JP2012019909A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attract a game player's interest in whether the explanation of a content of a performance is executed by making the explanation of the content of the performance and the appearance of the performance associated with each other.SOLUTION: An announcement performance which previously announces a ready-to-win sign and a jackpot is executed during a variation, and an announcement performance for executing an explanation performance for explaining the content of the announcement performance is executed prior to the execution of the announcement performance. A performance controlling CPU 101 determines the execution of the explanation performance when a specified performance is executed at a rate higher than when the specified performance is not executed. By this, the explanation of the content of the announcement performance (explanation performance) and the appearance of the announcement performance are associated with each other.

Description

  The present invention comprises variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the game result is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a game result becomes a specific gaming result.

  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 (a big hit 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.

  Such a gaming machine is provided with a notice effect for notifying a big hit or reach state, and there is a game machine provided with a notice effect explanation means for explaining the contents of the notice effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine that displays an image explaining the content suggested by the notice effect during the big hit round effect (see, for example, Patent Document 2). Thus, by explaining the content of the notice effect, it becomes possible to give interest to the notice effect.

JP 2002-66045 A JP 2004-159918 A

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 above, there is no relationship between the description of the content of the notice effect and the appearance of the notice effect, and even if the contents of the notice or effect are explained, There are cases where the production does not appear. In this case, it cannot be said that the explanation of the content of the notice effect is effectively used as the effect.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give interest to whether or not the explanation of the contents of the production is performed by associating the explanation of the contents of the production with the appearance of the production. And

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a winning to a start winning opening 13 or 14). Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol) that can be identified based on the production symbols) 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, and an effect display device 9), and by deriving a display result (for example, a stop symbol) on the variable display means, a game result (for example, a big hit or a miss) is determined, and the game Is a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the result becomes a specific gaming result (for example, a big hit). The result Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to make a fixed game result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) And a specific effect determining means (for example, effect control) for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect (for example, reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect) in variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means A predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information (for example, a notice effect) is executed based on the fact that steps S1601 to S1604 in the microcomputer 100 are executed and the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect. Specific production execution means (for example, production control for production) The part that executes step S1845 in the computer 100) and the explanation effect determination that determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect explaining the content of the specific effect (for example, the explanation effect shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B). Based on the means (for example, the part that executes steps S1704 to S1711 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the explanation presentation decision means decide to execute the explanation presentation, by the predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information Explanation production execution means (for example, a part for executing step S1845 in the production control microcomputer 100) that executes the explanation production, and the explanation production determination means determines that the specific production determination means does not execute the specific production. If it is decided to execute a specific effect than if (For example, the explanation explanation determination table at the time of notice shown in FIGS. 49 (B) and (C) is assigned to “patterns A to C” rather than the explanation effect decision table at the time of non-notice shown in FIG. 49 (D). The number of judgment values is large). According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the description of the content of the specific effect is performed by associating the description of the content of the specific effect (explanation effect) with the appearance of the specific effect (whether or not the description effect is executed). )) And can enhance the fun of the game.

  A plurality of types of aspects (for example, “patterns A to C” as explanation effect patterns) are provided as explanation effect aspects for explaining the same content in the specific effect, and the description effect determining means uses the specific effect determining means as the specific effect. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed rather than when it is determined not to be executed, it is determined that the explanation effect of the specific mode (for example, “pattern C”) is executed at a high rate (for example, non-shown in FIG. 49D). 49B and FIG. 49C may be configured to have a larger number of determination values assigned to “Pattern C” than the explanation effect determination table at the time of notice. According to such a configuration, in addition to whether or not the explanation effect is executed, it is possible to give interest to an aspect of the explanation effect (how to explain, etc.) and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a winning to a start winning opening 13 or 14). Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol) that can be identified based on the production symbols) 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, and an effect display device 9), and by deriving a display result (for example, a stop symbol) on the variable display means, a game result (for example, a big hit or a miss) is determined, and the game Is a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the result becomes a specific gaming result (for example, a big hit). The result Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to make a fixed game result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) And a specific effect determining means (for example, effect control) for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect (for example, reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect) in variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means A predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information (for example, a notice effect) is executed based on the fact that steps S1601 to S1604 in the microcomputer 100 are executed and the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect. Specific production execution means (for example, production control for production) The part that executes step S1845 in the computer 100) and the explanation effect determination that determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect explaining the content of the specific effect (for example, the explanation effect shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B). Based on the means (for example, the part that executes steps S1704 to S1711 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the explanation presentation decision means decide to execute the explanation presentation, by the predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information An explanation effect execution means for executing the explanation effect (for example, a part for executing step S1845 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the explanation effect determination means is configured such that the specific effect determination means and the specific game result obtained by the prior determination means Than when you decide to execute a specific performance based on your decision not to When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed based on the determination to be the specific game result by the pre-determining means, it is determined that the explanation effect is executed at a high rate (for example, “non-big hit” shown in FIG. 49C). 49. The feature explanation determination table for the “hit” announcement at the time of jackpot notice shown in FIG. 49C has a larger number of judgment values assigned to “patterns A to C” than the explanation effect decision table at the time of jackpot notice). To do. According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the description of the content of the specific effect is performed by associating the description of the content of the specific effect (explanation effect) with the appearance of the specific effect (whether or not the description effect is executed). )) And can enhance the fun of the game.

  A plurality of types of aspects (for example, “patterns A to C” as explanation effect patterns) are provided as explanation effect aspects for explaining the same content in the specific effect, and the specific effect determining means is pre-determining means. When it is decided to execute the specific effect based on the decision to make the specific game result by the predetermining means, rather than the case where it is decided to execute the specific effect based on the decision that the specific game result is not to be It is determined that the explanation effect of the mode (for example, “Pattern C”) is executed at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 49C than the explanation effect determination table at the time of jackpot notice shown in FIG. 49C). It may be configured such that the explanation effect determination table for “big hit” at the time of big hit notice has a larger number of determination values assigned to “pattern C”). According to such a configuration, in addition to whether or not the explanation effect is executed, it is possible to give interest to an aspect of the explanation effect (how to explain, etc.) and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  The explanation effect determining means prohibits the continuous determination of the same kind of explanation effect (for example, the explanation effect with the same specific effect to be explained) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs steps S1703, S1706, S1709, It is confirmed whether or not the explanation effect execution flag indicating that the explanation effect determined in S1711 has been executed is set. If the explanation effect execution flag is not set, the process of step S1701 (step S1701). The effect control CPU 101 is set with an explanation effect execution flag indicating that any kind of explanation effect has been determined and executed in steps S1703, S1706, S1709, and S1711. In the case, the explanation effect corresponding to the set explanation effect execution flag Skips the process of determining.) It may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the explanation effect due to the continuous execution of the same type of explanation effect.

  On-hold storage means for storing the right to variably display the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, a part for executing steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560); Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for deciding whether to display a specific game result in the variable display performed by one right stored in the holding storage means before deriving and displaying the display result by one right The step of executing steps S220 to S229 in FIG. 5), and the specific effect determination means executes the specific effect over a plurality of variable displays performed by a plurality of rights based on the determination result of the prior determination means (For example, as shown in the second embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control is After executing step S1703, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, and if it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, the random number for determining the explanation effect pattern (the same random number as SR2-3 is used). Or may be a different random number) based on the determination of whether or not to execute the explanation effect of the continuous notice effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give interest to whether or not the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays performed by a plurality of rights.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for production | presentation counted by the production | presentation control board side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the notice classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a display type | formula notice pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a display type | formula notice pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation effect classification 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 the effect process at the time of winning. 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 special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in case it transfers to a latent mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the background image in latent mode, and a probability change expectation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the roaring effect (probability change suggestion effect) in a latent mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the description effect with respect to a reach notice, a jackpot notice, and a probability change suggestion effect. 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 a flowchart which shows a probability change suggestion effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an explanatory effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an explanation production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an explanation production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

  In the center of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6, a star shape is configured to be movable downward (on the screen of the effect display device 9, that is, before the screen of the effect display device 9 as viewed from the player). The accessory 200 is provided. The accessory 200 plays a role of notifying that the accessory fall effect is effective by moving downward when an accessory fall effect (not shown) described later is being executed. . Note that an LED or the like is incorporated in the accessory 200 and is configured to light up when the accessory 200 is moving (operating).

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement 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.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, 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.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the short time state (time shortened state), which is a gaming state in which the variable symbol display time is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased and a variable prize is awarded. The opening time of the ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. In this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition is established, a probability variation state (that is, a gaming state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state and the short time state) and a short time state ( In other words, the game is shifted to a short time state of probability change, which is a gaming state in which the variable symbol variable display time is shortened compared to the normal state and the probability change state. Even in the short time of probability change, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, the game ball shifts to a high base state, which is a game state that is controlled so as to make it easier to start and win.

  As described above, in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased, but there is a probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. By performing the shift control to the normal symbol probability changing state to be raised, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is further 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 further increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is achieved. 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.

  It should be noted that, in the probability changing time-short state or the time-shorting state, the normal symbol display unit 10 may shift to the normal symbol time-short state in which the normal symbol change time (variable display period) is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, since the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, an effective start winning is likely to occur 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).

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data 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). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43. .

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When 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 an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to 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 accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed 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. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, for example, there is no transition from the probability change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability change 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.

The transition of the gaming state in this embodiment will be described.
After the 15-round normal big hit game is over, the gaming state shifts to a short-time state, and the short-time state continues until the number of fluctuations after the normal big hit game ends reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). When the number of subsequent changes reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50), the gaming state shifts from the short-time state to the normal state.

  After 15 rounds of probable big hit game, the game state shifts to the probable time short state, and the probable short time state continues until the number of changes from the end of probable big hit game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). When the number of changes after the end of the game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), the gaming state shifts from the shortest probability change state to the certain probability change state. Further, the probability variation state continues until the number of fluctuations after the end of the probable big hit game reaches a specific number (for example, 54 times), and when the number of changes after the end of the probable big hit game reaches the specific number (for example, 54 times). The gaming state shifts from the probability changing state to the normal state.

  There are two rounds of probabilistic big hits (suddenly probable big hits): sudden probable big hits (with short times) that will be in a short state after the sudden probable big hit game ends and sudden probable big hits (without a short time) that will not be in a short state after the sudden probable big hit game ends Are provided (see FIG. 6 etc.). Suddenly probable big hit (with short time) After the game ends, the gaming state shifts to the probable time short state, and the probable short duration continues until the number of fluctuations after the sudden probable big hit game ends up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), When the number of fluctuations suddenly after the end of the probable big hit game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the gaming state shifts from the short state to the probable state. In addition, the probability variation state continues until the number of fluctuations after the sudden odd variation game ends is a specific number (for example, 54 times), and the variation number after the sudden probability variation big hit game is a specific number (for example, 54 times). When it reaches, the gaming state shifts from the probability change state to the normal state.

  Suddenly probable big hit (no short time) After the game ends, the gaming state shifts to the probable state, and the probable state continues until the number of fluctuations after the sudden probable big hit game ends is a specific number of times (for example, 54 times). When the number of changes after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number (for example, 54 times), the gaming state shifts from the probability changing state to the normal state.

  As described above, the gaming state does not change after the small hit game ends. That is, the same gaming state as the gaming state before the small hit occurs. For example, if the game state before the occurrence of the small hit game is the normal state, the normal state continues as it is, and if the game state before the occurrence of the small hit game is the probability change state (for example, the remaining number of times of probability change 20 times) If the probability change state (remaining probability change count 20 times) continues and the game state before the small hit occurs is the time-short state (for example, the remaining short time count is 26 times), the short-time state (the remaining short time count 26 times) continues. .

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2− are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol (excluding the sudden probability variable big hit symbol). 4, fluctuation patterns of normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed four times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, special PG 1-1 to special PG 1-1 are used as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a probable large hit symbol (crash symbol) or a small hit symbol. A variation pattern of PG1-3 is prepared. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a probable big hit symbol (probability symbol). Yes. Note that the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-3 used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects is re-fluctuated twice.

  In this embodiment, a normal mode, a latent mode, and a probability change mode are provided as the effect modes in which the effect display device 9 changes (variably displays) the effect symbols. The normal mode is an effect mode when the game state is shifted to the normal state or the probability change state, and the latent mode is an effect mode when the game state is shifted to the normal state or the probability change state. This is an effect mode that indicates that there is a high possibility that the state is shifted to the probability variation state. The probability change mode is an effect mode (effect mode for determining the probability change) when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change time short state.

  Here, when the change is executed based on the change pattern of the special PG 1-1 to the special PG 1-3 shown in FIG. 6, the player cannot recognize whether the sudden change is a big hit or a small hit (or It is difficult to recognize), and the player recognizes whether the game state has been changed to the normal state or the probability change state by changing to the latent mode as the production mode after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game has ended. Cannot (or is difficult to recognize). On the other hand, when the fluctuation is executed based on the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 to the special PG 2-2 shown in FIG. 6, the player can recognize that the sudden probability change big hit has occurred, and the sudden probability change big hit. By shifting to the probability change mode as the effect mode after the game is over, the player can recognize that the game state has been shifted to the probability change time short state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination table 131a indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is determined based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. ”,“ Sudden probability change big hit (with short time) ”,“ sudden probability change big hit (without short time) ”. Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type determination table 131b determines the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit (with short time)”.

  When “ordinary big hit” is determined, normal PA2-3, PA2-4, normal PB2-3, PB2-4, normal PA3-3, PA3-4, normal PB3-3, PB3- 4 is determined (see FIG. 9A), the game state is controlled to the time-short state after the normal big hit game is ended, and the effect mode is controlled to the normal mode. Further, when “probable big hit” is determined, normal PA2-3, PA2-4, normal PB2-3, PB2-4, normal PA3-3, PA3-4, normal PB3-3, PB3- 4 is determined (see FIG. 9B), the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation short state after the probability variation big hit game is ended, and the effect mode is controlled to the probability variation mode. If “sudden probability change big hit (with short time)” is determined, one of special PG2-1 to PG2-2 is determined as a variation pattern (see FIG. 9C), and the sudden probability change big hit game ends. Later, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state of the probability change, and the effect mode is controlled to the probability change mode. In addition, when “sudden probability change big hit (no time reduction)” is determined, one of special PG1-1 to PG1-3 is determined as a variation pattern (see FIG. 9D), and the sudden probability change big hit game ends. Later, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, and the effect mode is controlled to the latent mode. In addition, when “small hit” is determined, one of special PG1-1 to PG1-3 is determined as a variation pattern, similarly to the case where “suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction)” is determined (see FIG. 9 (D)), the game state does not change to the game state before the small hit game after the sudden probability change big hit game ends, and the effect mode is controlled to the latent mode.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, “suddenly probable big hit (with short time)” and “sudden probable big hit (without short time)” are provided. On the other hand, in the big hit type determination table 131b, the decision value is assigned only to “suddenly probable big hit (with short time)”. Therefore, in this embodiment, “suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction)” is determined and the production mode is set only when the first special symbol variation display of the first special symbol is executed at the first start winning opening 13. It can shift to the latent mode. It should be noted that determination values are assigned to the big hit type determination table 131b for “sudden probability variation big hit (with time reduction)” and “sudden probability change big hit (without time shortage)”, and a second winning special is given by starting at the second start winning opening 14. Also in the case where the symbol variation display is executed, “suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction)” is determined, and the effect mode may be shifted to the latent mode.

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

  The “probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a short time state during the probability change after the big hit gaming state. Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and are “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit (with short time)”, “sudden probable big hit (without short time) ) "Is set for each of the determination values (big hit type determination value). When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9A to 9D are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3 to super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

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

  In addition, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 9C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable change big hit (with time)”, a determination value is assigned only to the special CA4-2. On the other hand, the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132D shown in FIG. 9 (D) used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction)” is judged only for the special CA4-1. A value has been assigned.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, it can be seen that a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132D used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are other than “suddenly probable big hit”. In some cases, a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the case of deviation, It can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storages.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for detachment is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but is the current gaming state in the probable variation state? Depending on whether it is a short time state or a normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random number value SR1-1 for determining a display system notice type, a random value SR2-1 for determining a display system notice pattern, and a probability change suggesting effect. A random number value SR2-2 for determining a pattern, a random value SR2-3 for determining an explanation effect pattern, and a random value SR3 for determining a promotion effect are provided. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number SR1-1 for determining the display system notice type determines whether or not to execute the notice effect by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9, and the notice when it is decided to execute it. It is a random value used to determine the type as any of a plurality of types prepared in advance. The random number SR1-2 for determining the operation effect type is a random value used for determining the type of the effect operation according to a predetermined instruction operation on the stick controller 122 (including the trigger button 121) or the push button 120. . As an example, the random number SR1-1 for determining the display system notice type takes a value in the range of “1” to “377”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the operation effect type is “1” to “497”. Takes a range value.

  When the random number SR2-1 for determining the display system notice pattern is determined to be one of the display system notice types, a plurality of display system notice patterns that are notice patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect are provided. A random value used to determine one of the types. As an example, the random number value SR2-1 for determining the display system notice pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “643”.

  The random value SR2-2 for determining the probability change suggestion effect pattern is a random value used for determining the probability change suggestion effect pattern, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation serving as the probability change suggestion effect, to one of a plurality of types. It is. As an example, the random value SR2-2 for determining the probability variation suggestion effect pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “779”.

  The random value SR2-3 for determining the explanation effect pattern is a random value used for determining the explanation effect pattern, which is the effect pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect operation serving as the explanation effect, to one of a plurality of types. As an example, the random value SR2-3 for determining the explanatory effect pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “15”.

  The random value SR3 for determining the promotion effect is a promotion effect (notifying the occurrence of a non-probable variation big hit by deriving and displaying the non-probable variation symbol as a stop symbol at the end of the change, and then performing a probabilistic variation during the big hit game (for example, during the round) This is a random value used to determine whether or not to execute during the jackpot game, an effect that informs the player that the player has been promoted to a probable big jackpot by deriving and displaying. As an example, the random number SR3 for determining the promotion effect takes a value in the range of “1” to “99”.

  Note that the range of values that each random value takes is shown as an example, and can be set to an arbitrary range.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the presentation control CPU 101 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of the notice type determination table stored in the ROM. The display system notice type determination table 140 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect of the display system notice type by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9, and the display system notice type when it is executed. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine which of a plurality of types is based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the display system notice type.

  In the display system advance notice type determination table 140, the display system is selected as one of the display system advance notice types of the character display CAY1 and the step-up display CAY2 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR1-1 for determining the notice type is assigned. Here, the display type advance notice type of the character display CAY1 is the advance notice type in which the effect display for displaying the character image in the display area of the effect display device 9 is performed as the effect operation included in the notice effect of “character display”. It is. The display system notice type of the step-up display CAY2 is an effect that allows a plurality of types of effect images to be displayed in a predetermined order in the display area of the effect display device 9 as an effect operation included in the notice effect of “step-up display”. This is a notice type to be displayed.

  15 and 16 show a configuration example of the display system notice pattern determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control board. In this embodiment, as a display system notice pattern determination table, a display system notice pattern determination table 141 shown in FIG. 15 and a display system notice pattern determination table 142 shown in FIG. 16 are prepared in advance. When the display system notice pattern determination table 141 is determined as the display system notice type of the character display CAY1, the display system notice pattern is selected from a plurality of kinds of display system notice patterns based on the random number SR2-1 for determining the display system notice pattern. It is a table that is referred to to determine When the display system notice pattern determination table 142 is determined to be the display system notice type of the step-up display CAY2, the display system notice pattern is selected from a plurality of kinds of display system notice patterns based on the random number SR2-1 for determining the display system notice pattern. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the display system notice pattern determination table 141, one of the display system notice pattern YAP1-1 to the display system notice pattern YAP1-5 is used to determine the display system notice pattern according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-1 is assigned.

  In the display system notice pattern determination table 142, one of the display system notice pattern YAP2-1 to display system notice pattern YAP2-5 is used for determining the display system notice pattern according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-1 is assigned.

  Note that as the tables used for the effect control CPU 101 to determine the effect control, a probability variation suggestion effect pattern determination table, an explanation effect determination table, and the like are provided. The probability variation suggestion effect pattern determination table is not shown, and the explanation effect determination table is shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 to be described later.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies 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 a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 23), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, "00 ( H) "is set and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 at the start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13 (superreach is lost), “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4 (super reach jackpot) at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The set winning determination result 4 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 (superreach is off) at the time of starting winning the second starting winning opening 14, “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4 (super reach jackpot) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

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

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. 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 B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (probability change time short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the short time state for probability change. Commands B000 (H) to B003 (H) are referred to as background designation commands.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states. Command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (probability variation number designation command) for designating the remaining number of probability variation states (how many times the variation state will continue until the variation display is terminated). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states. In this embodiment, when the time-short state is controlled, the time-short state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the end of the big hit game. Thereafter, the probability variation state continues for a predetermined certain probability variation number (for example, 54 times).

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. To do.

  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 on 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-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the variable display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) 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 passing 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. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 21B 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). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (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. 22) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 22 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. 22, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time-short flag indicating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability change state) is set (step S215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S218A. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process for preliminarily determining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S217A). ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  Note that if the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S215A or step S216A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved memory number designation command in step S218A. Control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command. If the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed, a winning determination result designation command in which a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, when the process of step S215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, when the gaming state is the normal state (even if the probability change state is short state) If not, the winning effect process in step S217A is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S216A is executed, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S217A is performed only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not established. The award winning directing process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S217A only when the game state is a big hit game state, and the game process may be executed at step S217A when the game state is a small hit game state.

  Next, the second start port switch passing 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. 22) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S217A and S217B. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning time presentation process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or A continuous notice effect is announced to announce that it will be a super reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21A). Is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21B), FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in Step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (Step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (specifically, whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or more).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state, or determines that the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. A pattern type determination table (for shortening) 135B is set. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal) 135A shown in FIG. 10A is set. It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state and the total pending storage number, which one of the variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for detachment is used is not distinguished. The change pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for use may be selected and set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, determination values are assigned to a common range of 150 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of super CA 3-4 that is a super reach big hit. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold value 150, and if it is greater than or equal to 150, it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4. Also good. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 230 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of super CA2-7 that is out of super reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, it is determined that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is obtained. May be. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, determination is made within a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of non-reach. Since the value is assigned, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 79. If the value is 79 or less, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 It may be determined that

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in Step S223), the CPU 56 sets the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 9D (Step S223). S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21A). Is determined using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in FIG. 8D to determine whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. To do. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21B), FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown in FIG. 8E is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a big hit variation pattern type determination table according to the big hit type determined in step S227 (step S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that it is a normal big hit, it sets a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. When it is determined that the probability variation big hit, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B is set. If it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 9C is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S214A and S214B ( Step S229).

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the big hit of 15 rounds (probability big hit or normal big hit) is made, the big hit type is the normal big hit. Regardless of whether there is a probable big hit or not, a common range of judgment values (150 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit, the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, the variation pattern type is at least super CA3-4 (that is, super reach). It will be a big hit).

  Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when it is out of place, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach CA 2-1 regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storages A common range of decision values (1 to 79) is assigned to the type. Therefore, in the case of detachment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to non-reach CA2-1 (that is, non-reach is out). ) Can be determined. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, in the case of losing, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7, regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storage, Common determination values (230 to 251) are assigned. Therefore, in the case of deviation, if the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to super CA2-7 (that is, super reach is deviated). Can be determined.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21A), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 21B), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved storage 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.

  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 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then 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.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the 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 compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value 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 proceeds to step S75 as it is.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 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, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (with time)”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (without time)”, the data showing the big hit type Is set as “04”.

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D (FIG. 9A) as tables used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. ) To (D)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, when the normal big hit is determined as the big hit type, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected, and when the probable big hit is determined. When the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and the sudden probability variation big hit (with time reduction) is determined, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C is selected and the sudden probability variation big hit (without time reduction) is determined. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D is selected.

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

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of transition to the probability change time reduction state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset at the timing when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S98 is executed, the gaming state is a short-time state (including a case where the probability variation state is included) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 10B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S98 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  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. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to make a continuous notice effect by determining in advance whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 17) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (with a short time), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113, S114A, S114B). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit (with short time), specifically, confirm whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. Can be determined. In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (no time saving), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (steps S113, S114A, S114C). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit (no time saving), specifically, confirm whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “04”. Can be determined. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 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. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying stop symbols is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

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

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

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

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S141A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation count designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the probability variation count counter after subtraction (step S141B).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the certain number of times designation command. In that case, for example, after the transition to the probability variation state, the number of times of probability variation may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when receiving the probability change state designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 54) in the probability change count counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the probability change count counter each time the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, the remaining number of probability variation times may be managed.

  Next, when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S142A), the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (step S142B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142C).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S143A). If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S143B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S143C).

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

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

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

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

  FIG. 31 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). Specifically, whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" to "04". 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 50 times in the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (with a short time) (step S170). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit (with time), specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” or “03”. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit (with time reduction), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag (step S171A) and sets the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change time short state (step S171B). Further, the CPU 56 sets 54 times in the probability variation counter for counting the probability variation number (step S161C). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change time short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S171D). Then, control goes to a step S173. On the other hand, if it is not sudden probability big hit (there is a short time), the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S172A). Further, the CPU 56 sets 54 times in the probability variation counter for counting the probability variation number (step S172BC). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172C). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171B 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 S171B is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

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

  Next, the transition to the latent mode and the production during the latent mode will be described.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when the mode is shifted to the latent mode. 32. As a premise for explaining the example of the effect display shown in FIG. 32, it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination at the start of fluctuation (step S61), and suddenly probable big hit (with time reduction) in the big hit type determination process (step S73) ) Or suddenly sudden change big hit (no short time) is determined, or it is not determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination at the start of fluctuation (step S61), but a small hit in the small hit determination (step S62) Shall be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (1), when the variation of the left middle right effect symbol is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 32 (2), the effect display device 9 is displayed on the screen. A human character A appears. In this embodiment, the effect in which the character A of the person appears is an effect that is suddenly common to the big hit / small hit (specifically, in the fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-1 or the special PG 2-1 shown in FIG. 6). Production).

  Thereafter, when a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 5.75 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 32 (3), the chance (“135”) is stopped and displayed (derived display). Then, when the chance eye is stopped and displayed, suddenly probable big hits or small hits occur suddenly, and an effect during sudden probable big hits or small hits as shown in FIG. 32 (4) is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 32 (4), an effect in which a person character A and a person character B gradually overlap is executed as an effect during sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (5-1), if the character A and the character B remain as they are when the character A remains as it is, the game state is suddenly changed after the sudden change game is suddenly ended. , And enters the probability variation mode, which is an effect mode indicating that the probability variation time-short state has been transitioned to. In this embodiment, when suddenly probable big hit (with short time) is determined as the big hit type, special PG2-1 to 2-2 are decided as the variation pattern, and after the sudden probable big hit game is over, it shifts to the probable shortage state. Is configured to do. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 32, when sudden change probability big hit (with time) is determined as the big hit type, and fluctuations based on the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 (FIGS. 32 (1) to (3)) are executed. Suddenly, after the probability variation big hit game (FIG. 32 (4)) ends, the character A is displayed (FIG. 32 (5)), and the probability variation mode is entered as the effect mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (5-2), when the character A and the character B overlap, the character B changes to the character B. After the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game ends, the sudden probability change big hit ( If there is no shortage), the gaming state shifts to a probable change state, and if it is a small hit, does it remain the same as the game state before the small hit game, does it change to a probable change state or normal state? Enter the latent mode, which is a production mode that you do not understand. In this embodiment, when sudden probability change big hit (no time reduction) or small hit is determined as the big hit type, special PG 1-1 to 1-3 are determined as a variation pattern, and sudden probability variable big hit game or small hit game is determined. It is configured to shift to a probability change state or a normal state after completion. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 32, when suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction) is determined as the big hit type, and fluctuations based on the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-1 (FIGS. 32 (1) to (3)) are executed. Then, the character B is displayed (FIG. 32 (5)) after the sudden change game (FIG. 32 (4)) is suddenly ended, and the latent mode is entered as the effect mode.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the background image in the latent mode and the probability variation expectation. As shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, backgrounds A to C are prepared as backgrounds (background images) displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the mode is shifted to the latent mode. Here, among the backgrounds A to C, the background C indicates that the probability variation probability (possibility of being shifted to the probability variation state) is the highest, and the background B indicates that the probability variation expectation is medium ( The probability variation expectation is lower than that in the background C), and the probability variation expectation is lower in the background A (the probability variation expectation is lower than that in the background B). Also, as shown in FIG. 33, there is a possibility that the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state even when the mode is shifted to the normal mode, but the probability change probability is the lowest (when the background A is in the latent mode) Is less likely than expected). When shifting to the normal mode, the background in the normal state (normal background) is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. When shifting to the probability change mode, the background (probability change background) at the time of the probability change time short state is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the background immediately after entering the latent mode is the background A. That is, the game starts from the background A when the game suddenly shifts to the latent mode after the end of the sudden change probability big hit (no time) game or the small hit game. Then, when a predetermined effect (probability suggestion effect shown in FIG. 34) is executed during the latent mode, the background A is promoted from the background A to the background B and the background B is promoted to the background C. Further, when a predetermined performance is executed in the latent mode, the background C falls from the background C to the background B (demotion), falls from the background B to the background A (demotion), and the background A from the normal background ( Fall from the latent mode to the normal mode. Further, when a predetermined effect is executed during the normal mode, the background is promoted from the normal background to the background A (from the normal mode to the latent mode) at a predetermined rate.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a roaring effect (probability change suggestion effect) during the latent mode. The roaring effect refers to an effect that suggests (whispering) whether or not the gaming state is likely to be shifted to the probability change state during the latent mode. Further, a probable suggestion effect (see FIGS. 34 (12) and 22) and an accessory fall effect (not shown) are provided as a squealing effect. Probability suggestion directing is an effect to ask whether the background in the latent mode is promoted or falls, letting the player recognize that there is a high possibility that the background is promoted, and it is likely that it has transitioned to the probable state, By causing the background to fall, the player is made aware that there is a low possibility of shifting to a probable state. In addition, the accessory fall effect is an effect for allowing the player to recognize that the star-shaped accessory 200 provided above the effect display device 9 has been shifted to the probability change state by dropping.

  In FIG. 34 (11), the background A of the forest image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 during the latent mode, and the effect symbols on the middle left and right change. When it is determined by the effect control CPU 101 to execute the probability change suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (12), for example, a human character appears on the screen of the effect display device 9 as the probability change suggestion effect. An effect of displaying the text “Progress mode transition?” In the display area at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 9 and then displaying the background after promotion / falling or the current background (the background before execution of the probable suggestion effect) Execute.

  After the certainty suggestion effect is executed, the background B of the sea image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the example shown in FIG. As a result, the player recognizes that the possibility that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state is increased because the background in the latent mode has been promoted from the background A to the background B. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (14), the left middle right effect design ("314" in this example) is stopped.

  In FIG. 34 (21), the background B of the sea image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 during the latent mode, and the effect symbols on the middle left and right change. When it is determined by the effect control CPU 101 to execute the probability change suggestion effect, for example, a human character appears on the screen of the effect display device 9 as the probability change suggestion effect as shown in FIG. An effect of displaying the text “Progress mode transition?” In the display area at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 9 and then displaying the background after promotion / falling or the current background (the background before execution of the probable suggestion effect) Execute.

  After the certainty suggestion effect is executed, the background A of the forest image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the example shown in FIG. Thus, the player recognizes that the possibility that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state is low because the background in the latent mode has fallen from the background B to the background A. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (24), the left middle right effect design ("314" in this example) is stopped.

  In this way, by changing the background (promotion, falling, and maintaining) triggered by the execution of the probability change suggestion effect during the latent mode, it is suggested whether or not the gaming state is likely to have shifted to the probability change state. Thereby, the player can be interested in whether or not the probability change suggesting effect is executed during the latent mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of explanation effects for reach notice, jackpot notice, and probability change suggestion effects. FIG. 35 (A) shows an explanatory effect for the reach notice effect, FIG. 35 (B) shows an explanatory effect for the jackpot notice effect, and FIG. 35 (C) shows an explanatory effect for the probability change suggesting effect. ing. Here, the “explanatory effect” refers to an effect that explains the contents of a specific effect (in this embodiment, a reach notice effect, a jackpot notice effect, a probability change suggestion effect). Note that, for example, the jackpot notice is the character notice CAY1 shown in FIG. 14 (that is, the display system notice pattern YAP1-1 to 1-5 shown in FIG. 15), and the reach notice is the step shown in FIG. It is assumed that the up notice CAY2 (that is, the display system notice patterns YAP2-1 to 2-5 shown in FIG. 16).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), if the reach notice effect is an effect in which UFO appears on the screen of the effect display device 9, the explanation effect for the reach notice effect is “if reach reaches when UFO appears. An explanation such as “It will occur!” Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 35B, if the jackpot notice effect is an effect in which a star appears on the screen of the effect display device 9, the explanation effect for the jackpot notice effect is “the possibility of a big hit when a star appears” Display a description such as “is expensive!”. Further, as shown in FIG. 35C, if the probability change suggestion effect is an effect in which a character appears (appears) on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the latent mode, the explanation effect for the probability change suggestion effect is “character's After the appearance, an explanation such as “the possibility of a probable change is high when the production mode is promoted!” Is displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the explanation effect is executed, the specific effect (reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect, probability change suggestion effect) is likely to be executed (that is, the explanation effect is easy to be executed when the specific effect is executed). (See FIGS. 48 and 49 to be described later). In the example shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the explanation effect of the reach notice effect is executed while the effect of the left middle right effect is changed, the effect that the UFO appears as the reach notice effect is executed. The symbol is stopped and displayed at the same symbol (“3” in the example shown in FIG. 35A), and reach occurs. In the example shown in FIG. 35 (B), after the explanation effect of the jackpot notice effect is executed during the fluctuation of the left / right / right effect symbols, the right and left effect symbols are the same symbol (in the example shown in FIG. 35 (A), “ 3 ”), a reach is generated and a reach occurs, and when an effect in which a star appears as a jackpot notice effect is executed, a reach effect (for example, a super reach effect) is executed, and then the effect pattern in the middle is changed Is stopped and displayed at the same symbol (“3” in the example shown in FIG. 35B) (the middle, right, and right symbols are aligned in the same symbol), and a big hit occurs. In the example shown in FIG. 35C, after the explanation effect of the probability change suggestion effect is executed when the left middle right effect symbol is changed in the latent mode, the effect that the character appears as the probability change suggestion effect is executed. If the production mode is further promoted, there is a high possibility that the gaming state is controlled to the certain change state.

  In this embodiment, when a specific effect (reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect, probability change suggestion effect) is executed after the explanation effect is executed, the reliability of the jackpot is high (that is, the explanation effect is executed). The possibility that the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the specific effect is executed after the explanation effect is executed than when the specific effect is executed without being played) or the gaming state may be controlled to the probability change state (reliability) (That is, the case where the specific effect is executed after the explanation effect is executed rather than the case where the specific effect is executed without the explanation effect being executed) (See FIGS. 48 and 49 described later).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 37 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 FIGS. 17 and 18) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  38 to 41 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (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 variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A). Then, based on the received display result designation command, the production control CPU 101 confirms which production mode to shift to, and sets the production mode flag indicating the confirmed production mode (step S618B).
Specifically, when the display result designation command for designating “normal big hit” is received as the display result, the production mode shifts to the normal mode, so the production mode flag indicating the normal mode is set. When the display result designation command for specifying “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit (with short time)” is received as the display result, the production mode shifts to the certain variation mode, so the production mode flag indicating the certain variation mode is set. . When the display result designation command for designating “suddenly probable big hit (no time reduction)” or “small hit” is received as the display result, the production mode shifts to the latent mode, so the production mode flag indicating the latent mode is set. . Although not shown in FIG. 38, when the effect mode is changed by setting the effect mode flag in step S618B, the value of the variation counter is reset (to 0). Thereby, it is possible to count the number of fluctuations after the effect mode is shifted by the fluctuation number counter.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes control to change the effect mode such as background, sound effect, and lamp lighting pattern based on the effect mode indicated by the effect mode flag.

  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). Further, an effect mode flag indicating the normal mode is set (step S636).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101, if set, the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state, or the game state is in the short time state. The time-short state flag indicating that is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S661B). If the received effect control command is a probability change time short state designation command (step S662A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change time short state flag (step S662B).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S663B). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a certain change count designation command (step S664A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the certain change count designation command in the certain change count storage area (step S664B). ). That is, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times of the probability variation state indicated by the probability variation number designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 1 designation command (step S665), specifically, “00 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S666, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 1 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13 (step S666).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S667), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 2 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 (step S668).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 3 flag indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made when the first starting winning opening 13 is won (step S670).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 4 flag indicating that it is determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S672).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command (step S673), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 5 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S674).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that the “super reach big hit” has been made when the second winning winning opening 14 is won (step S676).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 56 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In this embodiment, since the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “super reach big hit”, it is configured to execute the continuous notice effect. The flag may be set by checking whether or not only the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command shown above are received.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first increments the value of the variation counter by +1 (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a promotion effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute a promotion effect (step S8002). 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 (8C03 (H)) designates the probable big hit. It is confirmed whether there is a display result designation command (8C02 (H)) that normally designates a big hit. 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 the case of a display result designation command for designating a normal jackpot, it is determined that the promotion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/3) 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 CPU 56 is configured to determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect. May be. In this case, the CPU 56 determines any one of “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)”, “probable big hit (no promotion)”, “probable big hit (promotion)”, and “sudden probable big hit” as the big hit type. One or both of a display result designation command and a variation pattern command are transmitted as an effect control command for designating. 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.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes display result determination processing for determining a stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol (step S8003). 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. 13) 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 (non-probable large hit symbol) is provided. Therefore, the production control CPU 101 reads the display result designation command from the display result designation command storage area, confirms whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit based on the content of the read display result designation command, and the probable big hit. If so, a probable variation symbol is determined as a stop symbol, and a non-probable variation symbol is determined as a stop symbol if it is a normal big hit instead of a probable big hit. In the case of executing the promotion effect in the promotion effect setting process (step S8001) and promoting the probability variation to the big bonus, the non-probability variable symbol is determined as the temporary stop symbol, and the probability variable symbol is determined as the stop symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect (whisper effect), and determines the mode of the probability change suggestion effect (the probability change suggestion effect pattern) when executing the probability change suggestion effect. Is executed (step S8004). The probability variation suggestion effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect, and the type of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect (notice effect pattern) when the notice effect is executed ( Step S8005). The notice effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an explanation effect setting process for determining whether or not an explanation effect is to be executed, and an explanation effect mode (an explanation effect pattern) when executing the explanation effect (step S8006). The explanation effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the probability change suggestion effect, the notice effect, or the explanation effect when executing the variation pattern, the probability change suggestion effect, the notice effect, or the explanation effect (step S8007). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

  Next, 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. 45 is a flowchart showing a probability variation suggesting effect setting process. In the certainty suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode is the latent mode or the normal mode (step S1501). This is because in this embodiment, the probability change suggesting effect is executed only when the effect mode is the latent mode or the normal mode. When the effect mode is the latent mode or the normal mode, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the game state and selects a probability change suggestion effect pattern determination table (not shown) according to the confirmed game state (step S1502). . Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the probability change suggestion effect pattern based on the random number SR2-2 for determining the probability change suggestion effect pattern (step S1503). For example, in the case where an effect pattern A in which a human character A appears and an effect pattern B in which a human character B appears are provided as the probability change suggestion effects, “Production pattern B” and “Do not execute” are set, and determination values are assigned to them. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control compares the value of the random value SR2-2 for determining the probability change suggestion pattern with the determination value, and determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect and the probability change suggestion effect pattern. In the case where the gaming state is a probable change state, it is assumed that more determination values are assigned to “effect pattern A” and “effect pattern B” than in the case where the game state is the normal state. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the probability change suggestion effect at a higher rate when the game state is the probability change state.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 selects a display system notice effect type determination table (see FIG. 14) according to the contents of the received variation pattern command (step S1601), and the selected display system notice type determination table. Is used to determine the display system notice type based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the notice type (step S1602). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a notice effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 15 and 16) according to the determined notice effect type (step S1603), and uses the selected notice effect pattern determination table to notify the notice pattern. Based on the random number for determination SR2-1, a display system notice pattern is determined (step S1604). In this embodiment, as a display system notice type, a character display notice for causing a predetermined character to appear and a step-up display notice in which a notice effect is stepped up step by step are provided.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms the total number of reserved memories (the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number) (step S1605), and continues the number of fluctuations that maximizes the total reserved memory number. Presence / absence of execution of the notice effect is determined using a random number for determining the notice in advance (not shown in FIG. 13) (step S1606). Note that the table for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is divided into the case of big hit and the case of losing, and it is decided that the case of big hit will be executed at a higher rate than the case of losing. Further, it is assumed that the determination value is assigned so as to determine the continuous notice effect to be executed over the number of fluctuations in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. When the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice execution flag is set.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the explanatory effect setting process. In the explanation effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether the effect mode is the latent mode or the normal mode (step S1701). If the production mode is the latent mode or the normal mode, the production control CPU 101 confirms the presence or absence of the gaming state and the probability variation suggesting effect, and creates a latent explanation explanation determination table according to the confirmed gaming state and the presence or absence of the probability variation suggested effect. Select (step S1702). An example of the explanation explanation table for the explanation at the time of incubation is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 48, when the latent explanation explanation determination table is in the normal state and executes the probability change suggestion effect, the normal state is not executed and the probability change suggestion effect is not executed. It is divided into a case where it is executed, and a case where it is in a probability variation state and the probability variation suggestion effect is not performed. In each latent explanation explanation determination table, “pattern A”, “pattern B”, “pattern C”, and “none” are set as explanation presentation patterns. Here, for example, “Pattern A” is an effect pattern in which the explanatory text as shown in FIG. 35C is displayed in “black letters”, and “Pattern B” is shown in FIG. Such an explanatory text is displayed in “red letters”. “Pattern C” displays a girl character in addition to the explanatory text as shown in FIG. It is a production pattern to explain (read an explanation). “None” means that the explanation effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio at which “patterns A to C” are determined is higher in the case where the gaming state is the probability variation state than in the normal state. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate in the case where the gaming state is the probability variation state than in the normal state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48, the determination value is assigned so that the rate at which “patterns A to C” are determined is higher in the case of executing the probability change suggestion effect than in the case of not executing the probability change suggestion effect. Yes. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate when the probability change suggestion effect is executed than when the probability change suggestion effect is not executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48, when the probability variation suggesting effect is executed, the determination value is assigned so that “pattern C” is most easily determined and “pattern A” is most difficult to determine (“pattern A”). The determination values are assigned so as to be determined at different ratios with respect to “Pattern B” and “Pattern C”). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 48, when the probability change suggestion effect is executed after the explanation effect of “Pattern A” is executed, the ratio of the gaming state being controlled to the probability change state is 3/5, When the probability change suggestion effect is executed after the explanation effect of “Pattern B” is executed, the ratio that the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state is 4/7, and the explanation effect of “Pattern C” is executed. When the probability variation suggestion effect is executed later, the ratio that the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state is 6/10. That is, when the probability change suggestion effect is executed after the explanation effect of “Pattern C” is executed, there is a high possibility that the probability change state is most controlled.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the explanation effect is executed and the explanation effect pattern using the selected explanation effect determination table at the time of latent based on the random number SR2-3 for determining the explanation effect pattern (step S1703).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute the reach notice effect, that is, whether or not the reach notice effect is determined to be executed in the notice effect setting process (step S1704). When the reach notice effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the presence / absence of reach (whether or not the reach effect is executed) based on the change pattern command, and determines the reach notice explanation effect according to the confirmed presence / absence of the reach. A table is selected (step S1705). An example of the explanation presentation determination table at the time of reach notice is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 49B, the explanation presentation determination table at the time of reach notice is divided into a case with reach and a case without reach. In each reach notice explanation explanation table, “pattern A”, “pattern B”, “pattern C”, and “none” are set as explanation presentation patterns. Here, for example, “Pattern A” is an effect pattern in which the explanatory text as shown in FIG. 35A is displayed in “black letters”, and “Pattern B” is shown in FIG. Such an explanatory text is displayed in “red letters”. “Pattern C” displays a girl character in addition to the explanatory text as shown in FIG. It is a production pattern to explain (read an explanation). “None” means that the explanation effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 49B, the determination values are assigned so that the ratio in which “patterns A to C” are determined is higher in the case with reach than in the case without reach. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate when the reach is present than when the reach is absent.

  In the example shown in FIG. 49B, when the reach effect is executed, since the same number of determination values for “patterns A to C” are allocated, each pattern is determined at the same ratio.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the explanation effect is executed and the explanation effect pattern using the selected reach notice explanation effect determination table based on the random effect SR2-3 for determining the explanation effect pattern (step S1706).

  When it is determined in step S1704 that the reach notice effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect, that is, whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect in the notice effect setting process. (Step S1707). When executing the jackpot notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 checks the presence / absence of the jackpot (whether or not the jackpot is generated) based on the variation pattern command (or display result designation command), and according to the confirmed jackpot presence / absence. An explanation presentation determination table at the time of jackpot notice is selected (step S1708). FIG. 49C shows an example of the explanation presentation determination table at the time of jackpot notice. As shown in FIG. 49C, the explanation presentation determination table at the time of jackpot notice is divided into a case of a big hit and a case of a non-hit. In each jackpot notice explanation effect determination table, “pattern A”, “pattern B”, “pattern C”, and “none” are set as explanation effect patterns. Here, for example, “Pattern A” is an effect pattern in which the explanatory text as shown in FIG. 35B is displayed in “black letters”, and “Pattern B” is shown in FIG. Such an explanatory text is displayed in “red letters”. “Pattern C” displays a girl character in addition to the explanatory text as shown in FIG. It is a production pattern to explain (read an explanation). “None” means that the explanation effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 49C, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determining “patterns A to C” is higher in the case of big hit than in the case of non-big hit. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of the big hit than in the case of the non-big hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49C, in the case of big hit, the determination value is assigned so that “Pattern C” is most easily determined and “Pattern A” is hardly determined (“Pattern A”). Determination values are assigned so as to be determined at different ratios with respect to “pattern B” and “pattern C”).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the explanation effect is executed and the explanation effect pattern using the selected explanation effect determination table at the time of the jackpot notice based on the random number SR2-3 for determining the explanation effect pattern (step S1709).

  If it is determined in step S1707 that the jackpot notice effect is not to be executed (that is, if it is determined that neither the reach notice effect nor the jackpot notice effect is executed), the effect control CPU 101 deviates from the change pattern command, reaches, One of the big hits is confirmed, and the non-pre-notification explanation effect determination table corresponding to the confirmed loss, reach, and big hit is selected (step S1710). FIG. 49D shows an example of the non-pre-notification explanation effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 49D, the non-pre-notification explanation effect determination table is divided into a big hit, a reach, and a loss. In each non-pre-notification explanation effect determination table, “pattern A”, “pattern B”, “pattern C”, and “none” are set as explanation effect patterns. Here, for example, “Pattern A” is an effect pattern in which the explanatory text as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B is displayed in “black letters”, and “Pattern B” is shown in FIG. (B) is an effect pattern in which the explanatory text as shown in “red letters” is displayed. “Pattern C” is not only the explanatory text as shown in FIGS. This is an effect pattern in which a character is displayed and a girl character explains (reads explanation). “None” means that the explanation effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 49D, the determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determining “patterns A to C” is higher in the case of big hit than in the case of reach or loss. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of the big hit than in the case of reach or loss. Note that “−” indicates that a determination value is not allocated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49D, in the case of a big hit, all of “patterns A to C” can be determined, but in the case of reach, “pattern C” cannot be determined, In this case, “pattern B” and “pattern C” cannot be determined.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 49B to 49D, when the notice effect (reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect) is executed (FIGS. 49B and 49C), the notice effect is not executed (FIG. 49B). 49 (D)), the determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determining “patterns A to C” is higher. That is, when the notice effect (reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect) is executed (FIGS. 49B and 49C), the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate than when the notice effect is not executed (FIG. 49D). 49 (B) and 49 (C), when the jackpot notice effect is executed (FIG. 49 (C)), the reach notice effect is executed (FIG. 49). The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of determining “patterns A to C” is higher than that of (B)), that is, when the jackpot notice effect is executed (FIG. 49C), reach notice effect The determination value is assigned so that the explanation effect is executed at a higher rate than when not executing (FIG. 49B).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 49B to 49D, when the big hit announcement effect is executed (FIG. 49C), “pattern C” is most easily determined, and “pattern A” is most determined. Determination values are allocated so as to be difficult (determination values are allocated so as to be determined at different ratios with respect to “pattern A”, “pattern B”, and “pattern C”). Further, as shown in FIGS. 49B to 49D, when the jackpot notice effect is executed after the explanation effect of “pattern A” is executed, the ratio of winning the jackpot is 3/6. When the jackpot notice effect is executed after the explanation effect of “Pattern B” is executed, the ratio of winning the jackpot is 4/8, and after the explanation effect of “Pattern C” is executed, the jackpot notice effect is executed. In such a case, the ratio of the big hit is 7/15. That is, when the jackpot notice effect is executed after the explanation effect of “Pattern C” is executed, there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect and the explanation effect pattern using the selected explanation effect determination table at the time of non-notice based on the random number SR2-3 for determining the explanation effect pattern (step S1711).

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 50, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interruption flag is set (step S1823). If the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notice effect (a notice effect other than the continuous notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect or a mini-character notice during the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol. The notice effect setting process for determining whether to execute the effect or setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S1824). If the continuous notice interruption flag is set (Y in step S1823), the production control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1825 without executing step S1824.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice interruption flag is set because the second special symbol is displayed during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the result of determination at the time of winning for the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. Is interrupted and the continuous notice effect is interrupted. Therefore, when the process of step S1823 is executed to interrupt the display of the second special symbol in the middle of the continuous notice effect, the effect display device 9 is displayed during the variable display of the second special symbol. Is controlled so that the notice effect is not executed.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S1825). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S1826).

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 51 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S1827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S1828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation process (step S803). (Step S1829).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S1842). When the process timer times out (step S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S1845). Note that if it is determined to perform a hitting effect (probability change suggestion effect, accessory fall effect) during the latent mode or the normal mode, the hit is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, during high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol) in the process of step S1845. Perform the production. If it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, during high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol or after the reach occurs) in the process of step S1845. Further, when it is determined to execute the explanation effect, the explanation effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, before execution of the specific effect) in the process of step S1845.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set (step S1846). If the continuous notice execution flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control to execute the continuous notice effect (step S1848). Note that the number of fluctuations in which the continuous notice effect is performed is managed, for example, by counting with a continuous notice number counter.

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S1851). 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 S1850), the process proceeds to step S1851. 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).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol) (step S853). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S855). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S805) (step S856).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S853). . However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S806) (step S874).

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

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

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

  FIG. 55 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 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101, if set, sets the continuous notice execution flag (in this embodiment, the first off-line continuous notice execution flag, the first reach continuous flag). The advance notice execution flag or the first big hit continuous advance notice execution flag) and the continuous advance notice interruption flag are reset (step S887). When the process of step S887 is executed and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, and the change display result of the second special symbol is a big hit. Is controlled to end the continuous notice effect as it is without continuing the interrupted remaining continuous notice effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is configured to execute an explanatory effect that explains the contents of the specific effect, and is determined to execute the specific effect rather than the case where it is determined not to execute the specific effect. In such a case, it is determined that the explanation effect is executed at a high rate. According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the description of the content of the specific effect is performed by associating the description of the content of the specific effect (explanation effect) with the appearance of the specific effect (whether or not the description effect is executed). )) And can enhance the fun of the game.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, it is the structure which performs the description production | presentation explaining the content of a specific production, Comprising: It is a big hit rather than the case where it decides to perform a specific production based on the decision not to make a big hit When it is determined to execute the specific effect based on the determination to that effect, it is determined to execute the explanatory effect at a high rate. Even with such a configuration, whether or not the description of the content of the specific effect is explained by associating the description of the content of the specific effect (explanation effect) with the appearance of the specific effect (whether or not the explanation effect is executed). ) Can be interested in, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a plurality of types of modes (patterns A to C) are provided as the mode of explanation production (explanation production pattern) for explaining the same contents in the specific production and the specific production is not executed. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, it is determined that the explanation effect of the specific mode (for example, the pattern C) is executed at a high rate. According to such a configuration, in addition to whether or not the explanation effect is executed, it is possible to give interest to an aspect of the explanation effect (how to explain, etc.) and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of modes (patterns A to C) are provided as modes of explanation production (explanation production patterns) for explaining the same contents in the specific production, and based on the determination that the game is not a big hit. When it is determined that the specific effect is executed based on the determination that the jackpot is to be executed, rather than the case where it is determined that the specific effect is executed, it is determined that the explanation effect of the specific mode (for example, pattern C) is executed at a higher rate. It is configured. Even with such a configuration, in addition to whether or not the explanation effect is executed, it is possible to give interest to the aspect of the explanation effect (how to explain, etc.) and to improve the interest of the game. it can.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the explanation effect for the reach notice effect, the jackpot notice effect, and the probability change suggestion effect is executed. In the second embodiment, the explanation effect for the continuous notice effect is also executed. It may be.

  In order to realize such a configuration, for example, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect after executing step S1703 in FIG. 47 and determines to execute the continuous notice effect. In this case, based on a random number for determining the explanatory effect pattern (which may be the same random number as SR2-3 or a different random number), it is determined whether or not to execute the explanatory effect of the continuous notice effect. As the explanation effect of the continuous notice effect, for example, an explanation such as “the greater the number of consecutive notices, the higher the reliability of the big hit!” Is displayed.

  According to the configuration of the second embodiment as described above, it is possible to give an interest as to whether or not the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays performed by a plurality of reserved memories.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the above-described first embodiment, when the explanation effect of the same content (for example, the explanation effect of the reach notice effect) is continuously executed, the player already understands the contents of the reach notice effect, which is troublesome. Therefore, in the third embodiment, it may be configured to prohibit continuously determining the explanation effect of the same content.

  In order to realize such a configuration, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the explanation effect execution flag indicating that the explanation effect determined in steps S1703, S1706, S1709, and S1711 has been executed is set. If the explanation effect execution flag is not set, the process of step S1701 (the process of steps S1701 to S1711) is executed. If the explanation effect execution flag indicating that any kind of explanation effect is determined and executed in steps S1703, S1706, S1709, and S1711 is set, the effect control CPU 101 is set. The process of determining the explanation effect corresponding to the explanation effect execution flag is skipped. For example, when the explanation effect execution flag indicating execution of the explanation effect for the probability change suggestion is set, the processing of steps S1701 to S1703 is skipped, and the explanation indicating execution of the explanation effect corresponding to the explanation effect for the reach notice effect is given. If the effect execution flag is set, the processing of steps S1704 to S1706 is skipped.

  According to the configuration of the third embodiment as described above, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the explanation effect due to the same type of explanation effect being continuously executed many times.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, as the effects described by the explanation effect, the notice effect (reach notice effect, jackpot notice effect, continuous notice effect) and the probable change suggestion effect are used. However, the effect is not limited to such an effect. The explanation effect of the promotion effect may be executed. Also in this case, the degree of expectation for the probability change promotion is changed depending on whether or not the contents of the promotion effect are explained by associating the appearance of the promotion effect and the appearance of the explanation effect (whether or not the explanation effect is executed). It is preferable to configure.

  23, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type and transmits a winning determination result designation command for designating information on the determined variation pattern type to the effect control CPU 101. The CPU 101 may be configured to recognize the reach type (normal reach, super reach) from the variation pattern type specified by the winning determination result specifying command, and to determine and execute an explanatory effect for the reach type. .

  23, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type and transmits a winning determination result designation command for designating information on the determined variation pattern type to the effect control CPU 101. The CPU 101 recognizes the reach type (normal reach, super reach) from the change pattern type specified by the winning determination result specifying command, and first determines the reach notice effect according to the reach type (the change in which the reach effect is executed). It may be configured to determine and execute an explanation effect for the determined reach notice effect.

  In addition, the explanation effect regarding the continuous notice effect as described in the second embodiment may be configured to repeatedly execute the same kind of explanation effect (in the third embodiment, the same kind of explanation effect). Is prohibited from being executed continuously, but the explanation effect for the continuous notice effect is not prohibited).

  In this embodiment, the winning determination is not performed in the big hit gaming state or the high base state (in the case of the big hit gaming state or the high base state by steps S215A and S216A). In the example, the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is not performed so that the possibility of a big hit cannot be recognized. It is also possible to perform a time determination and transmit a winning determination result designation command, and determine whether or not the effect control microcomputer 100 is in a big hit gaming state or a high base state, When in a big hit game state or in a high base state, a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is not performed even if a winning judgment result designation command is received. It may be controlled so.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

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

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine having a plurality of variable display means, in which variable display is not executed simultaneously on these variable display means. Applied.

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Claims (6)

Based on the establishment of the start condition, it is provided with variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is a specific gaming result,
Prior determination means for deciding whether to display the result of variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition before deriving and displaying whether the game result is the specific game result based on the establishment of the start condition When,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the fact that the specific effect determining means has determined to execute the specific effect, specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect from a predetermined trigger in the variable display of identification information;
An explanation effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute an explanation effect that explains the contents of the specific effect;
An explanation effect executing means for executing the explanation effect by the predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the explanation effect determining means determines to execute the explanation effect;
The explanation effect determining means determines to execute the explanation effect at a higher rate when the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect than when determining to not execute the specific effect. To play. A plurality of types of aspects are provided as aspects of the explanatory effects to explain the same content in the specific effects,
The explanation effect determining means determines that the explanation effect of a specific mode is executed at a higher rate when it is determined that the specific effect is executed than when the specific effect determining means determines not to execute the specific effect. Game machines. Based on the establishment of the start condition, it is provided with variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is a specific gaming result,
Prior determination means for deciding whether to display the result of variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition before deriving and displaying whether the game result is the specific game result based on the establishment of the start condition When,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the fact that the specific effect determining means has determined to execute the specific effect, specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect from a predetermined trigger in the variable display of identification information;
An explanation effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute an explanation effect that explains the contents of the specific effect;
An explanation effect executing means for executing the explanation effect by a predetermined trigger in the variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the explanation effect determining means determines to execute the explanation effect;
The explanation effect determining means is more preferable than the case where the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect based on the determination that the specific game result is not determined by the prior determining means. A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed based on the determination that the specific game result is obtained, the explanation effect is determined to be executed at a high rate. A plurality of types of aspects are provided as aspects of the explanatory effects to explain the same content in the specific effects,
The explanation effect determining means uses the specific game result by the predetermining means as compared with the case where the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect based on the determination that the specific effect determining means does not make the specific game result. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed based on the determination of the effect, it is determined that the explanation effect of the specific mode is executed at a high rate. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the explanation effect determining means prohibits to continuously determine the same kind of explanation effect. A holding storage means for storing the right to perform variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition up to a predetermined upper limit;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether to display the specific game result in the variable display performed by one right stored in the holding storage means before deriving and displaying the display result by the one right;
The specific effect determining means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect over a plurality of variable displays performed by a plurality of rights based on the determination result of the prior determination means. A gaming machine according to any of the above.

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