JP2012130742A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease of an operating ratio and reducing the occurrence of an invalid starting winning, by enabling execution of a notice performance before a variable display of the identification information is started on the basis of the passage of a game medium through a starting area.SOLUTION: A performance control means executes a notice of whether or not a ready-to-win condition is brought about, in the variable display of the identification information becoming a determination object on the basis of a determination result at a starting winning, in the variable display executed before the start of the variable display based on the passage of a game ball becoming the determination object at the starting winning. A game control means includes a plurality of ready-to-win condition determination tables that are provided while corresponding to the number of reserved memories. The game control means determines whether or not the ready-to-win condition is brought about by means of the ready-to-win condition determination table corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and determines whether or not the ready-to-win condition is brought about by means of the ready-to-win condition determination table for which a minimum number of determination values are allocated, at the starting winning.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display device is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is obtained.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). In addition, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, if a variable display has already been performed or if a new variable display cannot be started, such as when a big hit game is being performed, the start win is limited to a predetermined number. It is remembered that a game ball won in the mouth. This memory is called hold memory (start winning memory). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). 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. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time (the reach is reached). State)), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched, and the final result is displayed. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes a notice effect for notifying that the display result becomes a big hit symbol before the variable display in which the display result of the identification information becomes a big hit symbol is started. Furthermore, when the game ball wins the start winning opening (start winning), the contents of the variable display of the identification information to be started and the display result are determined based on the start winning, and the start winning is determined according to the determination result. There is a gaming machine configured to execute a notice effect in a variable display executed before the variable display of identification information is started based on the above (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). In addition, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a continuous notice effect in which a notice is performed over a variable display of the identification information a plurality of times is executed as the notice effect.

JP2003-164617A (paragraph 0109-0113) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-275418 (paragraph 0096-0108)

  The gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 use information indicating whether or not a reach is a determination result when a start winning occurs, and information indicating an expectation level that is a big hit of a variable display variation pattern The notice effect can be executed. However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the start rate is the same, but the reach occurrence rate is the same regardless of whether the number of holdings is large, which is the number for which the variable display start condition is not yet established Yes. The variable display time of the variable display with the reach effect is longer than the variable display time of the variable display without the reach effect, and the player generally suspends the launch of the game ball when the reserved memory number approaches the upper limit number. Since there is a tendency, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases when the number of reserved storage reaches the upper limit number or when the reach number does not change even when it is close to the upper limit number. Further, if the player does not interrupt the launch of the game ball, even if a start winning occurs, an invalid start winning that is not used for starting the variable display is obtained.

  Accordingly, the present invention can execute a notice effect before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the passing of the game medium through the start area, and can prevent a reduction in the operation rate and reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14). Specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) in which the display result of the identification information in the variable display device is determined in advance. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when it becomes, and whether or not to control the specific gaming state when starting variable display of identification information Predetermining means for determining (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S54 in the game control microcomputer 560) and a value to be compared with the reach determining random number. Based on the reach determination table in which the reach determination value corresponding to the state is set, for example, the reach determination table shown in FIG. Reach determining means for determining whether or not the information display state is a reach state using a reach determination table and a reach determination random number (for example, a part for executing the process of step S98 in the game control microcomputer 560) And variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information based on the determination of the predetermining means (for example, the part that executes the effect control process in step S706 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the start Variable display where game media has passed through the area but has not yet started (eg, pending storage) As a variable display of the number stored as a random number for reach determination, and at least a random number extracted as a random number for reach determination is stored as a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as a limit storage means (for example, a game control micro In the computer 560, when the game medium passes through the start area, and the variable display based on the passage of the game medium does not give a specific display result, it is extracted as a reach determination random number. Start determination means for determining whether or not the display state of the identification information becomes a reach state using the random number value (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S233 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the start determination means It is executed before the variable display based on the passage of the game medium that is the target of In the variable display, the notice execution means for executing the notice corresponding to the variable display pattern type of the identification information subject to the determination based on the determination result of the start determination means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, step And a step of executing steps S864 and S877 based on the determination result of the notice determination process of S810), and the notice execution means starts variable display based on the passage of the game medium determined by the start determination means. In the variable display executed before being executed, the predetermined image is displayed to execute the advance notice, and the form of the predetermined image is changed in accordance with the determination result of the start determination means. A plurality of tables are provided corresponding to the number of stored means (four tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories in FIG. 14A). The reach determination means determines whether or not to reach the reach state using the reach determination table corresponding to the storage number of the hold storage means (for example, according to the hold storage number at the time of determination in the reach determination table 134A). The start determination means uses a reach determination table (for example, a hold in FIG. 14A) to which the smallest number of reach determination values are assigned among a plurality of reach determination tables. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not a reach state is reached using a table with the number of storages = 4.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, when the game medium passes through the starting area, and the variable display based on the passage of the game medium does not result in the specific display result, the random number value extracted as the reach determination random number Is executed before the start of variable display based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination unit and the start determination unit for determining whether or not the display state of the identification information becomes the reach state. In the variable display, a notice execution means for executing a notice corresponding to the variable display pattern type of the identification information subject to the determination based on the determination result of the start determination means is provided. In the variable display executed before the variable display based on the passage of the game medium subject to the determination is started, the predetermined notice is displayed to execute the advance notice. In addition, the reach determination table in which the predetermined image is changed according to the determination result of the start determination unit, and the start determination unit is assigned the smallest number of reach determination values among the plurality of reach determination tables provided. Is used to determine whether or not a reach state is reached, so before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the passing of the game medium through the start area, the advance notice is made based on the variable display pattern type of the identification information. By executing this, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the game, prevent a reduction in the operating rate, and reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation continuous chance eyes, the development chance eyes, and the chances of surprise. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification 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 big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation content in case a continuous notice is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage, and the frequency | count of execution of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage, and the frequency | count of execution of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage, and the frequency | count of execution of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a left-right output determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice determination 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 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed 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) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding game boards described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Since the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the special symbol display 8, the progress of the game Can be easily grasped.

  A special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the upper part of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99.

  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 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 around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered or passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening.

  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.

  Below the effect display device 9 is a special symbol hold composed of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. Note that even if a game ball wins a start winning opening when the number of reserved memories reaches an upper limit (for example, 4), the start win becomes an invalid start win. That is, the start winning does not establish a start condition that is a variable display execution condition.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  For the variable display of the special symbol, after the start condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14), the variable display start condition (for example, holding) When the number of memories is not 0, the variable symbol display is started when the variable symbol special display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed. Then, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding so-called stop before re-variation).

  In the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is stopped (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is an off symbol. To do.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. A special symbol stop symbol derived and displayed when it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is referred to as a big hit symbol. The special symbol stop symbol that is derived and displayed when it is determined not to control the gaming state to the big hit state is referred to as an outlier symbol.

  Even after the two-round big hit state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

  When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the gaming state is controlled to a small winning gaming state different from the big winning gaming state. In the small hit game state, as in the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of rounds is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the two round big hit state, the gaming state is not changed. That is, the gaming state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, the game state is controlled to the normal state when the time-short state termination condition is satisfied. In addition, when changing the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state to the first state, the same as in the case of the two round big hit state even in the small hit gaming state Then, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Even in the short-time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) as a symbol for decoration (effect) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 stops and displays the combination of decorative symbols reminiscent of the big hit.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, on the basis of the start condition being satisfied, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. For example, “left” → The stop symbols of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “right” → “middle”. The decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, or simultaneously in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. The stop symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (variable display period = variable time). The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect).

  In addition, during the decorative pattern change, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a big hit design. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with the variable display mode. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip”, “pseudo train”, “intro”, “expansion chance”, “end of development opportunity” can be executed.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R based on the fact that the start condition of the variable symbol variable display is satisfied once. Thus, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R are changed again (referred to as re-variation or pseudo-continuous variation). The effect display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times).

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, three right effect LEDs 85R are provided on the right side, and three left effect LEDs 85L are provided on the left side. The right effect LED 85R and the left effect LED 85L execute a related display effect in each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during a single variation period as a specific effect. Lights up or flashes when the effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. Furthermore, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as the effect display device 9) in the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are an example of a decorative light emitter as an effect device provided in the gaming machine.

  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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 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, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 41 is performed.

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

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is connected via the lamp driver board 35 to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board or the frame LED provided on the frame side (the top frame LED 28a, the left frame). The display control of the LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c) and the like is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled through the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as a frame LED (top frame LED 28a, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c) based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the right effect LED 85R, and the left effect LED 85L provided on the game board side.

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, 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 55 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 of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the on-state 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 to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Also, the initial 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 in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  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 effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  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.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S15). 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 a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of a random number generation counter for normal symbol determination is one round (a value that can be taken by a random number). When the number of steps between the minimum value and the maximum value is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  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, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining a normal winning 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, the corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 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 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. 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 a special symbol display control process 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 (step S32). For example, if the change 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 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In step S32, instead of starting the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating the special symbol variation processing after the variation pattern is determined (specifically 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)), the change of the special symbol may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4), the variation of the special symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (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.

  In step S33, instead of starting the change of the normal symbol based on the start flag being set, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol changing process, Ordinary symbol variation may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol stop process, the variation of the normal symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  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 in 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.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing pseudo-continuous opportunities, development opportunities, and chances of success. For example, in the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 shown in FIG. The decorative symbols constituting any one of -GC8 are temporarily stopped and displayed. The “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the “middle symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “middle” symbol display area 9C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  A quasi-ream (pseudo-variation) is a variation time determined for one start-up prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (fluctuation display) were executed for one start-up prize. Thus, in all symbol display areas, a state in which symbols (for example, left, middle, and decorative symbols) are temporarily stopped and a change pattern is executed a predetermined number of times. In general, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (the number of pseudo-continuations: including the variation before the first temporary stop), the higher the reliability of the jackpot. In addition, when a quasi-continuous change is executed, a certain reach effect may always be executed. Furthermore, the generation ratio of the effect may be changed depending on the number of times of pseudo-continuations. For example, when the re-variation execution number (re-variation number) is 2 (pseudo continuous number of times 3), “reach determination” is reached, and when the re-variation number is 3 (pseudo continuous number of times 4), “super reach determination”. When the number of re-variation times is 4 (5 pseudo-continuous times), it may be “big hit fixed”. Moreover, you may make the temporary stop symbol (combination of a stop symbol) at the time of a temporary stop the specific chance. For example, there is no stop symbol that matches, such as an odd number sequence (odd number) such as “1”, “3”, or “5” or a sequence (order number) such as “1”, “2”, or “3”. By presenting a combination (outcome) with features, it is possible to appeal the pseudo-continuous performance. In addition, when a symbol is temporarily stopped or re-variable, or when a special notification effect (by display, sound, lamp (including LED), moving object, etc.) is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is given by the player. Can appeal.

  In the specific effect of “Intro”, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the symbols are confirmed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display), for example, a predetermined effect display such as an introduction part of the effect display performed in the reach effect is performed.

  In the specific development of “Development Opportunity”, all symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are changed after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. , After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols constituting the development opportunity included in the predetermined special combination, the predetermined reach effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols in the reach state. For example, in the specific effect of “Development Opportunity”, any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. Are temporarily stopped and displayed. When any one of the development chances HC1 to HC8 is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. The player's expectation is enhanced.

  In the specific effect of “end of development opportunity”, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, all symbol display areas 9L, 9C, In 9R, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). For example, in the specific effect “end of development opportunity”, any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect “development opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  Further, during the change of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect or the specific effect, for example, the decorative design can be changed by a display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative design, such as displaying a predetermined character image or message image. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the display state may be a reach state or that the variable display result may be a big hit symbol.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are shifted and stopped, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state and the reach is not reached after the variable symbol display is started. Any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 may be stopped and displayed among a predetermined decorative symbol combination or a special decorative symbol combination. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed in a stopped state, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable symbol display is started. After the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined decorative symbols that do not become a big hit may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern 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 special symbol display 8, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is executed. Instead, the decorative 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.

  It should be noted that the player cannot recognize from the variable display result of the decorative symbols whether or not the state is likely to change. That is, the combination of the stop symbol of the jackpot decorative symbol is used in the same manner when the probability change state is not controlled and when the probability change state is controlled. However, the combination of the stop pattern of the jackpot decoration symbol when it is controlled to the probability variation state (probability variation symbol) and the combination of the stop symbol of the jackpot decoration symbol when it is not controlled to the probability variation state (non-probability variation symbol) are separated. It is also possible to use a combination of stoppages of jackpot decorative symbols (hit jackpot symbols) both when not controlled to the probability variation state and when controlled to the probability variation state. You may alert | report generation | occurrence | production of the probability variation big hit using direction devices (effect display device 9, various LED, speaker 27 grade | etc.,).

  When the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped and displayed as “2”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and the predetermined display symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. Or a stop symbol that becomes one of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6B is stopped or displayed, or a stop symbol that becomes one of the odd chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. Stopped display. Note that the chance chances TC1 to TC4 are determined in advance as combinations of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In addition, when “2”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, a predetermined reach effect is executed after reaching the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol, A stop symbol that is a combination of predetermined reach (for example, that the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R match) is stopped on the effect display device 9 without performing the effect. May be displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “1”, which is the two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8 is “surprise” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”). This is referred to as a variable display mode.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, in the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display is performed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “accuracy”. Is performed, a stop symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) is stopped and displayed, A stop symbol of any of the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6B is stopped or displayed, or a stop symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, and a variable display mode of “small hit”. Note that the stop symbol of any one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 6C is used only when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “accuracy”, and the variable display mode is “small hit”. If it becomes, it will not be stopped. In other words, when any stop symbol of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the variable display mode of “probability”.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-7, non-reach PB1- There are fluctuation patterns of 1 and non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 and non-reach PC1-2. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-8, super PB3-1 to super PB3- 5. There are fluctuation patterns of Super PC3-1 to SuperPC3-4.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8 and super PA3-1 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -Super PA3-8, Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-4, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-4, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-3, Special PG3-1 There are fluctuation patterns of special PG3-3.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). 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.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams 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 numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set in the normal time big hit determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 10A and 10B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIGS. If any of the big hit judgment values or small hit judgment values shown in B) is met, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the special symbol display 8 is a big hit symbol. Alternatively, it is also determined whether or not to make a small hit.

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When the determination that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with a random 2-1 value, which is a decision value corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability variation big hit”, and “crash big hit” (big hit type judgment value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 11A to 11F and FIG. 12G are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G indicate that when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type (a plurality of variation patterns are collected according to the determination result of the jackpot type). Groups that have similar effects are collected in one group, such as those classified according to whether or not a specific effect is performed, those classified according to the type of variation pattern, Is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type. Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected according to whether the game state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state, and the determination result of the jackpot type.

  In each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, a random number (random 3) for determining the fluctuation pattern type is determined depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “probability”. ) And a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CB4-1, special CB4-2, special CC4-1, and special CC4-2 is set.

  As an example, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type is The assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation value type of the super CA3-3. The judgment value is not assigned. Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 is not assigned. Judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in the gaming state (when in the normal state) When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B and 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared, Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. 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 big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “surprise”, for example, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-1, special CB4-2, When the big hit type such as special CC4-1 or special CC4-2 is other than “surprise”, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “surprise”, 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. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state. With the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 11D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2. Is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. It is not done. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal”) selected according to the gaming state. ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”), and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared. Depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. In addition, determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C indicate that when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the variation pattern type is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of a plurality of types. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected, for example, according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes special CA4-1, special CB4-1, The judgment value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the special CC4-1 is included.

  The variation pattern type of the special CA4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CB4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CC 4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 13C is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA 4-1, the special CB 4-1, and the special CC 4-1 are common variations when the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a pattern type. That is, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. 11 (F), and FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in G) is set so as to include a variation pattern type that is common to the variation pattern type determined when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A to 134C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A to 134C indicate whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative design to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “disconnected”. -2) is a table referred to for determination based on the above. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a reach determination random number (random 2-2), and is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HB1. -1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2 determination result that the reach state is not set, and reach HA2-1, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1 The determination value corresponding to one of the determination results is included.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is non-reachable corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” or “1”. A value in the range of “205” to “239” is assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “2”, the value in the range of “1” to “217”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1, is non-reach HA1-2. Assigned to. Furthermore, the value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 or the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of stored storage is “3”, Allocated to non-reach HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “4”, judgment values in the range of “1” to “230”, which are larger than the number of judgment values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. Are assigned to non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HA1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C indicate the change pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for determining the change pattern type when it is determined that the decorative display variable display state is set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. Each reach variation pattern type determination table 135A to 135C is selected as a use table in accordance with a determination result indicating reach state such as reach HA2-1, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating reach HA2-1, and the reach variation pattern type determination table is determined according to determination result indicating reach HB2-1. 135B is selected as the usage table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is for determining a variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result indicating the reach state is reach HA2-1, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number (random 3) of the normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2 variation pattern type. Data (determination value) for determining either of them is included.

  In the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 15A, a value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponding to the case where the reserved storage number is “0” or “1”. ) Is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, the determination values of “129” to “215” are assigned to the variation pattern type of super CA2-2, and the determination values of “216” to “241” are assigned to the super CA2 -3 variation pattern types.

  Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “2”, the value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA 2-1, and “171” to “220”. The determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2, and the determination values “221” to “241” are assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3.

  Further, corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3”, the value in the range of “1” to “176” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and the determination of “177” to “230” is performed. A value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2, and determination values “231” to “241” are assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3.

  Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “4”, the value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and the determination of “183” to “233” is performed. A value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2, and determination values “234” to “241” are assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14A, there is one portion (table) for the reserved memory numbers 0 and 1, but all the reserved memory numbers (in this example, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4). A portion (table) corresponding to each of the above may be provided. Further, one part (table) may be set for three or more reserved storage numbers, such as one part (table) for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 15, with reference to FIG. 14D, for reach HB2-1 and reach HC2-1 that will be used in the probability variation state or the short time state, determination value allocation according to the number of reserved storages Although not implemented, determination values may be assigned to reach HB2-1 and reach HC2-1 according to the number of reserved memories. That is, even in the reach variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 15B and 15C) used in the probability variation state and the short time state, a determination value may be set according to the number of reserved storage.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are explanatory diagrams showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is not set to the reach state. It is a table referred in order to determine the type as one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C include non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, and non-reach HC1-2. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a usage table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and non-reach HB1-2 are obtained. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 and non-reach HC1-2. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 or non-reach HC1-2, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether it is non-reach HC1-2, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  FIGS. 17, 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 </ b> A to 137 </ b> C stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation 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 4). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C 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 either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, and the variation pattern type is selected as the super table. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to select one of CB3-1 to super CB3-2, and the variation pattern type is special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-. 1, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of the special CB4-2, the special CC4-1, and the special CC4-2 is selected. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern determination random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation patterns 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. 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 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random pattern random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 19, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-7 corresponding to the case of non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect. With such a setting, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach corresponds to the determination that the decorative symbol variable display result is “out” and the determination that the decorative symbol variable display state is not the reach state. It is possible to make a decision to be one of the variation patterns of reach PA1-7 and to execute an effect operation as a specific effect. Also, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-1, and assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-2. It has been.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 20, the variation pattern for executing the “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Corresponding to the variation pattern type of Super CA2-2, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect α1 such as normal PA2-1, super PA3-1 to super PA3-4, and super PA3-5 to super PA3-5. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2 such as PA3-8. Corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is Super CA2-3 or Super CB2-1, a random number for random variation determination (random 4) is added to the variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1 such as Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-5. ) Is assigned a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared.

  Further, for example, for a variation pattern that executes a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, such as a variation pattern of super PA3-4, super PA3-8, and super PB3-4, a decorative pattern is displayed after the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. The variation pattern type is classified according to the type of effect operation in the reach effect that is executed based on the fact that the variable display state becomes the reach state. That is, since the fluctuation pattern of the super PA 3-4 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect α1, it corresponds to the case of the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PA 3-8 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2, the variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of random number (random 4) is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PB 3-4 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, it corresponds to the case where the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3 or the super CB 2-1 is used in the outlier variation pattern determination table 138B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 21, a command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Note that the variation pattern XX (XX is an integer) corresponds to one of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. The variation pattern command is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols. The variation time can be specified by the variation pattern, and the variation pattern command corresponds to a command that can identify the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big win game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the decoration pattern and the display result of the decoration pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display result. It is called a command.

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot (sent at a time other than the sudden probability change big hit) and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command (sent at the sudden probability change big hit). . The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at a time other than a sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at the time of sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command: ending 3 specifying command) for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, specifying the end of the small hit game.

  Command C002 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary winning big hit designating command at the time of winning) designated based on the determination result when the starting win is generated, and command C003 (H) is a start winning. An effect control command for designating a probable big winning prize based on the result of determination at the time (command decision probable big hit designating command for winning), command C004 (H) is an effect control command for designating a promising big win winning based on the result of the determination when a start winning is generated. (Sudden probability change big win designation command at the time of winning).

  The command C101 (H) is a normal reach designation effect control command (winning judgment normal reach designation command) based on the judgment result when the start prize is generated, and the command C102 (H) is judgment when the start prize is generated. Super-reach (1) designation effect control command based on the result (winning determination super-reach (1) designation command), and command C103 (H) is a super-reach (2 based on the determination result when the start winning is generated. ) Designated production control command (winning determination super reach (2) designated command).

  The commands C002 (H) to C103 (H) may be referred to as winning determination result commands.

  The CPU 56 transmits a winning determination normal reach designation command when the normal CA2-1 shown in FIG. 15A is selected as the variation pattern type. Further, when the super CA2-2 shown in FIG. 15A is selected as the variation pattern type, a winning determination super reach (1) designation command is transmitted. When the super CA2-3 shown in FIG. 15A is selected as the variation pattern type, a winning determination super reach (2) designation command is transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (pending storage number designation command) that designates the holding memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (pending storage count subtraction designation command) that specifies that the reserved storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but subtracts the reserved memory number without using the reserved memory number subtraction designation command. In this case, the reserved memory number after subtraction may be designated by a reserved memory number designation command.

  The command E400 (H) is a command (normal state designation command) transmitted when the high probability state (probability variation state) is changed to the low probability state (normal state), and the command E401 (H) is low. This is a command (high probability state designation command) transmitted when the probability state changes to the high probability state. The command E402 (H) is a command (time-short state designation command) transmitted when the time-short state is entered. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the command E400 (H) to the command E402 (H) when the gaming state changes, but transmits the command every time the decoration symbol changes. May be.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 21, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  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 this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command, a display result specifying command, and a reserved storage number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). 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 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit 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)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the 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 special symbol display 8 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. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or 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 decorative symbol and the decorative 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. 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 although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small 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 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. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S212). Further, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers (random 2-1, 2-2, 3: see FIG. 9), and uses them as the extracted random number value as the reserved storage number. Processing for storing in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the counter is executed (step S213). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that the CPU 56 may also store the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) in the storage area. A counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S214), and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S215).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing. The determination process at the time of winning is a process for determining whether or not a big hit occurs and determining the variation pattern type before starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the starting winning for the starting winning.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 reads the value of random R stored in the storage area in the process of step S213 (step S221). Then, by confirming whether or not the value of the random R matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 10A and 10B), the jackpot is displayed in a variable display that will be executed in the future based on the start winning that has occurred. It is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, whether or not it is a big hit) (step S222). If the value of the random R does not match any determination value, the process proceeds to step S231. In the process of step S222, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is in a probable change state. If the gaming state is in a probable change state, whether or not a big hit is made using the probability change big hit determination table. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not the big hit is made using the normal big hit determination table.

  Further, the CPU 56 stores a random value corresponding to a normal jackpot in the case where there is a holding storage buffer (four storage areas) for holding storage based on the starting winning that occurred before the starting winning of the determination target. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to determine which of the probability change big hit determination table and the normal time big hit determination table is used. Further, the CPU 56 may always use the normal time big hit determination table. In this case, when a normal big hit occurs based on a start win that occurred before the start win to be judged, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a big hit will not occur despite the execution of the advance notice.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is to be won, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the storage area in step S213 in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. It is determined that the type (“normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise”) corresponding to the value that matches the value is the jackpot type (step S223).

  If the determination result is a probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination probability variation jackpot designation command (steps S224 and S225). If the determination result is suddenly a promising big hit, control is performed to transmit a winning decision probable big hit designation command (steps S226 and S227). When the determination result is neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit, control is performed to transmit a winning judgment normal big hit designation command (step S228).

  In step S231, the CPU 56 reads the random 2-2 stored in the storage area in the process of step S213. Then, the CPU 56 refers to the portion corresponding to the reserved memory number (the value of the reserved memory number counter) = 4 in the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a reach is reached based on data indicating the presence or absence of a reach state corresponding to the value (step S232).

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S232, the CPU 56 uses the reach determination table 134A that is to be used in the normal state regardless of the gaming state.

  If the CPU 56 determines that the reach is reached, that is, if the random 2-2 value matches one of the determination values assigned to “with reach” (step S233), the storage area is stored in the process of step S213. The random number 3 stored in is read out (step S234). Then, based on the value of random 3, by referring to the portion corresponding to the reserved memory number (value of the reserved memory number counter) = 4 in the reach fluctuation pattern determination table 135A shown in FIG. It is determined whether the type is a plurality of types (step S235).

  When the variation pattern type is normal CA2-1, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination normal reach designation command (steps S236 and S237). When the variation pattern type is super CA2-2, control is performed to transmit a winning determination super reach (1) designation command (steps S238 and S239). When the variation pattern type is neither normal CA2-1 nor super CA2-2, control is performed to transmit a winning determination super reach (2) designation command (step S240).

  In the process of step S235, the CPU 56 may first determine whether or not the variation pattern type is super CA2-3. In that case, since the portion (table) corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 4 shown in FIG. 15A is referred to, it may be determined whether or not the value of random 3 is 234 or more. In this embodiment, the super CA2-3 is a variation pattern type having the highest jackpot reliability. In this way, since the determination values corresponding to the variation pattern type having the highest reliability of the big hit are concentrated in the region where the numerical value including the maximum value is large, whether or not the variation pattern type has the highest reliability of the big hit. Such a determination is easy. Even if the judgment value corresponding to the variation pattern type with the highest jackpot reliability is concentrated in the area where the numerical value including the minimum value is small, whether or not it is the variation pattern type with the highest jackpot reliability. Judgment is easy. This is because it is only necessary to determine whether or not the value of random 3 is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

  Further, in the table corresponding to the reserved memory count = 4, the number of determination values is the smallest as compared with the table corresponding to the reserved memory count = 0, 1, 2, 3. In addition, a collection of determination values in a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 0, 1, 2, 3 (for example, 216 to 241 corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 0, 1) is a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4. A collection of judgment values (234 to 241) is included. Therefore, when the notice effect for the reach having the highest reliability of the jackpot is performed based on the winning super-reach (2) designation command, the number of reserved memories is smaller than 4 when the decorative symbol variation is actually started. Even with this, the variation with the reach mode having the highest reliability of the jackpot is executed.

  Further, in the determination process at the time of winning, when it is determined whether or not to reach reach when it is determined to be out of place, only the determination of whether or not the variation pattern type has the highest reliability of the jackpot is performed. May be. In the case of such a configuration, the burden of the determination process at the time of winning of the game control microcomputer 560 is further reduced.

  When a table other than the super CA2-3 is used when a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4 is used, a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4 in a table corresponding to another number of reserved memories. It is necessary to determine whether or not it includes a collection of determination values. For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 14A, when the determination is made for the normal CA2-1, the determination value is 1 to 182 in the portion (table) where the number of reserved storages = 4. On the other hand, in the portion (table) where the number of stored storage = 0, 1, the determination value is 1 to 128, and the determination value of 129 to 182 is assigned to the super CA 2-2. Therefore, when the determination is made with respect to the normal CA 2-1, the determination value is in any range from 1 to 182 (in this example, 1 to 128: a collection of determination values having the smallest determination value). It is necessary to determine whether to correspond to normal CA2-1. Similarly, when the determination is made for the super CA 2-2, the determination value is 183 to 233 in the portion (table) where the number of reserved storages = 4, but the range of determination values in the tables corresponding to the other numbers of reserved storage Is different. Using the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 14A as an example, the super CA2-2 corresponds to 183 to 215 (the range corresponding to the super CA2-2 regardless of the number of reserved storage). The determination should be complicated compared to the case of Super CA2-3. Even in other cases, in the determinations other than the determination regarding the super CA2-3 in the table with the number of reserved memories = 4, it is similarly necessary to determine whether or not the determination values are common in the tables corresponding to all the numbers of reserved memories. is there.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 uses the reach variation pattern determination table 135A that is to be used in the normal state regardless of the gaming state in the process of step S235.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination process is executed when a start winning is generated, but the winning determination process may be performed after the start winning is generated. For example, it is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start winning occurs, or is executed when the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started. It is sufficient to execute it when the value is not 0).

  Further, after executing the process of step S216, the CPU 56 performs a start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 13a, which is different from the start port switch determined to be on in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 22). On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the second start port switch 14a) is in the on state.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, the number of determination values assigned to reach with the number of reserved memories in the reach determination table 134A being 4 indicates that there is a reach corresponding to the number of other reserved memories. Less than the number of judgment values assigned. In other words, the reach occurrence probability when the number of reserved memories is 4 is lower than in other cases. Specifically, all of the determination values assigned to reach with the number of reserved memories in the reach determination table 134A being 4 are included in the determination values assigned to reach corresponding to other numbers of reserved memories. ing. For example, the determination value assigned to reach with the reach determination table 134A being 4 is 231 to 239, but the determination value assigned to reach with the reach storage number 3 is 3 in the reach determination table 134A. Are 221 to 239, and 231 to 239 are included in 221 to 239. In addition, the determination values assigned with reach in the reach determination table 134B shown in FIG. 14B with the hold storage number 0 to 4 are 230 to 239, and also include 231 to 239. Any other part includes the determination values 231 to 239 which are assigned with reach when the number of reserved memories in the reach determination table 134A is four.

  Therefore, when it is determined that “reach is present” in the process of step S232, when determining whether or not to reach again at the start of the change, regardless of the gaming state, the value of the number of reserved memories Even if it is such a value, it is always determined as “reach”.

  In this embodiment, based on the determination result of the determination process at the time of winning, an effect of notifying that it will reach reach is executed before the change (variable display) of the decorative pattern based on the start winning is started, There is no situation where the player does not become reach despite performing the performance for notifying the reach.

  In this embodiment, the number of determination values allocated with reach when the number of reserved memories is 4 (upper limit number) is the number of determination values allocated with reach corresponding to other numbers of reserved memories. Since the number is smaller than the number, the process according to step S232 refers to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved memories (the value of the reserved memory number counter) = 4. When the smallest number is set corresponding to the number of reserved memories, a part corresponding to the number of reserved memories is referred to determine whether or not a reach state is reached.

  As described above, when super CA2-3 is selected as the variation pattern type, a variation pattern with high reliability of the jackpot is selected as compared with the case where normal CA2-1 or super CA2-2 is selected. The ratio is high. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, at the time of big hit, the ratio of selecting super CA3-3 is higher than the ratio of selecting normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2. As shown in FIG. 17, when super CA3-3 is selected as the variation pattern type, super PB3-1 to PB3-4 are selected as the variation pattern. Referring to FIG. 20, when reaching reach when it is determined to be out of place, super PB3-1 to PB3-4 are selected only when super CA2-3 is selected as the variation pattern type. Therefore, in this embodiment, the super CA2-3 is a variation pattern type (reach type) with a high expectation degree of jackpot.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, the number of reserved values in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> A is 4, and the number of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-3 is the other reserved memory. The number is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-3 corresponding to the number. In other words, when the number of stored storages is 4, the probability of reach occurrence with high jackpot reliability is lower than in other cases. Specifically, all of the determination values (234 to 241) assigned to the super CA2-3 in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A and assigned to the super CA2-3 correspond to the other reserved storage numbers. It is included in the judgment value assigned to CA2-3.

  Therefore, based on the determination result of the determination process at the time of winning, before reaching the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbol based on the start winning, the reach with high reliability of the jackpot (included in the variation pattern type of Super CA2-3) When a performance is announced in advance that the jackpot reliability will be high, the jackpot reliability will not be high even if the performance is announced in advance. Things don't happen.

  In this embodiment, even if the super CA2-2 is selected, a super reach effect that does not have low jackpot reliability may be executed (see FIG. 20), but in the case of the super CA2-1 Similarly, the super reach effect may not be assigned to the super CA 2-2.

  In addition, in the variation pattern table, a determination for each variation pattern is made so that the variation pattern with high reliability of the big hit is the variation pattern used when the big hit is at a higher rate than the proportion used in the case of a loss. A value may be assigned.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to check the value of the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 0, the CPU 56 reads the random number values (random R and random 2-1) stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 and stores the RAM 55 Store in the random number buffer area (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is reduced by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the random R stored in the random number buffer area matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 10A and 10B). If they match, the process proceeds to step S71 (step S54). The process of step S54 is a big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A 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 variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, 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. 10A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). .

  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, when it is decided to be a jackpot game or a sudden chance jackpot game, it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is decided to a jackpot game, it is reset when the jackpot game is started. .

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S55). If not, the process proceeds to step S75. If they match, the small hit flag is set (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal”, “probability” or “surprise”) is determined as the jackpot type. (Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “probable”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit 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 “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 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 jackpot flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as the table according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the use variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the small hit flag is set, the small hit variation pattern is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected (steps S93 and S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the table selection rule shown in FIG. 14 (D) is based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state. Accordingly, one of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a table used for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state (step S95). Further, random 2-2 is extracted by reading random 2-2 stored in the random number buffer area (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 determines the reach corresponding to the value that matches the random value 2-2 in the area corresponding to the current reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables 134A to 134C. Based on the data indicating the presence / absence of the state, whether or not to reach is determined, and the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is decided to reach, the variation pattern type is selected from among a plurality of types according to the type of reach (reach HA2-1, reach HB2-1 or reach HC2-1) determined in the process of step S97. As a table to be used for determination, a portion (table) corresponding to the number of reserved storage at that time in one of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the types of effects determined in the process of step S97 (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1- 1 or non-reach HC1-2), one of non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C is selected as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  When the CPU 56 selects the non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination table 136A in the process of step S100, the CPU 56 selects a table (non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination) in the process of step S102. The variation pattern type is determined with reference to the reserved memory count = 0, 1 portion, the reserved memory count = 2 portion, the reserved memory count == 3 portion, or the reserved memory count = 4 portion in the table 136A.

  Further, in this embodiment, only the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A selected in the normal state is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories, but the non-reach variation in other gaming states Also in the pattern type determination table, a plurality of tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories may be provided, and in the non-reach variation pattern determination table, a plurality of tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories may be provided.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C as the 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 determination tables 138A and 138B is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). When the random 4 is also stored in the storage area in the process of step S213, the random 4 value is read from the storage area. Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

  Next, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern 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 specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 21) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation 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, if it is determined to be a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When it is determined to suddenly be a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If it is not determined to be a probability variation big hit or a sudden probability variation big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the display result specifying command storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, 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 S120).

  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 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). 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 is not set, the process proceeds to step S138 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, if it is determined to suddenly be a promiscuous big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted, otherwise a big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. Note that whether or not it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type.

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the fact that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  In step S138, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. 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 S139). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S140 and S141). Moreover, control which transmits a normal state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S142).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S144). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S146). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S147).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. The number-of-opening counter is set according to the type of jackpot before the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening in the special symbol stop process. Then, the CPU 56 controls to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S404) and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S405).

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, it may be shorter than 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing sudden probability change big hit. It performs (steps S442, S444). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time to notify the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (step S445), and sets the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S446).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S444). Then, control goes to a step S445.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S451). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (step S452), the process is terminated. When the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, if the data indicating the big hit type is the data indicating the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability change state ( Steps S453 and S454). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command with respect to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S455). Then, control goes to a step S459.

  When the data indicating the big hit type is neither the probability change big hit nor the data showing sudden probability change big hit, the time reduction flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S456), and the time reduction counter is set to 100 (step S457). ). Further, control is performed to transmit a time-short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S458). Then, control goes to a step S459. In the processing of steps S454 and S456, when the game state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is set), if the probability sudden hit is suddenly set, the probability change flag and the short-time flag are set. In the case of a non-time-short state (when the time-short flag is not set), if the probability sudden hit is abrupt, only the probability change flag may be set.

  In step S459, the big hit flag is reset, and the data indicating the big hit type in the RAM 55 is cleared (set to 0) (step S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S461).

  Next, the notice effect will be described. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect. FIG. 34 (A) shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control means (the effect control microcomputer 100) has received the winning determination normal reach designation command. When receiving the winning determination normal reach command, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the star-shaped image 9a on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative symbol, thereby executing the notice effect. To do.

  FIG. 34B shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning determination super reach (1) designation command. When receiving the winning determination super reach (1) designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays two star-shaped images 9b on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative symbol. Thus, the notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 34C shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning determination super reach (2) designation command. When receiving the winning determination super reach (2) designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays three star-shaped images 9c on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative symbol. Thus, the notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 34 (D) shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning determination normal jackpot designation command. The effect control microcomputer 100 displays the star-shaped image 9d on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative symbol when the winning determination normal jackpot designation command is received. Execute. Note that the display color of the image 9d is different from the display colors of the images 9a, 9b, and 9c.

  FIG. 34 (E) shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning determination probability variation jackpot designation command. The effect control microcomputer 100 displays two star-shaped images 9e on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative pattern when receiving the winning determination probability change big hit designation command. Perform a notice effect. Note that the display color of the image 9e is different from the display colors of the images 9a, 9b, and 9c.

  FIG. 34 (F) shows a notice effect that is executed based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 has received a winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command. The effect control microcomputer 100 displays the three star-shaped images 9f on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time during the change of the decorative symbol when receiving the award determination sudden probability change jackpot designation command. Execute the notice effect. The display color of the image 9f is different from the display colors of the images 9a, 9b, and 9c.

  The images 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, and 9f are displayed in a short period. In this embodiment, sound effects for the notice effect are output from the speaker 27 when the images 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f are displayed.

  Further, the notice effect by displaying the images 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, and 9f is executed before the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the effect subject to the notice (reach effect or stop display of the jackpot symbol) is started. Although it is executed during variable display, a notice effect may be executed by displaying images 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, and 9f in multiple variable displays. Running a notice effect with multiple variable displays is called continuous notice. That is, the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays is called continuous notice (or continuous notice effect).

  In this embodiment, when a continuous notice effect is executed, the same type of effect is executed in a plurality of variable displays (see FIGS. 41 to 43). You may make it perform. Further, the type of continuous notice effect may be one. That is, the same continuous notice effect may be executed regardless of the target of the notice. In such a case, even if the announcement effect is executed for a reach with a low degree of expectation of the big hit (for example, a normal reach), the player can maintain the expectation for the big hit.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 receives a winning determination result command (a winning determination determination designation command, a winning determination normal reach designation command, a winning determination super reach (1) designation command, a winning judgment super reach (2) designation. In response to reception of a command, a prize determination normal jackpot designation command, a prize judgment probability change jackpot designation command, and a prize judgment sudden probability change jackpot designation command), a plurality of types of effect contents (in this example, images 9a, 9b, 9c) , 9d, 9e, 9f), for example, the content of the effect to be used may be determined by lottery using random numbers.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed by the image display and the sound effect. The notice effect is an image display on the effect display device 9, a sound effect using the speaker 27, and an effect by a lamp or LED. It can be performed by any one or more. In this embodiment, the notice period, which is the period in which the notice effect is executed, is short (for example, shorter than the shortest variable display period in which the notice effect can be executed). When the image display effect is not included, even if the notice period is longer than the shortest variable display period, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. This is because the sound effect and the effect by the lamp or LED can be executed even during a period in which the variable display is not executed, although the effect modes are different.

  Moreover, you may use a pseudo | simulation chance chance as a continuous notice effect. In this case, for example, the pseudo consecutive chances are stopped and displayed in the variation (variable display) of each of the decorative symbols performed a plurality of times when the continuous notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect contents when the continuous notice is executed. Note that FIG. 35 shows an example in which the notice effect is executed in all variable displays that are executed before the start of variable display of the decorative design in which the effect subject to notice is performed. A notice effect may be executed in variable display (there may be one variable display).

  As shown in FIG. 35, during the variation of each decorative design, the image used for the notice effect is displayed when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the variable display start time. The display period is a short period (for example, 0.8 seconds).

  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 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control processing of steps S705 to S706.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Then, control goes to a step S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIG. 21) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  37 to 39 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 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 specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 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 start specifying command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 indicates the number of lights in the reserved memory display unit 18c by EXT data (second byte) in the reserved memory number designation command. (Step S626). Further, the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM is set to a value indicated by the EXT data (second byte) in the reserved memory number designation command (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 reduces the number of lights on the hold memory display unit 18c by 1 (step S629). Further, the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM is decremented by 1 (step S630).

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

  Also, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery 1 designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) Is displayed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S636). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S639), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S640). If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a low-probability state designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special state flag (step S652). If the received effect control command is a high-probability state designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special state flag (step S654). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special state flag (step S656). The game control microcomputer 560 displays a low probability state designation command (command E400 (H)), a high probability state designation command (command E401 (H)), and a short time state designation command (command E402 (H)). In the case where the effect control microcomputer 100 is configured to transmit each time the symbol variation starts, the background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in response to, for example, reception of the low probability state designation command. In the low probability state, control is performed so that the background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is in the high probability state in response to reception of the high probability state designation command.

  In addition, the received effect control command is a winning determination result command (winning determination losing designation command, winning determination normal reach specifying command, winning determination super reach (1) specifying command, winning determination super reach (2) specifying command, If the winning determination normal jackpot designation command, the winning determination certain change jackpot designation command, or the winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command) (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 stores the winning determination result command in the RAM. The formed winning time determination result command storage area is stored (step S662). Also, a winning determination result command reception flag is set (step S663).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S670). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers SR2 for determining the announcement effect, slipping・ Random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol for the development opportunity, random numbers SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols, and random number SR6 for determining the first to third specific effect patterns -1 to SR6-3 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. That is.

  The random number SR2 for determining the notice effect is a random number used to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is executed.

  The random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance is “left”, “middle”, “ This is a random number used to determine the decorative symbols to be displayed in a temporary stop in all or part of the “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R.

  The random numbers SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” when executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effects. This is a random number used to determine a combination of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  Random numbers SR6-1 to SR6-3 for determining the first to third specific effect patterns are specific effects corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when executing the specific effects of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “intro”. It is a random number used to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern when the specific effect of “slip” is executed. The random number SR6-2 for determining the second specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern when executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. The random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern in the case of executing the “intro” specific effect.

  41 to 43 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of a relationship between the number of reserved memories and the number of executions of the notice effect. A notice effect determination table according to the relationships shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. Therefore, hereinafter, what is shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 may be referred to as a notice effect determination table. The notice effect determination table includes a table corresponding to each winning determination result command. The effect control CPU 101 uses the table corresponding to the received winning determination result command to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of notice effect when it is executed.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined using one type of random number and a table, and whether or not the notice effect is to be executed is determined. The random number and table used for the determination may be different from the random number and table used for determining the type of the notice effect. In addition, the notification effect may be executed whenever the winning determination result command is received without executing the process of determining whether or not to execute the notification effect.

  The types of the notice effects are the notices A to F shown in FIGS. 41 to 43. The notices A to F correspond to the notice effects shown in FIGS.

  41A shows a table according to the winning determination normal reach designation command, FIG. 41B shows a table according to the winning determination super reach (1) designation command, and FIG. The winning super-reach (2) shows a table according to the designated command. FIG. 42 (D) shows a table according to the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, FIG. 42 (E) shows a table according to the winning judgment positive change jackpot designation command, and FIG. 43 (F) shows a prize winning. The table according to the time decision sudden probability change big hit designation command is shown.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect determination process using the notice effect determination table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is executed prior to the process of determining whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol can be started. . Specifically, it is executed when it is confirmed that a winning determination result command has been received. Therefore, when the notice effect determination process is executed, the number of stored storages is 1, and the determination result of the winning determination for the variable display to be executed next is notified by the winning determination result command, and the winning is determined. This means that the notice effect determination process is executed based on the time determination result command. In this embodiment, since the notice effect is not executed during the variable display in which the effect that is the subject of the notice is executed, when the number of reserved storage is 1, the number of executions is 0 (that is, the notice effect is not executed). It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, in this embodiment, when a winning determination normal reach designation command is received, a notice effect can be executed if the value of the random number matches 29 or 124 (notice judgment value). When a winning determination super reach (1) designation command is received, a notice effect can be executed if the value of the random number matches 7 to 17 or 18 to 27 (notice judgment value). When a winning determination super reach (2) designation command is received, if the random number value matches 7 to 17, 18 to 27, 105 to 115, or 116 to 126 (notice determination value), the notice effect is given. It is feasible.

  In addition, when a winning determination normal jackpot designation command is received, a notice effect can be executed if the value of the random number matches 7 to 17 or 18 to 87 (notice determination value). When the winning determination probability change jackpot designation command is received, the notice effect can be executed if the random number value matches 7 to 17, 18 to 27, 105 to 115, or 116 to 126 (notice judgment value). When a winning decision sudden probability change jackpot designation command is received, a notice effect can be executed if the random number value matches 7 to 17, 38 to 67, 85 to 105, or 106 to 126 (notice judgment value). .

  A case where the number of executions is two times or more corresponds to “continuous notice”, and a notice effect with one execution number is sometimes referred to as a normal notice effect.

  In addition, there is a case where the notice determination value matching the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect does not exist in the notice effect determination table (for example, in the table shown in FIG. 41A, 1 to 28, 30 to 123, and 125 to 126 are This is equivalent to not performing the notice effect, but in this embodiment, even if the notice effect is executed in the variable display performed before the variable display in which the effect subject to the notice is executed, The number of executions may be determined to be 0. For example, this is the case where the number of reserved storages = 2 in FIG. 41 (A), (B) and FIG. This also corresponds to the case where it is decided not to execute the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed n times before the variable display in which the effect subject to the notice is executed, but the notice effect is decided to be executed in the variable display less than n times. May be. This is a case where the number of reserved memories is 3 or 4 (the notice effect can be executed twice or three times) and the number of executions is one. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the notice effect is executed in the variable display executed after the n variable displays.

  Further, in the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, FIG. 44A to FIG. 44B are used as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol that becomes one of the predetermined non-reach combinations and development chances HC1 to HC8. The final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160D shown in (D) are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 44A is a left final stop that becomes a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the finalized symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. It is a table referred to in order to determine the symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the symbol number “of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1”. Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 44 (B) is a right final stop that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R among the fixed ornament symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160B includes the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 44C is a medium final stop that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the predetermined decorative symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3.

  Further, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 stores a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 45, and the left / right outcome determination table 161 is determined from the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. It is determined whether the outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR127LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR127LR31 to LR38. Including the data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 44 (B), the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. No numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is assigned. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol combination is a reach combination or a jackpot combination (except for the chances of success TC1 to TC4). Can be avoided. Also, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 44C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined decorative symbols. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the portion that is the combination of. For example, even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the portion that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6A, the portion that becomes the development chance eye HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. In the portion that becomes the odd chance TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 6C, and the portion that is a combination of a certain non-reach as shown in FIG. 46, the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value is not assigned. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, an expansion chance item HC1 to HC8, or a random chance item. TC1 to TC4, or a certain non-reach combination similar to these chances can be avoided.

  The final stop symbol determination table 160D shown in FIG. 44 (D) shows the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, “L”, “Middle”, and “Right” when the specific effect “end of development chance” is executed. The combination of the stop symbols to be the final stop symbols FZ1-4, FZ1-5, and FZ1-6 at 9R is set to one of the development chances HC1 to HC8 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine. The final stop symbol determination table 160D is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the data (determination value) corresponding to the development chances HC1 to HC8. Including.

  In the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B shown in FIG. 47A and FIG. Is remembered. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 47 (A) has a left final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the finalized symbolic symbols that are out of reach combinations. 1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is a confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, are determined based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table to be referenced. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and is the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the same decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 47 (B) has a medium final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" symbol display area 9C among the fixed ornament symbols that are the reach out of combination. 3 is a table referred to for determining 3 based on the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol.

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that constitutes the out-of-reach combination is specified by the symbol difference that is the difference between the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. . That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, the variation of decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the order of “left” and “right” symbols other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the areas 9L and 9R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the "middle" symbol display is performed using the final stop symbol determination table 162B. A difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the area 9C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the determined symbol difference, the final decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is determined. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a variation pattern of normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, or one of normal PA2-3 and normal PA2-4. If it is one of the fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-1 to PB3-5, Super PC3-1 to Super PC3-4, Special PG2-3, Super PA3- 5 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to any of the fluctuation patterns of the super PA 3-8, and the symbol difference “− Data (determination values) corresponding to “2”, “−1”, “+1”, “+2” are included.

  For example, the final stop shown in FIGS. 48 (A) and 48 (B) is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol to be one of the big hit combinations and the chances of success TC1 to TC4. Symbol determination tables 163A and 163C are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 48A is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as finalized symbols that are big hit symbols. This table is referred to for determining the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3. -3 includes data (determination values) corresponding to the same symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “6”, “7”, “8”. The final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 48 (B) has a left middle right final stop symbol FZ4-1, FZ4- in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. 2 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that become FZ4-3 to be one of the chances of success TC1 to TC4 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 163C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol, and the data (determination value) corresponding to the probability chance items TC1 to TC4. Including.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, specific effect pattern determination tables 164A to 164A shown in FIGS. 49A to 49C are used as tables for determining one of a plurality of specific effect patterns. 164C is stored. When the specific effect of “slip” is executed, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 49A slips the specific effect pattern based on the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of -1 to slip TP1-4. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A includes non-reach PA1-4, normal PA2-2, normal PA2-4, normal PA2-6, normal PA2-8, super PA3-2, super PA3-6, super PB3-2, super Variation patterns in which a specific effect of “slip” is executed, such as variation patterns of PC 3-2, Super PC 3-4, Super PD 1-2, Special PG 1-2, Special PG 2-2, and Special PG 3-3 (FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) and a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern, corresponding to the specific effect patterns of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4. Data (determination value) to be included.

  In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed.

  The specific effect pattern determination table 164B shown in FIG. 49B simulates the specific effect pattern based on the random number SR6-2 for determining the second specific effect pattern when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of the series TP2-1 to the pseudo series TP2-3. The specific effect pattern determination table 164B is a variation pattern in which a specific effect of a “pseudo-continuous” variation pattern of non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-4, super PA3-8, super PB3-4, and special PG1-3 is executed. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-2 for determining the second specific effect pattern, and data corresponding to the specific effect patterns of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo-continuous TP2-3. (Judgment value).

  In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then re-variation (pseudo-variable variation). The all-revariable display operation to be performed is performed once until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-2, the all-revariable display operation is performed twice before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-3, the all-revariable display operation is performed three times before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific performance pattern is determined to be one of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo-continuous TP2-3 using the specific performance pattern determination table 164B, thereby determining the number of executions of the pseudo-series variation. be able to.

  When the specific effect of “Intro” is executed, the specific effect pattern determination table 164C shown in FIG. 49 (C) stores the specific effect pattern in the intro TP3 based on the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of -1 to intro TP3-3. The specific effect pattern determination table 164C includes a variation pattern (refer to FIG. 7 and FIG. 7) in which a specific effect of “intro” is executed, such as a variation pattern of non-reach PA1-6, super PA3-3, super PA3-7, and super PB3-3. 8) and a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern, corresponding to the specific effect patterns of intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3. Data (determination value) to be included.

  When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, for example, intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 corresponding to a plurality of types of effect operations depending on which of the previous effect values is 1 to 3. The assignment of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern to each specific effect pattern is different. The previous effect value is set to 1 when the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “Intro” is determined to be intro TP3-1, and is set to 2 when it is determined to be intro TP3-2. Is set to 3. When the previous effect value is 1, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern is not assigned to the intro TP3-1. When the previous effect value is 2, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern is not assigned to the intro TP3-2, and the previous effect value is 3. In some cases, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific performance pattern is not assigned to the intro TP3-3. When the specific effect of “Intro” is executed according to the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-6 by such allocation, the same specific effect as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “Intro” executed last time It can be prevented from becoming a pattern.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, as shown in FIG. 50A to FIG. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D are stored. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166A to 166D is used according to whether the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 according to the table selection rule as shown in FIG. Selected as a table. That is, when the specific performance pattern is the slip TP1-1, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A is selected as the usage table, and when the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-2, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166B is selected as the usage table. In the case of the slip TP1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166C is selected as the use table, and in the case of the slip TP1-4, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166D is selected as the use table. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D are temporarily stopped at the time of slipping / development chances according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols in the symbol display area where the decorative symbols are changed again. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for symbol determination, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped symbols. In other words, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A has a decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1. According to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development chance, and the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1 The data (judgment value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166B has a symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development chance, and the ornament that becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of symbols are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166C has the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development opportunity according to “1” to “8”, and the ornament that becomes the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-3 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of symbols are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166D has a symbol number of a decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4. A decoration (judgment value) that is compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development chance according to “1” to “8”, and becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of symbols are included.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIGS. 51A to 51D are used as tables for determining decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D shown in FIG. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D indicate that when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed, the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-4, super PA3-8, super PB3- 4. It is selected as a use table depending on whether it is any of the special PG1-3 or the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The For example, the remaining number of re-variable display operations is “0” in the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo continuous variation) in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the temporary stop symbol is stopped one time before that The displayed decorative pattern variation (pseudo-continuous variation) is “1”, and the decorative symbol variation (pseudo-continuous variation) in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed two times before becomes “2”. What happens after the quasi-continuous variation in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped is executed so that the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo-variable variation) in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “3”? This corresponds to whether the pseudo continuous variation (variation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed.

  As an example, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shows the total re-variation display operation executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being non-reach PA1-5. When the remaining number of times is “1”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 as the symbol, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 as the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C are selected as the use table. In the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B, when the variation pattern is one of Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, Super PB3-4, or Special PG1-3, the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped The left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L, when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until it is displayed is “1”, In the “right” symbol display area 9R, the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and in the “middle” symbol display area 9C, the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3, which is the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped. It is selected as a usage table for determination.

  Further, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C has a final decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol when the variation pattern is any one of Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, Super PB3-4, and Special PG1-3. When the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed before the stop display is “2”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ3−3 becomes the left symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. 1. Right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2 as a right symbol for temporary stop display in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and medium temporary stop symbol KZ3- as a middle symbol for temporary stop display in the “middle” symbol display area 9C. 3 is selected as a use table for determining 3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D is executed until the stop symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, depending on whether the variation pattern is Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, or Super PB3-4 The left temporary stop symbol KZ4-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations to be performed is “3”, “right” symbol display Use table for determining the right temporary stop symbol KZ4-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the area 9R, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ4-3, which is the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped in the "middle" symbol display area 9C. Selected as. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-5, the specific effect pattern is determined as the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 based on the setting of the specific effect pattern determination table 164B shown in FIG. Since the total re-variation display operation to be re-variable after the temporary stop display is performed only once, it is not necessary to select the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D as the use table. When the variation pattern is the special PG1-3, the specific effect pattern is determined to be the pseudo continuous TP2-1 or the pseudo continuous TP2-2 based on the setting of the specific effect pattern determination table 164B illustrated in FIG. Since the total re-variation display operation for re-variation after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is performed at most twice, it is not necessary to select the temporary stop symbol determining table 167D as the use table.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 51A and the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 51B are left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbol, It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 51C is determined by using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol 2-3. Is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol, depending on which of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. 51D includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, a right temporary stop symbol 3-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C. Is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol, depending on which of the pseudo-continuous chance GC1-GC8 It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chance eyes GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3.

  By determining the temporary stop symbols using the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D, for example, as shown in FIG. 52, the pseudo continuous variation due to each specific effect pattern of the pseudo continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo continuous TP2-3. Depending on the number of executions, any of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 may be used as the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Can be determined.

  In the determination table stored in the production system, for example, a temporary stop symbol determination shown in FIG. 53 is used as a table for determining a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped when the specific development of “Development Chance” is executed. A table 168 is stored. The temporary stop symbol determination table 168 indicates the chance of slipping / development according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol, which is a development chance eye HC1 configured by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ6-1, KZ6-2, and KZ6-3 -Data (determination value) corresponding to HC8 is included.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice determination process (step S810), and then performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol (and the ornament symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. 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 processing (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 big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

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

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

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

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the notice determination processing in step S810. In the advance notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines a winning determination result command (a winning determination determination designation command, a winning determination normal reach specifying command, a winning determination super reach (1) designation command, a winning determination super reach (2). Check whether or not the winning judgment result command reception flag is set to indicate that a designated command, winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, winning judgment positive change jackpot designation command, or winning judgment sudden probability change big hit designation command) has been received. (Step S671).

  If the winning determination result command reception flag is not set, the process ends.

  When the winning determination result command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the winning determination result command reception flag (step S672). If the special state flag is set, the process ends (step S673). If the advance notice flag is set, the process ends (step S674).

  The special state flag is set when the gaming state is a special state (in this example, a probability change state or a short time state) (see FIG. 38). The notice execution flag is set when it is decided to execute the notice effect based on the transmission of the winning judgment result command, and the notice target effect (reach effect or jackpot symbol stop display) ) Is reset at the end of the variable display executed immediately before the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is not executed in the special state (see step S673). That is, execution of the notice effect is prohibited in a special state. However, the effect control CPU 101 prohibits the execution of the continuous notice effect (the notice effect with the number of executions of two or more) in the special state, and the normal notice effect (the notice effect with the number of executions of one) can be executed. You may control so that it is.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processing from step S675 onward based on the determination result of whether or not the notice execution flag is set, so that if it is decided to execute the notice effect once, the notice is given. Until the variable display that is executed immediately before the variable display of the decorative symbol that executes the target effect (reach effect or jackpot symbol stop display) is completed, the process after Step S675 (the winning determination result command is transmitted). The process of determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the fact is not executed.

  When neither the special state flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice effect determining random number SR2 (step S675). Then, the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect is selected from the notice effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, and the table corresponding to the received winning determination result command is selected and set in the selected table. It is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed and the number of executions in the case of execution by determining whether or not the notice value matches any of the notice determination values that are present (step S676).

  In the process of step S676, the number of executions is determined in accordance with the value of the number of reserved storages stored in the RAM.

  When the CPU 101 for effect control decides to give the notice effect (step S677), it stores the number of executions and the kind of the notice effect in the RAM (step S678). Note that the type of notice effect is one of notices A to F (see FIGS. 41 to 43).

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control stores the value of (the number of reserved storages−the number of executions−1) in the RAM as the number of fluctuations before starting the notice (step S679). Also, a notice execution flag is set (step S680).

  For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4 and the number of executions is 3, 0 (the number of reserved memories−the number of executions−1) is stored as the number of fluctuations before starting the notice. In that case, the continuous notice effect is executed from the next variable display of the decorative symbols. Further, when the number of reserved storage is 4 and the number of executions is 1, 2 (the number of reserved storages−the number of executions−1) is stored as the number of fluctuations before starting the notice. In that case, the notice effect is not executed in the next variable display and the next variable display, and the third variable display (the determination result command at the time of winning that is the basis of the determination (transmitted when a start winning occurs). In the variable display that is executed immediately before the variable display that is started based on the hold storage corresponding to (), that is, in the variable display that is executed immediately before the variable display in which the effect subject to notification is executed, In the example, a normal notice effect) is executed.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  57 to 59 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S510).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S511). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Note that the fluctuation pattern used when it is determined to be a big hit is not used when it is decided to be a big hit, and the fluctuation pattern used when it is decided to be a big hit is a deviation. If it is configured not to be used when it is determined to be, it may be determined whether or not it is determined to be out of place by the received variation pattern command. If it is determined to be out of place, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (step S512). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 uses the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a variation pattern that executes a specific effect of “end of development chance”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S513). For example, if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-7 (see FIGS. 7 and 8), the variation pattern is to execute a specific effect of “end of development chance”. Determined.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the specific effect of “end of development chance eye”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting any of the development chance points HC1 to HC8 ( Step S514). In the process of step S506, the final stop symbol determination table 160D shown in FIG. 44D is selected as the use table. Further, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160D based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-4, FZ1-5, FZ1 that become one of the development chances HC1 to HC8. The combination of −6 is determined as the stop symbol for the decorative symbol.

  If it is determined in the process of step S513 that the variation pattern does not execute the specific effect “end of development chance”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbol that does not reach (step S515). In the process of step S515, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 44A is selected as the use table. Next, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 44B is selected as a use table. Subsequently, the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-2, the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. Further, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 shown in FIG. 45 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the left / right output type DC1-1 is Determine which of the multiple types. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 44 (C) is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C.

  In the process of step S515, with reference to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161, the decorative symbols to be used as the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined. The stop symbol of the symbol does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination. Further, even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6 (A), the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6 (B), FIG. There is no combination of the random chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in (C) and a certain non-reach as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S512 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination (step S516). In the process of step S516, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 47A is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the same decorative design as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 47B is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the extracted random number SR1-3, the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 become the decorative symbols and the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3. The design difference from the decorative design is determined. The effect control CPU 101 determines a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 according to the determined symbol difference.

  As described above, in the process of step S516, the CPU 101 for effect control first uses the final stop symbol determination table 162A to “left” other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. ”And“ Right ”symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 are displayed. Next, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2-1 in the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. , FZ2-2 is determined as a design difference with respect to the decorative symbol, and according to the determined symbol difference, a decorative symbol as the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  If it is not determined to be out of place (step S511), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it has been determined to be a sudden or small hit (step S521). Whether or not it has been determined to be a surprise or small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 21) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined that the accuracy or small hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-4 (step S523). . As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 are all variation patterns in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. If it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is one of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4, the process proceeds to step S513, and the effect control CPU 101 performs step S514 or step S515. Then, the decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is one of the special PG 1-1 to special PG 1-4, the effect control CPU 101 is designated by the variation pattern designation command in the process of step S513. If the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the special PG1-4 (see FIG. 8), it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the specific effect of “end of development opportunity eye”. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 used when suddenly probable big hit, the chance of development is set as a temporary stop symbol, and a predetermined urgent probability is finally stopped and displayed. It may be. Further, when reach variation is suddenly performed when the probability sudden hit is large, the decorative pattern may be replaced with a chance of probability after the reach mode is reached.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the designated variation pattern is a special PG2-1 to special PG2-3. It is determined whether or not any of the variation patterns (step S524). When the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns of special PG2-1 to special PG2-3, the process proceeds to step S516.

  If it is determined in step S524 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG2-1 to special PG2-3 variation pattern, the designated variation pattern is one of the special PG3-1 to special PG3-3 variation patterns. . As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of the special PG 3-1 to the special PG 3-3 are all variation patterns that make the display result of the decorative symbol one of the chance chance items TC <b> 1 to TC <b> 4. Therefore, when any of the variation patterns of the special PG 3-1 to the special PG 3-3 is designated, the effect control CPU 101 displays the final stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting any of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4. Determine (step S525). In the process of step S525, the effect control CPU 101 selects the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4 that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4. -3 is determined as the final stop symbol.

  When it is not determined for the accuracy and the small hit (step S521), the final stop symbol of the combination of the big hit is determined (step S522). In the process of step S522, the effect control CPU 101 selects the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the combination of the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that become the big hit symbol is finally determined. Determine as a stop symbol.

  After executing any one of steps S514, S515, and S516, or after executing any one of steps S522 and S525, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process (step S517).

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not include the specific effect (step S551). If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect, the specific effect setting process ends.

  If the variation pattern includes a specific effect, it is determined whether the specific effect is any one of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “intro” (step S552). If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo train”, and “intro”, the effect control CPU 101 selects a specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as a use table (step S553). When the specific effect of “slip” is selected, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 49A is selected. When the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is selected, FIG. 49B is selected. The specified specific effect pattern determination table 164B is selected, and when the specific effect is “Intro”, the specific effect pattern determination table 164C shown in FIG. 49C is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S554). In the case of the “slip” specific effect, the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-1, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164A selected in the process of step S552. To do. In the case of the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the value of the random number SR6-2 for determining the second specific effect pattern is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-2, the specific effect pattern is selected from any one of the pseudo-series TP2-1 to the pseudo-series TP2-3 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164B selected in the process of step S552. To decide. In the case of the “Intro” specific effect, the value of the random number SR6-3 for determining the third specific effect pattern is extracted. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, the previous effect value stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is read. And when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-3 and the previous effect value, when the fluctuation pattern is other than non-reach PA 1-6, it is extracted. Based on the value of the random number SR6-3, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the intro TP3-1 to the intro TP3-3 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164C.

  When the specific effect is “intro” (step S555), the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern according to the specific effect patterns of intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 determined in the process of step S554. The previous effect value is updated with the previous effect buffer update setting value in the table 164C (step S556). For example, when the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-1 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 1. When the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-2 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 2. When the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-3 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 3.

  By executing the processing of step S556, any of the specific effect patterns of intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 prepared for each type of effect operation corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect of “intro”. Each time it is determined, the previous effect value corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the determined intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 is updated. That is, each time the effect operation in the specific effect of “Intro” is determined as one of a plurality of types, the determined type of effect operation is stored as an update value last time. In the process of step S554, when the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, the previous effect value is read and the determination using the specific effect pattern determination table 164C as shown in FIG. 49C is performed. Thus, the specific effect pattern can be determined so that the same type of effect operation as the effect operation type stored as the previous effect value is not executed.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect is other than “slip”, “pseudo-run”, or “intro”, if it is determined in step S555 that the specific effect is other than “intro”, and step When the process of S556 is executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect is any one of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “expansion chance” (step S557). If it is a specific effect other than “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, and “expansion chance”, the specific effect setting process is terminated. If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, and “expansion chance”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol to be displayed for temporary stop in the specific effect (step S558).

  In the process of step S558, the effect control CPU 101 follows the table selection rule shown in FIG. 50E based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554 when the specific effect of “slip” is determined. Any one of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development opportunity is extracted. The right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, and the right temporary stop symbol are referred to by referring to any of the selected temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D based on the value of the extracted random number SR3. 1-3, a decorative symbol to be one of the left temporary stop symbols KZ1-4 is determined.

  In the case of the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation to a constant M based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554. For example, the constant M is set to “1” in the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo continuous TP2-1, and the constant M is set to “2” in the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo continuous TP2-2. In the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-3, the constant M is set to “3”. In addition, “0” is set to the variable N indicating the determined number of combinations of temporary stop symbols. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 51A is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern is super PA3-4, super PA3-8. In the case of any one of the super PB 3-4 and the special PG 1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 51B is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-1, any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is referred to by referring to either the selected temporary stop symbol determination table 167A or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. A combination of left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 (temporary stop symbol at the first temporary stop) is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S558 ends. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. Moreover, the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1 and KZ3- that become any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. 2, a combination of KZ3-3 (temporary stop symbol at the time of the second temporary stop) is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S558 ends. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. Further, the value of the random number SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4- 2, a combination of KZ4-3 (temporary stop symbol at the time of the third temporary stop) is determined.

  In the case of a specific effect of “Development Chance”, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 168 shown in FIG. 53 as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development opportunity is extracted. Then, by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 168 based on the value of the extracted random number SR3, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ6-1, KZ6-2, and KZ6 that become one of the development chances HC1 to HC8. -3 combination is determined.

  After executing the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern of pseudo-continuous variation (step S531). If it is not the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous variation, the process proceeds to step S534. In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo continuous fluctuation, “1” indicating the initial fluctuation (the fluctuation before the first temporary stop) is set in the re-variation frequency counter (step S532). Further, a value corresponding to the first variation time (the time from the variation start time to the first temporary stop time) is set in the re-variation time timer (step S533). Then, control goes to a step S534.

  In step S534, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a notice execution flag is set. When the notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S541. If the notice execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the number of changes before the notice start is 0 (step S535). If the number of changes before the notice start is not 0, the value of the number of changes before the notice start is decremented by 1 (step S536), and the process proceeds to step S541.

  When the number of fluctuations before the start of the notice is 0, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time from the start of the change (at the start of variable display) to the start of the notice effect in the notice start timer (step S537), the value of the number of executions is decremented by -1 (step S538). Then, control goes to a step S541.

  In step S541, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the type of the notice effect. When the notice effect is not executed, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S542). Further, the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part and various lamps as the effect part) is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) (steps). S543). 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.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 61 is prepared according to each variation pattern. The process table is also prepared according to the pattern of the notice effect.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 62, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, The effect during the change of the decorative pattern is realized once. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. Further, the sound number data related to the sound effect is not set in the process table.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S544). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S545). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S546).

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

  63 and 64 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S860A, S860B, and S860C). If the re-variation time timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the re-variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step S860D).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S861). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S862). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S863). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S864).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S865), the CPU 101 for effect control displays the next display screen for the left, middle and right decorative symbols (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last decorative symbol display switching time). ) Is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S866). The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Then, the fluctuation control timer is reset (step S867). That is, the fluctuation control timer is restarted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the re-variation time timer has timed out (step S870). If the re-variation time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S874. When the re-variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 determines the temporary stop symbol determined in step S558 according to the value (1, 2, or 3) set in the re-variation number counter. Is controlled to stop and display in the “left” symbol display area, the “middle” symbol display area, and the “right” symbol display area in the effect display device 9 (step S871). Further, a value corresponding to the time until the next temporary stop is set in the re-variation time timer (step S872). Further, the value of the re-variation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S873). Then, control goes to a step S874.

  In step S874, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice start timer is in operation, and if it is in operation, decrements the value of the notice start timer by −1 (step S875). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the notice start timer has timed out (step S876). If the notice start timer has timed out, the sound number data corresponding to the kind of notice (any one of notices A to F) stored in the RAM is output to the sound output board 70 (step S877). Then, control goes to a step S878.

  In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads voice data corresponding to the inputted note number data from the voice data ROM 704, and outputs a voice signal based on the voice data. Note that the output period of the audio signal corresponding to the sound number data corresponding to the type of the notice is short (a time comparable to the display time of the images 9a to 9f shown in FIG. 34).

  When the notice start timer times out, a notice effect image (any of images 9a to 9f) corresponding to the type of notice is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the image for the notice effect is displayed. The control is realized by the control in step S864. That is, when the notice effect is executed, a process table corresponding to the kind of notice is selected at the start of the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbols (see step S541 in FIG. 59). When the notice start timer times out, the image data of the notice effect image is output, and the process timer set value and the display control execution data are set so that the display continues for a predetermined period.

  In step S878, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out. If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S880). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S879), the value of the effect control process flag is displayed as a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S880). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stopping the fluctuation. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S881). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S890. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S889. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet started, so the process of displaying the decorative symbol stop symbol in steps S882 to S889 again. The process proceeds to step S890 without executing the above.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice execution flag is set (step S882). When the notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S885. If the notice execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the number of executions stored in the RAM is 0 (step S883). If the number of executions is 0, the notice execution flag is reset (step S884).

  If the notice execution flag is set and the number of executions is 0, it means that the notice effect for the number of executions has been executed after the execution number is determined after the decision to execute the notice effect. To do. Therefore, the notice execution flag is reset so that it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the newly received winning determination result command. The effect control CPU 101 finishes the change of the decoration design subject to the notice effect (the reach change if the reach is to be reached, the change that the display result is the jackpot if the notice is to be a big hit). Until it is done, the notice execution flag may not be reset. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure that the continuous notice effect based on the new start winning is not started in the variation of the decorative design that is the subject of the notice effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing the stop of the decoration symbol is received is set (step S885). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S886).

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

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S886 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (step S887), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S887). The value is updated according to S800) (step S888).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S886, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the stop symbol display flag (step S889), and indicates that the big hit start specification command has been received. It is checked whether a command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag) is set (step S890). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S891) and uses the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect for voice synthesis of the voice output board 70. The data is output to the IC 703 (step S892). Further, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S893).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S894), and the effect device (as the effect part) is produced according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1). The effect display device 9 and various lamps as effect parts are controlled (step S895). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S896).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) first determines the variation pattern type when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and determines the variation thus determined. A variation pattern to be actually used is selected from a plurality of variation patterns belonging to the pattern type. Then, when a start winning occurs, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation (variable display) to be executed in the future based on the start winning, and the start winning is determined based on the determination result. An effect (reach effect) executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the start winning during the variable display of one or more times executed before the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on And a notice effect for the jackpot symbol stop display). Therefore, the notice effect is executed before the change of the decorative design is started, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, by changing the probability of reaching according to the number of reserved storage, it has the effect of suppressing the occurrence of invalid start winnings and the reduction in reach operating rate, In the determination at the time of winning, such an effect is obtained by determining whether or not to reach the reach state using the reach determination table to which the smallest number of determination values are assigned, and executing the advance notice based on the determination result. While maintaining the above, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a suspicious feeling (suspicious feeling that occurs when a reach does not occur despite being notified).

  In this embodiment, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control determines to execute the notice effect based on the determination result command at the time of winning, the execution of the notice effect is completed (in the case of continuous notice). (After completion of the execution of all the notice effects), a process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the newly received winning judgment result command (notice determination process) can be executed. Even after the execution of the notice effect is completed after the decision to execute the effect, the notice determination process based on the newly received winning determination result command may be executable.

  For example, after determining to execute the notice effect in the notice determination process based on the reception of the winning determination normal reach designation command, the winning judgment super reach (1) designation command or the winning judgment super reach (2) designation command, If the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, the winning judgment positive change jackpot designation command, or the winning judgment sudden chance change jackpot designation command is received before the performance execution is completed, a new advance notice determination process is performed when the command is received. If it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect may be executed based on the determination result. In such a configuration, when it is decided to execute the continuous notice in the first notice determination process, the continuous notice is made on the way (for example, in a state where only one of the three executions is executed). However, there is no problem even if the continuous notice is interrupted because there is no possibility that it will not reach in the future when it is decided to give a notice in the first notice decision process. In addition, if the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, winning judgment positive change jackpot designation command or winning judgment sudden probability change jackpot designation command is received before execution of the notice effect is completed, a new continuous notice will be started from that point. You may make it perform. In that case, the continuous notice effect of the sum of the number of executions in the newly started continuous notice effect and the number of executions before that is executed.

  In addition, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed in the variable display that is started based on the start winning when the start winning is generated, the variable display is actually started. The determination process is performed using the same table as the reach determination table (see FIG. 14) used when In the reach determination table, a reach determination value is set according to the number of reserved memories, but the reach determination value is set with the smallest number of reach determination values in the portion corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4. Yes. Further, the reach determination value set in the portion corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 4 is included in the reach determination value set in the portion corresponding to the other number of reserved storage.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a reach is reached by using a portion corresponding to the reserved storage number = 4 and a reach determination random number when a start winning is generated. Therefore, if it is determined that the reach will be reached when the start prize is generated, no matter how many reserved memories are used when deciding whether to execute the reach effect when the variable display is actually started. It is always decided to execute reach production. Note that the reach determination random number value used when the start winning is generated is the same as the reach determination random number value used when the variable display is started.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the reach effect does not appear even though the advance effect for notifying that the reach is reached based on the determination when the start winning is generated.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a specific reach effect (in this embodiment, a big hit) in a variation (variable display) of a decorative pattern to be executed in the future based on the start winning when the start winning occurs. One or a plurality of variable executions executed before the variable display of the decorative symbols executed based on the start prize based on the determination result. During the display, a notice effect for the effect (that is, the specific reach effect) executed in the variable display of the decorative symbol executed based on the start winning is performed. Therefore, the notice effect is executed before the change of the decorative design is started, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a specific reach effect is executed in the variable display started based on the start winning when the start winning is generated, the variable display is actually displayed. The determination process is performed using the same table as the reach variation pattern type determination table (see FIG. 15) used when starting. In the reach variation pattern type determination table, a determination value is set according to the number of reserved memories, but the determination value includes a plurality of specific reach effects that are executed in a portion corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4. The smallest number of determination values is set for the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern belongs (super CA2-3 in the example shown in FIG. 15). Further, the determination value set in the portion corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 4 is included in the determination value set in the portion corresponding to the other number of reserved memories.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern type using the portion corresponding to the reserved memory count = 4 and the variation pattern type determination random number when the start winning occurs. Therefore, when it is determined that a specific reach effect is to be executed when a start prize is generated (specifically, a variation pattern is determined from a variation pattern type to which a plurality of variation patterns for which a specific reach effect is performed belongs). When it is determined that the selection will be made), when a variable display is actually started, a specific reach effect is always executed regardless of the number of reserved memories when determining the type of reach effect. Decided to do. Note that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number used when the start winning is generated is the same as the value of the variation pattern type determination random number used when the variable display is started.

  Accordingly, a specific reach effect (in this example, a reach effect with a high jackpot reliability) is executed based on the determination when the start winning occurs, but the specific effect is executed even though the advance effect is announced. It is prevented that the situation where the reach production does not appear is generated.

  In this embodiment, the notice period in which the notice effect is executed is a short period (for example, 0.8 seconds), but the notice effect is not executed in the special state (probability change state and short time state). The notice effect is started in a state where a shorter fluctuation pattern (non-reach PC1-2 or the like in the example shown in FIG. 7) can be used, and the change time does not elapse before the notice effect is completed. Can be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the notice effect based on the winning determination result command, but in addition to that, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the result of the start of variation (a big hit and Whether or not to reach and whether or not to reach) may also be executed. In that case, a step-up notice (executed during variable display (fluctuation display) of one decoration pattern) is performed as a notice effect, and a plurality of notice forms (in particular, display, sound, lamp (including LED), movable object, etc.) are provided. A notice that changes in stages may be executed. Note that when it is determined to execute both the notice effect based on the winning determination result command and the notice effect based on the determination result at the start of variation, it is preferable to perform control so that either one is not executed.

  In this embodiment, although the notice period is short for both the continuous notice effect and the normal notice effect, the continuous notice effect may be executed over a longer period. For example, a notice effect (a kind of continuous notice effect) that continues for 2.5 seconds over a plurality of variable displays (variations) may be executed. In that case, by prohibiting the execution of the continuous notice effect in the special state, it is possible to prevent a new change from being started before the continuous notice effect is completed (the number of reserved memories becomes zero). be able to. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the shortest variation time in the normal state is 1.50 seconds (in the case of non-reach PA1-3), and the sum of the variation times of two variable displays is 3.0 seconds. The notice effect that lasts for 2.5 seconds can be completed. However, in the short time state, there is a possibility that variable display with a variation time of 0.8 may be executed, so the sum of the two variable display variation times may be 1.6 seconds. The notice effect that continues for 2.5 seconds cannot be completed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the non-reach fluctuation pattern used in the special state is a shortened state with respect to the non-reach fluctuation pattern used in the normal state. What is used in the above may be shortened with respect to what is used in a normal state. In addition, when the number of reserved memories exceeds a predetermined value, the fluctuation time is shortened. In the special state, when the predetermined value is smaller than the normal state, the continuous notice effect is executed in the special state. You may make it prohibit.

  Also, in this embodiment, three types of commands are used as the winning judgment result command relating to the big win: the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, the winning judgment correct variation jackpot designation command, and the winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command. The winning determination result command relating to the jackpot may be one type. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 does not depend on the type of jackpot, based on the result of the jackpot determination when the start winning occurs, before the variable display that is jackpot is started, The jackpot notice effect common to the jackpot will be executed. Furthermore, for the advance notice regarding reach, three types of commands were used: a normal reach designation command for winning determination, a super reach (1) designation command for winning determination, and a super reach (2) designation command for winning determination. One result command may be used. In this case, a common reach notice effect is executed regardless of the type of reach.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice effect is not executed during the change of the decorative pattern that is the object of the notice, that is, the subject of the notice is subject to multiple changes (variable display) in which the continuous notice effect is executed. However, the variation of the decorative pattern to be notified may be included in a plurality of variations in which the continuous notification effect is executed. In such a configuration, when the display result specifying command received at the start of the change that is the target of the big hit continuous notice indicates that the effect has been lost, the effect control CPU 101 performs the continuous notice effect during the change. You may control so that it may not be performed (control so that a continuous notice effect is complete | finished).

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment (Embodiment 1), the control for prohibiting the execution of the notice effect in the special state is executed in the effect control microcomputer 100, but the control for prohibiting the execution of the notice effect in the special state. May be executed by the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing in the second embodiment (second embodiment) in which the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to prohibit execution of the notice effect in the special state. In the second embodiment, the determination process in step S220 is added to the winning determination process in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  That is, the CPU 56 does not execute the processes of steps S221 to S240 when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set in the winning determination process. Therefore, in the special state (probability change state and short time state), the game control microcomputer 560 does not transmit the winning determination result command to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a notice determination process executed by the effect control CPU 101 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the process of step S673 is deleted from the notice determination process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. That is, when receiving the winning determination result command, the effect control CPU 101 executes a process of determining whether or not to execute the notice effect without determining the gaming state (steps S675 to S680).

  In the second embodiment, since the winning determination result command is not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 in the special state, even if the effect control CPU 101 does not determine the gaming state, The notice effect is not executed based on the time determination result (the result of determination when the start winning occurs). That is, the same effect control regarding the notice effect as in the case of the first embodiment is realized.

  In the second embodiment, it is possible to reduce the transmission opportunity of the effect control command related to the notice effect, and it is possible to more reliably execute the notice executed based on the command. That is, in the first embodiment, a game indicating a gaming state (a normal state designation command, a high probability designation command, and a short-time state designation command) recognized by the effect control CPU 101 due to noise in the signal line or the like. When the state changes from the normal gaming state, there is a risk that the notice effect is executed in the special state, but in the second embodiment, there is no such a fear. Further, in the second embodiment, when the CPU 101 for effect control receives a winning determination result command in a high probability state, the reception of the command may be ignored.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, 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. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect 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 voice 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 100. 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.

  Moreover, in each embodiment shown above, the characteristic structure of the gaming machine as shown in the following (1) to (5) is also shown.

(1) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through the start area (for example, the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize port 14) For example, when a variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that variably displays decorative symbols is provided and the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) A game machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and when the variable display of the identification information is started, whether to control to the specific gaming state is determined in advance Means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part that executes the process of step S54) and a value that is compared with the reach determination random number, and set the reach state The reach determination table in which the corresponding reach determination value is set, for example, the reach determination table shown in FIG. 14, and the display state of the identification information based on the fact that it is determined not to control to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means. Reach determination means for determining whether or not to reach the reach state using the reach determination table and the reach determination random number (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S98 in the game control microcomputer 560), and a prior determination means On the basis of the determination, the game medium has variable display control means (for example, the portion that executes the effect control process in step S706 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that controls the variable display of the identification information, and the start area. Variable display that has passed but has not yet been started (for example, stored as number of pending storage) A storage unit for storing a random number extracted as at least a reach determination random number up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) Whether the display state of the identification information becomes the reach state using the random number extracted as the reach determination random number when the game medium passes through the start area and the storage area in the holding storage buffer of the RAM 55). Before start of variable display based on the passage of the start determination means for determining (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S233 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the game medium determined by the start determination means In the variable display executed at the same time, based on the determination result of the start determination means, A notice executing means for executing a notice of whether or not to reach the reach state in the variable display of the different information (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the processes in steps S864 and S877 are performed based on the determination result of the notice determination process in step S810. A plurality of reach determination tables corresponding to the number of stored storage means (four tables corresponding to the number of stored storage in FIG. 14A), and the reach determination means The reach determination table corresponding to the storage number of the storage means is used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state (for example, in the reach determination table 134A, a portion (table) corresponding to the number of reserved storage at the time of determination is used) The start determination means allocates the smallest number of reach determination values from among a plurality of reach determination tables. Reach determination table (e.g., pending memory number = 4 of the table in FIG. 14 (A)) that may be configured to determine whether becomes reach state with.
According to such a configuration, before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the passage of the game medium through the start area, the advancement of the game is performed by executing the advance notice based on the variable display pattern type of the identification information. There is an effect that the interest can be improved, the reduction in the operation rate can be prevented, and the occurrence of invalid start prizes can be reduced.

(2) The reach determination means may be configured to determine whether or not to reach the reach state when starting the change of the identification information (for example, executing the process of step S98 at the start of the change).
According to such a configuration, the determination time does not vary, and the occurrence rate of the reach state can be prevented from being far from the design value.

(3) A gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state or a short time state) in which a variable display time is shortened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When not in a state (see step S673 in FIG. 55), it may be configured to execute a continuous notice for making a notice over a plurality of variable display of identification information.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming unnatural due to the end of the variable display before the notice is completed because the variable display time is short.

(4) A gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a special gaming state in which a variable display time is shortened when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 560). And an effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the effect device based on a command transmitted by the game control means, the start determining means is included in the game control means, and the notice executing means is Included in the effect control means, the game control means transmits a determination result specifying command capable of specifying the determination result when the start determination means makes a determination regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state. (See FIG. 24). When the game state is the special game state, the effect control means does not execute the notice even if the determination result specifying command is transmitted (in FIG. 55). Step S673 see) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the process of determining whether or not the game control means executes the notice, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load related to the notice of the game control means.

(5) A gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a special gaming state in which a variable display time is shortened when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 560) And an effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the effect device based on a command transmitted by the game control means, the start determining means is included in the game control means, and the notice executing means is Included in the effect control means, the game control means transmits a determination result specifying command that can specify the determination result when the start determination means makes a determination only when the gaming state is not the special gaming state (for example, FIG. In the winning determination process shown in 66, the winning determination result command can be transmitted only when neither the probability variation flag nor the hourly flag is set. Becomes.) It may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission opportunities of unnecessary commands, and it is possible to more reliably execute the advance notice executed based on the commands.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and particularly suitably applied to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect in an effect device (effect parts) such as an effect display device provided in the game machine. Is done.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 9L, 9C, 9R Symbol display area 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Reservation memory display part 20 Variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board) )
56 CPU
80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A specific display result including a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display device is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
Predetermining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state when starting variable display of identification information;
A reach determination table in which a reach determination value corresponding to a reach state is set, which is a value compared with the reach determination random number;
Based on the decision to not control to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means, it is determined using the reach determination table and the reach determination random number whether or not the display state of the identification information is set to the reach state. Reach determination means to
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display of identification information based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Reservation storage means for storing a random value extracted as at least the reach determination random number up to a predetermined upper limit for a variable display that has passed through the starting area but has not yet started,
If the variable display based on the passage of the game medium does not result in a specific display when the game medium passes through the start area, the display state of the identification information is reached using the random number value extracted as the reach determination random number. Start determination means for determining whether or not to enter a state;
In the variable display executed before the variable display based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination unit is started, the identification that is the target of the determination based on the determination result of the start determination unit A notice execution means for executing a notice corresponding to the variable display pattern type of information,
The advance notice execution means executes the advance notice by displaying a predetermined image in a variable display executed before the variable display based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination means is started. And changing the mode of the predetermined image according to the determination result of the start determination means,
A plurality of the reach determination tables are provided corresponding to the number of storages of the holding storage means,
The reach determination means determines whether or not to reach a reach state using the reach determination table corresponding to the storage number of the holding storage means,
The start determination means determines whether or not a reach state is reached using the reach determination table to which the smallest number of reach determination values are assigned among the plurality of reach determination tables provided. A gaming machine.

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