JP2012239618A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an interest in a game by maintaining a feeling of expectation for the occurrence of revariable display even after variable display is started in a game machine configured to execute revariable display.SOLUTION: When pseudo continuation is not executed, the variation display of a performance symbol in a first performance mode is executed (normal background picture (background picture in a red, green, or yellow background color) is displayed and variation display is executed). On the other hand, when the pseudo continuation is executed, the variation display of the performance symbol by the first performance mode is started, the mode is changed to a second performance mode after a special display result (chance symbol) is temporarily stop-displayed, and the variation display of the performance symbol is executed (background picture is changed into one of a mountain landscape or a marine landscape and variation display is performed).

Description

  The present invention comprises variable display means that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and the combination of identification information derived and displayed by the variable display means results in a predetermined specific display result. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state advantageous to a player.

  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. Furthermore, a variable display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) is provided, and when the combination information display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display means Is configured to give the player the gaming value of the game.

  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, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information that is started in the variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, A “big hit” occurs. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, after the variable display of the identification information is started and before the display result is derived and displayed, the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and then the variable display of the identification information is executed again. Some of them are configured to be able to execute a pseudo-run that executes re-variable display (re-variation) once or a plurality of times. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine that executes a character pseudo-ream in which the action mode of a displayed character changes as the number of executions of a variable cycle increases. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when executing the character pseudo-ream, for example, the character “walks” in the first fluctuation cycle, the character “runs” in the second fluctuation circle, and the third fluctuation cycle. The action such as “flying” the character is executed.

JP 2010-119695 A (paragraphs 0090-0095)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, after starting the change, the effect corresponding to the pseudo ream (the effect using the character) is started immediately after the first change cycle, and the pseudo ream is executed. It can be recognized that it becomes a quasi-ream immediately at the start of fluctuation. On the other hand, if the production corresponding to the pseudo-ream does not appear at the start of the fluctuation, it can be immediately recognized that the pseudo-ream does not become, and the player's sense of expectation for the current variable display may be significantly reduced. .

  Therefore, the present invention can improve the interest of the game while maintaining the expectation that the re-variable display will occur even after the variable display is started in the gaming machine configured to be able to perform the re-variable display. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display means (for example, an effect display device 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can identify each, and the variable display means. A gaming machine that has a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a combination of identification information derived and displayed in FIG. Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to enter the specific game state before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means; Based on the determination result, a variable display pattern determination unit that determines one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns). (For example, a portion for executing steps S81 to S92 in the game control microcomputer 560) and variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means ( For example, the variable display pattern determining means as the variable display pattern is started after the variable display of the identification information is started, as the variable control pattern determining means includes the steps S8004 to S8008, S8101 to S8125, and S872 in the production control microcomputer 100. Before the display result is derived and displayed, a special display result (for example, a chance symbol) is temporarily stopped and then re-variable display (for example, re-variation) is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, re-variation). Re-variable display pattern (for example, FIG. 6) to be executed once to three times The non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-5, and special PG1 to 3 shown in FIG. Execute S81 to S92 and determine non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-5, special PG1-3) When it is determined to be in the gaming state, the re-variable display pattern having a large number of re-variable display counts is determined at a high rate compared to the case where it is determined not to be in the specific gaming state by the predetermining means (for example, In the hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, normal PB2-4 and Sue including pseudo-continuations with two revariations Compared to the normal PB2-3 and the super PA3-3 including the pseudo-ream with one re-variation number, the par PA 3-4 is assigned many determination values. On the contrary, in the deviation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The normal PB2-2 and super PA3-2 including the pseudo-ream with two re-variations are assigned a smaller judgment value than the normal PB2-1 and super PA3-1 including the pseudo-ream with one re-variation. Since the super PA 3-5 including the quasi-ream with the number of re-changes of 3 is allocated only to the hit change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit. The variable display control means determines the revariable display pattern by the variable display pattern determination means. When a variable display pattern other than the screen is determined, the variable display of the identification information is executed in the first effect mode (for example, the background screen is displayed with a red, green or blue background color according to the gaming state). (For example, the production control microcomputer 560 executes steps S667, S670, and S674 to display the background screen according to the gaming state, and then displays the variation of the production symbols to the end without switching the background screen. When the re-variable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determining means, variable display of the identification information according to the first effect mode is started, and the first display after the special display result is temporarily stopped and displayed. The display mode is changed to a second production mode different from the production mode (for example, the display is switched to a background screen of a mountain or sea landscape), and variable display of identification information is executed (for example, production) The control microcomputer 560 executes steps S667, S670, and S674 to display a background screen according to the gaming state, and then executes step S8112 to execute a background screen of a mountain or sea landscape in the middle of the change display of the effect symbols. To the above). With such a configuration, in a gaming machine configured to be able to perform re-variable display, it is possible to maintain an expectation that re-variable display will occur even after variable display is started, and to improve the interest in gaming. it can.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable display means includes a plurality of variable display areas (for example, left, middle and right variable display areas) capable of variably displaying the identification information, and the variable display control means includes a variable display pattern. When the re-variable display pattern is determined by the determining means, special identification information (for example, a chance pattern of “mountain” or “sea”) using at least one variable display area of the plurality of variable display areas (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 in steps S8108 and S8110, as shown in FIG. 38, the chance pattern of “mountain” in the left fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped. The special display result (chance pattern) of the left “mountain” that temporarily stops is temporarily stopped, and the chance pattern of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the variable display area. Special display result of right “mountain” (chance target symbol) that temporarily displays the special display result (chance target symbol) of “mountain” or temporarily stops the chance symbol of “mountain” in the right fluctuation display area Is temporarily stopped, the special display result (chance target symbol) of the left “ocean” is temporarily stopped, and the variable display area in the left is “ Temporarily stop the chance symbol of “Sea” The special display result (chance eye symbol) of “Sea” is temporarily stopped or the chance symbol of “Sea” is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area. The special display result (chance eye symbol) may be temporarily stopped and displayed). According to such a configuration, since the special display result can be temporarily stopped and displayed at any time from the start of variable display to the stop display, attention can be paid to the stop state of the identification information, and the game is interesting. Can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the variable display control means temporarily stops and displays the special display result by temporarily stopping the identification information in each variable display area in a predetermined order (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 When executing steps S8108 and S8110, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area, and finally the temporary change symbol is temporarily displayed in the middle fluctuation display area. When temporarily stopping special identification information in a variable display area other than the variable display area to be temporarily stopped (for example, a chance of “mountain” or “sea” in the left or right variable display area) In the case where the special display results (chance pattern) of the left “mountain”, right “mountain”, left “ocean”, and right “ocean” shown in FIG. Is temporary The identification information to be temporarily stopped after stopping is temporarily stopped in a different manner depending on whether or not it is determined by the predetermining means to be in the specific gaming state (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S1506). As shown in FIG. 39, the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode is determined as “red display”, “yellow display”, or “no change” at a different rate depending on the number of re-variations. You may be comprised so that the expectation degree (reliability) with respect to jackpot may differ according to the display mode of the temporary stop of a temporary stop symbol. According to such a configuration, even if the special identification information is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the special display result is temporarily stopped, the remaining identification information is temporarily stopped. It is possible to attract attention and improve the interest in games.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the variable display control means performs variable display of the identification information according to the first effect mode when executing variable display of the identification information according to the second effect mode. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 switches to process data for re-variation in steps S8113 and S8114, and then executes step S8105 to perform re-variation. When executing, the display of the effect display device 9 may be configured to reduce and display the effect symbol variation display on the upper left corner of the display screen). According to such a structure, the variable display mode of identification information can be changed according to whether it is the 1st production mode or the 2nd production mode.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the variable display control means executes a series of effects when executing variable display of the identification information according to the second effect mode (for example, effect control). When executing step S8112, the microcomputer 100 switches the switching background screen at each of the first to third re-variation timings, and the series of stories develops as the number of re-variations increases. For example, when switching to the background screen of a mountain landscape, when the first re-change is started after the first change, the morning sun rises in the mountain landscape. If you change to the background screen in such a mode and start the second re-variation, change to the background screen in the noon mode in the mountain landscape and start the third re-change, For example, when switching to the background screen of the night view in the landscape, for example, when switching to the background screen of the sea landscape, when starting the first re-change after the first change, If you change to a background screen with a rising aspect and start the second re-variation, change to a background screen around noon in the seascape and start the third re-variation , The background screen of the night mode in the seascape may be changed). According to such a configuration, by executing a series of effects after temporarily displaying the special display result, it is possible to have an effect after the special display result is displayed temporarily stopped, thereby enhancing the effect. Can do.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the variable display control means differs according to the special display result of the temporary stop display when the re-variable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determination means. The variable display of the identification information according to the second effect mode is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays “mountain” in step S8112 where the first special display result (chance target symbol) displayed as a temporary stop is displayed. If there is a chance symbol, change to the background screen of the mountain landscape, for example, if the first special display result (chance symbol) that is temporarily stopped is “sea” To the background screen of the scenery). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on what special display result is temporarily stopped by linking the special display result and the second effect mode.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the variable display control means performs the first variable display mode after executing the re-variable display (for example, the effect of informing the super reach in the first half of the super reach). The variable display of the identification information can be executed in a mode that develops to a second variable display mode different from the first variable display mode (for example, an effect in which a predetermined character in the latter half of super reach appears and performs a battle). (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8117 and S8119 to switch to the process data for the first half of the super reach and executes step S8105. Switch to the process data for execution and execute step S8105). When display is executed (for example, when a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed), the variable display mode of the identification information in the first variable display mode is not executed and the second variable display mode is used. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8118 and S8119 when the result is Y in step S8116, and suddenly switches to process data for the second half of super reach. (S8105 may be executed). According to such a configuration, since it is possible to select the development mode of the subsequent variable display mode according to the mode of the re-variable display, it is possible to execute from the re-variable display to the subsequent variable display mode without a sense of incongruity with a series of connections. it can.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo | simulation continuous setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for temporary stop symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display mode in case a remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped by the display mode different from a normal display mode.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

  The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and since it does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If control is possible, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In this case, a display color reminiscent of a big hit in the 4th symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from a loss is displayed. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot), and a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball at the jackpot ( For example, the display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, the round that is continued in the big hit game The display colors when the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off may be assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off to prevent them from becoming invisible. Scene image different display color (e.g., black) it is desirable that.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed. In addition, the effect display device 9 is provided with three variable display areas on the left, the middle, and the right where the effect symbols can be variably displayed. For example, when the left, middle and right variable display areas are stopped in a state where the same symbols are aligned, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  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 an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

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

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is a state in which the effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 are in the reach state (in this example, only the left and right symbols are stopped at the same symbol and the middle symbol is continuously changed). State) or an effect using a predetermined character (for example, an effect in which an ally and an enemy character perform a battle). In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. In the effect symbol display area, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. (Sometimes suddenly a probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed).

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 are prepared. Of these, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 are fluctuation patterns with only normal reach, and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-ream together with normal reach. Further, Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-ream and super continuity, and Super PB3-1 is a fluctuation pattern with only super reach.

  Note that the “pseudo-continuous” refers to the non-specific display result once the variable display of the identification information (change display of the effect symbol) is started and the display result is derived and displayed (during a single change display). This is an effect in which a re-variable display (re-variation) is executed once or a plurality of times after the special display result (chance eye symbol) that becomes (missing symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, when the display of the fluctuation is actually executed once, this is an effect that makes it appear as if the fluctuation is performed a plurality of times. In general, when a pseudo-series effect is executed, the greater the number of re-variations in the pseudo-series, the higher the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit. Therefore, the expectation for the big hit can be increased for the player by executing the effect of the pseudo ream and continuously executing more re-variation.

  Further, the “special display result” (chance target symbol) indicates that re-variation occurs when the non-specific display result (missing symbol) is used as a special mode display result. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special display result including a chance symbol (in this example, a symbol indicating a character such as “mountain” or “sea”) is displayed in at least one of the left, right, and right variable display regions. A case will be described in which, after the temporary stop display, a re-variation is performed and a pseudo-ream occurs. In this embodiment, individual symbols such as “mountain” and “ocean” are referred to as “chance symbols”, and a combination of left middle right symbols resulting in a special display result including at least one chance symbol. This is called a “chance pattern”.

  In this embodiment, the chance symbol is a symbol indicating a character such as “mountain” or “sea”. However, if the player can recognize it as a special mode, the chance symbol Other designs may be used as the design. For example, a pattern including a picture of a predetermined character (for example, a picture imitating the Demon King) may be used as a chance pattern, or a pattern with a color different from the normal pattern may be used as a chance pattern (for example, usually a blue color) In contrast to using a symbol, a red symbol may be used as a chance symbol).

  In this embodiment, the chance symbol temporarily stops in any one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. However, the chance symbol temporarily stops in a plurality of variable display areas. May be. For example, a special display result (chance target symbol) may be temporarily displayed by temporarily stopping one chance symbol across the left variable display region and the middle variable display region. In addition, for example, a plurality of variable display areas are combined to display a variable display at the stage of changing, and a special display result (chance target pattern is obtained by temporarily stopping the chance pattern in an area where the plurality of variable display areas are combined. ) May be temporarily stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, a special combination of symbols for temporarily stopping a specific symbol (in this example, “mountain” or “ocean” chance symbol) is displayed in one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. Although the case of using as a result (chance pattern) is shown, if the player can recognize that it is a special mode, the special display result (chance pattern) is the same as that shown in this embodiment. For example, what is established by a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in a plurality of left, middle and right variable display areas may be used. In this case, for example, “112”, “223”, etc., up to two of the symbols in the middle left and right are aligned with the same symbol to form a part of the specific display result (big hit symbol), but not reach It may be used as a special display result (chance pattern). For example, a combination of symbols such as “135” and “357” that allows the player to recognize that the numbers are arranged in a predetermined order may be used as the special display result (chance target symbol).

  Further, in this embodiment, when representing the number of times of quasi-continuations, the first special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed after the temporary stop display without including the initial variation first performed after the start of the variation of the effect symbol. Refers to the number of revariations that occur. For example, in this embodiment, one to three quasi-continuations are performed. The quasi-continuation (one time) is a temporary display of the first special display result (chance target symbol) after the first fluctuation. When the change is performed once after the stop display, that is, when the initial change is included, the change is performed twice in total during one change display. In addition, the pseudo-continuous (twice) means that after the first fluctuation, the first special display result (chance pattern) is re-fluctuated twice after the temporary stop display. A total of three changes are performed during the change display. Furthermore, the pseudo-ream (three times) means that after the first fluctuation, the first special display result (chance pattern) is re-fluctuated three times after the temporary stop display. A total of four changes are performed during the change display. Note that the way of expressing the quasi-continuous number is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the quasi-continuous number may be expressed including the first time fluctuation.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and which has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the super PA3-1 is used, the revariation is performed once, and when the super PA3-2 is used, the revariation is performed twice. Done. In addition, re-variation is a temporary stop display of an effect design (in this example, a special display result (chance target design)) that is temporarily off from when the display of the effect design is variably displayed until the display result is derived and displayed. It is to execute the variable display of the effect symbol again after the display.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 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. -3-Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3-Super PA3-5, Super PB3-2, Special PG1-1-Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1-Special PG2-2 variation patterns are prepared . Among these, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 are fluctuation patterns with only normal reach, and normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-ream together with normal reach. Further, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-5 are fluctuation patterns with a super reach and a pseudo-ream, and Super PB3-2 is a fluctuation pattern with only a super reach. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, when using Super PA3-3, the re-variation is performed once, when using Super PA3-4, the re-variation is performed twice, and when using Super PA3-5, the re-variation is performed three times. Done. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once. In this embodiment, since a variation pattern (super PA 3-5) with a quasi-continuous three times of re-variation is used only when a big hit is made, the re-variation is performed three times during the quasi-continuation. Can recognize that the jackpot has been finalized.

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

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, grouping multiple variation patterns by reach type, variation pattern type including variation pattern without reach, variation pattern type including variation pattern with normal reach, and variation pattern including variation pattern with super reach It may be divided into types. Further, for example, when a pseudo-run is configured to be executable, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by the number of re-changes of the pseudo-run, a change pattern type including a change pattern not accompanied by a pseudo-run, and a re-change 1 It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of the first time, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of the second variation, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of the third variation. In addition, for example, in a case where a specific effect such as a slip effect can be executed in addition to the pseudo ream, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slide effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit and a probabilistic big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, normal reach, and pseudo-continuous Type is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super CA3-3 and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (including those with and without pseudo-ream). It is divided. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern.

  Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream, and a super pattern which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super-reach (including both those with and without pseudo-ream). It is classified into CA2-6.

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

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

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

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, ten determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 3 is assigned to the jackpot type determination table 131b for “sudden probability change big hit” (a ratio of 3/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, there are two rounds of sudden probabilistic big hits and more than the gaming value. The case where 15 rounds of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) is determined as the second specific gaming state to which the amount of gaming value is given will be explained. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, Although the case where it is determined to be one specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S170 and S171 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, but is shifted only to the short-time state (see step S167 described later). . Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see step S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is smaller than “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. Step S170 to be described later). However, in order to make it harder to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, the transition to the right change state (high probability state) is made only when a sudden big odd hit is made during the right change state. It is also possible to shift to the short-time state (high base state), and to shift to the high-probability state only when suddenly probable big hit during the normal state, not to shift to the short-time state (high base state). Good.) After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). Steps S147 to S151). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

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

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the 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 judgment table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, when the control is made to the 2 round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the control to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

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

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

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where separate variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used for the case where the gaming state is the probability change state or the short-time state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. However, a common variation pattern type determination table for losing may be used in the case of the probability variation state or the time-short state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, a case of using one probability variation / short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is shown, but a probability variation / short-time state variation pattern type determination table is used. A plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

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

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

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the time is short or normal, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. A case is shown in which a normal CA3-2 is classified into a normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with superreach (including those with and without pseudo-ream). .

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, as the variation pattern type, the non-reach CA2-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of non-reach and normal variation, and the variation pattern type including a variation pattern with non-reach and a specific effect are included. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach and non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation, normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, Normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream, and Super CA2-, which is a variation pattern type including variation patterns with super-reach (including those with and without pseudo-ream). 6 shows a case of classification.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-4 and the super PA3-4 in which two re-variation pseudo-continuations are executed is Compared with the fluctuation pattern of normal PB2-3 and super PA3-3 in which one re-variation pseudo-run is executed, the determination values are assigned more. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case of a deviation, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-2 or the super PA 3-2 in which the re-variation two-time quasi-continuation is executed is Compared with the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 and super PA3-1 to be executed, the determination value is less allocated. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the variation pattern of the super PA 3-5 in which the re-variation three-time quasi-continuation is executed is assigned only in the case of a big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit increases as the number of re-variations increases.

  In addition, “expected degree (reliability) for big hit” means that a specific display such as a variable display by a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variable display with super reach), a specific notice effect, or a pseudo-ream is executed. In this case, the appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears is shown. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when a quasi-run is executed is (the rate at which the quasi-run is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and lost) It is obtained by calculating the ratio of execution of pseudo-reams to both).

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable symbol display. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The big hit start designation commands include a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command corresponding to the type of big hit. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden start of sudden probability change big hit when it is a sudden chance big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command for small hit. Also good.

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

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

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 15 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 first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. Has occurred, or if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs. If so, start port switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If neither the first start winning port switch 13a nor the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the process proceeds to steps S300 to S310 according to the internal state without proceeding to the start port switch passing process (step S312). Do one of the following.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) 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 designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 25), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the set contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

  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. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is ON, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 17, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the processing is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that, in this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

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

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 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 S81). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S82). Then, the process proceeds to step S90.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S83). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S84). Then, the process proceeds to step S90.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S85). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S85), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S89.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S85), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S86). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S87). Then, the process proceeds to step S90.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S88). Then, the process proceeds to step S90.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S85), the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types). 10C) is selected (step S89). Then, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S85 to S89, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 10B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case of the probability variation state), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S90 to be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S92. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. . In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state (see FIG. 10C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 10B). ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S85, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S82, S84, S87, S88 or S89. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S90).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S90. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S91). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S91. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S92). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S94).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S95). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S96).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S85 to S89 and S90 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 including a variation pattern type), and select any variation pattern type determination table based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S122 described later. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state or the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set, and the probability change flag or time reduction flag is set. If is set, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset (step S134). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S171). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the control is unconditionally controlled to both the probability variation state and the short-time state in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, but in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, only the probability variation state is controlled. You may make it control not to a short time state (high base state) (namely, high probability / low base state). Also, for example, in the case of a sudden probability change big hit, it is checked whether the gaming state is a short time state (high base state), and if the current gaming state is a short time state (high base state), the probability change Control to state and continue short time state (ie, control to high probability / high base state), if current gaming state is not short time state (if low base state), change to high probability / low base state You may make it control.

  Further, on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, the production of the common mode is executed after the sudden probability change big hit has occurred and after the small hit has occurred (for example, the subsequent variation display has the same background color ( For example, it may be executed in yellow) (that is, a so-called latent effect is executed), and it may be controlled so that it is impossible to recognize whether or not the state is controlled to be in a certain change state.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (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 / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S663A). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. Further, the production control CPU 101 clears the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0, and the variable display is not executed. Reset the number of pending storage to be stored. Even if the processing of step S665 is executed and the production control microcomputer 100 is in a state in which the addition or subtraction omission of the reserved memory number occurs and the erroneous reserved memory number is recognized, the reserved memory is stored. Can be reset to return to the normal state.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time reduction state (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S670). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S674). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S675).

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed, the effect symbol variation display is started using the background screen displayed in accordance with the gaming state in steps S667, S670, and S674. . When the pseudo-ream is not executed, the change display of the effect symbols is executed without changing the background screen displayed in steps S667, S670, and S674 until the end of the change. On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream is executed, as will be described later, the initial variation is executed using the background screen displayed in steps S667, S670, and S674, and the special display result (chance pattern) is displayed. After displaying the temporary stop, switch to the switching background screen (in this example, the background screen of the mountain landscape or the background screen of the sea background) with a predetermined story, and perform one to three re-variations Is done. However, more precisely, for example, when a pseudo-ream is executed, after switching to a switching background screen having a predetermined story, it is changed to a background screen corresponding to the reach when the reach occurs. It is desirable that the reach effect be executed. Also, even when the pseudo-ream is not executed, the background screen corresponding to the gaming state displayed at the start of the change is changed to the background screen corresponding to the reach when the reach occurs, and the reach effect is executed. It is desirable.

  Even if the pseudo-ream is not executed, if the display is a variable display that reaches a reach, for example, a switching background screen (for example, a mountain landscape) having a predetermined story at the timing when the reach occurs. Or background screen of the sea background). Also, in this case, even if the pseudo-ream is executed, if the display is a variable display that reaches reach, the screen may be changed to a switching background screen having a predetermined story at the timing when the reach occurs. Good. In addition, when the background screen is configured to change at the timing when the reach occurs, the background screen corresponding to the reach (for example, instead of the background screen having the story as shown in this embodiment) The screen may be changed to a screen with a background color different from that before the reach or a screen on which characters that do not appear before the reach are displayed.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S676). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. The display will not start.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a special display result (chance pattern) for temporary stop display or the first special display when the pseudo-continuous is designated by the variation pattern indicated by the read variation pattern command. A pseudo continuous setting process for performing various settings for executing a pseudo continuous such as setting of a background screen for switching after temporarily stopping and displaying the result is executed (step S8002).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8003). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8003, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined.

  When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines the combination of effect symbols “135” as stop symbols. If a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern with reach is received in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the stop symbol “135” is determined and the reach symbol is also determined. In this embodiment, the symbol combination “135” that is finally stopped in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit is displayed as a special display result (chance) that is temporarily stopped during the variation display of the staging pattern with pseudo-ream. It is also called the “chance chance” symbol to distinguish it from the “eye symbol”. It is to be noted that the probability chance symbol is not limited to the symbol combination “135” shown in this embodiment, but may be any combination of symbols that can be recognized as suddenly probable big hit or small hit. Or a combination of symbols such as “357”. Also, for example, a combination of symbols such as “223” and “445” may be used as the chance chance symbol. Further, for example, a combination of symbols in which a specific symbol (for example, a symbol with a specific character) is displayed as the middle symbol may be used as the chance chance symbol. However, in order to make it possible to distinguish it from the special display result (chance target symbol) that is temporarily stopped when executing the quasi-ream, regardless of the aspect of the random chance symbol symbol. It is desirable to have a combination of symbols in a different form from the result.

  Further, in the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols (reach symbols) in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 101 determines that the winning symbol is a stop symbol by specifying that it is a big hit, disappointment, suddenly probable big hit or small hit based on the variation pattern command, not the display result designation command. It may be. For example, when the variation control command for big hit is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol with the same symbols on the left and right sides, and suddenly receives a variation pattern command for a probable big hit / small hit. Determines a stop symbol such as “135”, and when a variation pattern command for deviation is received, a symbol other than these may be determined.

  In step S8003, for example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Determine the stop pattern. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8004). Note that when a notice effect is executed, a process table corresponding to the notice effect may be selected. Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8004 (step S8005).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the effect symbol display mode (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. In the case where the notice effect is configured to be executable, if it is determined to execute the notice effect, a process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set is selected and the notice effect is executed. If not determined, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

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

  In this embodiment, when a pseudo-ream is executed, the initial variation in the pseudo-ream is executed according to the process table selected in step S8004, and then the process timer is switched by switching the process data for each re-variation. It is assumed that each re-variation (including final variation) is executed by restarting (see steps S8111 to S8114 described later). Further, in this embodiment, even at the timing of development from normal reach to super reach, the process data is switched and the process timer is restarted (see steps S8115 to S8119 and S8120 to S8123 described later), thereby developing to super reach. It is assumed that the production is executed.

  Even if pseudo-ream or super-reach is executed, process data including re-variation and development effect for super-reach can be selected at once in step S8004 without switching process data. You may make it perform the change display of the production | presentation symbol accompanied with a pseudo | simulation ream or a super reach.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 produces the production device (production display device 9 as production component for variably displaying production symbols according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Then, the control of various lamps as the production component and the speaker 27) as the production component is started (step S8006). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, 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 S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-continuous setting process in step S8002. In the quasi-continuous setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command read in step S8001 specifies a quasi-continuation (step S1501). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses the variation pattern commands for variation patterns (non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-5, special PG1-3). It is confirmed whether or not (see FIG. 6) is designated. If the pseudo-ream is not designated, the pseudo-ream setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the pseudo-ream is designated, the production control CPU 101 sets 1 to the number of processes (step S1502). Next, the production control CPU 101 extracts a temporary stop symbol determination random number for determining the temporary stop symbol. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determination random number using the temporary stop symbol determination table for determining the temporary stop symbol, and displays the first in the variation display of the effect symbol. The special display result (chance eye symbol) to be temporarily stopped is determined (step S1503).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the temporary stop symbol determination table. Among these, FIG. 38A is a specific example of a temporary stop symbol determination table for determining a special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the first variation display of the effect symbols. In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are two types of chance symbols, a symbol indicating the character “mountain” and a symbol indicating the character “sea”. Then, as shown in FIG. 38A, as a special display result (chance pattern), left “mountain”, middle “mountain”, right “mountain”, left “sea”, middle “sea” and right “sea” There are 6 combinations of symbols.

  In FIG. 38A, the left “mountain” is a special display result (chance eye symbol) when the chance symbol of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the left variation display region among the three variation display regions of the middle left and right. It shows a combination of symbols. The middle “mountain” is a combination of symbols in which the chance pattern of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area of the three middle left and right variation display areas, resulting in a special display result (chance pattern). Show. The right “mountain” is a combination of symbols in which the chance pattern of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the right variation display area of the three middle left and right variation display areas, resulting in a special display result (chance pattern). Show. Also, the left “sea” is a combination of symbols in which the chance pattern of “sea” is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area among the three fluctuation display areas in the middle left and right, resulting in a special display result (chance eye pattern). Show. In addition, the middle “sea” is a combination of symbols in which the chance pattern of “sea” is temporarily stopped in the middle fluctuation display area of the three middle left and right fluctuation display areas, resulting in a special display result (chance eye pattern). Show. Also, the right “sea” is a combination of symbols in which the chance pattern of “sea” is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area of the three middle left and right fluctuation display areas, resulting in a special display result (chance eye pattern). Show.

  In this embodiment, when the special display result (chance eye symbol) is displayed temporarily, the two variable display regions other than the variable display region where the chance symbol is temporarily stopped are displayed in “1” to “1”. It is assumed that any symbol of “9” is determined at random. For example, when the special display result (chance target symbol) of the left “mountain” is determined, the chance symbol of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the left variation display region, and the right and middle variation display regions are “ Any symbol of “1” to “9” is temporarily stopped. However, it is desirable to temporarily stop different symbols in the two variable display areas other than the variable display area where the chance symbols are temporarily stopped.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38A, the allocation numbers of the determination values of the left “mountain”, middle “mountain”, right “mountain”, left “ocean”, center “ocean” and right “ocean” are the same. Yes, any special display result (chance pattern) is selected at the same rate, but the selection rate may be different. For example, depending on whether the “mountain” or “ocean” chance symbol is temporarily stopped in the left, middle, or right variation display area, the proportion of jackpots or the proportion of pseudo-reams with a large number of re-variations May be different. Further, for example, the rate of transition to the probability variation state may be different depending on whether the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in the left, middle or right variation display area. Further, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds, such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds other than the big hit of 15 rounds, any of the left, middle or right variable display areas Depending on whether or not the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds may be different.

  Also, for example, depending on whether the temporarily stopped chance symbol is “mountain” or “sea”, the ratio of jackpots or the ratio of pseudo-reams with many re-variations may be different. . Further, for example, depending on whether the temporarily stopped chance symbol is “mountain” or “sea”, the rate of transition to the probability variation state may be different. In addition, for example, in the case where it is configured to be controllable to a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds other than the big hit of 15 rounds, the temporarily stopped chance symbol is “mountain” or Depending on whether it is “sea”, the proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds may be different.

  In addition, for example, the chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” is temporarily stopped in any of the left, middle, or right fluctuation display areas, and the temporarily stopped chance symbol is “mountain” or “sea”. Depending on whether or not, the ratio of the big hit and the ratio of the pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations may be different. In addition, for example, the chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” is temporarily stopped in any of the left, middle, or right fluctuation display areas, and the temporarily stopped chance symbol is “mountain” or “sea”. Depending on whether or not, the ratio of the probability variation big hit and the transition to the probability variation state may be different. Further, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds other than the big hit of 15 rounds, any of the left, middle and right variable display areas Depending on whether the chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” is temporarily stopped and whether the chance symbol of the temporary stop is “mountain” or “sea”, You may make it the ratio controlled to a state differ.

  Then, in step S1503, the effect control CPU 101 determines any one of the six kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 38A as a special display result (chance eye symbol) that causes the first temporary stop display. To do. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, for example, a temporary stop symbol storage area provided with a RAM (an area for storing a special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped in the first temporary stop symbol storage area) The determined special display result (chance eye symbol) is stored.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a switching background screen according to the type of chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) determined in step S1503 (step S1504). Note that the background screen for switching is a background screen that displays the first special display result (chance pattern) after the temporary stop display from the background screen displayed at the start of fluctuation when executing a pseudo-ream. It is. In this embodiment, when the special display result (chance eye symbol) including the chance symbol “mountain” is determined, the background screen of the mountain landscape is determined as the switching background screen. Further, when the special display result (chance target symbol) including the “sea” chance symbol is determined, the background screen of the sea landscape is determined as the switching background screen. For example, when determining the background screen of the mountain landscape, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the mountain background determination flag indicating that the background screen of the mountain landscape has been determined, and displays the background screen of the sea landscape. If it is determined, a sea background determination flag indicating that the background screen of the sea landscape has been determined may be set.

  In this embodiment, when the pseudo-ream is executed, when the screen is switched to the switching background screen, the background screen is displayed in such a manner that a series of stories develops with each change. . The “story” here means that the display content displayed as various effects such as a background screen changes in such a way that the player can recognize some continuity. For example, when the background screen of the mountain landscape is switched, the background screen is displayed in such a manner that the morning sun rises in the mountain landscape at the first re-variation, and at about noon in the mountain landscape at the second re-variation. It develops into a background screen of an aspect, and further develops into a background screen of an aspect at night in a mountain landscape in the third re-variation. In addition, for example, when the screen is switched to the background screen of the sea landscape, a background screen in which the morning sun rises in the sea landscape is displayed in the first re-variation, and noon in the sea landscape is displayed in the second re-variation. It develops into a background screen in a recent mode, and further develops into a background screen in a night mode in a seascape in the third re-variation. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, a moving image such as a drama may be displayed each time a re-variation is executed, and the display content may be expanded. Any mode may be used as long as it can be recognized.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) determined in step S1503 is the final temporary stop symbol (step S1505). In this embodiment, when a pseudo display is executed, if the special display result (chance eye symbol) is temporarily stopped, the symbol in the left variable display area is temporarily stopped, and then the right variable display is displayed. The design of the area is temporarily stopped, and finally the design of the middle variable display area is temporarily stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol temporarily stopped in the middle variable display area is the final temporary stop symbol. Accordingly, in step S1505, the production control CPU 101 specifically determines the middle “mountain” or the middle “sea” among the combinations of the six types of special display results (chance pattern) shown in FIG. Check if it was done. If the chance symbol is the final temporary stop symbol, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  If the chance symbol is not the final temporary stop symbol (that is, the special display result (if the chance symbol symbol is determined as one of left “mountain”, right “mountain”, left “sea” or right “sea”) The display control CPU 101 determines the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol in accordance with the number of re-variations performed during the variable display (step S1506) The “remaining temporary stop symbol” is a special display result ( When the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped after the chance symbol is temporarily stopped (therefore, the temporary stop symbol is still changing at the stage of the chance symbol temporary stop). , If left "mountain" or left "sea" is determined as the special display result (chance eye symbol), the chance symbol ("mountain" or "sea") is temporarily suspended in the left fluctuation display area, After the chance symbol temporarily stops Since the symbols are temporarily stopped in the right and middle variable display areas, the temporary stop symbols temporarily stopped in the right and middle variable display areas are the remaining temporary stop symbols. ) As the right “mountain” or right “sea”, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area, and then the chance symbol (“mountain” or “ After the sea ”) is temporarily stopped and the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle variable display area. Therefore, the temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped in the middle variable display area is the remaining temporary stop symbol. It is.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a table for determining the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode for determining the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol. Among these, FIG. 39 (A) is a specific example of a table for determining the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode selected when the number of re-variations is three. FIG. 39B is a specific example of a remaining provisional stop symbol display mode determination table selected when the number of re-variations is two. FIG. 39C is a specific example of a table for determining the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode selected when the number of re-variations is one.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, any one of red display, yellow display, or no change is determined as the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol. In this embodiment, when the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped, it is assumed that the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in blue display in the left and right fluctuation display areas. The “red display” is a display mode in which the remaining temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped after the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in red, unlike the normal display mode. Further, the “yellow display” is a display mode in which the remaining temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped after the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in yellow display, unlike the normal display mode. Further, “no change” is a display mode in which the display mode of the temporary stop symbol does not change in the normal display mode, and the remaining temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped after the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in blue.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, as the number of times of re-variation increases, the proportion of the temporary stop symbol remaining temporarily stopped in a display mode (red display or yellow display) different from the normal display mode increases. . Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, as the number of times of re-variation increases, the proportion of the temporary stop symbols that are temporarily stopped particularly in the display mode of red display increases. As described above, in this embodiment, when the re-variation is executed, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit increases as the number of re-variations increases, so a display mode (red) different from the normal display mode When the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the display or yellow display), compared to the case where the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the same display mode (blue display) as the normal display mode, Expectation (reliability) is high. In addition, when the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the display mode displayed in red, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit as compared with the case where the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the display mode displayed in yellow Is even higher.

  In this embodiment, when left “mountain” or left “ocean” is determined as a special display result (chance target symbol), there are two remaining temporary stop symbols, middle and right. , Temporarily stop both of the remaining temporary stop symbols in a display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, when the display mode of red display is determined, both the middle and right residual temporary stop symbols are the same red However, it is not limited to such a control method. For example, not only when both the middle and right residual temporary stop symbols are temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the normal display mode, but only either the middle or right residual temporary stop symbols are different from the normal display mode. The temporary stop may be performed in the display mode, and the other may be temporarily stopped in the normal display mode. Also, for the remaining temporary stop symbol in the middle and the residual temporary stop symbol on the right, it is decided to determine whether or not to make it different from the normal display mode and whether to display in red or yellow. It doesn't matter. In this case, for example, there may be a case where the remaining temporary stop symbol in the middle is temporarily stopped in a red display mode different from the normal display mode, while the right remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in a different yellow display mode. It does not matter if there is.

  In addition, for example, when there are a plurality of remaining temporary stop symbols, in which variable display region the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in which display mode, or temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the normal display mode Depending on the number of remaining temporary stop symbols, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit, the rate at which pseudo-reams with a large number of re-variations are executed, and the probability change big hit will be entered. The proportions may be different. In addition, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds in addition to the big hit of 15 rounds, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds. You may make it a ratio differ.

  In step S1506, the effect control CPU 101 determines the remaining temporary stop symbol of any of FIGS. 39A to 39C according to the number of re-variations specified by the variation pattern indicated by the read variation pattern command. A display mode determination table is selected. Then, the production control CPU 101 extracts a remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination random number for determining the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol, and uses the selected remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination table to store the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode. A lottery process based on the random number for determining the stop symbol display mode is performed, and the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol is determined as “red display”, “yellow display”, or “no change”. For example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to set the display mode of red display, it sets a red determination flag indicating that it is determined to set the display mode of red display, and displays the yellow display. If it is determined that the mode is to be changed, a yellow determination flag is set to indicate that it is determined to be a display mode for yellow display. If it is determined that there is no change, neither flag is set. What should I do?

  In this embodiment, the case of selecting the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination table according to the number of re-variations has been shown, but it is not limited to such a control method. For example, a remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination table for jackpot and a remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination table for deviation are prepared, and the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot The display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol may be determined by selecting a table for use. In addition, for example, when a probabilistic big hit and a transition to a probable change state is made so that a table for determining the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode for probability variation big hit is also provided, You may select a table and determine the display mode of a remaining temporary stop symbol. In addition, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds in addition to the big hit of 15 rounds, the remaining temporary stop symbols for each number of rounds of the big hit game A display mode determination table may be prepared and the remaining temporary stop symbol display mode determination table may be selected in accordance with the number of rounds during the jackpot game to determine the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the current number of processes has reached the number of re-variations (step S1507). For example, a fluctuation pattern (non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, super PA3-1, normal PB2-3, super PA3-3, special PG1-3) accompanied by one re-variation pseudo-continuation by a fluctuation pattern command. If it is specified, it is determined whether or not the current processing number has reached one. Also, for example, when a variation pattern (normal PB2-2, super PA3-2, normal PB2-4, super PA3-4) with two revariations is specified by the variation pattern command, It is determined whether or not the number of processes has reached 2. Further, for example, when a variation pattern (super PA 3-5) with three re-variations is designated by the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the current number of processes has reached three. If the number of processes has reached the number of re-variations, the pseudo-continuous setting process is terminated.

  If the number of processes has not reached the number of re-variations, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the number of processes (step S1508). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays a special display result for temporary stop display for the number of processes according to the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed for the first time determined in step S1503 ( (Chance eye symbol) is determined (step S1509). For example, when the number of processes is 2, the effect control CPU 101 determines a special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped for the second display. Also, for example, when the number of processes is 3, the effect control CPU 101 determines a special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped for display at the third time.

  FIGS. 38B and 38C are specific examples of a temporary stop symbol determination table for determining a special display result (chance target symbol) for temporary stop display after the second in the variation display of the effect symbols. It is. Among these, FIG. 38B shows a temporary stop symbol determination table selected when the chance symbol included in the first special display result (chance target symbol) temporarily displayed is “mountain”. Is shown. FIG. 38C shows a temporary stop symbol determination table that is selected when the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) displayed as the first temporary stop is “sea”. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 38B, in this embodiment, when the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) temporarily displayed as the first stop is “mountain”, 2 is displayed. Also in the special display result (chance eye symbol) displayed temporarily after the first, “mountain” is included as the chance symbol. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38C, in this embodiment, when the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily as the first stop is “sea”. Also in the special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily after the second one, “sea” is included as the chance symbol. By doing so, when the background screen is switched after the first special display result (chance eye symbol) is temporarily stopped, the special display result (chance eye) is displayed temporarily after the second time. The chance pattern included in the pattern) and the background screen are inconsistent (for example, the background screen of the mountain landscape is displayed, but the chance pattern of “Sea” is temporarily stopped) Yes.

  Even if the chance display included in the first special display result (chance display) is “mountain”, the second and subsequent special display results including the “sea” chance display ( (Chance pattern) may be displayed as a temporary stop, or two even if the chance pattern included in the special display result (chance pattern) displayed as a temporary stop is “sea”. A special display result (chance eye symbol) including a chance symbol of “mountain” after the eye may be displayed temporarily.

  Also, for example, after the first special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and switched to the background screen of a mountain or sea landscape, the symbols that are temporarily stopped after the second are displayed as chance symbols. May not be included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38 (B), the allocation numbers of the judgment values of the left “mountain”, middle “mountain”, and right “mountain” are the same, and all the special display results (chance target symbols) have the same ratio. However, the selection ratio may be varied. For example, depending on whether the chance pattern of “mountain” is temporarily stopped in the left, middle or right fluctuation display area, the ratio of jackpots or the ratio of pseudo-reams with a large number of re-variations will be different. May be. Further, for example, the rate of transition to the probability variation state may be different depending on whether the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in the left, middle or right variation display area. Further, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds, such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds other than the big hit of 15 rounds, any of the left, middle or right variable display areas Depending on whether or not the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds may be different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38C, the allocation numbers of the determination values of the left “sea”, the middle “sea”, and the right “sea” are the same, and all the special display results (chance target symbols) have the same ratio. However, the selection ratio may be varied. For example, depending on whether the “ocean” chance symbol is temporarily stopped in the left, middle, or right variation display area, the ratio of jackpots or the ratio of pseudo-reams with a large number of re-variations is varied. May be. Further, for example, the rate of transition to the probability variation state may be different depending on whether the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in the left, middle or right variation display area. Further, for example, in the case of being configured to be able to control a big hit gaming state with a different number of rounds, such as a big hit of 10 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds other than the big hit of 15 rounds, any of the left, middle or right variable display areas Depending on whether or not the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds may be different.

  In step S1509, the production control CPU 101 first determines whether the chance symbol included in the first special display result (chance target symbol) temporarily stopped is “mountain” or “sea”. The temporary stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 38B or FIG. 38C is selected. Then, the production control CPU 101 extracts a temporary stop symbol determination random number, performs a lottery process based on the temporary stop symbol determination random number using the selected temporary stop symbol determination table, and displays a temporary stop display number of times. The special display result (chance pattern) to be determined is determined. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control displays, for example, a temporary stop display on the second or third of the temporary stop symbol storage areas in accordance with the order of temporary stop display in the temporary stop symbol storage area provided with the RAM. The special display result (chance pattern) to be stored) and the determined special display result (chance pattern).

  Then, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the processes in steps S1507 to S1509 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes reaches the number of re-variations.

  FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is a case where a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern including a pseudo-ream is received (step S8106). If the pseudo-ream is not executed, the process proceeds to step S8115. If the pseudo-ream is executed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the first temporary stop timing for temporarily stopping and displaying the first special display result (chance target symbol) ( Step S8107). Whether or not it is the first temporary stop timing can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. If it is the first temporary stop timing, the CPU 101 for effect control is the first determined in step S1503 according to the determined display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol when the process of step S1506 is executed. The special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped (step S8108).

  Although steps S8107 and S8108 are comprehensively expressed, in this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the left variable display area, and then a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) is set to the right. The temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the variable display area, and finally, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle variable display area after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Therefore, if it is determined in step S8107 that it is the temporary stop timing of the left fluctuation display area, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area in step S8108, and then in the subsequent timer interruption. If it is determined in step S8107 that the timing is the temporary stop timing of the right fluctuation display area, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area in step S8108, and further, the fluctuation display area in step S8107 in the subsequent timer interruption. If it is determined that it is the temporary stop timing, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the variable display area in step S8108. This also applies to steps S8109 and S8110 described later.

  When the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) determined in step S1503 is the final temporary stop symbol (that is, the special display result of middle “mountain” or middle “ocean” (chance target symbol)). Since the process of step S1506 is not executed, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops and displays the special display result (chance target symbol) in the normal display mode in step S8108. Specifically, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area, the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display is finally performed while the display mode is displayed in blue. Temporarily stop the chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” in the area.

  On the other hand, when the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance eye symbol) determined in step S1503 is not the final temporary stop symbol (that is, left “mountain”, right “mountain”, left “sea” or right “sea” In step S8108, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily displays the special display result (chance target symbol) in the display mode determined in step S1506. To do.

  For example, when the left “mountain” or the left “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol) and the display mode of “red display” is determined, first, a normal blue display is displayed in the left fluctuation display area. Temporarily stop the chance symbol of “Mountain” or “Sea”, then temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in red on the fluctuation display area on the right, and finally temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in red on the middle fluctuation display area. Stop.

  Further, for example, when the left “mountain” or the left “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol) and the display mode of “yellow display” is determined, a normal blue color is first displayed in the left fluctuation display region. Temporarily stop the chance symbol “mountain” or “sea” on the display, then temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in yellow on the right fluctuation display area, and finally temporarily stop in yellow on the middle fluctuation display area Is temporarily stopped.

  For example, even when left “mountain” or left “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol), when the “no change” display mode is determined, the normal blue display First, temporarily stop the chance symbol “mountain” or “sea” in the left fluctuation display area, then temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in the right fluctuation display area, and finally temporarily stop in the middle fluctuation display area. Temporarily stop the design.

  Further, for example, when the right “mountain” or the right “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol) and the display mode of “red display” is determined, the normal blue is first displayed in the left variable display area. Temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in the display, then temporarily stop the chance pattern of “mountain” or “ocean” in the normal blue display in the fluctuation display area on the right, and finally temporarily Temporarily stop the stop symbol.

  Further, for example, when the right “mountain” or the right “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol) and the display mode of “yellow display” is determined, the normal blue is first displayed in the left variable display area. Temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in the display, then temporarily stop the chance pattern of “mountain” or “ocean” in the normal blue display in the right fluctuation display area, and finally temporarily in yellow in the middle fluctuation display area. Temporarily stop the stop symbol.

  For example, even if the right “mountain” or the right “sea” is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol), if the “no change” display mode is determined, the normal blue display First, temporarily stop the temporary stop symbol in the left fluctuation display area, then temporarily stop the chance pattern of “mountain” or “sea” in the right fluctuation display area, and finally stop temporarily in the middle fluctuation display area. Temporarily stop the design.

  In step S8108, for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to extract the special display result (chance symbol) stored in the temporary stop symbol storage area in step S1503 and display the temporary stop. Further, the production control CPU 101 determines whether the display pattern of the remaining temporary stop symbol determined in step S1506 is, for example, whether the flag set in step S1506 is a red flag or a yellow flag, or neither flag is set. It can be determined by checking.

  If it is not the first temporary stop timing, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second and subsequent temporary stop timings for temporarily stopping and displaying the second and subsequent special display results (chance pattern). (Step S8109). Whether or not it is the second and subsequent temporary stop timings can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. If it is the second and subsequent temporary stop timings, the production control CPU 101 uses the second or third special display result (chance target symbol) in the normal display mode (in this example, blue display). ) Is temporarily stopped and displayed, the special display result (chance target symbol) determined in step S1509 is temporarily stopped (step S8110).

  In step S8110, for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for extracting and temporarily displaying the special display result (chance symbol) stored in the temporary stop symbol storage area in step S1509.

  If it is not the temporary stop timing of the temporary stop symbols for the second and subsequent times, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the timing of the re-variation for starting re-variation (step S8111). Whether or not it is the timing of re-variation can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variation time timer. If it is the timing of re-variation, the CPU 101 for effect control displays a background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 in step S1504 according to how many times the re-variation of this time is the re-change in the pseudo-continuation. The screen is changed to the determined switching background screen (step S8112). For example, when a background screen of a mountain landscape is determined as the background screen for switching in step S1504 (in this case, the first special display result (chance pattern) that is temporarily stopped and displayed is “mountain”). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 changes to a background screen of a mountain landscape. Further, for example, when the background screen of the sea landscape is determined as the switching background screen in step S1504 (in this case, the first special display result (chance target symbol) displayed as a temporary stop is “sea”. ”), The effect control CPU 101 changes to the background screen of the sea landscape. In step S8112, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the background screen of the mountain landscape or the background screen of the sea landscape has been determined. For example, the flag set in step S1504 is the mountain background determination flag or It can be determined by confirming which of the sea background determination flags.

  In step S8112, more precisely, the effect control CPU 101 switches the switching background screen at every first to third re-variation timing. For example, when switching to the background screen of the mountain landscape, when starting the first re-variation after the first variation, the background screen is changed to a mode in which the morning sun rises in the mountain landscape. When starting the re-variation, change to the background screen of the noon mode in the mountain landscape, and when starting the third re-change, change to the background screen of the night mode in the mountain landscape . Also, for example, when switching to the background screen of the sea landscape, when starting the first re-change after the first change, change to a background screen in a manner that the morning sun rises to the sea landscape, When the second re-variation is started, the background screen is changed to a noon mode on the seascape. When the third re-change is started, the night-time background screen is displayed on the sea landscape. change. By doing so, in this embodiment, the background screen is displayed in such a manner that a series of stories develops as the number of re-variations is repeated. In this embodiment, the switching background screen is switched at every first to third re-variation timing. However, the first special display result (chance pattern) is temporarily stopped. The background screen for switching may be switched only at the first re-variation timing after this.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 switches to process data for re-variation (step S8113) and restarts the process timer (step S8114).

  When the pseudo-ream is executed during the effect symbol variation display, the first variation is first executed by executing steps S8006 and S8105 according to the process data selected in step S8004 of the effect symbol variation start process. Is done. Then, the special display result (chance pattern) is temporarily stopped (see steps S8108 and S8110), and each time re-variation is started, the process data is switched in step S8113, and step S8105 is performed according to the process data after switching. Each revariation is performed by being executed. However, in this embodiment, when re-variation is executed by executing step S8105 according to the process data switched in step S8113, for example, the effect is displayed on the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The symbol variation display is reduced.

  In this embodiment, when re-variation is executed, the effect design is displayed in a reduced scale. However, the effect is cumbersome because the variation display overlaps the background screen of a mountain or sea landscape with a story. As long as it can be prevented from becoming, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, during the re-variation, various modes such as displaying the rendering symbol as semi-transparent can be considered.

  If it is determined in step S8106 that there is no quasi-continuation, or if it is not a re-variation timing in step S8111, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the development timing from normal reach to super reach ( Step S8115). In addition, whether or not it is the timing of development to super reach can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer.

  In this embodiment, when a pseudo-ream is executed and a super reach is also performed, a normal reach occurs after all re-variations in the pseudo-ream are executed, and a super reach development timing arrives. The development to super reach shall be carried out. Therefore, when the pseudo-ream is executed, it may be determined as Y in step S8115 after all re-variation timings have arrived and re-variation is executed.

  When it is time to develop to super reach, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is a case where a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed (step S8116). Specifically, by confirming the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command extracted in step S8001, it is possible to determine whether or not the pseudo-ream with three re-variations is executed.

  Unless a quasi-ream with a re-variation count of 3 is executed (that is, when a quasi-run with a re-variation count of 1 or 2 is executed, or when only a super reach is executed without a quasi-ream) The effect control CPU 101 switches to the process data for the first half of the super reach (step S8117). On the other hand, if the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed, the effect control CPU 101 switches to the process data for the second half of the super reach (step S8118). Then, the production control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8119).

  In this embodiment, when a super-reach effect is performed in a case other than the case where a pseudo-run with three re-variations is executed, a character string such as “Super Reach !!” is usually displayed first. Then, the first half of the super reach that informs the development of super reach is executed, and then the second half of the super reach where a predetermined character appears and performs a battle or the like is executed. However, when a pseudo-ream that has a large number of re-variations is executed and then developed into super reach, the re-variation has already been performed many times in the pseudo-ream and the expectation for the big hit is increased. Producing the reach to the reach would make the production troublesome. On the other hand, if re-fluctuation has already been performed many times in the pseudo-ream, the announcement of the development to super reach is skipped, and the production of the second half of super reach where a predetermined character appears suddenly and battles etc. The production will not be unnatural even after the transition. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a quasi-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed (see Y in step S8116), the effect of the first half of super reach is skipped, and the process data for the second half of super reach is suddenly switched. (Refer to step S8118), the transition to the latter half of the super reach is made. It should be noted that when a re-run with a re-variation count of 3 is executed, the generation of normal reach itself may be skipped, and the process may suddenly shift to super reach production. In addition, in this case, the occurrence of normal reach itself is skipped, and similarly to this embodiment, the first half of the super reach is skipped, and the predetermined character in the second half of the super reach is suddenly transmitted without performing the normal reach or super reach notification. You may make it shift to the production which appears and performs a battle.

  At the timing of development to super reach, the process data is switched to the process data for the first half of the super reach or the second half of the super reach in steps S8117 and S8118, and in the subsequent timer interrupt, step S8105 is executed according to the process data after the switch. By doing so, the production of super reach is executed.

  If it is not the timing for development to super reach, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the super reach switching timing from the production in the first half of the super reach to the production in the second half of the super reach (step S8120). Whether or not it is the super reach switching timing can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer.

  When it is the super reach switching timing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the case where the pseudo-ream with the re-variation count of 3 is executed (step S8121). Specifically, by confirming the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command extracted in step S8001, it is possible to determine whether or not the pseudo-ream with three re-variations is executed.

  Unless a quasi-ream with a re-variation count of 3 is executed (that is, when a quasi-run with a re-variation count of 1 or 2 is executed, or when only a super reach is executed without a quasi-ream) The effect control CPU 101 switches to process data for the second half of the super reach (step S8122). Then, the production control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8123).

  When the process data is switched to the process data for the second half of the super reach in step S8122, in the subsequent timer interruption, step S8105 is executed in accordance with the process data after the switching, so that the first half of the reach of the super reach and the second half of the super reach are performed. The super reach effect is executed.

  On the other hand, if the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed, the process proceeds to step S8124. That is, since the effect of the first half of the super reach is skipped and the effect of the second half of the super reach is already executed, the process proceeds to step S8124 without executing steps S8122 and S8123.

  In this embodiment, when a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed, the case of transition to the super-reach latter stage without executing the first super-reaches stage is shown. It is not limited to the configuration shown in the form. If the super-reach mode is changed when executing re-variation more than a specific number of times, for example, when executing a quasi-run with a re-variation frequency of 2 times or more (that is, 2 or 3 times), You may comprise so that it may transfer to the production of the second half of super reach, without performing the production of the first half of super reach. In addition, for example, in a case where a quasi-ream with a number of re-variations of 4 or more is configured to be executable, when the quasi-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 or 4 or more is performed, the effect of the first half of super reach is executed However, it may be configured to shift to the production of the latter half of the super reach, and various configurations are conceivable.

  In this embodiment, the process data for the first half is prepared as the process data for the first half and the data for the second half are prepared. Although the case where control is made to skip the first half of the super reach and immediately shift to the production of the second half by skipping the data and suddenly switching to the process data for the second half, it is not limited to such a control method. . For example, when process data that includes both the first and second half of the super reach production and process data that includes only the second half of the super reach production are prepared in advance, and a quasi-run with three revariations is executed In other words, by switching to process data including only the effect of the second half of the super reach, the notification of the first half of the super reach may be skipped and the control immediately shifted to the effect of the second half. Conversely, when a re-run with a re-variation count of 3 is executed, only the effect of the first half of the super reach may be executed and the effect of the latter half of the super reach may not be transferred. By doing so, there is no need to worry about the length of the production time because only the super reach notification is made, and there is no possibility of inconsistency between the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern and the production time. Control can be easily performed on the control microcomputer 100 side.

  Also, for example, when a quasi-run with 3 revariations is executed, otherwise (when the quasi-run itself is not executed, or when a quasi-run with 1 or 2 revariations is executed) ) May be configured to execute a super reach effect (for example, an effect in which a completely different character appears). In any case, when a quasi-ream with a large number of re-variations is executed, such as when a quasi-ream with a re-variation count of 3 is executed, the production content is more complicated than necessary compared to other cases. It is desirable to prevent the production from becoming troublesome.

  In addition, for example, as an effect of the first half of the super reach, an effect for the number of times of re-variation 3 times and an effect for the other times are prepared, and when the pseudo-ream with the number of times of re-variation 3 times is executed, The process data for the first half of the super reach may be selected and the first half of the reach may be performed. By doing so, it is possible to execute a super reach effect at the same processing steps only when the process data to be selected is different between when the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed and when it is not. In addition, the control on the production control microcomputer 100 side can be facilitated.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8124), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8125).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S871). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S878. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S871 is a stage where the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, so the stop symbol of the effect symbols in steps S872 to S873 is displayed. The process proceeds to step S877 without repeatedly executing the process.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S872). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  If neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in step S872 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S873), the presentation control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S874). ). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 33, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (Y in step S873), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S876) and checks whether the fanfare flag is set. (Step S877). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S877), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S879), and starts a process timer (step S880). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S881). However, if it is a small hit, it is not a big hit, so the effect during the big hit from the big hit display process (step S804) to the big hit end effect process (step S807) is not executed, but set in step S879. It is preferable that an effect corresponding to the small hit game is executed over a predetermined effect period in accordance with the process data, and the process returns to the variation pattern command reception waiting process in step S800.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). Whether or not a display command during opening has been received is confirmed (step S901). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) in accordance with the contents of the process data n (step S903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S906).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S901), the production control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S907), and the contents of the special winning opening open display command are displayed. Based on this, process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S908). Then, the process timer is started (step S909), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (step S805) (step S910).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the jackpot game (step S971). The production period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the big hit game have been completed, for example, during production during round (see step S805) or post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the production period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27 etc.) is executed (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  When the effect period measurement timer times out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S979). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S979).

  Next, a specific example of the pseudo-rendition production mode in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 45 to FIG. 48 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of pseudo-continuous rendering modes. 45 to 48, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In addition, FIG. 45 shows an example of an effect mode in the case where a pseudo-ream with two revariations is executed as an example, and a special display result (chance target symbol) including a chance symbol of “mountain” is temporarily stopped and displayed. This is a specific example. FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 show a case where the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed and the special display result (chance eye symbol) including the chance symbol “mountain” is temporarily stopped and displayed. This is a specific example. Further, FIG. 48 shows a specific example of an effect mode in the case where a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variation times of 2 is executed and a special display result (chance target symbol) including a chance symbol of “sea” is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is. Other than this, for example, when a quasi-ream with a re-variation count of 1 is executed, or when a quasi-ream with a re-variation count of 3 is executed, a special display result including a chance symbol of “sea” (chance target design) When is temporarily displayed, the effect is executed in the same effect mode.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45, the execution mode of the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 2 is executed and the special display result (chance target symbol) including the chance symbol of “mountain” is temporarily stopped and displayed. A specific example will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 45, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a big hit fluctuation pattern (super PA 3-4 shown in FIG. 6) of the number of re-changes with super reach, and a change pattern command is transmitted to produce an effect. Suppose that the control microcomputer 100 executes variation display of the effect symbols.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 starts to display the variation of the production symbols, first, based on the received background designation command, as shown in FIG. 45 (1), a normal background screen corresponding to the gaming state is displayed. indicate. In this case, when a normal state background designation command is received, a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue display color) is displayed (see step S667), and a time-short state background designation command is received. Displays a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) according to the time reduction state (see step S670), and when a probability change state background designation command is received, a background screen according to the probability change state (for example, A red display color background screen) is displayed (see step S674). In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation display of the middle left and right production symbols as shown in FIG. 45 (1) based on the reception of the variation pattern command.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a pseudo-continuous setting process (see step S8002) at the start of variation, and displays each special display result (chance pattern) and a switching background screen that are temporarily stopped during variation display. Determine (see steps S1503, S1504, S1509). In the example shown in FIG. 45, the right “mountain” is determined as the first special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and the second special display result (chance target symbol) is to be displayed temporarily. It is assumed that the middle “mountain” is determined and the background screen of the mountain landscape is determined as the switching background screen.

  Next, at the first temporary stop timing, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the first special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed temporarily (see steps S8107 and S8108). The example shown in FIG. 45 (2) shows a case where a combination of symbols “34 mountains” is temporarily stopped based on the determination of the right “mountain” as the special display result (chance eye symbol). ing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45 (2), the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) (in this example, the symbol “mountain”) is not the final temporary stop symbol. When the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol is determined to be the “red display” or “yellow display” display mode (see step S1506) (see step S1506), first, a normal blue color is displayed in the left fluctuation display area. The symbol “3” is temporarily stopped by the display, the chance symbol “mountain” is temporarily stopped by the normal blue display in the right fluctuation display area, and finally the symbol “3” is displayed by the red or yellow display in the middle fluctuation display area. 4 "is temporarily stopped.

  Next, at the first re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), the normal background screen is switched to the mountain landscape background screen (see step S8112), and the first re-variation is started. (See steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (3), since the first re-variation is started, a background screen in which the morning sun rises in the mountain landscape corresponding to the first re-variation is displayed. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect design is performed at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The display is reduced.

  Next, when the second temporary stop timing is reached, the second special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (4) (see steps S8109 and S8110). The example shown in FIG. 45 (4) shows a case where a combination of symbols “7 mountains 9” is temporarily displayed based on the determination of the middle “mountain” as the special display result (chance eye symbol). Has been. In addition, the symbol temporarily displayed after the second may not include the chance symbol. Further, instead of displaying the variation display of the effect symbol in a reduced manner only during the re-variation, a special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily after the second time may be reduced and displayed.

  Next, at the second re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the background screen corresponding to the first re-variation is switched to the background screen corresponding to the second re-variation (see step S8112). At the same time, the second re-variation is started (see steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (5), since the second re-variation is started, a background screen of a mode around noon in the mountain landscape corresponding to the second re-variation is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect symbol at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. The display is reduced.

  Next, at the timing of occurrence of reach, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed in the left and right variable display areas, and normal reach occurs. Next, at the timing of occurrence of super reach, as shown in FIG. 45 (7), for example, a character string such as “Super reach! Is started (see steps S8117, S8119, and S8105). Next, when the timing of switching from the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 45 (8), the stage is switched to the latter half of the super reach where a predetermined character appears and performs a battle (step). (See S8122, S8123, and S8105). As shown in FIGS. 45 (7) and 45 (8), even when the effect of super reach is executed, for example, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is desirable to prevent the production from becoming annoying.

  Then, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 45 (9), the final stop symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “777”) is finally stopped and displayed (see step S872).

  Next, referring to FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, a case where a pseudo-run with three revariations is executed and a special display result (chance eye symbol) including a chance symbol of “mountain” is temporarily stopped and displayed. A specific example of the production mode will be described. In the example shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a big hit variation pattern (super PA 3-5 shown in FIG. 6) with three re-variations with super reach, and transmits a variation pattern command. Thus, it is assumed that the effect design variation display is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 starts to display the variation of the production symbol, first, based on the received background designation command, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), a normal background screen corresponding to the gaming state is displayed. indicate. In this case, when a normal state background designation command is received, a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue display color) is displayed (see step S667), and a time-short state background designation command is received. Displays a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) according to the time reduction state (see step S670), and when a probability change state background designation command is received, a background screen according to the probability change state (for example, A red display color background screen) is displayed (see step S674). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation display of the middle left and right production symbols as shown in FIG. 46 (1) based on the reception of the variation pattern command.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a pseudo-continuous setting process (see step S8002) at the start of variation, and displays each special display result (chance pattern) and a switching background screen that are temporarily stopped during variation display. Determine (see steps S1503, S1504, S1509). In the example shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the right “mountain” is determined as the first special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and the second special display result (chance is displayed). "Mountain" is determined as the target symbol), and "Mountain" is determined as the special display result (chance target symbol) for the third temporary stop display, and the background screen of the mountain landscape is determined as the switching background screen. Shall be.

  Next, at the first temporary stop timing, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the first special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed temporarily (see steps S8107 and S8108). The example shown in FIG. 46 (2) shows a case where the combination of the symbol “34 mountain” is temporarily displayed based on the right “mountain” being determined as the special display result (chance eye symbol). ing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 46 (2), the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) (in this example, the symbol “mountain”) is not the final temporary stop symbol. When the display mode of “red display” or “yellow display” is determined in (see step S8002) (see step S1506), first, the symbol “3” is temporarily displayed in a normal blue display in the left fluctuation display area. Next, the chance symbol “mountain” is temporarily stopped in a normal blue display in the right variation display area, and finally the symbol “4” is temporarily stopped in a middle variation display area in red or yellow display.

  Next, at the first re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), the normal background screen is switched to the mountain landscape background screen (see step S8112), and the first re-variation is started. (See steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 46 (3), since the first re-variation is started, a background screen in which the morning sun rises in the mountain landscape corresponding to the first re-variation is displayed. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect design is performed at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The display is reduced.

  Next, at the second temporary stop timing, the second special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 46 (4) (see steps S8109 and S8110). The example shown in FIG. 46 (4) shows a case where a combination of symbols “7 mountains 9” is temporarily displayed based on the determination of the middle “mountain” as the special display result (chance eye symbol). Has been. In addition, the symbol temporarily displayed after the second may not include the chance symbol. Further, instead of displaying the variation display of the effect symbol in a reduced manner only during the re-variation, a special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily after the second time may be reduced and displayed.

  Next, at the second re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), the background screen corresponding to the first re-variation is switched to the background screen corresponding to the second re-variation (see step S8112). At the same time, the second re-variation is started (see steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 46 (5), since the second re-variation is started, a background screen in the form of around noon in the mountain landscape corresponding to the second re-variation is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect symbol at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. The display is reduced.

  Next, when the third temporary stop timing is reached, the third special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 46 (6) (see steps S8109 and S8110). The example shown in FIG. 46 (6) shows a case where a combination of symbols “1 mountain 3” is temporarily stopped based on the determination of the middle “mountain” as the special display result (chance eye symbol). Has been.

  Next, at the third re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 46 (7), the background screen corresponding to the second re-variation is switched to the background screen corresponding to the third re-variation (see step S8112). At the same time, the third re-variation is started (see steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 46 (7), since the third revariation is started, the background screen of the night mode in the mountain landscape corresponding to the third revariation is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (7), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect symbol is performed at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The display is reduced.

  Next, at the timing of occurrence of reach, as shown in FIG. 46 (8), the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed in the left and right variable display areas, and normal reach occurs. Next, when it is time to generate super reach, as shown in FIG. 47 (9), the effect of super reach is started. However, in the examples shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, since the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is executed, unlike the example shown in FIG. 45, the effect of informing the development to super reach (FIG. 45). (See (7)), the process suddenly shifts to the super-reach stage production, and as shown in FIG. 47 (9), it switches to the super-reach latter stage stage where a predetermined character appears and performs a battle (step). (See S8118, S8119, and S8105). As shown in FIG. 47 (9), even when the effect of super reach is executed, for example, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Therefore, it is desirable not to bother the production.

  Then, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 47 (10), the final stop symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “777”) is finally stopped and displayed (see step S872).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, when the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 2 is executed, a special display result (chance target symbol) including the chance symbol “sea” is temporarily stopped and displayed. A specific example will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 48, a big hit fluctuation pattern (super PA 3-4 shown in FIG. 6) having two re-changes with super reach is determined by the game control microcomputer 560, and the change pattern command is transmitted to produce the effect. Suppose that the control microcomputer 100 executes variation display of the effect symbols.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 starts to display the production symbols in a variable manner, first, based on the received background designation command, a normal background screen corresponding to the gaming state is displayed as shown in FIG. indicate. In this case, when a normal state background designation command is received, a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background screen with a blue display color) is displayed (see step S667), and a time-short state background designation command is received. Displays a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) according to the time reduction state (see step S670), and when a probability change state background designation command is received, a background screen according to the probability change state (for example, A red display color background screen) is displayed (see step S674). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variation display of the middle left and right production symbols as shown in FIG. 48 (1) based on the reception of the variation pattern command.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a pseudo-continuous setting process (see step S8002) at the start of variation, and displays each special display result (chance pattern) and a switching background screen that are temporarily stopped during variation display. Determine (see steps S1503, S1504, S1509). In the example shown in FIG. 48, the right “sea” is determined as the first special display result (chance target symbol) to be displayed temporarily, and the second special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed to temporarily stop. As the background screen for switching, the background screen of the sea landscape is determined as the background screen for switching.

  Next, at the first temporary stop timing, as shown in FIG. 48 (2), the first special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed temporarily (see steps S8107 and S8108). The example shown in FIG. 48 (2) shows a case where the combination of the symbol “34 seas” is temporarily stopped based on the right “sea” being determined as the special display result (chance eye symbol). ing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48 (2), the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) (in this example, the symbol “sea”) is not the final temporary stop symbol. When the display mode of “red display” or “yellow display” is determined in (see step S8002) (see step S1506), first, the symbol “3” is temporarily displayed in a normal blue display in the left fluctuation display area. Then, the chance symbol “sea” is temporarily stopped in a normal blue display in the right fluctuation display area, and finally the symbol “4” is temporarily stopped in a red display or yellow display in the middle fluctuation display area.

  Next, at the first re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 48 (3), the normal background screen is switched to the background screen of the sea landscape (see step S8112), and the first re-variation is started. (See steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 48 (3), since the first re-variation is started, a background screen in which the morning sun rises in the seascape corresponding to the first re-variation is displayed. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 48 (3), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect symbol at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. The display is reduced.

  Next, when the second temporary stop timing is reached, the second special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 48 (4) (see steps S8109 and S8110). The example shown in FIG. 48 (4) shows a case where a combination of symbols “7 sea 9” is temporarily stopped based on the determination of the middle “sea” as the special display result (chance eye symbol). Has been. In addition, the symbol temporarily displayed after the second may not include the chance symbol. Further, instead of displaying the variation display of the effect symbol in a reduced manner only during the re-variation, a special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily after the second time may be reduced and displayed.

  Next, at the second re-variation timing, as shown in FIG. 48 (5), the background screen corresponding to the first re-variation is switched to the background screen corresponding to the second re-variation (see step S8112). At the same time, the second re-variation is started (see steps S8113, S8114, S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 48 (5), since the second re-variation is started, a background screen of a mode around noon in the seascape corresponding to the second re-variation is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48 (5), in the re-change after the special display result (chance eye pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the change of the effect symbol at the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. The display is reduced.

  Next, at the timing of occurrence of reach, as shown in FIG. 48 (6), the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed in the left and right variable display areas, and normal reach occurs. Next, at the time of occurrence of super reach, as shown in FIG. 48 (7), for example, a character string such as “super reach!” Is displayed, and it is informed that it will develop into super reach. Is started (see steps S8117, S8119, and S8105). Next, when the timing of switching from the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 48 (8), the stage is switched to the second half of the super reach where a predetermined character appears and performs a battle (step). (See S8122, S8123, and S8105). As shown in FIGS. 48 (7) and 48 (8), even when the effect of super reach is executed, for example, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is desirable to prevent the production from becoming annoying.

  Then, when the variation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 48 (9), the final stop symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “777”) is finally stopped and displayed (see step S872).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the first special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped, the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) is not the final temporary stop symbol. The remaining temporary stop symbol may be temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the normal display mode. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display mode when the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the normal display mode. In addition, in FIG. 49, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  When the production control microcomputer 100 starts to display the variation of the production symbols accompanied by the pseudo-ream, first, based on the received background designation command, the normal state corresponding to the game state in the same manner as in FIGS. On the basis of the fact that the background screen is displayed and the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the left, middle and right effect symbols is started as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a pseudo-continuous setting process (see step S8002) at the start of the change, and determines each special display result (chance pattern) to be temporarily stopped during the change display. In the example shown in FIG. 49, it is assumed that the right “mountain” is determined as the special display result (chance eye symbol) to be temporarily stopped (first step) (see step S1503). Further, based on the fact that the chance symbol included in the special display result (chance target symbol) to be temporarily stopped first is not the final temporary stop symbol, the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol is changed to the “red display” display mode. It is assumed that it has been determined (see step S1506).

  When the first temporary stop timing arrives, first, as shown in FIG. 49 (2), the symbol “3” is temporarily stopped in a normal blue display in the left fluctuation display region. Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (3), the chance symbol “mountain” is temporarily stopped by normal blue display in the right fluctuation display region. Finally, as shown in FIG. 49 (4), the symbol “4” is temporarily stopped in the red display in the middle fluctuation display region.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in this embodiment, even after the chance symbol “mountain” temporarily stops, the temporary stop display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbols up to the final temporary stop symbol is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode. Depending on which display mode the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is different. Therefore, even if the chance symbol is temporarily stopped at the early stage from when the variable display is started until the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped, the remaining temporary stop symbols are temporarily stopped. It is possible to attract attention and improve the interest in games.

  In this embodiment, only when the first special display result (chance eye symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed, the remaining temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped with a display mode different from the normal display mode. However, even when the second and subsequent special display results (chance target symbols) are temporarily stopped, the remaining temporary stop symbols may be temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the normal display mode. . In this case, for example, after executing the process of step S1509 in the pseudo-continuous setting process shown in FIG. 37, the same process as step S1506 is performed, and the special display result (chance target symbol) that is displayed temporarily after the second is displayed. Also, the display mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol may be determined. Then, in step S8110 of the effect symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the same processing as step S8108 is performed, and the second and subsequent special display results (chance target symbols) are temporarily displayed in the determined display mode. You just have to do it.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the pseudo-ream is configured to be executable during the variation display of the effect symbols, and when it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined to be out of place. Compared to the case, the pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations is executed at a high rate. In addition, when the quasi-continuous is not executed, a change display of the effect pattern according to the first effect mode is executed (in this example, a normal background screen (background screen of red, green, or yellow background color) is displayed. In the case of executing the pseudo-ream, the second effect is displayed after the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed. Change to the mode and execute the variation display of the effect symbol (in this example, change to the background screen of the mountain landscape or the background screen of the sea landscape to execute the variation display). Therefore, in the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the pseudo-ream, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the pseudo-ream will occur even after the start of the variable display and to improve the interest of the game. For example, in this embodiment, whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed by setting the first effect mode until the special display result (chance pattern) is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started. Can not be recognized, and after displaying the special display result (chance pattern) temporarily stopped, it is possible to recognize that the pseudo-run is executed for the first time by setting the second effect mode, so the pseudo-run is executed immediately after the start of the fluctuation. It is impossible to immediately recognize whether or not it is done, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a pseudo-ream.

  In this embodiment, every time re-variation is executed, the special display result (chance pattern) is displayed in a temporarily stopped state and the pseudo-ream is executed. However, the first variation is not limited to such a mode. The special display result (chance target symbol) including the chance symbol “mountain” or “ocean” is displayed only temporarily at the end of the display, and then the special display result (chance target symbol) is not displayed temporarily (for example, The pseudo-ream may be executed by performing re-variation by temporarily stopping and displaying a combination of symbols other than the special display result (chance eye symbol). In this case, specifically, when the second and subsequent temporary stop displays are performed, combinations of symbols that do not become reach or big hits may be determined at random and displayed temporarily. Further, for example, as the first special display result (chance target symbol), as shown in this embodiment, a combination of symbols in a mode including a chance symbol such as “mountain” or “sea” is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, as the second and subsequent special display results (chance target symbols), a different type of chance symbol may be displayed temporarily. In this case, for example, as the second and subsequent special display results (chance target symbols), up to two of the left middle right symbols such as “112” and “223” are arranged in the same symbol and the specific display result (big hit) A combination of symbols that form part of the symbol (but not reach) may be displayed temporarily, and the player may indicate that the numbers are arranged in a predetermined order, such as “135” or “357”. A combination of recognizable symbols may be temporarily stopped.

  Further, in this embodiment, the red according to the game state is used as the first effect mode until the pseudo-ream is not executed or until the first special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily displayed. After displaying the background screen with green, blue and blue background colors and temporarily displaying the first special display result (chance pattern), switch to the background screen of the mountain or sea landscape as the second effect mode. Although the case was shown, the specific aspect of the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode is not restricted to what was shown in this embodiment. For example, as a second effect mode, it may be possible to switch to an effect having a predetermined story such as a drama by performing moving image playback using moving image data, and the content of the drama develops with each change. You may perform the effect of the aspect which goes.

  For example, as long as the difference can be recognized in the production mode, the production with the predetermined story may be executed for the first production mode. In this case, for example, as a first effect mode, an effect having a predetermined story is started by playing a moving image using predetermined moving image data, and a first special display result (chance target symbol) is obtained. After the temporary stop display, the second effect mode may be switched to a different story effect by switching to moving image playback using different moving image data.

  In addition, for example, the first special display result (chance eye symbol) is not limited to the case where the first production mode and the second production mode are changed by changing the display mode in the production display device 9. You may make it switch from the 1st production | presentation aspect to the 2nd production | presentation aspect by making the music output using the speaker 27 differ before and after a temporary stop display. In addition, for example, in the case of a gaming machine equipped with an accessory such as a movable member, the operation mode of the accessory before and after the first special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily displayed. You may make it switch from a 1st production | presentation aspect to a 2nd production | presentation aspect by varying an operation speed and the kind of movable accessory. Further, for example, by changing the lighting or blinking pattern of a light emitter such as a lamp or LED (for example, the frame LED 28) before and after temporarily displaying the first special display result (chance target symbol). The first effect mode may be switched to the second effect mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the chance symbol included in the special display mode (chance target symbol) is a symbol indicating characters such as “mountain” and “sea” is shown. Other symbols may be used as the chance symbol as long as the symbol can be recognized. For example, a pattern including a picture of a predetermined character (for example, a picture imitating the Demon King) may be used as a chance pattern, or a pattern with a color different from the normal pattern may be used as a chance pattern (for example, usually a blue color) In contrast to using a symbol, a red symbol may be used as a chance symbol).

  In addition, when the notice effect is configured to be executable during the change display of the effect symbol, after the notice effect (for example, the step-up notice effect that does not become reach) with a low expectation (reliability) for the big hit is executed, You may comprise so that a special display result (chance target symbol) may be temporarily stopped and a pseudo | simulation run may be performed. With such a configuration, even if a notice effect with a low expectation level (reliability) for a big hit is executed, if a special display result (chance target symbol) is displayed temporarily after that and a pseudo-ream is executed, then again The expectation with respect to the big hit can be enhanced, and the effect of maintaining the expectation with respect to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream after the variable display is started can be further enhanced.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the effect display device 9 includes a plurality of left, middle, and right variable display areas in which symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. The special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed by temporarily stopping the chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” using at least one of the variable display regions. Therefore, the special display result (chance target symbol) can be displayed temporarily at any time from the start of the variable display to the stop display, so that the stop mode of the symbol can be noticed and the interest in the game is improved. Can be made.

  In this embodiment, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in any one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. However, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped over a plurality of variable display areas. May be. For example, a special display result (chance target symbol) may be temporarily displayed by temporarily stopping one chance symbol across the left variable display region and the middle variable display region.

  Further, according to this embodiment, special display results (chance target symbols) are temporarily displayed by temporarily stopping symbols in each variable display region in a predetermined order (in this example, in the order of left, right, and center). When temporarily displaying a chance symbol such as “mountain” or “sea” in a variable display area other than the variable display area to be stopped and finally stopped temporarily, the remaining temporary stop temporarily stops after the chance symbol temporarily stops. Temporarily stop the symbol in a different manner depending on whether the symbol is determined to be a big hit (in this example, temporarily stop the remaining temporary stop symbol in red, or temporarily stop the remaining temporary stop symbol in yellow) ) For this reason, even if the chance symbol is temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display until the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily stopped, the degree of attention to the remaining remaining temporary stop symbols is reduced. Can be prevented, attention can be paid to the temporary stop mode of the remaining temporary stop symbol, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where the remaining temporary stop symbol is changed from the normal display mode by temporarily stopping the remaining temporary stop symbol by red display or yellow display is shown, but the remaining temporary stop symbol is different from the normal display mode. The display mode is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, after the chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the size of the remaining temporary stop symbol may be changed or the shape may be changed to temporarily stop the symbol to be different from the normal display mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in only one variable display region among the three variable display regions in the middle left and right is shown. However, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in a plurality of variable display regions. One special display result (chance pattern) may be formed. In this case, for example, even if the chance pattern of “mountain” or “ocean” is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area, either the next right fluctuation display area or the last fluctuation display area, or There may be a case where the chance symbol temporarily stops in both. In such a configuration, as the number of chance symbols included in the temporary display of special display results (chance target symbols) increases, the proportion of pseudo-reams with a large number of re-variations is increased. Or the expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be high. Further, for example, the number of re-variations in the pseudo-series may be suggested based on the number of chance symbols included in the special display result (chance target symbol) displayed temporarily. For example, when a special display result including only one chance symbol (chance symbol) is displayed in a temporary stop state, it is determined that a pseudo-ream is executed, and a special display result including two chance symbols (chance symbol) ) Is displayed as a temporary stop, it is determined that a pseudo-ream with a re-variation count of 2 or more will be executed, and a special display result (chance target symbol) including three chance symbols is displayed as a temporary stop It may be determined that a pseudo-ream with a number of re-variations of 3 or more is executed or a big hit. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the degree of attention to the remaining remaining temporary stop symbols from decreasing, and it is possible to focus on what symbols are temporarily stopped as the remaining temporary stopped symbols. it can.

  In this embodiment, the case where the temporary stop symbols temporarily stop is shown in the order of left, right, and middle. However, the temporary stop order of each temporary stop symbol is limited to that shown in this embodiment. Absent. For example, temporary stop symbols may be displayed in a temporary stop order in the order of left, middle, and right. Moreover, it is not necessary to fix the order of temporary stop of each temporary stop symbol, and the order of temporary stop may be changed for each re-variation. For example, at the first temporary stop timing, the temporary stop symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, right and middle, and at the next second temporary stop timing, the temporary stop symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, middle and right. .

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display according to the second effect mode is executed, the change display of the effect symbol is executed in a different display mode from the variable display according to the first effect mode (this example) Then, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9). Therefore, it is possible to change the variation display mode of the production symbol depending on whether the production mode is the first production mode or the second production mode. In particular, in this embodiment, after the special display result (chance target symbol) is temporarily displayed and then switched from the normal background screen to the background screen of the mountain or sea landscape, the display of the effect display device 9 is performed. Since the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper left corner of the screen, it can be prevented that the variation display overlaps the background screen of the mountain or sea landscape with the story and the effect becomes troublesome.

  In this embodiment, as a method of changing the variation display mode when performing the variation display by the second presentation mode, the case where the variation display of the production symbol is displayed in a reduced manner is shown. It is not limited to the mode shown. For example, the notice effect may not be executed after shifting to the variable display by the second effect mode, and the change direction of the effect symbol is changed (for example, the change from the vertical display to the horizontal change). Change to display). In addition, for example, the type of effect design may be changed to a simple shape (for example, a design combining numbers and characters is changed to a design using only numbers). In addition, for example, various modes are conceivable, such as displaying the effect symbol in a translucent manner.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the variation display according to the second effect mode is executed, a series of effects with a story character is executed (in this example, the first re-change causes a change in mountains and seas). A background screen in which the morning sun rises in the landscape is displayed, and the second re-variation develops a background screen in the form of noon in the mountain and sea landscape. To develop a background screen of night mode in Therefore, by executing a series of effects after temporarily displaying the special display result (chance target symbol), the special display result (chance target symbol) can be linked to the effect after the temporary stop display. The effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when executing the pseudo-ream, the variable display according to the second effect mode that is different according to the special display result (chance target symbol) temporarily displayed is executed (in this example, When the special display result (chance pattern) including the chance symbol “mountain” is displayed temporarily, the display is switched to the background screen of the mountain landscape and re-variation is performed. The special display result including the chance symbol “sea” ( If the chance symbol) is temporarily stopped, it is switched to the background screen of the seascape and re-variation is performed). Therefore, by linking the special display result (chance eye symbol) and the second effect mode, it is possible to focus on what special display result (chance eye symbol) is temporarily displayed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the re-variation is executed, the first variable display mode (in the present example, the first half of the super reach) is changed to the second variable display mode (in this example, the second half of the super reach). It is possible to execute the variation display of the production symbol in a manner that develops into (production). Then, when re-variation is performed more than a specific number of times (in this example, when a pseudo-ream with a re-variation number of 3 is performed), the first variable display mode is not performed and the first variable display mode is not performed. The process shifts to execution of variable display in the variable display mode of 2 (in this example, without suddenly reporting the super reach of the first half of the super reach, the stage shifts to the second half of the super reach suddenly). Therefore, since the development mode of the subsequent variation display mode according to the mode of re-variation can be selected, it is possible to execute from the re-variation to the subsequent variation display mode without a sense of incongruity with a series of connections.

  In this embodiment, when a quasi-continuous whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a specific number of times (in this example, a quasi-ream with three re-variations) is executed, the first stage of super reach is skipped and suddenly the super reach is suddenly performed. Although the case of shifting to the latter half of the production has been shown, it is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when a quasi-ream whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a specific number of times is executed, the normal reach may be skipped, and an effect that suddenly develops into super reach may be executed. Further, for example, when a quasi-ream having a number of re-variations that is greater than or equal to a specific number is executed, it is possible to execute an effect such that a big hit is made without going through the super reach itself.

  In addition, when executing a quasi-continuous whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a specific number of times, the game control microcomputer 560 side may be configured to execute an effect different from the other cases. For example, when a series of re-variations is executed at a specific number of times or more and a story production is executed up to a predetermined stage, a variation pattern that is a big hit is provided without going through the super reach, and the game control micro By performing the variation pattern determination process by the computer 560, it may be possible to execute an effect different from the case other than the case of executing a pseudo-continuous whose number of re-variations is a specific number or more.

  In the gaming machine shown in this embodiment, the chance symbol such as “mountain” or “sea” is temporarily stopped and the special display result (chance symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed again when the reach is already established. A so-called post-reach pseudo-run in which fluctuation is started and a pseudo-run is executed may be configured to be executable. However, in this case, when a post-reach pseudo-run is executed, if it is a so-called Gase pseudo-run that does not reach at the final change even though re-change is executed in the post-reach pseudo-run, the reach will eventually be If it is not possible, it will be out of place, and even though reach has occurred, a pseudo-ream will occur, so it will be disadvantageous and will give the player an impression that it has come off. Therefore, if the pseudo-run specified in the fluctuation pattern is a so-called Gase pseudo-run, the special display result (chance pattern) should not be temporarily stopped after the reach has occurred, so that the pseudo-run does not occur. Is desirable.

  Also, in this embodiment, when executing the pseudo-ream, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped in any of the left, middle or right variable display areas, or any chance symbol of “mountain” or “sea” is displayed. Although the case where the effect control microcomputer 560 determines whether to temporarily stop has been shown, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the command that can specify the determination result to the effect control microcomputer 100. You may make it transmit. Then, based on the received command, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily stops the chance symbol in any of the left, middle, and right variation display areas, or the chance symbol “mountain” or “sea”. May be temporarily stopped, and the special display result (chance target symbol) may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol to execute the pseudo-ream.

  Further, in this embodiment, it may be configured to be able to execute a roaring effect that suggests whether or not a special display result (chance eye symbol) is temporarily displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol. For example, even if it is not a pseudo-ream, temporarily stop a temporary stop symbol other than the chance symbol in the left and right variation display area, and eventually, the temporary stop symbol does not temporarily stop in the middle variation display area, It is also possible to change the effect design in the left and right variable display areas again and execute an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation that the special display result (chance design) may be displayed temporarily. In addition, for example, an effect may be executed such that, while the chance symbol passes through during the fluctuation, the fluctuation speed is slowed down and the expectation is felt, but it passes without stopping temporarily.

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

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

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular includes variable display means that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and the identification derived and displayed on the variable display means The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine that makes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of information results in a predetermined specific display result.

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

Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and when a combination of identification information derived and displayed by the variable display means results in a predetermined specific display result, A gaming machine having an advantageous specific gaming state,
Pre-deciding means for deciding whether or not to enter the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information,
The variable display pattern determining means includes
As the variable display pattern, a re-variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the special display result is temporarily stopped and displayed once the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information is started. The re-variable display pattern to be executed can be determined,
When it is determined that the specific gaming state is set by the pre-determining means, the re-variable display count is larger than when the pre-determining means is determined not to set the specific gaming state. Determine the variable display pattern at a high rate,
The variable display control means includes
When a variable display pattern other than the revariable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determining means, variable display of the identification information according to the first effect mode is performed,
When the re-variable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determining means, variable display of the identification information according to the first effect mode is started, and the first effect is displayed after the special display result is temporarily stopped. A gaming machine, wherein the display is changed to a second production mode different from the mode and the identification information is variably displayed.

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