variation pattern command (step S641). When the command is not the first variation pattern command (N in Step S641), the process proceeds to the processing after Step S662, which is the processing when the second variation pattern command is received.

  When the first variation pattern command is received (Y in step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first variation pattern reception flag indicating that the first variation pattern has been received (step S642). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (step S643). Whether or not the background symbol is changing is determined by checking whether or not the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900) as in step S618. Is called. The fact that the background symbol is not changing (N in step S643) means that the change of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol, so the change of the background symbol starts. A background symbol variation start flag indicating that it is possible is set (step S644).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing (step S645). Whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing is determined by confirming whether or not the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second variable pattern command reception waiting process. When the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second variation pattern command reception waiting process, the second decorative symbol is not changing and the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is the second variable pattern command received. When the value does not indicate the waiting process, the second decorative symbol is changing. When the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second jackpot display process and the second jackpot game process, the first variation pattern command is not transmitted (see step S40 in FIG. 14).

  If the second decorative symbol is not changing, the process is terminated as it is. When the second decorative symbol is changing, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S646). That the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more means that the variation pattern may be switched at the background symbol switching point where the variation starts thereafter. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or more (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the first variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol. (Step S647). If it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, since the variation pattern of the background symbol is not switched at the background symbol switching point as shown in FIG. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, in order to switch the variation pattern of the background symbol at the background symbol switching point as shown in FIG. A switching flag indicating that the variation pattern is switched at the switching point is set (step S648).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation of the first decorative symbol is finished before the second decorative symbol (step S649), and the variation of the first decorative symbol is prior to the second decorative symbol. When the process ends (Y in step S649), the variable time change A flag is set (step S650). When the change time change A flag is set, the change time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  In step S643, the fact that the background symbol is changing (Y in step S643) means that the change of the background symbol cannot be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol. In this case, since the first effective start winning designation command has been received, the background symbol hold storage display is turned on (see step S633), and the first special symbol (and the first decorative symbol) starts to change immediately. As a result, one first special symbol reserved memory display is erased (the value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1; see step S43), so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol reserved memory display. There is a difference between the total number of and the number of the background symbols in the stored storage display. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 101 increments the difference counter value by 1 (step S651).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing background symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S652). That the fluctuation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds or more means that there is a switching point in the changing background symbol. If the background symbol variation time is not 20 seconds or longer (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated. If the background symbol variation time is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the first variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the background symbol variation start (step S653). . The fact that it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the change of the background symbol means that the change of the first decorative symbol is started after the switching point. In this case, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation of the first decorative symbol is started before the switching point if it is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the background symbol, the effect control CPU 101 switches the variation pattern at the switching point. Is set (step S654).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation time of the first decorative design designated by the first variation pattern command is 20 seconds or longer (step S655). This is because it is not necessary to change the variation time of the background symbol as shown in FIG. 37 unless the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or more, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 has started the variation of the changing background symbol in synchronization with the second decorative symbol (that is, the background symbol is currently the second decorative symbol). Whether it is changing in synchronization with the symbol) is checked (step S656). Whether or not the background symbol has started to change in synchronization with the second decorative symbol is, for example, the value of the background variation time timer that measures the variation time of the background symbol and the second variation time that measures the variation time of the second decorative symbol. This is done by checking whether the timer value is the same value.

  The fact that the background design starts to change in synchronization with the second decorative design means that, as shown in FIG. 37, the second design (first decorative design in FIG. 37) and the background design start to change synchronously. This means that the variation of the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol in FIG. 37) has started within 10 seconds after the start of the variation. In such a case, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation of the first decorative symbol ends after the second decorative symbol (and the background symbol) (step S657), and after the second decorative symbol. When the variation of the first decorative design is completed (Y in step S657), the variation time change B flag is set (step S658). When the change time change B flag is set, the change time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S641 that the command is not the first variation pattern command but the second variation pattern command (N in step S641), the effect control CPU 101 performs the same processing as steps S641 to S658 shown in FIG. A process when the second variation pattern command of the content is received is executed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second variation pattern reception flag indicating that the second variation pattern has been received (step S662). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (step S663). The fact that the background symbol is not changing (N in step S663) means that the change of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the second decorative symbol, so the change of the background symbol starts. A background symbol fluctuation start flag indicating that it is possible is set (step S664).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing (step S665). Whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing is determined by checking whether or not the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the first variable pattern command reception waiting process. When the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the first fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the first decorative symbol is not changing and the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is the first variable pattern command reception. When the value does not indicate the waiting process, the first decorative symbol is changing.

  If the first decorative symbol is not changing, the process is terminated as it is. When the first decorative symbol is changing, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S666). That the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more means that the variation pattern may be switched at the background symbol switching point where the variation starts thereafter. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or longer (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the second variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the first decorative symbol variation starts. (Step S667). If it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the first decorative symbol variation, the background symbol variation pattern is not switched at the background symbol switching point as shown in FIG. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the first decorative symbol, in order to switch the variation pattern of the background symbol at the switching point of the background symbol as shown in FIG. A switching flag indicating that the change pattern is switched at the switching point is set (step S668).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation of the second decorative symbol is finished before the first decorative symbol (step S669), and the variation of the second decorative symbol is prior to the first decorative symbol. When the process ends (Y in step S669), the variable time change A flag is set (step S670). When the change time change A flag is set, the change time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  In step S663, the fact that the background symbol is changing (Y in step S663) means that the change of the background symbol cannot be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the second decorative symbol. In this case, the background symbol hold storage display is turned on because the second valid start winning designation command has been received (see step S633), and the second special symbol (and the second decorative symbol) starts to change immediately. As a result, one second special symbol reserved memory display is erased (the value of the second reserved memory counter is decremented by 1), so the total number of reserved memory displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol And a difference between the number of reserved display of the background symbol and the number of background symbols. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the difference counter by +1 (step S671).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing background symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S672). That the fluctuation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds or more means that there is a switching point in the changing background symbol. If the background symbol variation time is not 20 seconds or longer (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated. If the background symbol variation time is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing at which the second variation pattern command is received is within 10 seconds after the background symbol variation start (step S673). . The fact that it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the change of the background symbol means that the change of the first decorative symbol is started after the switching point. In this case, the process is terminated as it is. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the background symbol variation, the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before the switching point, so that the effect control CPU 101 switches the variation pattern at the switching point. Is set (step S674).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation time of the second decorative design designated by the second variation pattern command is 20 seconds or longer (step S675). This is because it is not necessary to change the variation time of the background symbol as shown in FIG. 37 unless the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or longer, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 has started the variation of the changing background symbol in synchronization with the first decorative symbol (that is, the background symbol is currently the first decorative symbol). It is confirmed whether or not it is changing in synchronization with the symbol (step S676). For example, whether or not the background symbol starts to be synchronized with the first decorative symbol is determined by, for example, the value of the background variable time timer that measures the variation time of the background symbol and the first variation time that measures the variation time of the first decorative symbol. This is done by checking whether the timer value is the same value.

  The fact that the background design starts to change in synchronization with the first decorative design means that the first design and the background design start to change synchronously within 10 seconds after the start of the change, as shown in FIG. It means that the variation of the second decorative design has started. In such a case, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation of the second decorative symbol ends after the first decorative symbol (and the background symbol) (step S677), and after the first decorative symbol. When the variation of the second decorative symbol is finished (Y in step S677), the variation time change B flag is set (step S678). When the change time change B flag is set, the change time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S805 according to the value of the first decorative symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. Note that the second decorative symbol process (step S706) is also different in that the control target is the second decorative symbol variably displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9. It is configured in the same way as process processing.

  First variation pattern command reception wait process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation effect control command (first variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first fluctuation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first fluctuation pattern command has been received is set. The first variation pattern reception flag is set in the process of step S642. When the first variation pattern command is received, the variation time of the first decorative design designated by the first variation pattern command is confirmed and determined. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S802): The end of the variation time of the first decorative symbol determined according to the variation pattern is monitored. When the variation time ends, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop process (step S803).

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S803): Control is performed to finally stop the change of the first decorative symbol and display the stopped symbol. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first jackpot display process (step S804).

  First jackpot display process (step S804): The jackpot display is controlled. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit game process (step S805).

  First big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display when the special winning opening is opened or display after the special winning opening is opened (display during closing of the special winning opening) is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811), and when the flag is set, the first variation pattern reception is received. The flag is reset (step S812). Then, based on the content specified by the first variation pattern command, the variation time of the first decorative symbol is determined (step S813), and the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the first decorative symbol variation start process. Update (step S814). Note that the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol that is derived and displayed when the fluctuation is stopped is already determined and stored in the process of step S616. The effect control CPU 101 starts the control for changing the first decorative symbol based on the stop symbol and the variation time of the first decorative symbol set as described above.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801). In the first decorative symbol variation starting process, the effect control CPU 101 starts the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 (step S815). Then, the variation time of the first decorative symbol determined in step S813 is set in the first variation time timer and started (step S816). Thereafter, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the first decorative symbol changing process (step S817).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802). In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S821). Then, the variable display of the first decorative symbol is continuously executed (step S822). Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (step S823), and when timed out, sets the value of the first decorative symbol process flag to the first decorative symbol stop processing (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S826).

  When the first decorative symbol stop designation command is received when the first variation time timer has not timed out, the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop process (step S803). It may be updated, or the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is set to the first decorative symbol process stop processing (step S803) when the first variation time timer times out and the first decorative symbol stop designation command is received. ) May be updated to a value in accordance with.

  If the first variation time timer has not timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the first forced outage designation command has been received at the beginning of variation (step S824). If it has been received, it is confirmed whether a second jackpot start designation command has been received (step S825). In this embodiment, when the second jackpot start designation command is received, the presentation control CPU 101 does not time out the first variation time timer, that is, the variation time of the first decorative symbol still elapses. Even if not, the process proceeds to step S826.

  In the first decorative symbol stop process in step S803, the effect control CPU 101 finally stops (derives and displays) the stopped symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol). In this embodiment, in step S825, Even when it is confirmed that the second jackpot start designation command has been received, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the first decorative symbol stop process. It should be noted that the stop symbol that is derived and displayed is the stop symbol that is determined to be derived and displayed when the variable time has elapsed in step S800, that is, the first pre-determining means realized by the game control microcomputer 560. This is the same design as the decorative design as the display result based on the determination result. However, if it is confirmed in step S825 that the second jackpot start designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 does not display the stop symbol determined to be derived and displayed when the variation time has elapsed. The first decorative symbol display of the variable display device 9 is displayed as a first decorative symbol that is different from the result (for example, (“-”) or the stopped symbol determined in step S800). You may control to stop-display in the area | region 9b.

  In step S824, it is confirmed whether or not the first forced miss designation command is received, but whether or not the second big hit start designation command is received in step S825 without executing this confirmation processing. It may be configured to determine. The same applies to Embodiments 2 and 3 (FIGS. 63 and 65) described later. According to such a configuration, it is possible to end not only the forced deviation variation but also all the deviation variations upon the start of the second big hit game. In step S825, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot start designation command has been received. Instead of this determination process, the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second jackpot display process. It may be configured to determine whether or not there is.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is performed based on the decision to be forced off. When the second big hit game (or the first big hit game) is started, the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is ended, so the second decorative symbol display area 9c ( Alternatively, the player is recognized that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the first decorative symbol display area 9b) based on the variable display in the first decorative symbol display area 9b (or the second decorative symbol display area 9c). Can be difficult.

  When a variable pattern having a long variation time is selected as the variable pattern of the variable display of the first decorative symbol that is executed based on the decision to be forced off, for example, in the second big hit game, If control is performed so that the variable display of the decorative symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the passage of the variation time is interrupted), when the second big hit game ends and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is resumed, the variable display becomes long. There is a possibility that the time will continue (for example, when the variable display of the first decorative symbol is started and then immediately interrupted). In such a case, there is a possibility that a player who knows that the display result is out of the display in the variable display that is resumed after the big hit game is finished, may stop the launch of the game ball. In particular, when the number of reserved memories is large, the player is likely to do so. Then, useless time is generated for the player. In addition, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases for the game store. Furthermore, since the player can grasp the display result of the variable display in advance, the player loses interest in the variable display device on which the variable display is performed.

  However, when the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is performed as in this embodiment, the second big hit game (or the first big hit game) is started. If the variable display of the first decorative design (or the variable display of the second decorative design) is terminated at the time, the long variable display is prevented from being executed unnecessarily. Therefore, it becomes difficult to estimate the display result of the variable display in relation to the big hit game, and it is possible to prevent the player from wasting time and reducing the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when it is determined to be forced off, a variation of the variation patterns # 5 and # 10 accompanied by the continuous announcement effect is executed with a high probability, so that a kind of jackpot notice (the stop symbol in the second decorative symbol display area 9c is a big hit) The notice of becoming a symbol) has been realized. This is because the variation of the variation patterns # 5 and # 10 is executed when it is determined that the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol display area 9c is a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the background symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S900 to S907 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900): It is confirmed whether the background symbol variation start condition (third start condition) is satisfied. Specifically, when the background symbol variation start flag is set in step S644 or step S664, it is determined that the variation of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol. Even if the background symbol variation start flag is not set, if the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, it is determined that the variation of the undigested or dummy background symbol must be started. If the background symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the background symbol variation time and variation mode (background symbol variation speed during the variation period, background, character type, character display start timing, etc.) are determined. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the notice selection process (step S901).

  Preliminary selection process (step S901): It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect and the effect form of the notice effect when it is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start process (step S902).

  Background symbol variation start processing (step S902): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right background symbol is started. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S903). In addition, when it is necessary to change the variation time at the start of variation of the background symbol, processing for changing the variation time of the background symbol is also performed.

  Background symbol variation processing (step S903): Control of background symbol variation display is executed. When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when it is necessary to switch the variation pattern at the switching point, the variation pattern is switched. When the change of the change pattern is performed, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing process after the background symbol change (step S904). Also, the end of the fluctuation time of the background symbol is monitored. When the background symbol variation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop process (step S905). In the background symbol variation process, the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is also controlled.

  Processing during change after background symbol change (step S904): Control of change display of the background symbol after change of the change pattern is executed. When it is necessary to execute a notice effect, a notice effect in a predetermined effect mode is executed at a predetermined timing. Also, the end of the fluctuation time of the background symbol is monitored. When the background symbol variation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop process (step S905). It should be noted that also in the changing process after background symbol switching, the switching timing of each changing state (fluctuating speed) constituting the changing pattern is controlled.

  Background symbol stop process (step S905): Control is performed to finally stop the change of the background symbol and display the stop symbol. If the stop symbol is an off symbol, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900). If the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the background symbol process flag value is updated. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S906).

  Big hit display processing (step S906): Control of the big hit display is performed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S907).

  Big hit game processing (step S907): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, display control of the number of rounds, interval display control between rounds, and the like are performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the background symbol fluctuation start waiting process (step S900). In the background symbol variation start waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (step S910A). The symbol forced synchronization flag is set, for example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started when the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are changing synchronously (see step S619). If the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (Y in step S910A), the production control CPU 101 determines a variation pattern based on the remaining variation time of the decorative symbol that becomes a big hit (step S960A). For example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started after the switching point in the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol has elapsed, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 30 seconds, After the decoration symbol and the background symbol change, the first decoration symbol and the background symbol are newly changed in synchronization. At this time, Y is determined in step S910A, and a variation pattern corresponding to the remaining variation time (for example, 25 seconds) of the second decorative symbol is determined in step S910B. Thereafter, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the notice selection process (step S916).

  When the symbol forced synchronization flag is not set (N in Step S910A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the background symbol variation start flag is set (Step S911). That the background symbol variation start flag is set means that the variation of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the variation start of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol. When the background symbol variation start flag is set (Y in step S911), the background symbol variation start flag is reset (step S912). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the background symbol based on the content of the variation pattern command (variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol whose variation starts in synchronization with the background symbol) (step). S913).

  Note that whether the decorative symbol whose variation starts in synchronization with the background symbol is the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is determined by, for example, setting the background symbol variation start flag to the first background symbol variation start flag (step S644). And the second background symbol variation start flag (flag set in step S664), and may be identified according to which flag is set.

  In step S913, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 3). If it is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the variation time (variation time based on the variation pattern command from the CPU 56: For example, it may be configured to select a special variation pattern that stops twice in 10 seconds) and appears to have performed three variations. In this case, when each background symbol is stopped, the reserved memory display of the background symbol is erased, the value of the reserved memory display number counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the difference counter is decremented by -1.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 decrements the value of the reserved memory display number counter by -1 (step S914), and deletes one background symbol reserved memory display (step S915). Thereafter, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the notice selection process (step S916).

  In step S911, when the background symbol variation start flag is not set (N in step S911), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S917). If the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, it means that an undigested background symbol variation exists, or that a dummy background symbol variation based on an invalid start prize must be performed. In this case, the value of the difference counter is decremented by -1 (step S918), and the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time (10 in the normal gaming state) is used to digest the undigested fluctuation and the dummy fluctuation as soon as possible. A fluctuation pattern of seconds, or a fluctuation pattern of 5 seconds in the time-short state) is determined (step S919). And the process of step S914-step S916 mentioned above is performed.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the advance notice selection process (step S901). In the advance notice selection process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern from which variation is to start is a variation pattern with reach (step S921). In the case of a variation pattern with reach, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice determination random number (step S922), and whether or not to perform a notice effect based on the notice determination random number and the notice determination table. The effect mode of the notice effect is determined (step S923).

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the notice determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 54, if the value of the random number for determining the notice (in this example, any of 0 to 7) is 0, 1, or 3, it is determined to perform the notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect A. The Further, if the value of the random number for determining the notice is 5, it is decided to perform the notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect B. Further, if the value of the random number for determining the notice is 7, it is decided to perform the notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect C. If the value of the random number for determining the notice is 2 or 4, it is determined that the notice effect is not performed.

  Next, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed in step S923 (step S924), the effect control CPU 101 stores the decided notice mode in a predetermined storage area (for example, a notice mode storage area) in the RAM. (Step S925). Then, a notice execution timer for measuring the execution timing of the notice effect is started, and a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is to be executed is set (steps S926 and S927). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value indicating the background symbol variation start process (step S928).

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of 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 describes each variation mode constituting a variation mode during variable display time (variation time) of variable display. 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 for variably displaying the background symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  In addition, similar to the control based on the display control execution data, the effect control CPU 101 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and obtains the sound number data. Output to the audio output board 70.

  The process table shown in FIG. 55 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each variation mode according to each variation pattern. In this embodiment, when it is time to execute the notice effect during the fluctuation of the background symbol, the notice effect of the predetermined effect mode selected from the plural kinds of notice effects is displayed in the background symbol display area of the variable display device 9. In step 9a, the effect control CPU 101 synthesizes and displays a notice effect character or character image on the image displayed in the background symbol display area 9a and gives priority to the fluctuating sound. The notice effect is executed by outputting the notice sound as a sound. It should be noted that different process tables are prepared depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed and the effect form, and when the notice effect is executed, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the process table for executing the notice effect and selects the selected process table. The notice effect may be executed at a predetermined timing based on the table.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation start process (step S902). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used (step S931). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S932). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the background symbol variation time timer in accordance with the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used and starts the variation (step S933).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S934). The fact that the change time change prohibition flag is set indicates that a big hit will occur in the change starting from now. If the variable time change prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S936 without executing the processes in steps S935A to S935E.

  If the change time change prohibition flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the change time change A flag is set (step S935A). If the variable time change A flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S936 without executing the processes in steps S935B to S935E. If the variation time change A flag is set, the situation shown in FIG. 38 (the variation of the other decorative design starts during the variation of one decorative design, and the background design is synchronized with the variation of the other decorative design. This is a situation in which fluctuation starts. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation time change A flag (step S935B). Then, the fluctuation time of the background symbol to be extended (the fluctuation time for the extension) is calculated (step S935C).

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when the background symbol starts to change, the remaining variation time of the second decorative symbol is 15 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 10 seconds. is there. As described with reference to FIG. 38, since the variation end timing of the background symbol is made to coincide with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol, the variation time of the background symbol is extended to 15 seconds. That is, the background symbol variation time is extended by 5 seconds.

  The effect control CPU 101 adds the calculated variation time to the process timer (step S935D), and adds the variation time to the background variation time timer (step S935E). Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation from the fluctuation start to the switching point is extended.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step 936). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the background symbol display area 9 a of the variable display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol changing process (step S903) (step S937).

  57 and 58 are flowcharts showing the background symbol changing process (step S903). In the background symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the advance notice execution flag is set (step S941). If the notice execution flag is set, the value of the notice execution timer is decremented by 1 (step S942), and it is determined whether the notice execution timer has timed out (step S943). If the notice execution timer has timed out, a notice effect in a predetermined mode is executed (step S944). For example, a notice effect as shown in FIG. 41 (display of characters “Maybe”) is executed. Then, the production control CPU 101 resets the advance notice execution flag (step S945) and sets the advance notice execution flag (step S946).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (variable display device 9, lamp / LED, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data n (step S947). Then, the value of the process data is set to −1 (step S948), and it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S949). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S950). That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer, and the control for the effect device is performed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. Change state. Then, the process timer is started (step S951).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S952). If the variable time change prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing the processes in steps S953 to S957. If the change time change prohibition flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change time change B flag is set (step S953). If the variable time change B flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing the processes in steps S954 to S957. If the variation time change B flag is set, the situation shown in FIG. 37 (the situation in which the variation of the other decorative design is started while one of the decorative symbols is changing in synchronization with the background design). It shows that there is. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation time change B flag (step S955). Then, the fluctuation time of the background symbol to be extended (the fluctuation time for the extension) is calculated (step S956).

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 37, at the time of starting the variation of the second decorative symbol, the remaining variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 15 seconds, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol is also 20. Seconds. As described with reference to FIG. 37, the background symbol variation end timing is made to coincide with the second decorative symbol variation end timing, so that the background symbol remaining variation time is extended to 20 seconds. That is, the background symbol variation time is extended by 5 seconds.

  The effect control CPU 101 adds the calculated variation time to the process timer (step S956), and adds the variation time to the background variation time timer (step S957). Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation from the fluctuation start to the switching point is extended.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the background fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S958). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (step S959). The symbol forced synchronization flag is set, for example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started when the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are changing synchronously (see step S619). If the symbol forced synchronization flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control newly determines a variation pattern of the background symbol based on the variation time of the decorative symbol that is a big hit (step S960A). For example, if the variation time of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is 30 seconds, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds is determined. At the time when the process of step S960A is executed, the background symbol has normally fluctuated (high-speed fluctuation). Therefore, even if a new fluctuation pattern is determined and the fluctuation of the background symbol based on the fluctuation pattern is executed, There is no risk of discomfort.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S960A (step S960B), and starts a process timer (step S960C). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change time of the change pattern determined in step S960A to the background change time timer and starts (step S960D).

  In addition, when the background symbol based on the newly set variation pattern is executed, the background symbol stop symbol is also changed to the jackpot symbol. For example, when starting the change of the background symbol, the background symbol stop symbol is determined based on the display result command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the determined stop symbol is stored in the background symbol storage area. (See step S616). Thereafter, when a display result command designating a jackpot is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 after the background symbol starts to change, the background symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol) is determined, and the determined stop symbol is determined. Is stored in the background symbol storage area (an area different from the stored symbol that has already been stored) (see step S616), and the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (see steps S617 to S619). Then, in the background symbol stop process, when it is determined that the symbol forced synchronization flag is set, the off symbol stored in the background symbol storage area is changed to a big hit symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol derived and displayed when the fluctuation is stopped. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the background variation time timer has timed out (step S961). When the time-out occurs, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol stop process (step S962).

  If not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S963A). When the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S964. When the value of the difference counter is not 1 or more (0), it is confirmed whether or not the switching flag is set (step S963B). At this time, the fact that the switching flag is set indicates that it is necessary to switch the variation pattern at the switching point.

  If the switching flag is set, it is determined whether or not the switching point has been reached (step S964). If the change time is not extended, the change point is the time when 10 seconds have passed since the start of change, and if the change time has been changed, the time obtained by adding the extended time to 10 seconds after the start of change has passed. (When the fluctuation time before the extension is 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 38, the extension time has elapsed since the fluctuation was started). Therefore, whether or not the switching point has been reached can be determined by confirming whether or not the above-mentioned time point has been reached based on the value of the background variation time timer, for example.

  If the switching point has been reached (Y in step S964), the effect control CPU 101 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the remaining variation time (step S965). For example, when the remaining fluctuation time is 10 seconds, a predetermined fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation time of 10 seconds, and when the remaining fluctuation time is 20 seconds, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 20 seconds is changed. A predetermined variation pattern is determined from the inside. As shown in FIG. 33 and the like, the background pattern is temporarily stopped at the switching point, so that the background is displayed at the beginning of the variation pattern determined in step S965 (that is, before the normal variation is newly started). It is necessary to set a variation mode for temporarily stopping display of symbols.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S965 (step S966), and starts a process timer (step S967). Then, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the advance notice execution flag is set (step S968). If the advance notice execution flag is set, the notice execution timer is started (step S969).

  In addition, when the notice execution flag is set, it is not necessarily limited to the configuration in which the notice effect is executed. Even when the notice execution flag is set, the fluctuation pattern is not changed at a certain rate. The notice effect may not be executed after switching. In this case, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the change after the change of the change pattern, it is preferable that the probability that the notice effect is executed is increased. Specifically, the table for determining whether or not to execute the notice is prepared separately for a table when the jackpot is won and a table when the jackpot is not hit. Then, the number of determination values set in the table with the notice when the big hit is larger than the number of determination values set with the notice in the table when the big hit is not reached. According to such a configuration, the probability that the notice effect is executed is higher when the big hit is caused by the change after switching than when the big hit is not made. Note that the mode of the notice effect is not limited to the form shown in FIG. 41, and the character effect that appears before the changeover appears again after the changeover, or is developed stepwise before and after the changeover. Such a notice effect may be used.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value indicating the changing process after background symbol switching (step S970).

  When the symbol forced synchronization flag is set and the background variation time timer has not timed out in step S961 (N in step S961), the processes in steps S963A to S969 are not executed and the process in step S970 is performed. It is transferred to.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the changing process after background symbol switching (step S904). In the changing process after background symbol switching, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S971). That the value of the difference counter is 1 or more indicates that an undigested variation or a dummy variation needs to be executed. If the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the reserved storage display number counter to −1 (step S972), sets the value of the difference counter to −1 (step S973), and the background symbol. One pending storage display is erased (step S974).

  In this embodiment, when the changing process after background symbol switching is executed, it is considered that the value of the difference counter is always 1 or more, so the process of step S971 may not be provided. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the advance notice completion flag is set (step S975). If the notice execution completion flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S981 without executing the processes in steps S976 to S980. If the notice execution completion flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice execution timer by 1 (step S976), and checks whether or not the notice execution timer has timed out (step S977).

  When the notice execution timer times out, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the executed notice effect aspect stored in the notice aspect storage area (step S978). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect according to the form of the executed notice effect (step S979). For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when a character “probably ...” is displayed before the switching point, a notice effect is displayed to display a character “maybe a big hit?” After the switching point. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the advance notice execution flag (step S980).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data n (step S981). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the process timer to −1 (step S982), and checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S983). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched (step S984). Then, the process timer is started (step S985).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the background variation time timer to −1 (step S986), and checks whether the variation time timer has timed out (step S987). When the background fluctuation time timer times out, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol stop process (step S988).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer uses the first special symbol when the big hit game is being executed based on the fact that the stop symbol of the second special symbol has become the big hit symbol. Is stopped (steps S314 to S316), the big win symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, and the big hit as the stop symbol of the second special symbol When the second big hit flag is set and the second special symbol is fluctuating, the stop symbol of the first special symbol can be displayed. Since the control (steps S60 and S66) for forcibly making the detachment is executed, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the detachment symbol is derived and displayed as a stop symbol. Door can be. As a result, as in the prior art, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether to win or lose depending on whether or not two special symbols are changed simultaneously.

  Further, when the second big hit flag is set, the big hit determination (lottery process) is not performed. Therefore, when the big hit determination process is realized by software, the big hit determination program It is possible to realize control for forcibly disengaging only by skipping the program, and it is possible to prevent the program capacity from increasing.

  Further, since the variation of the first special symbol is stopped when the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process (step S314), it is simple. By the processing, the fluctuation of the first special symbol can be stopped early.

  Also, when the variation of the special symbol is stopped (when the variation time measurement is interrupted), the player is informed that the variation of the first special symbol (the first decorative symbol) is continuing. By doing so (see FIG. 34), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is stopped (when the variation time measurement is interrupted), by displaying the off symbol in a stopped manner (see FIG. 33 and FIG. 34), the two symbols can be a big hit at the same time. It can be prevented from being mistaken for becoming a symbol.

  In addition, a switching point is provided when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the background symbol change, and when the decorative symbol (special symbol) starts to change from the start of the background symbol change to the switching point, the background symbol is displayed at the switching point. Since it is configured to temporarily stop and to erase one reserved memory display number of the background symbol indicating the total of the reserved memory numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, It is possible to match the timing of erasing the number of stored background displays of the background symbols, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  Also, when the change of the decorative design (special design) is started after the background design change point, the change of the undigested design is memorized in the difference counter, and then the background design change point is used. When it becomes, it is configured to erase the display number of reserved memory of the background symbol, so the start timing of the background symbol fluctuation and the timing of erasing the reserved symbol number of the background symbol can be matched, It can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In addition, when the notice effect is executed before the switching point of the background symbol, the fact that the notice effect is executed and the aspect of the notice effect are stored, and the notice effect that has been executed after the change point is stored. Therefore, it is possible to execute consistent and continuous notice effects, and to increase variations of the notice effects.

  In addition, when the background design starts to change in synchronization with the start of the change of one of the decorative designs, the change of the other decorative design starts before the background design change point, or the other decorative design changes. When the background symbol change starts in synchronization with the start of the change of one of the decorative symbols before the specified time elapses from the start, the change end timing of the other decorative symbol is greater than the change end timing of the background symbol Is later, the background symbol variation time is changed so that the background symbol variation ends in accordance with the other decoration symbol variation end timing (see FIGS. 37 and 38). The variation end timing of the other decorative design can be matched with the variation end timing of the background design, and the variation of two decorative designs can be efficiently digested by the variation of one background design. Kill with, it is possible to synchronize the change of change and background pattern of decorative pattern without giving an uncomfortable feeling to the player.

  In addition, even if the first start prize or the second start prize is invalid (start prize generated when the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value 4), the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol reaches the upper limit value 8. As long as it is configured to illuminate the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol, the game machine in which the variation of the two decorative symbols is executed on the basis of separate starting prizes, A disadvantageous impression that the number of reserved memories does not increase can be prevented from being given to the player.

  Further, when the background symbol hold memory display based on the invalid start winning is turned on, the background symbol hold memory display is erased (turned off) at the background symbol switching point. Even if a difference occurs between the total number of reserved memories counted by the reserved memory counter and the second reserved memory counter and the number of reserved memories displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol, the player feels uncomfortable. Can be matched without any problems.

  Further, when an invalid start winning occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an invalid start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is based on the invalid start prize designation command. Since the dummy background symbol hold memory display is turned on, a control burden is placed on the game control microcomputer 560 so as not to give the player an unfavorable impression of the starting prize. It can be realized without.

  In the above embodiment, the following configuration is also disclosed. The first variable display execution means is a measurement means for measuring variable display time during which variable display of the first identification information is executed in the first variable display section, and a specific display result is derived and displayed in the second variable display section. And a measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the measurement means. With such a configuration, the variable display on the first variable display unit can be continued until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, and the variable display on the first variable display unit is interrupted. In comparison, the variable display in the first variable display section can be ended earlier. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by prolonging the time until the end of the variable display.

  Further, the game control board is provided with a first signal direction restricting means for blocking signal input from the relay board, and the relay board is provided with second signal direction restricting means for blocking signal input from the effect control board. Is provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized signal from being sent to the game control board via the peripheral board using a signal line from a board other than the game control board to the peripheral board.

  Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described. FIG. 60 is a timing diagram showing a plurality of switching points provided during the change of the background symbol. In the embodiment described above, the switching point is provided only when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change, but in the example shown in FIG. 60, there are three switching points within the 40-second change time. A switching point is provided. That is, the first switching point is provided at 10 seconds after the start of the background symbol variation, and the second switching point is provided at 20 seconds after the background symbol variation starts, and 30 seconds after the background symbol variation starts. A third switching point is provided at the point in time. According to such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 60, the variation of the decorative design is started by 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the background design, and a new variation of the decorative design is made by 10 to 20 seconds. Even if the decoration pattern starts to change anew from 20 seconds to 30 seconds, the background pattern is temporarily stopped at the three switching points during the background pattern change, and the change pattern is displayed. Since it is possible to switch and further delete the stored display display of the background symbols, it becomes possible to digest the variation of the decorative symbols more efficiently. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the difference between the total number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory counter and the second reserved memory counter and the number of reserved memories displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol. Can do.

  FIG. 61 is a timing chart showing a switching point in which the time from the start of fluctuation is shortened. In the above-described embodiment, the switching point is the time when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change, but in the example shown in FIG. 61, the time when 5 seconds have elapsed after the background symbol change has started. Switching points (Note that, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or in the short time state, for example, 2.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change). According to such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 61, there is a case where the decoration pattern starts to be changed immediately after the start of the change of the background pattern with the change time of 10 seconds (up to 5 seconds after the start of the change). However, since the background symbol can be temporarily stopped at the switching point, the variation pattern can be switched, and the background symbol hold memory display can be erased, the variation of the decorative symbol can be efficiently digested. . As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the difference between the total number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory counter and the second reserved memory counter and the number of reserved memories displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol. Can do. In addition, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the variation of the background symbol is continued long (multiple times) even though the variation of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are all completed.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of switching points are provided as shown in FIG. 60, the interval between the switching points may be shortened (for example, 5 seconds). In FIG. 61, the switching point is 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation, but it may be a shorter time.

  Further, when the game state is the short-time state and the probability variation state, the normal variation (high-speed variation) time is 5 seconds after the start of variation (see FIG. 8), so the switching point is also 5 seconds after the start of variation. Preferably it is done. However, the timing may be different.

  In addition, when all of the variations of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol have ended, but the situation where the variation of the background symbol continues for a long time (multiple times) occurs, the shortened variation The variation of the pattern (a variation pattern with a variation time of, for example, 5 seconds) may be executed a plurality of times to quickly digest the variation. Also, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference counter is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. It may be configured. In the case of such a configuration, when each background symbol is stopped, the reserved memory display of the background symbol is erased, the value of the reserved memory display number counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the difference counter is decremented by -1. Composed.

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern of 40 seconds is a variation pattern in which the reach mode is developed every predetermined period, for example, the normal variation is first performed for 10 seconds, and then the variation with reach A is performed for 10 seconds. Then, when the change with the reach B developed by the reach A is performed for 10 seconds, and the change with the reach C developed by the reach B is finally performed for 10 seconds, for example, “767” at the end of each reach. It is also possible to execute an effect such that the temporary stop display is temporarily displayed with such an appearance (left middle right background symbol). According to such a configuration, the point temporarily displayed as “767” can also be used as the switching point. As a result, it is possible to provide multiple switching points in a series of fluctuations that are likely to develop into jackpots, efficiently digest decoration patterns, and give players a sense of expectation for jackpots. Can do.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above embodiment, when the big hit game is started, the variable display of the decorative pattern started based on being determined to be out of force is terminated. The variable display of symbols may be terminated. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is finished, the variable display of the decorative symbols that is started based on the fact that it is determined to be forced out is finished.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 62, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 executes the process of step S128 when the second big hit game is being played. Further, when the second big hit game is not being played, the processing after step S122 is executed. The CPU 56 determines, for example, whether or not the second big hit game is being played, based on the value of the second special symbol process flag according to any of steps S306 to S309 (specifically, the first special symbol process). It is determined by whether or not it is a value for the second special symbol process flag corresponding to a value corresponding to any of steps S306 to S309 for the flag. In this embodiment, when the forced off flag is set (step S128), the CPU 56 sets the forcible end flag and confirms that the second jackpot end designation command has been transmitted. The process proceeds to symbol stop processing (steps S129A, S130, S126). In order to determine whether or not the second jackpot end designation command has been transmitted, in the second special symbol process, a flag indicating that is set when the second jackpot end designation command is transmitted. The flag may be confirmed in step S129A.

  In step S129A, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot end designation command has been transmitted. Instead of this determination process, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second jackpot end process. It may be configured to determine whether or not there is.

  In this embodiment, when the CPU 56 confirms that the first variable time timer has not timed out in step S122, the CPU 56 does not proceed to step S128, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 26). The process ends. When the second big hit game is in progress, the subtraction process of the first variable time timer is interrupted, so the first variable time timer does not time out. The first variable time timer times out because the second big hit game This is because the game is not in a game, and in that case, the second jackpot end designation command is not transmitted.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) of this embodiment. In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 executes the process of step S824 when the second big hit game is being played. Further, when the second big hit game is not being played, the processing after step S821 is executed. The effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, whether or not the second big hit game is being played, depending on whether the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is one of steps S804 to S806 (specifically, the first It is determined by whether or not it is a value for the second decorative symbol process flag corresponding to one of steps S804 to S806 for the decorative symbol process flag. When the first forced loss designation command is received at the start of fluctuation (step S824), when the second big hit end designation command is received, the process proceeds to step S826 (step S825A).

  Also, in this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 101 confirms that the variable time timer has not timed out in step S823, it shifts to step S824, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 50). The process ends without When the second big hit game is in progress, the subtraction process of the variable time timer is interrupted, so the variable time timer does not time out, and the variable time timer times out only when the second big hit game is not in progress. In this case, the second jackpot end designation command is not received.

  Other control of the game control microcomputer 560 and other control of the effect control microcomputer 100 are the same as those in the above embodiments. The hardware configuration of the main board 31 and other boards is the same as the hardware configuration in each of the above embodiments.

  Here, the first special symbol changing process has been described, but the second special symbol changing process is configured in the same manner. That is, when the CPU 56 confirms that the first jackpot end designation command has been transmitted, the CPU 56 sets a forced end flag to end the variation of the second special symbol.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is performed based on the decision to be forced off, the second big hit game (or When the first big hit game) ends, the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is ended, but the second decorative symbol display is performed as in the case of the above embodiment. Based on the variable display in the first decorative symbol display region 9b (or second decorative symbol display region 9c), the player is notified that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the region 9c (or the first decorative symbol display region 9b). Can be difficult to recognize.

  As described above, during the second big hit game, if the variable display of the first decorative symbol is controlled to be interrupted (measurement of the passage of the variation time is interrupted), the second big hit game ends and the first decorative symbol is ended. When the variable display is resumed, the variable display may continue for a long time, but the CPU 56 derived and displayed the specific display result in the second special symbol display 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c. When the variable display is performed in the first special symbol display 8a and the first decorative symbol display area 9b, measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the variation time may be included. In that case, the variation of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can be continued until the specific display result is derived and displayed in at least the second special symbol indicator 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c. Compared with the case where the variation of the special symbol and the first decorative symbol is interrupted, the variation of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can be terminated earlier. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by prolonging the time until the end of the variable display. Furthermore, for example, when the second big hit game based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is resumed. The fluctuation time may be shorter than the remaining fluctuation time when the fluctuation is interrupted. By doing so, the time until the end of variable display can be shortened.

  In that case, for example, the measurement interruption means may be configured to interrupt the measurement of the variation time when the second special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process. According to such a configuration, the variation of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can be interrupted early by a simple process.

  The CPU 56 transmits an interruption command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the measurement of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is interrupted. When receiving the interruption command, the production control CPU 101 in the production control microcomputer 100 suspends the variation of the first decoration design in the first design display area 9b. Further, when the variation of the first decorative symbol is interrupted, the effect control CPU 101 displays, for example, the first decorative symbol display area 9b or the background symbol display area 9a (the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol). Will be interrupted and then resumed.)

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 may perform control so that, for example, the first decorative symbol is displayed in a shaking manner when the variation of the first decorative symbol is interrupted. The effect control CPU 101 may perform control so as to continue the variation of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b and stop only other displays (such as characters).

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) of the third embodiment (third embodiment). As shown in FIG. 64, in this embodiment, when the CPU 56 confirms that the second decorative symbol stop designation command has been transmitted, it sets a forced termination flag and shifts to the first off symbol stop processing ( Steps S129B, S130, S126). In order to determine whether or not the second decorative symbol stop designation command has been transmitted, in the second special symbol process, a flag indicating that is set when the second decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted. The flag may be confirmed in step S129B. Further, in a modification in which the second decorative symbol stop designation command is not used, it may be determined whether or not the second variation time timer has timed out instead of the process of step S129B.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) of this embodiment. In this embodiment, when the first forcible deviation designation command is received at the start of variation, the production control CPU 101 proceeds to step S826 upon receiving the second decorative symbol stop designation command (step S825B).

  Other control of the game control microcomputer 560 and other control of the effect control microcomputer 100 are the same as those in the above embodiments. The hardware configuration of the main board 31 and other boards is the same as the hardware configuration in each of the above embodiments.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is performed based on the decision to be forced off, the second decorative symbol is displayed. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display (or variable display of the first decorative symbol), variable display of the first decorative symbol (or variable display of the second decorative symbol) is terminated. However, as in the case of each of the above-described embodiments, the first decorative symbol display region 9b indicates that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the second decorative symbol display region 9c (or the first decorative symbol display region 9b). It is possible to make the player difficult to recognize based on the variable display in (or the second decorative symbol display area 9c).

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the big hit game is started, when the big hit game is finished, or when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the special game started based on being determined to be out of force. Although the variable display of symbols is ended, from the time when variable display of special symbols is ended until the time when the big hit game is ended (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs any of steps S306 to S309 shown in FIG. 10). At any point in time (when the process is in a state of executing such processing), the decorative symbol variable display may be terminated. For example, when an effect control command indicating the start or end of a round transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received during a big hit game, the decorative symbol variable display may be ended.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) displays the jackpot symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9b. Until the second big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined control that does not satisfy the first start condition is executed, and the display result of the second special symbol display 8b To the specific display result (it is also determined that the display result of the second decorative symbol display area 9c is to be the specific display result), the second special symbol display 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c. When the variable display of the identification information is executed, the display result of the variable display of the identification information of the first special symbol display 8a is not set as the specific display result (the first decorative symbol display area). It is also decided not to make the display result of the variable display of the identification information 9b to be the specific display result.) Since it is configured as described above, it is specified in the first special symbol display 8a and the first decorative symbol display area 9b. It can be prevented that the display result is derived and displayed and the specific display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c.

  In each of the above embodiments, the CPU 56 forcibly ends the variation of the first special symbol by updating the value of the first special symbol process flag (see, for example, step S126 in FIG. 26). ) That is, the function of the variable display invalidation means for executing the process of invalidating the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit is the function of the first special symbol process flag (data indicating the gaming state relating to the variable display). Although it was realized by updating the value, as a modification, instead of updating the value of the first special symbol process flag, the value of the first variable time timer is cleared (for example, set to 0). In other words, the variation of the first special symbol may be forcibly terminated by initializing the measuring means for measuring the variable display time. In that case, for example, after the process of step S130 in FIG. 26 is executed, the value of the first variation time timer is cleared and the process ends. After that, when the process during the first special symbol variation is executed again (for example, after 4 ms), the first variation time timer has timed out in step S122, and the process proceeds to the first off-design symbol stop process. The change in the first special symbol is forcibly terminated. If the process during the first special symbol variation is executed again after the value of the first variation time timer is cleared, the value of the first variation time timer is decremented by -1 in step S121. When the timer value is cleared to 0, it is determined in step S122 whether the value of the first variation time timer is 0 or a negative value. In addition, after executing the process of step S130 in FIG. 26, a process of clearing the value of the first variation time timer may be executed, and then the process may proceed to step S122. Similarly, for the first decorative symbol, when the variation of the first decorative symbol is forcibly terminated, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated (for example, see step S826 in FIG. 50). Then, the variation of the first decorative symbol may be forcibly terminated by clearing (for example, setting to 0) the value of the variation time timer.

  In the above-described modification, the value of the first variation time timer is cleared. However, in each of the above-described embodiments (except for the modification described above), the variation of the first special symbol is forcibly terminated. In this case, the value of the first variation time timer is not cleared (see, for example, FIG. 26). However, in step S197 (see FIG. 20) for the next change in the first special symbol, the CPU 56 sets a new value corresponding to the change time in the first change time timer, so the change in the first special symbol is forced. Therefore, there is no problem whether or not the value of the first variation time timer is cleared when the process is terminated. That is, also in each of the above-described embodiments (excluding the above-described modifications), the value of the first variation time timer may be cleared when the variation of the first special symbol is forcibly terminated. Further, the fact that there is no problem whether the timer value is cleared or not is the same for the variable time timer that measures the variable time of the first decorative symbol. This is because, in the next step S816 (see FIG. 49) regarding the variation of the first decorative design, the effect control CPU 101 newly sets the value of the variation time timer.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 8b using the forced off flag, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display 8a is displayed. Although the display result of the variable display is controlled not to be a jackpot symbol, the means for preventing the variable special display display result of the first special symbol indicator 8a from being a jackpot symbol is It is not limited to things. For example, the CPU 56 always determines whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the second big hit flag is set, and the second special symbol is a big hit variation (a variation in which the stop symbol is a big hit symbol). When it is in the middle, if the first determination result is a big hit, the determination result may be changed to off. When the second jackpot flag is set and the second special symbol is changing, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number buffer before executing the first jackpot determination process. The value may be changed to a value corresponding to the deviation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the time-short state is configured to be transferred only after the end of the probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. It may be configured such that the time-short state is determined, and the jackpot symbol that becomes the time-short state is controlled to the time-short state after the big-hit symbol is reached. In such a case, the time state corresponds to a special gaming state in which it is determined that the specific display result is obtained by the first predetermining means and the second predetermining means at a higher rate than the normal gaming state. To do. Further, all of the big hit symbols may be time-shortened symbols (that is, all symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and “9” are time-shortened symbols). Further, the probability variation symbol and the time-short symbol may be distinguished or overlapped. When the probability variation symbol and the short time symbol overlap, if such a symbol is a big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state are controlled.

  In the above embodiment, the second big hit game is being executed based on the fact that the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing and the stop symbol of the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. At this time, the interruption command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the measurement of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is interrupted. However, the measurement of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is also performed at other time points. May be interrupted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are numbers having the numbers “0” to “9”. However, the present invention is not limited to such symbols, and other than numbers. (For example, a figure such as a star or a triangle). In addition, information such as lighting / extinguishing of a lamp or LED may be used as long as it is information that can identify whether it is a big hit or not, and does not need to be a symbol. Also, one identification information may be a design and the other identification information may be a lamp. The same applies to the first decorative design and the second decorative design.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a method for displaying the number of reserved memories, the number of reserved memories of special symbols is displayed by increasing or decreasing the number of indicators that are lit, and the number of reserved symbols is reserved. The number is displayed by increasing or decreasing the number of display colors of the reserved storage table displayed in the memory display area 9d. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a 7-segment LED displays a number of reserved memories (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 3, a number “3” is displayed). Also good. Moreover, the structure which displays not only the number of displays and the number of display colors but the number of reserved memory by the number of characters may be sufficient.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the first reserved memory counter and the second reserved memory counter is 4, but it may be 4 or more or 4 or less. Also, the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the first reserved memory counter and the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the second reserved memory counter may be different values.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even when an invalid start prize is generated, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an invalid start prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, so that a dummy based on the invalid start prize is obtained. It was configured to display the hold memory display, but it was configured not to display a dummy hold memory display based on the invalid start winning, and to display the hold memory display only when an effective start winning occurred. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first variable display section (first special symbol display 8a, first decorative symbol display area 9b) or the second variable display section (second special symbol display 8b, second Even when the variable display of the identification information in the decorative symbol display area 9c) is invalidated, an effect image other than the identification information may be displayed on the first variable display section or the second variable display section. Good. For example, characters other than symbols may be displayed on the first decorative symbol display area 9b or the first special symbol display 8a, or nothing may be displayed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning becomes the predetermined symbol. A pachinko machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value to a player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on a start prize, or a start prize The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when a stop symbol of a variably displayed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination . Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, can be applied to a gaming machine in which variable display of a plurality of identification information in a variable display device is executed based on establishment of separate starting conditions.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Variable display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 15 Variable winning ball device 31 Main board 56 CPU
77 Relay board 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A first variable display unit that starts variable display of the first identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the first start condition of variable display after the first execution condition of variable display is satisfied; A second variable display unit that starts variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the second start condition of variable display after the second execution condition of display is satisfied; A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
First counting means for counting the number of fulfillment of the first execution condition in which the first start condition is not fulfilled;
Second counting means for counting the number of fulfillment of the second execution condition in which the second start condition is not fulfilled;
A total number-of-established number display means for displaying the total number of established numbers counted by the first counting means and the second counting means;
When starting the variable display of the first identification information of the first variable display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, the display result of the variable display of the first identification information of the first variable display unit is displayed. First predetermining means for determining whether or not to make the specific display result;
When starting the variable display of the second identification information of the second variable display unit based on the establishment of the second start condition, the display result of the variable display of the second identification information of the second variable display unit is displayed. Second pre-determining means for deciding whether to make the specific display result;
Based on the determination result of the first pre-determining means, variable display of the first identification information is executed by the first variable display unit, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the first variable display unit First variable display execution means for deriving and displaying a display result;
Based on the determination result of the second pre-determining means, the second variable display unit performs variable display of the second identification information, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the second variable display unit Second variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result;
When the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is started, the third variable display unit that is easier to visually recognize than the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. The variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed, and the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. Third variable display execution means for deriving and displaying a display result associated with the result on the third variable display unit;
From the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed by the second variable display execution means until the specific game state based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the second variable display execution means. Regulation control means for executing predetermined control that does not establish the first start condition,
The first pre-determining unit determines that the second pre-determining unit determines that the display result of variable display is the specific display result, and the second pre-determining unit displays the display result of variable display as the specific display result. The display result of the variable display of the first identification information of the first variable display section in the specific period after the display result is derived and displayed by the second variable display execution means after it is determined to be the specific display result. Including forced non-specific result determining means for determining that the specific display result is not to be included,
The first variable display execution means may execute the forced non-specific result between the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result of the second pre-determining means and the time when the specific gaming state ends. A game machine comprising: variable display invalidating means for invalidating variable display of the first identification information based on a determination result of the determining means.

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