JP2011234995A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by enhancing representation effect through prevention of on-the-way ending of the music which is outputted when the game is controlled to a specific game state.SOLUTION: A game machine outputs the specific music (the music in jackpot game playing) when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state (the specific game state) by using a loudspeaker 27 prepared in the game machine. When the specific music does not end when the jackpot game state ends, outputting of the specific music is continued after the jackpot game ends. By this configuration, the excitement and enjoyment of the game is increased by enhancing representation effect through prevention of on-the-way ending of the music which is outputted when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that allows a player to perform a predetermined game using game media and that can identify each of them, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specified display result is obtained.

  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 game media are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Also, when a game medium is inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, multiple types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button There are cases where a predetermined number of game media are paid out to the player. Also, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, a predetermined number of game media may be paid out to the player. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

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

  In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display display result of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game medium at the start winning opening. A specific gaming state occurs. The derived display is to stop the display of symbols (excluding stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to the specific 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. An opening time (for example, 29 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. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The occurrence of a specific gaming state before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols are variably displayed synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not the specific display result, it becomes “displaced” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, the music (music performance) that was playing during the jackpot game does not disappear suddenly at the end of the jackpot game, but gradually disappears (fades out) after the jackpot game ends. There exists what was comprised (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2004-174083 A (Claims 2, 0014, 0093, FIG. 4)

  However, in Patent Document 1, how much music (music) in the big hit game flows changes depending on the round digestion speed in the big hit game (for example, the time until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big prize opening). And when the digestion speed of a round is high, it may happen that the music (musical piece) in the big hit game does not flow to the end. In this case, the player cannot listen to the music in the big hit game to the end, cannot obtain satisfaction, and may reduce the effect.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of the game by improving the effect of the game by preventing the music output when the game is controlled to the specific game state from being interrupted. The purpose is to provide.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display unit (for example, a variable display unit (for example, a special symbol, an effect symbol) that variably displays each of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol and an effect symbol) in which a player plays a predetermined game using a game medium Special symbol displays 18a and 18b, and an effect display device 9), which are advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). A gaming machine that is controlled to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and that uses a sound output device (for example, a speaker 27) provided in the gaming machine when the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state. Music output means (for example, steps S906, S926, S976B, and S98 in the production control microcomputer 100) that outputs (for example, music during a big hit game). And when the specific music state is not finished (for example, N in step S984), the specific music is continuously output even after the specific game state is finished. Music continuation output means (for example, a part that executes step S800B based on Y in step S800A when the music continuation flag is set in step S985D in the production control microcomputer 100) is provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the game by preventing the music output when the game is controlled to the specific game state from being interrupted, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The special variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed to a state in which the game medium can be won when the game state is controlled, and the special variable winning device are changed to a state in which the game medium can be won. Period determining means for determining a period (for example, the number of times that a big winning opening is opened per round or the number of rounds during a big hit game) (for example, a part for executing step S73 in the game control microcomputer 560: see FIG. 12) The music output means outputs the same music regardless of the period determined by the period determination means (for example, when the process data for executing the effect during the big hit game is selected in step S879 The process data may be selected regardless of the type). According to such a configuration, the music can be output to the end regardless of the period during which the special variable prize-winning device is changed to a state in which the game medium can be won, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  A special variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed to an advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can be won is provided, and a round game in which the special variable winning device is in an advantageous state in a specific gaming state is predetermined. A game machine that repeats a number of times (for example, 16 rounds), and a period determining means for determining a period for changing the special variable prize-winning device to an advantageous state in each round game (for example, a part for executing step S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) :), and the predetermined number of times is constant regardless of the period determined by the period determining means (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the special winning award 20 per round is opened). Although the period is different, the number of rounds may be constant 16 rounds). According to such a configuration, the music can be output to the end regardless of the period during which the special variable prize-winning device is changed to an advantageous state in which the game medium can be won, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed as to whether or not the specific display result is obtained, and a music continuation output means When the specific display result is determined by the predetermining means when outputting the specific music, the specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the specific effect (for example, displaying the QR code) is determined. For executing step S878B in FIG. According to such a configuration, a sense of excitement can be enhanced by a specific performance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When a special display result (for example, probability variation symbol: also called probability variation big hit symbol) of the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the identification information in the variable display unit, the specific gaming state is controlled. A gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) that is more likely to have a specific display result than the normal state after the completion, and an effect device (for example, an effect display) provided in the gaming machine during the control of the specific gaming state Specific game effect execution means (for example, steps S906, S926, S976B, and S981 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes a specific game effect (for example, an effect during a big hit game) using the device 9, the speaker 27, a lamp, and the like. And the special display of the specific display result as the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit Display non-special display results other than the results (for example, non-probable variation symbols: also commonly referred to as jackpot symbols), then display the result display re-display effect (for example, promotion effect: re-lottery effect) Display result redisplay effect executing means (for example, a part that executes step S845 in the effect control microcomputer 100 when it is determined to execute the promotion effect in the promotion effect setting process in step S8001); The display result redisplay effect includes a special effect (for example, promotion effect C) that is executed only when the special display result is derived and displayed, and the specific effect executing means separates the specific game effect from the special effect. Instead, it may be configured to be executed as a series of effects (see, for example, FIGS. 61 (43) to (47)). According to such a structure, since the heightened excitement is not interrupted, the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect performed during the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a promotion production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an intro effect selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an intro production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd notice setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a movable-object notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a button notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for selecting another notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of various notice effects. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notice effect in a 1st step-up notice, and the content of each notice effect in a 2nd step-up notice. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the music before big hit, during big hit, and after big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the intro effect at the time of reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the intro production at the time of sudden probability big hit or small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect before big hit (during promotion production) and big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect during big hit and after big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) is performed. There is provided a second decorative symbol display 9b. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the 1st special symbol reservation memory display 18a and the 2nd special symbol reservation memory display 18b are provided, the total reservation memory display part 18c does not necessarily need to be provided.

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

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in a decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as a blade monoton) 79a, which is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates, below the left and right. 79b is provided. In this embodiment, the blade objects 79a and 79b operate when a notice effect (wing object notice effect) is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when it is informed that it is a probable big hit or a promising promotion effect (a special effect indicating promotion to a probable state: also referred to as a re-lottery effect), the gaming state The game is controlled so that the game ball is easily started and won (that is, the execution condition of variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition to the high base state, which is a state. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to 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 only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 6) when, for example, the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may make it do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 executes processing according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the jackpot determination random value (the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in FIG. 7). I do.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, the chance item “135” is not reached). )) May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33).

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135” or the like) is suddenly stopped without being reached.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 6A, a command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when receiving the command 81XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the command 8CXX (H), so the command 8CXX (H) is referred to as a display result designation command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the command 8C00 is a display result 1 designation command (missing designation command) indicating that the display result has been determined to be lost, and the command 8C01 has a display result of This is a display result 2 designation command (ordinary big hit designation command) indicating that the non-probable big hit (usually big hit) has been determined, and command 8C02 indicates that the display result has been decided to be the probable big hit S of the probable big hits. The display result 3 designation command is a display result 4 designation command indicating that the display result is determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit A out of the probability variation big hits, and the command 8C03 is a display result out of the probability variation big hits. This is a display result 4 designation command indicating that the 16R probability variation big hit A has been determined. Is a display result 5 designation command indicating that the 16R probability variation big hit B has been determined, and the command 8C05 is a display result 6 designation command indicating that the display result has been determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit C. The command 8C06 is a display result 7 designation command (abrupt probability variation big hit designation command) indicating that the display result has been suddenly determined to be a big hit. The command 8C07 indicates that the display result has been decided to a big hit. This is a display result 6 designation command (small hit designation command).

  Note that the commands 8C02 to 8C05 may be collectively referred to as probability variation big hit designation commands.

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

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

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state background designation command) for designating background display according to the current game state. Although not shown in FIG. 6A, the command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command 9501 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability change state). The command 9502 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state.

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

  Command A0XX (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game (displaying a fanfare screen) and the start of a small hit game. The hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command according to the type of big hit. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden probability change big hit start designation in the case of sudden probability change big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in case of small hit. Also good.

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

  Command A3XX (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the end of the big hit game and the end of the small hit game. Here, the command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and normally designates that it was a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation) Command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which an effect control command indicating that the number of reserved memories is increased or decreased is transmitted for each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may make it transmit the production control command which designates itself. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 has been won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. You may make it transmit a common production | presentation control command by 1 reserved memory number and 2nd reserved memory number.

  Further, for example, separate presentation control commands (holding memory number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In this case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  Also, for example, if the same first reserved memory number is specified, an effect control command specifying the addition or subtraction of the first reserved memory number is transmitted by making the MODE data common and different EXT data. You may do it. For example, when the common MODE data “C0 (H)” is used and the subtraction of the first reserved memory number is designated, the command C000 (H) is transmitted, and the addition of the first reserved memory number is designated. The command C001 (H) may be transmitted. Further, when specifying the second reserved memory number, the MODE data is made different, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted, and the second reserved memory number is determined. When adding is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 6, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

  In the main board 31, for example, a random number circuit 503 provided in the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 3 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 31 side. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result (for determining a display result), a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and determining a variation pattern type The numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 503 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 56 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 503 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 503 independently of the CPU 56, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 56 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the effect design when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 10 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 8 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. When the display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” Correspondingly, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, as the non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the display result is lost, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 to fluctuation pattern PA1-3, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 to fluctuation pattern PA2-3, Are prepared in advance. Further, variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-6 are prepared in advance as reach variation patterns in which the display result is lost.

  Furthermore, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA4-4 are prepared in advance as fluctuation patterns with an intro effect although the display result is lost.

  The intro effect is an effect of an intro (introduction, introduction) of a music (song, music) that is output as a sound effect of a reach effect. Thus, the intro effect is an effect that is executed prior to the occurrence of the reach effect, and is executed for the purpose of making the player have a sense of expectation of the occurrence of reach. Further, since the intro effect is an effect in which an intro of music (music) output during the reach effect is output, the intro effect and the reach effect have a corresponding relationship. That is, it develops to reach production of music (same music as intro) corresponding to intro production. Specifically, when the intro A performance is executed, the super reach A that plays the music corresponding to the intro A is executed, and when the intro B performance is executed, the super reach that plays the music corresponding to the intro B is executed. B is executed (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, a movie image effect using movie images is executed as super reach A and B. Here, a movie image is an image that is displayed as a moving image using image data such as a live-action image. When a movie image is actually used, the compressed image data is decoded and sequentially expanded. It is drawn by going.

  Moreover, as an intro effect, it is divided into a multi-stage effect (for example, intro 1, intro 2, intro 3) (intro A is intro 1A, 2A, 3A, intro B is intro 1B, 2B, 3B) It is possible to shift to reach production (super reach A or B) from any stage of intro production. In this embodiment, when the intro effect divided into a plurality of stages shifts to a specific stage (in this embodiment, two stages of intro 2), the intro effect and the reach effect are executed as a series of effects (a series of music). (See FIG. 9). Note that the intro effect and the reach effect may be executed as a series of effects (a series of music pieces) only when the final stage (in this embodiment, the three levels of intro 3) has been reached. Here, “a series of effects” is an effect that executes a story with a single flow, and is realized by voice output, image display, etc., as a result of the production data being grouped together. An effect where the effect is not recognized as a separate effect (separated effect) by the player.

  When the display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-6 are the hit fluctuation patterns with reach (normal reach or super reach). Are prepared in advance. In addition, when the display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the change patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 are prepared in advance as the change patterns accompanied by the intro effect. ing. The contents of the variation pattern PB2-1 to variation pattern PB2-3 are the same as the variation pattern PA4-2 to variation pattern 4-4 accompanied by an intro effect.

  Further, variation patterns PC1-1 to variation patterns PC1-3 are prepared in advance as variation patterns when the display result is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”. The fluctuation pattern PC1-3 is a fluctuation pattern in which two rounds of sudden probability change big hits or small hits occur after super reach A or B is executed after intro 1 is executed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect executed during decoration pattern variation. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the case where the variation of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern PA4-1 is executed, the non-reach effect is executed following the effect of the intro 1. When the intro effect is executed, it usually develops as a reach effect. However, in the case of this variation pattern, the intro effect does not develop into a reach effect even if the intro effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the variation of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern PA4-2 and the variation pattern PB2-1 is executed, the normal reach effect is executed following the effect of the intro 1. In other words, the production of the intro 1 develops into a super reach production A or B. Further, the intro 1 production and the super reach production A or B are separated productions. The separated effect means that the intro effect and the super reach effect are not continuous.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern PA4-3 and the variation pattern PB2-2 is executed, the effect of intro 2 is executed following the effect of intro 1; Subsequently, the effect of super reach A or B is executed. In other words, the production of intro 2 develops into super reach A or B. Further, the effects of intro 1, the effects of intro 2, and the effects of super reach A or B constitute a series of effects. As described above, a series of effects refers to effects in which intro music and super-reaching music flow as a series of music.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, when the variation of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern PA4-4 and the variation pattern PB2-3 is executed, the effect of the intro 2 is executed following the effect of the intro 1, and then The intro 3 effect is executed, and then the super reach A or B effect is executed. In other words, the production of the intro 3 develops into super reach A or B. The effects of intro 1, the effects of intro 2, the effects of intro 3, and the effects of super reach A or B constitute a series of effects.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (E), when the variation of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern PB2-4 is executed, the effect of intro 2 is executed following the effect of intro 1, and then the effect of intro 3 is performed. Next, the super reach A or B effect is executed. In other words, the production of the intro 3 develops into super reach A or B. The effects of intro 1, the effects of intro 2, the effects of intro 3, and the effects of super reach A or B constitute a series of effects. The fluctuation pattern PB2-4 may not be provided. In this case, if the variation pattern PA4-4 is not provided, only the intro 2 is developed at the time of a loss, and if the variation pattern PB3-3 that develops to the intro 3 is executed, the big hit is determined. Become.

  As described above, a plurality of types of intro effects (intros 1A to 3A, intros 1B to 3B) are provided as effects of intros 1 to 3. Then, when the intro A effect is executed, it develops into super reach A, and when the intro B effect is executed, it develops into super reach B. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of intro (see FIGS. 41 and 42).

  FIG. 10 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. In other words, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, the rendering operation performed during variable display of the rendering symbol. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of the effect symbol does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence / absence of a variable display effect such as “slip” or the variable display time of the effect symbol. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 10, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-5 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-2 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” and a variable display mode in which “intro effect” is executed, a variation pattern type CA3-1 is prepared in advance. In addition, variable pattern types CB1-1 to CB1-2 are prepared in advance corresponding to the variable display mode in which the variable display result is a big hit type of “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit” and “reach”. ing. Further, a variation pattern CB2-1 is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a variable display mode in which “intro effect” is executed with a big hit type of “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit”. Further, the variation pattern type CC1-1 is prepared in advance corresponding to the variable display mode in which the variable display result is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is not shortened when the gaming state is in the low base, and the variation pattern PA1 associated in advance -1, PA2-3 are included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is variable in special symbols and effect symbols corresponding to the fact that the number of special figure reservation memories as the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 when the gaming state is in the low base. It is a variation pattern type of “reserved 2-4 reductions” in which the display time is shortened, and includes a variation pattern PA1-2 associated in advance. In the variation pattern types CA1-3, when the gaming state is in the low base, the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being 5 to 8. It is a variation pattern type of “reserved 5-8 shortened”, and includes a variation pattern PA1-3 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (during high base)” in which the variable display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is not shortened when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state. , Fluctuation patterns PA2-1 and PA2-3 associated in advance are included. The variable pattern type CA1-5 corresponds to the fact that the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 8 when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short-time state, and the variable display time of special symbols and effect symbols It is a variation pattern type “shortened 2 to 8 (high base)” to be shortened, and includes a variation pattern PA2-2 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 includes a normal reach that becomes a normal reach effect after the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the fixed effect symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type is “loss”), and includes variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 that are associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA2-2 is accompanied by a super reach that becomes a special reach effect after the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite effect design of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “reach (losing)” includes variation patterns PA3-3, PA3-4, PA3-5, and PA3-6 associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA3-1 is a variation pattern type of “intro production (losing)” that executes an intro effect during variable display, and is associated with the variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PA4-3 associated in advance. PA4-4 is included.

  The variation pattern type CB1-1 is a variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit)” that derives and displays a definite effect symbol of the big hit combination when the reach effect is completed, after normal reach is brought after the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. The type includes variation patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 that are associated in advance. The variation pattern type CB1-2 is a “super reach (big hit)” for deriving and displaying a definitive effect symbol of the big hit combination when the reach effect is finished, with super reach after the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. It is a variation pattern type, and includes variation patterns PB1-3 to PB1-6 associated in advance. The variation pattern type CB2-1 is a variation pattern type of “intro effect (big hit)” that executes an intro effect during variable display, and is associated with previously associated change patterns PB2-1, PB2-2, and PB2-3. PB2-4 is included. The variation pattern type CC1-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite effect symbol that is one of the 2nd release chance points TC1 to TC4. Fluctuation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 previously associated with “stop” are included.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 54 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 56 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 54 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 56 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 54. The special symbol display result determination table 130 is displayed in the first special symbol display 8a when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display 8b. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed, Random value for determining the special figure display result whether to control the big display game with the variable display result as “big hit” or whether to control the small display game with the variable display result as “small hit” It is a table referred to in order to make a decision based on MR1.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  In contrast, in the case of a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared. In this case, in the case of a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, The assignment of the decision value to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be different. As an example, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, compared to the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a, A determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result so that the ratio determined to the special figure display result of “small hit” is low.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special symbol, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special symbol. When the game ball is likely to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening with high opening control in a short time or short time state, the special figure display result is "small hit" and the little hit that hardly gets the prize ball It is possible to prevent the gaming state from being controlled, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game on the second special symbol display unit 8b is executed in preference to the special symbol game on the first special symbol display unit 8a, the second special symbol display unit 8b in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency of the special game in the game is increased, the time from the probability change state or the short-time state (especially the probability change state) to the 16 round big hit state is shortened by such setting, and the game entertainment is reduced. The effect that can be suppressed is great. Further, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, a determined value is assigned so that the special symbol display result of “small hit” is not determined. May be.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 16 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a is executed, and the second special symbol indicator 8b shows the second value. It is “2” when a special game using special symbols is executed.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types are 16 round big hits (probable big hit S, 16R (round) probable big hit A, 16R probable big hit B, 16R probable big hit C). This is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether to control to the state or to the 2-round big hit state, and the determination result of whether to control to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” big hit type is 16 round big hits (probability big hit S, 16R (round) probable big hit A, 16R probable big hit B, probable big hit C The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the two round jackpot state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type of “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 12, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the big hit type of “probable big hit S”, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, determined values in the range of “37” to “45” are assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” for the big hit type of “16R probability variable big hit A”, determined values in the range of “46” to “54” are assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” for the big hit type of “16R probability variable big hit B”, a determined value in the range of “55” to “63” is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” for the big hit type of “16R probability variable big hit C”, the determined values in the range of “64” to “72” are assigned.

  When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the range of “37” to “52” when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” with respect to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit S” The decision value is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2” for the big hit type of “16R probability variable big hit A”, determined values in the range of “53” to “68” are assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2” for the big hit type “16R probability variable big hit B”, the determined values in the range of “69” to “84” are assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2” for the big hit type of “16R probability variable big hit C”, a determined value in the range of “85” to “100” is assigned.

  For the “surprise” jackpot type, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “73” to “100” is assigned. When “2” is “2”, no decision value is assigned.

  In the big hit game based on “probability big hit S”, the number of rounds in which the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) is controlled to be open is 16, and the allowable time of one round (maximum open time) is 29. Seconds. In the big hit game based on “16R probability variable big hit A”, the number of rounds in which the big prize opening is controlled to be open is 16, but the allowable time for one big prize opening (maximum opening time) is 5 seconds. During each round, the grand opening is opened three times. That is, the total open period per round is 15 seconds, and in 16 rounds it is 16 × 15 seconds. In the big hit game based on “16R probability variable big hit B”, the number of rounds in which the big winning opening is controlled to be open is 16, but the allowable time for one big winning opening (maximum opening time) is 5 seconds. During each round, the grand prize opening is opened twice. That is, the total open period per round is 10 seconds, and 16 rounds is 16 × 10 seconds. In the big hit game based on “16R probability variable big hit C”, the number of rounds in which the big prize opening is controlled to be open is 16, but the allowable time per one (maximum opening time) of the big prize opening is 5 seconds. The grand prize opening is opened once during each round. That is, the total opening period per round is 5 seconds, and in 16 rounds, it is 16 × 5 seconds.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 12, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is satisfied. If it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, it will not be decided to control the big hit type as “surprise” and control to the two round big hit state. With this setting, when the game ball is easy to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and most of the prize balls are It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled to a two-round big hit state that cannot be obtained, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game on the second special symbol display unit 8b is executed in preference to the special symbol game on the first special symbol display unit 8a, the second special symbol display unit 8b in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. In addition to this setting, the special symbol game on the second special symbol display unit 8b is executed in preference to the special symbol game on the first special symbol display unit 8a, so that 16 rounds from the probability change state and the short time state can be obtained. The ratio of hitting big hits can be increased to improve the gaming fun.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. You may be made to do. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the game shifts to the probable change state after the end of the two round big hit state, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Thus, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table 131 is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. The table data may be configured.

  13 and 14 show a configuration example of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 13 (A), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 13 (B), and FIG. ) And a loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B shown in FIG. 14B are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CB1-1 to CB1-2, CB2-1, and CC1-1. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CC1-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 according to the case where the big hit type is “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. . In this way, the variation pattern type CC1-1 is a common variation pattern type for the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B are determined (pre-determined) as the special figure display result to be “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state / latency probability variation state (low base state), for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B is, for example, a high-accuracy high-base state (high high) in which the short-time control or the high-release control is performed in the probabilistic change state when the gaming state is the short-time state. When the game state is (probability and high base gaming state), it is selected as a usage table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type according to the number of special figure hold memories as the total hold memory number A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with MR3 is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-5, CA2-1 to CA2-2, and CC1-1. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is in the low base or the high base.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 15A and a hit variation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 15B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 134A is based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 134A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  The big hit variation pattern determination table 134B is a random pattern determination variation according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined). It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. In the winning variation pattern determination table 134B, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Are assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 37), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the big win game state (specific game state) is a control in which the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) after it is notified that the big hit is started. It is a state until it is informed that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the processes from the big winning opening opening pre-process (see step S305) to the big hit end process (see step S307) in the special symbol process are executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, a special figure display result determination random number MR1 (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number MR2 which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number MR3, a variation pattern The determination random number MR4 and the normal display result determination random number MR5 are extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. Also good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number MR4 in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 19, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, a special figure display result determination random number MR1 (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, or a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number. MR2, variation pattern type determination random number MR3, and variation pattern determination random number MR4 are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, a special figure display result determination random number MR1 (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number MR2 that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number MR3, and a variation pattern The determination random number MR4 is extracted and stored in the storage area. The variation pattern determining random number MR4 is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. Also good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number MR4 in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command when the time variation flag indicating that the time reduction state is not set and the time reduction state is set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the special figure display result determination random number MR1 (big hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module is a program that compares a big hit determination value or a small hit determination value determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, the jackpot determination table for probability variation when the number of jackpot determination values is set in advance (see FIG. 11) and the jackpot determination at normal time when the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the probability variation jackpot determination table. A table (see FIG. 11) is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (special figure display result determination random number MR1) matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (special drawing display result determination random number MR1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIG. 11). The small hit judgment process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (special figure display result determination random number MR1) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 11 is used. To decide whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the special figure display result determining random number MR1 does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process directly proceeds to step S75. Transition.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131 for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 12. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131 for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 12.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer area (“normal jackpot”, “probability variable jackpot” or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “00” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot S”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit A”, “02” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “16R positive variable big hit B”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit C”, “04” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “05” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “6”, “7”, which becomes a big hit symbol, according to the determination result of the big hit type Is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. When “probable big hit S” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “16R probable big hit A” is decided, “2” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. When “16R probability variation big hit B” is determined, “4” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “16R probability variation big hit C” is determined, “6” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. . When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A (see FIG. 13A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S94, the big hit type (“non-probability change”, “probability change”, “sudden change”) is confirmed, and a table corresponding to the big hit type is selected.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S92). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B (FIG. 13B) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type from among a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S93). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base state is set (step S95). Whether or not the state is the high base state can be confirmed by whether or not either the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set. If not in the high base state, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern type determination table for loss at the time of low base (see FIG. 14A) (step S96). If it is in the high base state, the variation pattern type determination table for loss at the time of high base (FIG. 14B is selected (step S97). In step S96, the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is “0”. , 1 ”,“ 2-4 ”, and“ 5-8 ”, the table corresponding to the number of reserved memories is selected in the same manner. The number of storage) is in a range between “0, 1” and “2-8”, and a table corresponding to the number of reserved storage is selected, and the process proceeds to step S101.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the process of step S93, S94, S96 or S97. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S101).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table 134B (see FIG. 15) as a table used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S101. One of the loss variation pattern determination table 134A (see FIG. 15) is selected (step S102). Further, by reading the variation pattern determination random number MR4 from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S102, a plurality of types of variation patterns are obtained. (Step S103). In the case where the variation pattern determining random number MR4 is not extracted at the timing of starting winning, the CPU 56 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determining random number counter for generating the variation pattern determining random number MR4. The variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S105).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S107).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S97 and S101 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-5 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). (Including the variation pattern types of normal CA2-1 and super CA2-2 shown in FIG. 2) and selecting one of the variation pattern type determination tables based on the reach determination result, It may be determined.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 7) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116.

  When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is the probable big hit S, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit A, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113A and S113B). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B, control for transmitting the display result 5 designation command is performed (steps S113C and S113D). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit C, control is performed to transmit a display result 6 designation command (steps S113E and S113F). The probability variation jackpot type can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01” to “04” ( (See FIG. 12).

  In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113G and S114). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “05”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (Step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 7 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S122 described later. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125). When the variation time timer times out (step S126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the high base storage flag when the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (steps S133A and S133B). Then, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag are reset (step S134), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S133, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S140). If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145).

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

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01” to “05”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S169). Further, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit (step S170), and if it is a sudden probability variation big hit, whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit in the high base state (that is, the current gaming state is high). It is confirmed whether or not it is in the base state (step S171). For example, if the high base storage flag (see FIG. 25) is set, the CPU 56 determines that the current gaming state is the high base state. If it is not a sudden probability change big hit in step S170 (N in step S170), or if it is a sudden probability change big hit in the high base state in step S171 (Y in step S171), a short time flag is set and a high probability high base state ( The high base probability variation state is entered (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173. On the other hand, if it is not the sudden probability variation big hit during the high base in step S171 (N in step S171), the process proceeds to step S173 without setting the time reduction flag. In this case, a transition is made to a high-probability low-base state (low-base probability variation state).

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S172 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S172 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is also used when determining whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 18 (see step S215A). ).

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag has been shown. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 6) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  30 to 33 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 sets a display result designation command reception flag (step S618A). The effect control CPU 101 stores the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618B).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d in accordance with the updated second reserved memory number (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S658). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S659).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S660), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S661). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S662).

  In steps S652, S653, S655, S656, S658, S659, S661, and S662, the reserved memory count and the reserved memory display are not immediately updated on the basis of receiving the command, but the reserved memory count addition designation is first performed. When the command is received, it may be confirmed whether or not the continuous notice prohibition flag is set. If the continuous notice prohibition flag is set, the addition of the reserved memory number and the reserved memory display may not be performed. In this case, when the reserved memory subtraction designation command is received thereafter, the reserved memory number is not subtracted or the reserved memory display is not performed, and the reserved memory number may be matched. By doing so, it is possible to reduce troublesome display in which the number of stored memories is turned on and off for a moment.

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S663A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is 0 (step S663B). If the value of the effect control process flag is 0, the process proceeds to step S664 as it is. If the value of the effect control process flag is not 0 (that is, if the transition is made to a process other than the variation pattern command reception waiting process during the effect control process described later), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S663C). In other words, in this embodiment, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received when the process is transitioned to a process other than the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (for example, a production symbol changing process), the fluctuation pattern is compulsorily changed. By controlling to shift to the command reception waiting process, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation where the effect using the effect display device 9 becomes unnatural. When the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the presentation does not change greatly based on the received command (for example, the variable display is not started or switched to the jackpot presentation). . Therefore, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the process may be forcibly shifted so as not to end the presentation (specifically, steps S663A and S663C may not be performed). .

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S669A), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S670). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S674). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S675).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S680). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, if the music continuation flag indicating that all the music output during the jackpot game has not ended is set, the sound control number used at that time is displayed. The music output is continuously executed according to the data (steps S800A and S800B). In this embodiment, by executing steps S800A and S800B, if not all of the music that is output during the big hit game at the end of the big hit game has been finished, the music is continued after the big hit game has ended. Output. When all the music is completed, the music continuation flag is reset and the output of the music is completed (see steps S840A and S840B).

  Thereafter, any one of steps S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending command specifying the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a promotion effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute a promotion effect (step S8001).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes display result determination processing for determining a stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol (step S8002). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern from the variation pattern command storage area, and determines the stop symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) of the effect symbol according to the content of the read variation pattern. Select the table (stop symbol determination table). Then, using the selected table, a stop symbol corresponding to a random number for determining the stop symbol (display result determining random number; not shown in FIG. 17) is determined. For example, if the content of the variation pattern is non-reach loss variation, determine the loss symbol as a stop symbol (a combination of performance symbols in which the middle left and right production symbols are not aligned), and if the content of the variation pattern is reach loss variation, If the reach symbol is determined as a stop symbol (a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned but the effect symbol in the middle is not aligned with the left and right effect symbols), and the content of the variation pattern is a big hit variation, the stop symbol The big hit symbol (combination of effect symbols in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are aligned) is determined. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol is a combination of a probability variation symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) that is a combination of production symbols in which odd symbols are aligned in the same symbol, and a symbol pattern in which odd symbols are aligned in the same symbol. A non-probable variable symbol (non-probable large hit symbol) is provided. However, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit (usually big hit), the big hit symbol (stop symbol) that displays a stop (derivation display) at the end of the big hit fluctuation is not Determine the probability variation. Then, the production control CPU 101 reads the display result designation command from the display result designation command storage area, and checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit based on the content of the read display result designation command. Then, when the big hit type is a probable big hit and the promotion effect setting process (step S8001) determines that the promotion effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 notifies the fact that the game is shifted to the probable change state. In order to derive and display a symbol, the probability variation symbol as the final stop symbol is determined.

  In the promotion effect setting process (step S8001), an effect that the probability variation jackpot is not notified (normally jackpot is notified) is also executed as the promotion effect.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs an intro effect selection process (step S8003). Also, a notice effect setting process is performed (step S8004). In this embodiment, in addition to the intro effect (a kind of notice effect for notifying (notifying) the reach effect to the player), a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being a big hit or a big hit is possible. It is configured. As the types of notice effects, there are a plurality of step-up notice effects that change the aspect of the effect in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order, a liquid crystal notice effect of another system that is different from the step-up notice effects, a button E-mail notice effect executed in response to operation, card notice effect executed in response to button operation, mini-character notice effect that causes mini characters (small characters) to appear, wing-mono notice effect that operates wings 79a and 79b, movable object A moving object notice effect for operating 78 and a frame notice effect for lighting the frame LED 28 are provided.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the promotion effect, the intro effect, and the notice effect when executing the change pattern, the promotion effect, the intro effect, and the notice effect (step S8007). Specifically, when it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed in the promotion effect setting process (step S8001), a process table for executing the promotion effect is selected in the latter half of the change. In the case of a variation pattern with an intro effect, a process table for executing the intro effect selected in the intro effect selection process is selected. Further, when it is determined that the predetermined notice effect is to be executed in the notice effect setting process, a process table for executing the predetermined notice effect is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 and the blade objects 79a and 79b are controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 37 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each effect control pattern and notice effect. If it is determined in step S8004 to execute the notice effect, the data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. The process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. The effect control CPU 101 executes display control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, the effect display device 9, the light emitter such as the LED, the speaker 27, the movable member 78, and By repeating the process of controlling the blades 79a and 79b, an effect in a single change in the effect design is realized. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to a production component that is not controlled during the variation period.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the music continuation flag is set (step S8008A), and if the music continuation flag is set, process data in the process table (excluding sound number data). The effect device (effect display device 9, lamp, etc.) is controlled in accordance with (step S8008B).

  When the music continuation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 starts control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, lamp, etc.) according to the contents of the selected process data 1 (step S8009). Further, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S8010).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8011).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect setting process (step S8001). In the promotion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect (step S6000). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 reads the contents of the display result designation command from the display result designation command storage area, and the display result designation command (8C02 (H) to 8C05 designates the probable big hit. (Either (H)). In the case of a display result designation command for designating a probable big hit, it is decided to execute the promotion effect with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 2/3) based on the random number SR3 for determining the promotion effect.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect in the promotion effect setting process, but the game control means determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect. You may comprise. In this case, the game control means (specifically, the CPU 56) has, as the jackpot type, “non-probable variation big hit (normal big hit)” “probability big hit S (no promotion)” “probability big hit S (with promotion)” “16R probability variation Big Hit A (No Promotion), “16R Probability Big Hit A (With Promotion),” 16R Probability Big Hit B (No Promotion), “16R Probability Big Hit B (With Promotion),” 16R Probability Big Hit C (No Promotion), “16R Probability Change” Either a big hit C (with promotion) or “suddenly promising big hit” is determined, and one or both of a display result designation command and a variation pattern command are transmitted as an effect control command for designating the decision result. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect based on the contents of the display result designation command or the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a promotion effect determination table. When it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects the probability change promotion table (see FIG. 40A) in the promotion effect determination table (steps S6001 and S6002). If it is decided not to execute the promotion effect, the probability variation non-promotion table (see FIG. 40B) in the promotion effect determination table is selected (step S6003).

  Then, the promotion effect selection random number SR4-1 is extracted, and the effect of the type corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number is determined as the probability change promotion effect (or probability change non-promotion effect) to be executed (step S6004).

  In addition, promotion effects A to C are provided as promotion effects. Here, in the promotion effect A, after the temporary stop of the non-probable variation big hit symbol, all the symbols of the production symbol (the left middle right symbol) start changing again, and then the probable big hit symbol or the non-probable big hit symbol is stopped as the big hit symbol It is an effect to be displayed. Further, the promotion effect B is an effect in which a character appears after the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped, the character changes the non-probable variation jackpot symbol, and the probability variation jackpot symbol or the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The promotion effect C outputs (plays) the music in the jackpot game during the promotion effect and executes the effect in the jackpot game. As a result, when the promotion effect C is executed, the effect (including the output of the music) during the jackpot game is started before the jackpot game is started. As described above, in the promotion effects A and B, whether or not to be promoted to a probable change big hit is undecided, whereas in the promotion effect C, it is determined to be promoted to a probable big hit.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing intro effect selection processing. In the intro effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is a command indicating a variation pattern with an intro effect (see FIG. 8) (step S6101). If the command does not indicate a variation pattern with an intro effect, the process ends.

  If the command indicates a variation pattern with an intro effect, it is confirmed whether the command indicates a variation pattern to be executed up to the final stage effect (Intro 3) (step S6102).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of an intro effect determination table. If the received variation pattern command is not a command indicating a variation pattern to be executed up to the final stage effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a non-final stage intro selection table (see FIG. 42A) (step A). S6103). When the received variation pattern command is a command indicating a variation pattern to be executed up to the final stage effect, the final stage intro selection table (see FIG. 42B) is selected (step S6104).

  Then, the random number SR4-2 for selecting the intro effect is extracted, and the type of effect corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number is determined as the intro effect to be executed (step S6015). Note that, as described above, when intro A is determined, super reach A is executed, and when intro B is determined, super reach B is executed. In this embodiment, both intro A and intro B are determined (when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed), the effects are executed within the same fluctuation time. Is done.

  In this embodiment, the intro A or B (and the super reach A or B corresponding to the type of intro) is determined by the CPU 101 for effect control. However, the CPU 56 does the intro A or B (and Super-reach A or B) corresponding to the type of intro is determined, and a variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the determined content is transmitted to the production control CPU 101 so that the production control based on the variation pattern is executed. May be.

  43 and 44 are flowcharts showing the notice effect setting process in step S8004. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a command corresponding to the deviation pattern is received as the change pattern command (step S571). Whether or not a command corresponding to a deviation variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is determined that a command corresponding to the deviation variation pattern has been received (Y in step S571), the contents of the first step-up notice effect (using the first notice setting table for deviation shown in the left of FIG. 45) Presence / absence, production mode) is determined (step S572).

  In this embodiment, the step-up notice effect is a notice effect (preliminary notice from the first stage to a plurality of stages) at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order during one change of symbol (variable display). This refers to a notice effect that informs the player in stages that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing (developing) one or more times. In this embodiment, the player is notified that the probability of a big hit is higher as the number of times of changing the notice effect increases (the more the notice effect is executed in multiple stages). Note that the step-up notice effect may end without the first notice effect changing.

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape and color of one character changes, and the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player changes step by step. If it can be recognized as “step-up notice”, it can be said.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later (see FIG. 55), the content of the first step-up notice effect causes characters (human characters) to appear in stages at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is directed. Detailed contents of the first step-up notice effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first notice setting table for loss shown in the left of FIG. 45, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect A is executed (the development pattern of “A”), and the notice after the notice effect A is executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B”) in which the effect B is executed, and an effect mode (“A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed. B → C ”development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (the development pattern“ A → B → C → D ”). And after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (the development pattern of “A → B → C → D → E”), Is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. The numbers shown in “Allocation” indicate the number of determination values assigned to each effect mode. The same applies to the other tables (FIGS. 46 to 49).

  In step S572, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-1 for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In addition, after determining the content of the first step-up notice effect in step S572, the effect control CPU 101 uses the second notice setting table for losing shown in the left of FIG. Presence / absence, production mode) is determined (step S573).

  In this embodiment, the content of the second step-up notice effect is an effect of changing (developing, changing) the background image of the display screen of the effect display device 9 step by step.

  In the second notice setting table for losing shown in the left of FIG. 46, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “X”), and the notice after the notice effect X is executed. An effect mode (development pattern of “X → Y”) in which the effect Y is executed and an effect mode (“X → Y”) in which the notice effect Y is executed after the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Z is executed. Y → Z ”development pattern). A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S573, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the second step-up notice determination random number SR5-2, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In step S571, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the deviation variation pattern has not been received (N in step S571), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the command corresponding to the jackpot variation pattern has been received. . Then, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect by using the first notice setting table for jackpot shown on the right of FIG. 45 (step S574).

  In the first jackpot setting table for jackpot shown on the right of FIG. 45, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect A is executed (the development pattern of “A”), and the notice after the notice effect A is executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B”) in which the effect B is executed, and an effect mode (“A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed. B → C ”development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (the development pattern“ A → B → C → D ”). And after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (the development pattern of “A → B → C → D → E”), Is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S575, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the first step-up notice determination random number SR5-1, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Further, after determining the contents of the first step-up notice effect in step S575, the effect control CPU 101 uses the second notice setting table for the big hit shown in the right of FIG. Presence / absence, production mode) is determined (step S576).

  In the second jackpot setting table for jackpot shown on the right side of FIG. 46, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “X”), and the notice after the notice effect X is executed. An effect mode (development pattern of “X → Y”) in which the effect Y is executed and an effect mode (“X → Y”) in which the notice effect Y is executed after the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Z is executed. Y → Z ”development pattern). A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S576, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-2 for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In this embodiment, the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect can be executed simultaneously. Also, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, when it is determined that the jackpot is greater than when it is determined to be out of place (when a variation pattern command of outlier is received) (when the jackpot variation pattern command is received), Determination values are assigned in the first notice setting table and the second notice setting table so that the second step up notice effect is executed at a higher rate than the first step up notice effect. That is, in the case of a big hit, in the case of the first step-up notice effect, it is determined that the notice effect is not executed at a ratio of 50/100 (= 1/2) (the notice “none”), whereas the second step In the case of the up notice effect, it is determined that the notice effect is executed only at a ratio of 20/100 (= 1/5) (notice of “not notice”). Accordingly, the second step-up notice effect is more reliable than the first step-up notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the movable object notice effect using the movable object notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 (step S582). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The content (presence / absence, production mode) of the movable object notice effect is determined using the movable object notice setting table, and the content of the movable object notice effect is determined using the movable object notice setting table for the big hit in the case of a big hit. .

  In this embodiment, the movable object notice effect is not a step-up notice effect but an effect that notifies that there is a possibility of a big hit when the movable member 78 operates in a scheduled manner. That is, the movable object notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that the operating member 78 changes (develops and operates) one or more times stepwise).

  In the movable object advance notice setting table shown in FIG. 47, the advancement effect “none”, the effect mode in which the movable member 78 operates at the first advance notice timing, and the second advance notice timing (timing different from the first advance notice timing) are movable members. An effect mode in which the movable member 78 operates at the third notice timing (both the first notice timing and the second notice timing) is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S582, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-3 for determining the movable object notice, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the movable object notice setting table. Then, based on the notice effect (“none”, “first notice timing”, “second notice timing”, “third notice timing”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value, the moving object notice effect is displayed. Existence and production mode are determined.

  In addition, the content of the movable object notice effect is determined using the same big hit movable object notice setting table at the time of big hit, but depending on the type of big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit) A plurality of movable object notice setting tables may be provided, and the contents of the movable object notice effect may be determined using a table corresponding to the type of jackpot. In this case, by changing the distribution value of each table according to the type of jackpot, the execution ratio of the movable object notice effect and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be changed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the content of the button notice effect (presence / absence, effect mode) using the button notice setting table shown in FIG. 48 (step S583). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The contents of the button notice effect are determined using the button notice setting table, and the contents of the button notice effect are determined using the button notice setting table for the big hit when the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the button notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but the possibility of a big hit by displaying a predetermined image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in response to the pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player. It is an effect to notify that there is. That is, the button notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) one or more times stepwise in accordance with the operation of the operation button 120).

  In the button notice setting table shown in FIG. 48, the notice effect “none”, the effect form in which the first mail notice effect (the mail notice effect at the first stage of opening the mail) is executed at the early timing, and the first mail at the later timing. An effect mode in which a notice effect (e-mail notice effect) is executed, an effect mode in which a second e-mail notice effect (e-mail notification effect in two stages of opening an email) is executed at an early timing, and a second e-mail notice effect at a later time An effect mode in which (mail notice effect) is executed, an effect mode in which a card notice effect (notice effect in which a card appears) is executed at an early timing, and an effect mode in which a card notice effect is executed at a later timing Is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S583, the production control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-4 for determining the button notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the button notice setting table. Then, the notice effect assigned to the determination value that matches the random value (“none”, “early timing in the first mail notice”, “late time in the first mail notice”, “early timing in the second mail notice”, The presence / absence of the button notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on “slow timing in the second mail notice”, “early timing in the card notice”, “late timing in the card notice”).

  In addition, the content of the button notice effect is determined by using the same big hit button notice setting table at the time of big hit, but depending on the type of big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit) A button notice setting table may be provided, and the contents of the button notice effect may be determined using a table corresponding to the type of jackpot. In this case, by changing the distribution value of each table according to the type of jackpot, the execution ratio of the button notice effect and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be changed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of a frame (lamp) notice effect using the frame (lamp) notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 (step S584). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the frame notice effect are determined using the frame notice setting table, and the contents of the frame notice effect are determined using the frame notice setting table for big hits in the case of a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the frame (lamp) notice effect is not a step-up notice effect but an effect that notifies that there is a possibility of a big hit by lighting the frame lamp 28 with a predetermined lighting pattern. In other words, the frame (lamp) notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) the lighting pattern step by step once or a plurality of times). The specific contents of the frame notice effect will be omitted.

  The frame advance notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 is provided with a table for loss and a table for big hit. In each frame notice setting table, a notice effect “none” and a frame notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. Note that the determination value is set so that the execution probability of the frame advance notice effect is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss.

  In step S584, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-5 for frame notice determination, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the frame notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the frame notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of the mini character notice effect using the mini character notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 (step S585). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The content (presence / absence, production mode) of the mini character notice effect is determined using the mini character notice setting table, and the content of the mini character notice effect is determined using the mini character notice setting table for the big hit when the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the mini character notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but a notification that there is a possibility of a big hit by displaying a mini character (an image of a character with a small size) on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Production. That is, the mini character notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) a mini character step by step once or a plurality of times).

  The mini character notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 is provided with a table for a loss and a table for a big hit. In each mini character notice setting table, the notice effect “none” and the mini character notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. Note that the determination value is set so that the execution probability of the mini character notice notice effect is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss.

  In step S585, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-6 for determining the mini character notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the mini character notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the mini character notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Note that a plurality of types of mini character notice effects may be provided, and when mini character notice execution (mini character appearance) is decided, it may be determined which mini character appears. A character that can appear only at the time of a big hit may be set as the type of mini character. In addition to the jackpot notice, the mini character is a notice that suggests whether or not it will be a big hit with probability fluctuation at the time of the jackpot, a notice that suggests whether or not the fluctuation will reach, a notice that suggests whether to become super reach, Provided with multiple mini-character notices with different targets to be notified, such as a notice that suggests whether or not a slip effect will occur, and in each system, it is selected based on the determination result of jackpot determination and the contents of the fluctuation pattern Also good.

  In this embodiment, the distribution value in the table is changed between the case of a loss and the case of big hit. However, in the case of big hit, the distribution value used in each of the probability variation big hit, normal big hit, sudden hit, and small hit. Different mini character notice determination tables may be provided, and the appearance and type of mini characters may be selected based on these tables. In this case, when a plurality of mini-characters are provided, a table may be provided for each system, and the appearance of each mini-character of the plurality of systems may be selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the blade mono notice effect using the blade mono notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 (step S586). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The content (presence / absence, production mode) of the wing mono notice effect is determined using the wing mono notice setting table, and the content of the wing mono notice effect is determined using the bonanza pre-announcement setting table for a big hit. .

  In this embodiment, the wing mono notice effect is not a step-up notice effect but an effect that notifies that there is a possibility of a big hit by operating the wing items 79a and 79b at a predetermined timing. That is, the blade mono notice effect is not a notice effect in which the feather items 79a and 79b are operated once or a plurality of times. The specific contents of the feather mono notice effect will be omitted.

  The blade mono notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 is provided with a table for losing and a table for big hit. In each blade item preview setting table, a notification effect “none” and a blade item notification effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. Note that the determination value is set so that the probability of execution of the wing mono advance notice effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

  In step S586, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-7 for determining the blade object notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the blade object notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the feather mono notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execution”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the other system liquid crystal notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 to determine whether or not there is another system liquid crystal notice effect (notice effect different from other notices such as step-up notice and button notice). Determination is made (step S587). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The other system liquid crystal notice setting table is used to determine the content (presence / absence, production mode) of the other system liquid crystal notice setting. When the big hit, the other system liquid crystal notice setting table for the big hit is used. Determine the content.

  In this embodiment, the other-system liquid crystal notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but a predetermined image (an image of a character appearing in a step-up notice or an image displayed as a button notice, on the display screen of the effect display device 9). This is an effect of notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit by displaying an image different from the image of the mini character) at a predetermined timing. That is, the other system liquid crystal notice effect is not a notice effect that changes a predetermined image once or a plurality of times on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  The other-system liquid crystal notice setting table shown in FIG. 49 is provided with a table at the time of losing and a table at the time of big hit. In each other system liquid crystal notice setting table, the notice effect “none” and the other system liquid crystal notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. It should be noted that the determination value is set so that the probability of execution of the other system liquid crystal notice announcement effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

  In step S587, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR5-7 for determining the other system liquid crystal notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the other system liquid crystal notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of another system liquid crystal notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the series of songs that are being hit is completed (step S840A). When the big hit music is finished, the music continuation flag is reset (step S840B), and the process proceeds to step S840. Note that the process of steps S840A and S840B (that is, the process of determining whether or not the music has ended and resetting the music continuation flag when it is determined that the music has ended) is executed in the effect symbol changing process. Instead, it may be executed at the beginning of the effect control process (for example, after execution of the processes of steps S800A and S800B). In this case, the continuous output of the music can be stopped by resetting the music continuation flag even when the music ends during execution of the big hit end effect or during the demonstration display.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S840) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S841). When the process timer times out (step S842), the process data is switched (step S843). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S844). If the music continuation flag is not set (step S844A), the effect device (effects) is based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data. The control state for the component is changed (step S845).

  When the music continuation flag is set, the effect device (the effect display device 9, the lamp, etc.) is controlled according to the process data (excluding the sound number data) in the process table (step S844B). At this time, the music is continuously output according to the sound number data used in the previous jackpot game (step S800B).

  In steps S844B and S845, the effect control CPU 101 executes the intro effect based on the contents of the process data if it is determined to execute the intro effect, and if it is determined to execute the promotion effect, the process data The promotion effect is executed after temporarily displaying the big hit symbol on the basis of the contents. For example, as the intro effect, an effect having contents as shown in FIGS. 59 and 60 described later is executed. Further, as the promotion effect, an effect having the contents as shown in FIG. 61 described later is executed. As shown in FIGS. 61 (43) to (45), the promotion effect C is to execute the same content as the round game (round effect) in the big hit game, and the promotion effect C is executed. Then, the player recognizes that the probable jackpot has been confirmed.

  Next, in steps S844B and S845, the effect control CPU 101 executes step-up notice effects (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data and the like). It is confirmed whether or not (step S846). When the step-up notice effect is being executed (Y in step S846), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the switching timing of the step-up notice effect based on the contents of the process data (step S847). If it is the step-up notice effect switching timing (Y in step S847), the effect control CPU 101 follows the contents of the process data (particularly, display control execution data including the notice effect, lamp control execution data, and movable member control data). The step-up notice effect is switched (changed, developed) (step S848).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation button 120 can be operated (button effective period) (step S849). The operation button 120 is effective when the button notice effect is being executed. When the button is valid (Y in step S849), the effect control CPU 101 executes a process of detecting whether or not the operation button 120 is turned on (pressed) (step S850). The on state of the operation button 120 is detected by inputting an on signal from the operation button 120. When the effect control CPU 101 detects that the operation button 120 is turned on (Y in step S850), the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect corresponding to the operation button 120 being turned on in the set button notice effect (email notice or card notice) (step S850). S851).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the execution timing of the movable object notice effect based on the contents of the process data (movable member control data or the like) (step S852). If it is the execution timing of the moving object notice effect (Y in step S852), the movable member 78 is operated according to the contents of the process data (particularly, the movable member control data) to execute the movable object notice effect (step S853).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of other notice effects (frame notice effect, mini-character notice effect, feather mono notice effect, other system liquid crystal notice effect) based on the contents of the process data ( Step S854). If it is the execution timing of other notice effects (Y in step S854), other notice effects are executed according to the contents of the process data (step S855). That is, the frame lamp 28 is turned on with a predetermined lighting pattern, a mini character image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined timing, the blades 79a and 79b are operated, the screen of the effect display device 9 In addition, an image (an image of another system) different from an image used for other effects is displayed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the process proceeds to step S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  Next, the execution timing (notification timing) of various notice effects will be described. FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of various notice effects. As shown in FIG. 52, the other system liquid crystal notice, the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, the mail notice (a kind of button notice), the card notice (a kind of button notice), and the mini character notice are displayed on the effect display device 9. Since this is a notice using an image displayed on the screen, these notices are called liquid crystal notices.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the intro effect can be executed simultaneously with the second step-up notice effect. FIG. 52 shows that the intro effect (specifically, intros 1 to 3) and the reach effect are executed continuously (continuously). As described above, in this embodiment, intro production (intro 1 and intro 2) and reach production are executed in succession when intro 2 is developed, and intro 1 leads to reach production. Intro 1 production and reach production are not executed continuously.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the first step-up notice is a notice that the step-up is performed in the order of step (A) to step (B), step (C), step (D), and step (E) (“A → B → C → D → E ”). Here, step (A) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect A is being executed, step (B) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect B is being executed, and step (C) is the notice effect. Step (D) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect D is being executed, and step (E) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect E is being executed. Is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 52, the second step-up notice is a notice that the step-up from step (X) to step (Y) and the step-up from step (Y) to step (Z) (“X → Y → Z "). Here, step (X) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect X is being executed, step (Y) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect Y is being executed, and step (Z) is the notice effect. The stage (period) in which Z is executed is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, among the plurality of notice effects, the mini character notice effect and the frame notice effect (frame flash) are the notice effects that can be executed simultaneously with the start of the change of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In addition, the first step-up notice effect, the second step-up notice effect, the e-mail notice effect, the card notice effect, the mini character notice effect, the feather object notice effect, the movable object notice effect, and the frame notice effect, the variation of the effect design changes rapidly. It is considered as a notice effect that can be executed from the time of transition to.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the e-mail notice notifies the player that the e-mail has been received, prompts the player to operate the operation button 120, and opens the e-mail according to the operation of the operation button 120 of the player. The contents of the mail are notified, and the possibility of big hit is recognized according to the contents of the mail.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the card notice displays the card, prompts the player to operate the operation button 120, and releases the card in accordance with the operation of the player's operation button 120 (that is, flips over). The content written on the card is notified, and the possibility of a big hit is recognized according to the content.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 52, the player notices that the mini character notice may cause a big hit by causing the mini character to appear on the screen of the effect display device 9 (for example, skipping a butterfly cho) as the effect symbol starts to change. To recognize.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the wing mono notice causes the player to recognize that there is a possibility of a big hit by operating the wing mono 79a and 79b when the effect design fluctuates at high speed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52, the movable object announcement is performed by operating the movable member 78 at the time when the change in the production symbol becomes a high-speed fluctuation (first notice timing) or in step (B) in the first step-up notice. After the execution, the movable member 78 is operated at the time (second notice timing) before step (D) is executed, or any of the first notice timing and the second notice timing (third notice timing) However, by operating the movable member 78, the player is made aware that there is a possibility of a big hit.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52, the frame advance notice causes the player to recognize that there is a possibility of a big hit by turning on the frame lamp 28 with a predetermined lighting pattern at the start of the change of the effect symbol.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the other-system liquid crystal notice is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at the time point after the execution of step (B) in the first step-up notice but before the execution of step (D). By displaying a predetermined image (an image different from an image displayed in another liquid crystal notice), the player is made aware that there is a possibility of a big hit. In this case, after pretending that the first step-up notice has ended in step (B), the other-system liquid crystal notice is executed, and then the step (D) in the first step-up notice is executed, thereby causing the first step. It will be possible to appear as if the advance notice has been revived.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbols in steps S871 to S876. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S872).

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the production symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on that, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S872 (that is, when the off-beat symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the process of waiting for the variation pattern command. The value is updated according to (Step S800) (Step S874).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and specifies the big hit start designation indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received. Whether the command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / surprise start designation command has been received is set Confirmation is made (step S877).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the music continuation flag is set (step S878A). When the music continuation flag is set, an effect of displaying the QR code on the screen of the effect display device 9 as a premier effect is executed (step S878B). The player can access a specific site by photographing the QR code displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 with the camera function of the mobile phone. In addition to displaying the QR code, an effect that is not executed in a normal jackpot game, such as a premier image, may be executed as a premier effect, such as a premier image.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the promotion effect C has been executed (step S878C). If the promotion effect C has not been executed, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S879). On the other hand, when it is confirmed in step S878C that the effect C has been executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for continuing the promotion effect C (step S878D). The promotion effect C is an effect having the same content as the round effect during the big hit. By executing the promotion effect C, it can be shown as if the big hit game has started before the start of the big hit game. Then, by executing an effect that continues the promotion effect C after the start of the big hit game instead of the fanfare effect, it is possible to continuously execute the promotion effect C to the round effect during the big hit game without interruption. It becomes like this.

  In this embodiment, the same music is selected as the music in the jackpot game regardless of the jackpot type. However, in step S879, one process table may be selected from a plurality of process tables, and during the big hit game, the output of music and the effect display based on the selected process table may be executed.

  Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control) According to the data 1) of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, various lamps as the effect part, the speaker 27 as the effect part, and the movable member 78 and the blades 79a and 79b as the effect parts) Control is executed (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S901). If the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907.

  When the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902). When the process timer times out (step S903), the process data is switched (step S904). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S905). In addition, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S906).

  In step S907, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Further, a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S908), and a process timer is started (step S909). It should be noted that the content of the effect executed based on the process table selected at this time is only the display of the number of rounds, and the effect based on the process table selected in step S879 is continued for the effect using the character (continuous). To be executed). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S910).

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice. The first step notice (step-up notice on the right side) includes five notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, notice effect C, notice effect D, and notice effect E). As shown in FIG. 55, as the notice effect A, an effect is performed in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen. As the notice effect B, an effect in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect C, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect D, the characters A, B, and C appear simultaneously from the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and stop at the center of the screen. As the notice effect E, an effect in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  The second step notice (left step-up notice) includes three notice effects (notice effect X, notice effect Y, and notice effect Z). As shown in FIG. 55, as the notice effect X, an effect in which a beetle character flies from the right side of the screen in the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Y, an effect in which the beetle character stays on the tree in the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Z, there is an effect that as the background expands to the entire area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the spirit expands and the beetle character expands.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the flag for opening the big prize opening indicating that the command for opening the big prize opening has been received is set (step S921). The flag after the special winning opening is set in the command analysis process. When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S921), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S922). When the process timer times out (step S924), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (step S925). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S926).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S921 (Y in step S921), the production control microcomputer 100 performs interval production (according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the command after opening the big prize opening. An effect for performing interval display is selected (step S950). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the flag after the special winning opening is opened (step S951), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval effect (step S952). Then, the process timer is started (step S953), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S954). Note that the content of the effect executed based on the process data selected in step S952 is only the display of the number of rounds, and the effect based on the process table selected in step S879 is continued for the effect using the character (continuous). To be executed).

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot end effect timer for measuring the execution time of the jackpot end effect is in operation (step S971). It is determined whether an end designation command reception flag is set (step S972). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set, the processing is ended as it is. If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S973) and sets a jackpot end presentation timer (step S974). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the music has ended (step S975A). The effect control CPU 101 sets a music continuation flag when the music has not ended (step S975D). On the other hand, if the music has ended, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the jackpot end effect (step S975B) and starts a process timer (step S975C). Next, the production control CPU 101 changes the control state for the production device (production component) based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data (step S976).

  When it is determined in step S971 that the big hit end effect timer is operating, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S977). When the process timer times out (step S978), the process data is switched (step S979). Also, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S980). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data that are set next (step S981).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect timer (step S982), and determines whether or not the jackpot end effect timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S982). S983).

  When it is determined that the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S987).

  When it is determined in step S971 that the big hit end effect timer is in operation (Y in step S971), it may be determined whether or not the big hit music has ended.

  FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing the output timing of the music before, during, and after the big hit. As shown in FIG. 58 (A), the big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (for example, “777”) is stopped and displayed. Then, at the same time as the big hit game (fanfare effect (big hit start effect) indicating that the big hit game has started) is started, the output of music indicating that the big hit game is being executed is started. In the case of a gaming machine based on a specific artist, the music that is being played on the jackpot is a famous song of the artist, or in the case of a gaming machine based on a specific animation, the theme song of the animation. When the big hit game is started, the music is output in each round and the interval between rounds. When the final round (16 rounds in this embodiment) is finished, after the ending effect (big hit end effect) is executed, the big hit game is finished. When the jackpot game ends, there may be a case where the music has not ended to the end. For example, how much music (music) in the big hit game flows changes depending on the digestion speed of the round in the big hit game (for example, the time until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big prize opening). When the round digestion speed is high, it may happen that the music (music) in the big hit game does not flow to the end. In this case, the player cannot hear the music in the big hit game to the end, cannot obtain satisfaction, and may reduce the effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the entire song has ended, and if the entire song has not ended, the jackpot game is ended and further fluctuations are started. Will continue to output the music that was output during the big hit game.

  In this embodiment, the promotion effect can be executed at the end of the change of the effect symbol. As shown in FIG. 58 (B), when the promotion effect C that is always promoted to the probable big hit is executed, the music in the big hit game is output simultaneously with the start of the execution of the promotion effect C. As a result, the output of the music in the big hit game is started before the big hit game is started. And even during the period when the jackpot symbol (for example, “777”) is stopped and during the period when the jackpot game is started (fanfare effect, jackpot start effect), the music in the jackpot game is continued. And output. Thereafter, music is also output in each round and in the interval between rounds. When the final round (16 rounds in this embodiment) is finished, after the ending effect (big hit end effect) is executed, the big hit game is finished. When the jackpot game is over, if the music is not finished to the end, the music that was output during the jackpot game after the start of the fluctuation after the jackpot game is started, as in the case described above. Output continuously.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an intro effect during reach. 59 (1) to 59 (5) correspond to the effects during the change based on the change patterns PA4-2 and PB2-1 shown in FIG. 9 (B), and FIGS. 59 (1) to (3) and (6) to FIG. (9) corresponds to the effect during the change based on the change patterns PA4-3 and PB2-2 shown in FIG. 9 (C), and FIGS. 59 (1) to (3), (6), (7), (10 ) To (15) correspond to effects during the change based on the change patterns PA4-4 and PB2-3 shown in FIG. 9D.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (1), when the change of the effect symbol is started, the effect symbol is rapidly changed. When the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol is performed for a predetermined period, the left effect symbol (left symbol) stops and the right effect symbol (right symbol) stops. In the example shown in (2), “3” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol, and “2” is stopped and displayed as the right symbol. Then, as shown in (2), when the intro effect is executed, the girl character 1000 appears on the screen of the effect display device 9, and as shown in (3), the girl character 1000 appears on the left design. And play the right design. At this time, intro A or B of super reach A or B is output. This is the intro 1 production.

  Then, as shown in (4), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped again. At this time, since “4” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol and “4” is stopped and displayed as the right symbol, reach is established. Thereafter, as shown in (5), the reach effect (super reach A or B effect) is executed.

  Further, as shown in (6), when the left symbol and the right symbol stopped again are “4” and “3”, as shown in (7), the girl character 1000 again displays the left symbol and the right symbol. Play the design. At this time, intro A or B of super reach A or B is output. This is the intro 2 production.

  Then, as shown in (8), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped again. At this time, since “2” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol and “2” is stopped and displayed as the right symbol, reach is established. Thereafter, as shown in (9), the reach effect (the effect of super reach A or B) is executed.

  As shown in (10), when the left symbol and the right symbol stopped again are “2” and “1”, as shown in (11), the girl character 1000 again displays the left symbol and the right symbol. Play the design. At this time, intro A or B of super reach A or B is output. This is the production of Intro 3.

  Then, as shown in (12), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped again. At this time, since “2” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol and “2” is stopped and displayed as the right symbol, reach is established. Thereafter, as shown in (13) to (14), the reach effect (the effect of super reach A or B) is executed. Then, as shown in (15), when “2” is stopped as the middle effect symbol (medium symbol), the left, middle and right effect symbols are aligned with the big hit symbol “222”, and the big hit is started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the music is interrupted in the process of FIGS. 59 (3) to (4). That is, in the case of developing from the intro 1 production to the reach production, the music is interrupted. On the other hand, in the process of FIGS. 59 (3) to (6), the process of FIGS. 59 (7) to (8), and the process of FIGS. 59 (7) to (10), the music is continuously executed without interruption. . Thereby, it is possible to give the intro effect and the reach effect an integrated feeling, prevent the player's sense of expectation from being interrupted, and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an intro effect at the time of sudden change big hit or small hit. 50 (21) to (27) correspond to the effects during the change based on the change patterns PC1-3 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (21), when the change of the effect symbol is started, the effect symbol is rapidly changed. When the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol is performed for a predetermined period, the left effect symbol (left symbol) stops and the right effect symbol (right symbol) stops. In the example shown in (22), “3” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol, and “2” is stopped and displayed as the right symbol. Then, as shown in (22), when the intro effect is executed, the girl character 2000 appears on the screen of the effect display device 9, and as shown in (23), the girl character 1000 appears on the left design. And play the right design. At this time, intro B of super reach B is output. This is the intro 1 effect (intro 1B effect).

  Then, as shown in (24), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped again. At this time, 24 "is stopped and displayed as the left symbol, and" 2 "is stopped and displayed as the right symbol, so that reach is established. Thereafter, as shown in (25) to (26), the reach effect (the effect of super reach B in the example shown in FIG. 60) is executed. Then, as shown in (27), when “2” is stopped as the middle production symbol (middle symbol), the middle left and right production symbols are suddenly aligned with the probability variation big hit symbol or small hit symbol “222”, Suddenly, a probable big hit or small hit is started. In the example shown in FIG. 60, after the effect of intro 1 is executed at the time of sudden probability change big hit or small hit, the reach effect is executed, and then “222” is stopped and displayed as the sudden probability change big hit symbol or small hit symbol. However, it is preferable that the chance eye such as “135” is stopped and displayed suddenly as a sudden probability big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, the music is not interrupted in the process of FIG. 60 (23) to (24). That is, the music is not interrupted when developing from the intro 1 production to the reach production. Thereby, even when the intro effect is finished in the middle of the stage, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for a sudden probability change big hit. As a result, the sense of expectation is not interrupted, so that the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that when the intro effect is suddenly executed at the big hit or the small hit, it is configured to develop into the super reach A or B. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the reach effect other than the super reach A or B is used. There may be.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect before the big hit (during the promotion effect) and during the big hit. 61 (33) to (34) correspond to the promotion effect A, and FIGS. 61 (43) to (44) correspond to the promotion effect C.

  As shown in FIG. 61 (31), the big hit variation starts from the state in which the left, middle, and right production symbols are stopped. As shown in (32), the non-probable change symbol “666” is displayed as the stop symbol (big hit symbol). A temporary stop is displayed. When the promotion effect A is executed, as shown in (33), re-variation of the left middle right effect symbols (all symbols) is started, and as shown in (34), a big hit symbol (for example, The probability variation pattern “777”) is stopped (displayed). Thereby, the jackpot game is started, and the output of the music (A-1) in the jackpot game is started simultaneously with the start of the jackpot game. Then, the production during the round in which the girl character 3000 appears (see (35) to (36)), and when the final round (16 rounds) ends, as shown in (37), the ending production ( Is performed).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 61 (32), when the promotion effect C is executed after the non-probability variable symbol “666” is temporarily displayed as the stop symbol (big hit symbol), as shown in (43). The girl character 3000 appears and the promotion effect C is started, and the re-change of the left middle right effect design (all symbols) is started, and at the same time, the output of the music (A-1) in the big hit game is started. Is done. The promotion effect C is an effect of confirming the certainty change. As shown in (44), the big hit symbol (for example, probability variation “777”) is stopped and displayed again (derived display). As shown in (43) and (44), the promotion effect C is the same content as the effect during the round. After that, when the big hit game is started, the production in the round proceeds (see (45) to (46)), and when the final round (16 rounds) is finished, as shown in (47), the ending production (" “!” Is performed. Since the promotion effect C is an effect for determining the probability change, the probability change symbol may be stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol of the jackpot symbol before the promotion effect C is executed.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of effects during and after a big hit. As shown in FIG. 62 (51), the big hit variation starts from the state where the middle left and right effect symbols are stopped, and as shown in (52), “777” is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol (big hit symbol) ( Derived display). Thereby, the jackpot game is started, and the output of the music (B-1) in the jackpot game is started simultaneously with the start of the jackpot game. Then, during the round in which the girl character 4000 appears (see (53) to (54)), when the final round (16 rounds) ends and the big hit game ends, the music (B-1) It is determined whether or not the whole has already been completed. In the example shown in FIG. 62, since the whole piece of music has not been finished yet, as shown in (55), the big hit end effect (effect that displays “See you!”) Is executed. Then, when the jackpot end effect ends, the change of the effect symbol is started.

  In this way, at the end of the big hit game, it is determined whether or not the music (B-1) has already ended (see step S984 in FIG. 57), and the entire music (B-1) has not yet ended. In this case, as shown in (55), the music (B-1) that is being executed for the big hit end effect is continuously output, and the music (B-1) is continued even after the change in the effect design is started. And output.

  When the music (B-1) is finished, as shown in (57) to (60), the effect design is changed while outputting the changing sound effect (B-2). Specifically, it is determined in step S840A that the music has ended, the music continuation flag is reset (step S840B), and as a result, continuous output of the music is stopped (steps S800A, S800B). When the continuous output of the music is finished in the middle of the fluctuation, [1] a specific effect (for example, an effect of performing an effect display such as a connection where the character is flying in the air, an audio output, etc.) in the remaining time of the fluctuation ), [2] When the fluctuation starts after the big hit ends, the sound effect (fluctuating sound) at the time of fluctuation is also output on a channel different from the channel that outputs the music that is on the big hit In other words, a configuration in which the channel is switched to output (return) the changing sound effect at the time when the big hit music is finished, [3] a configuration in which the effect is kept until the change is finished, and the like can be considered.

  As described above, in this embodiment, an intro effect having a correspondence relationship with a reach effect can be executed, and the intro effect is divided into a plurality of stages, and the stage shifts to the reach effect from any stage of the intro effect. When the intro effect shifts to a predetermined stage (for example, two stages of intro 2) of the plurality of stages, the effect control CPU 101 can execute a reach effect (supermarket) corresponding to the intro effect and the notice effect. Reach A or B production) is executed as a series of productions without division. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect by giving a sense of unity of the production, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the intro effect is divided into three stages (Intro 1 to 3). And when it developed to a two-step intro production (Intro 2), the intro production and the reach production were configured to be executed as a series of productions. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the intro effect and the reach effect may be executed as a series of effects when the intro effect (intro 3) of the final stage (three stages) is developed. In this case, a variation pattern that develops to the final stage intro effect at a higher rate in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss is selected. That is, in CA3-1 of FIG. 15A, the assignment of the determination value to the deviation variation pattern PA4-4 with the intro effect up to the final stage is 951 to 957, whereas CB2 of FIG. In -1, the determination values are assigned to 401 to 997 for the big hit variation patterns PB2-3 and 2-4 with intro effects up to the final stage. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the intro effect shifts to the final stage, and the interest of the player can be improved without interrupting the player's expectation.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a sudden round of big odds or small hits of two rounds occurs, even if the notice effect does not shift to a predetermined stage, the intro effect and the reach effect are executed as a series of effects. Therefore, even if the intro effect is finished in the middle of the stage until the final stage is reached, the player's expectation is not interrupted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, since a series of intro effects and reach effects are executed as movie image effects, the effect of the effects can be enhanced without increasing the processing burden. Can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in addition to the intro effect, a plurality of step-up notice effects can be executed simultaneously, and the second step-up notice effect of the plurality of step-up notice effects is executed at the timing of execution. When the intro effect is started, the second step-up notice effect is configured to be executed at a higher rate than the first step-up notice effect when it is determined that the big hit is determined than the case where the intro effect is determined. ing. According to such a configuration, since a plurality of effects are executed simultaneously, the player's expectation is not interrupted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of intro effects (Intro A, Intro B) are provided as intro effects, and a notice effect that shifts to the final stage is selected at a different rate depending on the type of intro effect. (See FIG. 42). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to which type of intro effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game machine outputs a specific music (a music during the big hit game) using the speaker 27 provided in the gaming machine when being controlled in the big hit game state. If a specific song is not finished when the jackpot gaming state ends, it is configured to continuously output a specific song after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. It is possible to improve the production effect by preventing the music from being interrupted in the middle and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which the number of times of opening a big winning opening that can be changed to a state in which a game ball can be won when being controlled to the big hit gaming state can be determined from a plurality of types (FIG. 12). And the same music is output during the big hit gaming state regardless of the number of times the big winning opening is opened, so the big winning opening is opened to a state where the game ball can win ( Regardless of the number of times of change, the music can be output to the end, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of times that the big winning opening that allows the game ball to change to a winable state is controlled from among a plurality of types when being controlled in the big hit gaming state is determined. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and the number of big hits may be determined from a plurality of types (for example, 7 rounds are provided in addition to 16 rounds). Even with such a configuration, the music can be output to the end regardless of the time during which the game winning ball is opened (changed) to a state where the game ball can be won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, when it determines with making a big hit when outputting a specific music (music in a big hit game), it is comprised so that a specific production (premier effect) may be performed. Therefore, a sense of uplifting can be enhanced by a specific performance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the promotion effect C before the start of the jackpot is started, and at the same time, a specific piece of music (song during the jackpot) is output, and the promotion effect C has the same content as the effect during the round. Therefore, the excitement caused by the special display result being derived and displayed in the promotion effect is not interrupted, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, when outputting the voice “reach” when reaching reach, the volume of the music that is output based on the intro effect may be lowered.

  In addition, if it develops (shifts) to the final stage of the intro production, it is always possible to determine the big hit. In this case, the effect itself is executed during the reach, but the effect of determining whether the game is a big hit or not may be omitted (omitted).

  Note that, in the above embodiment, the song that is being played in the big hit game is not a song that cannot be output to the end (it is not a song that the player cannot listen to until the end), and a short length. By looping a piece of music (a part of the music (rust part) or only No. 1 etc.), the music can be ended within the time of the big hit game. However, it is only one piece of music for the entire song, and the goodness of the piece may not be transmitted only by a part of the song. In this case, there is a risk that the effect of the production is significantly reduced. Also, if you are a fan of music, you want to hear the entire music. In particular, in the case of music with a long performance time, the effect of the present application becomes remarkable.

  In the above embodiment, when determining whether or not the music has been output to the end, (1) the production control CPU 101 outputs an instruction to output the music to the end to the sound synthesis IC, and the sound is output. The effect control CPU 101 feeds back a signal activated when the synthesizing IC performs the process of outputting the sound (the signal being reproduced indicating that the sound is being reproduced), and the effect control is performed based on the signal. The CPU 101 determines, or (2) the hardware circuit determines whether or not the music has been output to the end. The instruction for the effect control CPU 101 to output one music to the end is a logic circuit (AND circuit). To the logic circuit (AND circuit) that is activated when the sound synthesizing IC is executing the process of outputting the sound to the logic circuit (AND circuit). By outputting the instruction signal to the sound synthesis IC while only the instruction signal from the control CPU 101 is input, a new sound output instruction (for example, the sound of the sound effect at the start of variation) is output from the effect control CPU 101. Even when an output instruction) is output, a method is conceivable in which an instruction from the effect control CPU 101 is not input to the sound synthesis IC. In both cases (1) and (2), if the in-reproduction signal is not output, a new instruction signal from the effect control CPU 101 is input to the sound synthesis IC.

  In the above embodiment, assuming that the music does not end during the jackpot game, it is assumed that a music with a long performance time is output as the music output during the jackpot game, but the performance time is long. Multiple songs and short songs are prepared, and only when some of the songs have a long playing time, if the whole song is not finished at the end of the big hit game, continue after the big hit May be output.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the whole song does not end during the jackpot game, but the effect display that is displayed simultaneously with the song during the jackpot game also ends during the jackpot game. If not, the effect display may be continuously executed after the end of the big hit game. In this case, in step S800B, not only the continuous output of the music but also the effect display based on the display control execution data is executed in the same manner. And the display (fluctuation display) regarding the change of the effect design can be realized by synthesizing the effect display image. Further, when the effect display is continuously executed after the end of the big hit game, it is preferable to execute the display regarding the change of the effect symbol at the corner of the screen of the effect display device 9 so as not to disturb the effect display.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, an effect that predicts the occurrence of reach in an effect device (effect parts) such as an effect display device provided in the game machine can be executed. It is preferably applied to a gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 9a 1st decoration design display 9b 2nd decoration Symbol display 18c Total hold memory display 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
78 Movable members 79a, 79b Blades (one type of movable members)
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (5)

A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that allows a player to perform a predetermined game using a game medium and that can be identified, and a display result of identification information in the variable display unit is predetermined A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is obtained,
A music output means for outputting a specific music using a sound output device provided in the gaming machine when being controlled in the specific gaming state;
Music continuation output means for continuously outputting the specific music even after the specific game state is ended if the specific music is not ended when the specific game state is ended. A featured gaming machine. A special variable winning device capable of changing the gaming medium to a state in which a winning can be made when controlled to a specific gaming state;
Period determining means for determining a period for changing the special variable prize-winning device to a state in which a game medium can be won,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the music output means outputs the same music regardless of the period determined by the period determination means. A gaming machine comprising a special variable winning device that can be changed to an advantageous state in which a game medium can be won, and repeating a round game in which the special variable winning device is in the advantageous state in a specific gaming state,
A period determining means for determining a period for changing the special variable prize-winning device to the advantageous state in each round game;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined number of times is constant regardless of the period determined by the period determining means. A pre-determining means for determining whether the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed as to whether or not to be a specific display result;
2. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when the predetermining means determines that the specific display result is output when the music continuous output means outputs a specific music. The gaming machine according to claim 3. When the special display result of the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit, the specific display state is controlled more than the normal state after the specific game state ends. It is a gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state that is easy to become,
A specific game effect execution means for executing a specific game effect using an effect device provided in the gaming machine during the control of the specific game state;
After displaying the non-special display result other than the special display result among the specific display results as the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit, the display result re-displaying the special display result or the non-special display result is derived and displayed. A display result redisplay effect executing means for executing the display effect,
The display result re-display effect includes a special effect that is executed only when the special display result is derived and displayed,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific effect executing means executes the specific game effect as a series of effects without being separated from the special effect.

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