JP2013070756A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from feeling as if a step-up notice performance executed after a temporary stop has completed at a stage lower than that of a step-up notice performance executed before the temporary stop, in the step-up notice performance to be executed in false continuation.SOLUTION: As a step-up notice to be performed in false continuation, a normal step-up notice performance for executing performances in order of steps is executed. When the number of final steps in the step-up notice performance to be executed after the temporary stop is determined to be lower than the number of final steps in the step-up notice performance to be executed before the temporary stop, the number of final steps in the step-up notice performance executed after the temporary stop is determined to be equal to the number of final steps in the step-up notice performance to be executed before the temporary stop.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. When the display result of the identification information on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result, the player can The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls an advantageous specific gaming state.

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

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state or a state in which a condition for giving out premium game media is easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  The gaming machine switches the effects one after another at a predetermined timing as a notice effect that is performed after the variable display device starts the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. The identification information is temporarily suspended until the display result is derived and displayed after the start of the change of the identification information (variable display) after the preparation of the notice effect (referred to as step-up effect in this application). There is one that executes pseudo-continuous variation (hereinafter referred to as pseudo-continuous) in which re-variation is performed once or a plurality of times after all of the identification information is re-executed.

  In the step-up effect executed after the identification information is temporarily stopped in the pseudo-ream, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 performs the effect up to a stage higher than the step-up effect executed before the temporary stop. It is configured as follows.

  In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 does not perform the next stage of the first stage after performing the first stage in the step-up stage. It is comprised so that the production of the stage higher than the said next stage can be performed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2010-137003 (paragraphs 0220 to 0222, 0275, FIGS. 19 and 20) JP 2009-261661 A (paragraphs 0351, 0359, FIG. 68, FIG. 69)

  Assume a gaming machine that executes an effect that combines a step-up effect in a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and a step-up effect in a gaming machine described in Patent Document 2.

  In such a gaming machine, when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, the player feels that the step-up effect at a stage lower than the previously executed step-up effect has been executed, thereby reducing the gaming interest. There is a possibility to make it.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from deteriorating the gaming interest in a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of step-up effects.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. When the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), the symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the effect display device 9) are provided. A game machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and determines whether or not to obtain a specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. Step-up effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 37) based on the means (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination result of the prior determination means. Notice execution execution means (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S840 to S845), and variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display pattern of the identification information. Re-variable display in which re-variation is performed once or a plurality of times after variable display of the identification information is again executed after temporarily suspending predetermined identification information (for example, a missing symbol) from when the display result is derived and displayed A pattern (for example, a variation pattern with pseudo-continuous effects) is included, and the notice effect executing means performs a plurality of effects from the first stage effect to the predetermined stage according to a predetermined order as a step-up effect. Normal step-up effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 39) or a predetermined step in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the second stage, the irregular step-up production (for example, FIG. 3) is performed in which the production of the higher stage is performed without performing the next stage of the production of the lower stage. 40 and the effect shown in FIG. 41), and when the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, the step-up effect can be repeatedly executed a plurality of times (for example, see FIG. 38). When the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, the step-up effect including the highest level or higher step among the previously executed step-up effects is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S541 and S542). When the notice effect executing means repeatedly executes a step-up effect a plurality of times during one variable display (for example, In step S561, Y), the irregular step-up effect is not executed, and only the normal step-up effect is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the table shown in FIG. 33A and performs the process of step S562). Is executed). According to such a configuration, when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the step-up effect at a lower stage than the previously executed step-up effect has been executed, thereby reducing the player's gaming interests. Can be prevented.

(Means 2) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. When the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), the symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the effect display device 9) are provided. A game machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and determines whether or not to obtain a specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. Step-up effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 37) based on the means (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination result of the prior determination means. Notice execution execution means (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S840 to S845), and variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display pattern of the identification information. Re-variable display in which re-variation is performed once or a plurality of times after variable display of the identification information is again executed after temporarily suspending predetermined identification information (for example, a missing symbol) from when the display result is derived and displayed A pattern (for example, a variation pattern with pseudo-continuous effects) is included, and the notice effect executing means performs a plurality of effects from the first stage effect to the predetermined stage according to a predetermined order as a step-up effect. Normal step-up effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 39) or a predetermined step in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the second stage, the irregular step-up production (for example, FIG. 3) is performed in which the production of the higher stage is performed without performing the next stage of the production of the lower stage. 40 and the effect shown in FIG. 41), and when the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, the step-up effect can be repeatedly executed a plurality of times (for example, see FIG. 38). When the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, the step-up effect including the highest level or higher step among the previously executed step-up effects is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S541 and S542). When the notice effect executing means repeatedly executes a step-up effect a plurality of times during one variable display, an irregular step is executed. After the pop-up effect is executed, only the normal step-up effect including the highest and higher stages of the irregular step-up effect is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S541 and S542). The process is executed, and it is determined that Y is determined in the process of step S571, and N is determined in the process of step S572A. Based on the determination shown in FIG. 44A (step S573A), the process of step S575 is performed. Is executed). According to such a configuration, when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the step-up effect at a lower stage than the previously executed step-up effect has been executed, thereby reducing the player's gaming interests. Can be prevented.

(Means 3) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. When the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), the symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the effect display device 9) are provided. A game machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and determines whether or not to obtain a specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. Step-up effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 37) based on the means (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination result of the prior determination means. Notice execution execution means (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S840 to S845), and variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display pattern of the identification information. Re-variable display in which re-variation is performed once or a plurality of times after variable display of the identification information is again executed after temporarily suspending predetermined identification information (for example, a missing symbol) from when the display result is derived and displayed A pattern (for example, a variation pattern with pseudo-continuous effects) is included, and the notice effect executing means performs a plurality of effects from the first stage effect to the predetermined stage according to a predetermined order as a step-up effect. Normal step-up effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 39) or a predetermined step in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the second stage, the irregular step-up production (for example, FIG. 3) is performed in which the production of the higher stage is performed without performing the next stage of the production of the lower stage. 40 and the effect shown in FIG. 41), and when the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, the step-up effect can be repeatedly executed a plurality of times (for example, see FIG. 38). When the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, the step-up effect including the highest level or higher step among the previously executed step-up effects is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S541 and S542). When the notice effect executing means repeatedly executes a step-up effect a plurality of times during one variable display, an irregular step is executed. After the pop-up effect is executed, only the anomalous step-up effect including the highest or higher stage among the irregular step-up effects is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S541 and S542). The process is executed, and it is determined as Y in the process of step S571, and determined as N in the process of step S572A. With reference to the table shown in FIG. 46A (step S573B), the process of step S575 is performed. Is executed). According to such a configuration, when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the step-up effect at a lower stage than the previously executed step-up effect has been executed, thereby reducing the player's gaming interests. Can be prevented.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, 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 executed) Non-specific display results (from the start of variable display of identification information until the display results are derived and displayed) based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) For example, a re-variable display pattern in which re-variable display (for example, re-variation) is performed once or a plurality of times after temporary stop of stop identification information (for example, temporary stop symbol) that becomes a loss symbol) One variable display pattern from among a plurality of predetermined variable display patterns of identification information including, for example, a plurality of variation patterns including a pseudo-variable variation pattern shown in FIG. Variable display pattern selection means to be selected (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S102) and stage number determination means for determining the number of steps for the step-up effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) The step number determining means starts from the step-up effect executed after the last temporary stop when the re-variable display pattern is selected by the variable display pattern selecting means. The number of stages is determined in order until the step-up effect is executed before the temporary stop (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S521, S522, S527, and S528) and is executed before the temporary stop. As the number of stages of step-up production, If the number of stages higher than the final stage of the step-up effect to be executed is determined, the determined number of stages is changed to the same number of stages as the final stage (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute the process of step S542 based on the determination of Y in the process of step S541. According to such a configuration, the occurrence of a situation where the step-up effect after the identification information is temporarily stopped is executed and ended up to a stage effect lower than the effect in the step-up effect before the temporary stop. Can be surely prevented. In order to prevent the occurrence of such a situation, the number of steps of the step-up effect executed before the temporary stop is higher than the final step of the step-up effect executed after the temporary stop. If determined, the number of determined stages is changed to the same number of stages as the final stage, so the highest stage among the effects in the step-up effect before the temporary stop The amount of data required can be reduced according to the number of stages of the number of performances, compared to the case where tables for selecting step-up effects to be executed up to the number of stages higher than the number of stages are prepared. it can.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the normal step-up effect and the irregular step-up effect are different step-up effects (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 42A to 42C). Step-up effect mode determining means (for example, a part for executing the process of step S523 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and a variable display start condition are satisfied, which are prepared and determine the mode of step-up effect. One or a plurality of re-variable displays in which variable display is executed again after temporarily stopping stop identification information that is a non-specific display result from when variable display of identification information is started until display results are derived and displayed. Among variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information determined in advance, including re-variable display patterns to be executed once Variable display pattern selection means for selecting one variable display pattern, and the step-up effect mode determination means determines the mode of the step-up effect at different ratios according to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 selects a table in which determination values are set at different ratios shown in FIG. 31 in the processing of steps S552 and S553 according to the determination result of step S551, and uses the selected table to perform steps. Step S554 is executed), from the step-up effect executed after the last temporary stop to the step-up effect executed before the first temporary stop when the re-variable display pattern is selected by the variable display pattern selection means. The mode is determined in order (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the step S5 1, S 523, S 527, and S 528), as a step-up effect that is executed before the temporary stop, a specific display result by the predetermining means rather than a step-up effect that is executed after the temporary stop. When it is determined that the mode to be determined at a high rate is determined, the determined mode is changed to the same mode as the mode of the step-up effect executed after the temporary stop (for example, the effect control) The microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute the process of step S556 based on the determination of Y in the process of step S555). According to such a configuration, in the step-up effect after the identification information is temporarily stopped, the effect that is less reliable that the specific display result is derived and displayed than the effect in the step-up effect before the temporary stop. Can be prevented, and the player's gaming interests can be prevented from deteriorating.

(Means 6) Based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied in any one of means 1 to 5, once the identification result is variably started until the display result is derived and displayed. A variable display pattern of a plurality of predetermined types of identification information including a re-variable display pattern in which re-variable display for re-execution of variable display is performed once or a plurality of times after temporarily stopping stop identification information as a display result. Variable display pattern selection means for selecting one variable display pattern from among them, and revariable display timing determination means for determining the timing for starting revariable display when the variable display pattern selection means selects the revariable display pattern ( For example, a part for executing the processing of step S508 in the production control microcomputer 100) and a variable display pattern The selection means is capable of selecting a re-variable display pattern for executing the reach effect (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a normal PA 2-2, a normal PA 2-4, a normal PA 2-6, and a normal PA 2 shown in FIG. -8, variable pattern of super PA3-2, super PA3-4, super PA3-6, super PA3-8 can be selected), the variable display timing selection means, the variable display pattern selection means performs the reach effect When the re-variable display pattern to be selected is selected, the timing for starting the re-variable display is any one of a plurality of timings including a timing after the reach timing for temporarily stopping the combination of the plurality of types of identification information in the reach state. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the step S5 The process of step S588 is executed using the table set with the determination value at the time of “reach symbol display” shown in FIG. 35 selected in the process of step S586 based on the determination of Y in the process of step 5). When the display pattern selection unit selects a re-variable display pattern that does not execute the reach effect, the timing for starting the re-variable display is determined to be a timing before the reach timing (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has (The process of step S588 is executed using the table in which the determination value is not set at the time of “reach symbol display” shown in FIG. 35 selected in step S586 based on the determination of Y in the process of step S581) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the reach effect is not executed, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the reach state, the reach effect is executed by the player, and the specific display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent a player from being discouraged and deteriorating the gaming interest by not performing the reach effect after raising the expectation.

(Means 7) In the means 6, the re-variable display timing determining means may select any of a plurality of types of timings including a timing before the combination of a plurality of types of identification information is temporarily stopped in a reach state. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step S588 using the table shown in FIG. 35 selected in the processes of steps S582, S584, S586, and S587) and is specified by the predetermining means. When it is determined as the display result, the later timing among the plurality of types of timing is determined at a higher rate than the earlier timing (for example, the table shown in FIG. 35 used by the production control microcomputer 100 in the process of step S588). In the “reach symbol display” when hit May be configured as a number of judgment values than "reach symbol display time" is set) in the. According to such a configuration, as the start timing of the re-variable display is delayed, the player's expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, when a normal reach effect (for example, a normal reach effect) is determined as a reach effect and a specific display result is determined by a pre-determining means, the normal reach effect is determined. Reach types that are selected at a high ratio and that include a specific reach effect (for example, a super reach effect) that is a reach effect different from the normal reach effect. A determination unit (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S102), and the reach type determination unit determines a normal reach effect as a reach effect executed before the temporary stop; A specific reach effect is determined as the type of reach effect that is executed after the temporary stop (for example, Processing in step S512 where the control microcomputer 100 determines a temporary stop symbol Reach, to) may be configured to run when it is determined that the variation pattern of the super reach in the process of step S511. According to such a configuration, even if an effect corresponding to a normal reach effect is started, there is a possibility that a specific reach effect may be executed after the re-variable display. By paying attention to the variable display, it is possible to improve the player's gaming interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. 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 an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). 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 specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a step-up notice effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a step number determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for step number determination. It is a flowchart which shows a reliability production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for reliability effect determination. It is a flowchart which shows step-up notice effect content determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for step-up notice effect content determination. It is a flowchart which shows a timing setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for timing settings. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each effect in a step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the change of the effect in step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a normal step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the irregular step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the irregular step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of reliability production. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a step-up notice effect content determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for normal step-up notice effects, and a mixing table. It is a flowchart which shows the further another example of step-up notice effect content determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the table for normal step-up notification effects, and a mixing table. It is a flowchart which shows the further another example of step-up notice effect content determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the order in which a step-up notice effect is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 7 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

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

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

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

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when it is informed that it is a probable big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easy to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effect display). It shifts to the high base state which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the device 9 is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving 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. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When 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 a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination or the like is one round (minimum value that can be taken by random numbers) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 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.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, 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 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, payout control is performed in response to detection of a winning based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern of effect symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and the case of “reach” when the variable display result is an outlier symbol. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of a production symbol prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1 to 1 are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach” when the variable display result is an off-design. Non-reach PA1-6 variation patterns are prepared. Further, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is a loss symbol, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3— Four variation patterns are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the re-variation is performed once for the non-reach PA1-2 variation pattern that is used in the case where the reach is not performed, and the pseudo-ream effect is performed, and the non-reach PA1-3 variation pattern is repeated. There are two fluctuations. Re-variation is performed twice, three times, or four times for a variation pattern that is used for reaching and accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA3 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Fluctuation patterns of -5 to super PA3-8 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 8, the re-variation is performed twice, three times, or four times for the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot) (for jackpot 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)
(6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram 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. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value may be collectively expressed as “big hit determination value”.

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

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “based on the random number (random 2-1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with a random 2 value, and sets a determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “crash big hit” Has been. When the value of random 2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9, 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 display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). 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, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b so as to start the decorative symbol variable display, and the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed so as 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 the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbols (and decoration symbols) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and the decorative 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 for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / rush start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / surprise end specification command: ending 3 specification command) for specifying the end of the big hit game or the end of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

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

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time 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 specifying command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect 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. 9, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. An effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, 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.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 10 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 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 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 a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 12A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 12A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 12A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is set. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 12B 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. 12B, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and software random number 2 (see FIG. 7) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  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 (step S225). In the process of step S225, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2 (see FIG. 7) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  13 and 14 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 12A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, 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 “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  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 (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8A) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 sets the big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit, or sudden probability big hit) for the special symbol. Decide on. 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, it is usually decided to be a big hit, and the controlled fluctuation is stopped when controlling to the big hit gaming state. When reset.

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (step S63). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) stored in the random number buffer area ("normal", "probability" or "surprise") is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). ). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Is “03”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

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

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

  FIG. 15 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 or the small hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the big hit / small hit fluctuation pattern determination table (variable) shown in FIG. A table in which a variation pattern in which the display result column is “big hit / small hit” is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the variation pattern determination table for deviation shown in FIG. 6 (variable display result of the variable display result) is used as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. The table in which the variation pattern whose column is “out” is set is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92 or S93 (step S102).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103).

  Moreover, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S104). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (refer to FIG. 9) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation 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). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

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

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. In addition, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying stop symbols is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / surprise start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit (15 round big hit) and 2 times in the case of a sudden hit (2 round big hit)) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step). S137). 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 S138).

  In step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (Y in step S141), the time reduction flag is reset (step S142). And it is confirmed whether the small hit flag is set (step S143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / probability start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S144). 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 S145). Further, the number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 19 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 S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, if it is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / collision end designation command is sent. Send a command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended. Note that the process of step S152 may be executed before step S442 in the special winning opening opening process.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit 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 S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S158).

  If the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S161). Then, the process proceeds to step S162. If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, the time reduction flag is set (step S162), and for example, 100 is set in the time reduction number counter (step S163). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S164). In the case of a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, the time-short state may be continued until the next big hit game is started.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S709.

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

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number used for determining a production mode or the like is executed (step S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  21 and 22 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 a command reception buffer formed in the RAM (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.

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit / surprise start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / abrupt end specification command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / abrupt end specification command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). Further, if the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining first to third final stop symbols, step-up notice effect (step-up effect). Random number SR2 for determining the number of steps, random number SR3 for determining the reliability effect in the step-up notice effect, random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first pseudo change, and determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the pseudo second change Random number SR4-2 for quasi-continuous third variation temporary stop symbol determination, random number SR4-4 for quasi-continuous fourth variation temporary stop symbol determination, step-up notice effect content determination The random number SR5 and the random number SR6 for determining the re-variation start timing in the pseudo-series are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR2 for determining the number of steps is a random number used for determining the number of stages in the final stage of the effect when the step-up notice effect is executed. The reliability effect determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine the content of the effect indicating the level of probability determined to be a big hit or a small hit.

  The random number SR4-1 of the quasi-continuous first variation temporary stop symbol determines the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas after the first variation. The random number SR4-2 of the pseudo-continuous second variation temporary stop symbol is used for the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas after the subsequent re-variation. Is a random number used to determine the effect symbol to be displayed for temporary stop (temporary stop symbol). The random number SR4-3 for the temporary stop symbol at the time of the third consecutive change is “left” after the re-variation to be executed subsequently. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”are random numbers used to determine a presentation symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol display area. 4 is “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” after subsequent re-variation Is a random number used to determine the performance symbol to temporary stop display (temporary stop symbols) in each of the symbol display area.

  The random number SR5 for determining the contents of the step-up notice effect is a random number used for determining the contents of the step-up notice effect. The random number SR6 for timing determination is a random number used to determine the timing for executing the re-variation when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Note that the timing at which re-variation is executed in the contents of the step-up notice effect and the pseudo-continuous effect will be described later.

  FIG. 24 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.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative 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).

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end 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. 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. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 26 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 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S501). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (step S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol that does not become reach (step S503). In the process of step S503, for example, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol, the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol, and the random number SR1- for determining the third final stop symbol. The value of 3 is extracted, and the non-reach stop symbol is determined based on the extracted random number values. In order to determine the first final stop symbol (left symbol), the second final stop symbol (right symbol), and the third final stop symbol (middle symbol), determination values were set for a plurality of types of symbols, respectively. Each table is prepared, and a symbol that matches each random value is determined as a first final stop symbol, a second final stop symbol, and a third final stop symbol. As a table for determining the second final stop symbol, a table in which a determination value is not set in the same symbol as the first final stop symbol may be prepared according to the first final stop symbol. . With such a configuration, a non-reach stop symbol can be determined.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (step S504). In the process of step S503, for example, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol and the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol are extracted, and based on the extracted random number values. The reach stop pattern is determined. In order to determine the first final stop symbol, the second final stop symbol (that is, the left and right symbols), and the third final stop symbol (middle symbol), there is a table in which determination values are set for a plurality of types of symbols. The first final stop symbol, the second final stop symbol, and the third final stop symbol are determined for the symbols that are respectively prepared and match the random number values. The reach stop symbol can be determined by determining the first final stop symbol and the second final stop symbol as the same symbol.

  If it is not determined to be lost (step S501), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol corresponding to the big hit type or the small hit (step S505). Whether the big hit type and the small hit type are determined is determined by, for example, a command stored in the display result specifying command storage area.

  In addition, when it is decided to make a big jackpot, a stop symbol that generally recalls a non-probable big jackpot such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” as the left middle right definite effect symbols Is selected, and it is decided to make a probable big hit, such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” as a definitive production symbol of the middle left and right, generally reminiscent of the non-probable big hit The stop symbol may not be selected.

  After executing any one of steps S503, S504, and S505, the effect control CPU 101 executes step-up notice effect setting processing (step S506). The step-up notice effect setting process will be described later.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous pattern (step S507). Whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is determined, for example, by whether or not the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous sequence. When the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the variation pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (N in step S507), the process proceeds to step S514, and when it is determined that the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (Y in step S507), step The process proceeds to S508.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes timing setting processing in step S508. The timing setting process will be described later. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach fluctuation, a non-reach temporary stop symbol is determined (step S510). If the fluctuation pattern is super-reach fluctuation, a reach temporary stop symbol is determined (step S512), and non-reach fluctuation is determined. However, if it is not a super reach variation, a reach or non-reach temporary stop symbol is determined (step S513). Note that the temporary stop symbol may be determined in accordance with the timing determined in step S588 of the timing setting process (step S508) described later. Specifically, for example, when it is determined at the time of the left symbol display that the timing of re-varying the symbol in the process of step S588 described later is not temporarily stopped even if the middle right symbol is determined, Only the left symbol is determined without determining the symbol. By executing the processing in such a manner, it is possible to reduce the burden of determining a temporary stop symbol. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers (SR4-1 to SR4-4) corresponding to the number of temporary stops. Then, when determining a non-reach temporary stop symbol, in the table in which the determination value is set for each combination where the combination of the effect symbols is non-reach, the effect symbol according to the determination value that matches the extracted random number Is determined as a temporary stop symbol. Also, when determining the reach temporary stop symbol, in the table in which the determination value is set for each combination where the combination of the effect symbols is reach, the combination of the effect symbols according to the determination value that matches the extracted random number Is determined as a temporary stop symbol. When determining a reach or non-reach temporary stop symbol, a decision value that matches the extracted random number in a table in which a decision value is set for each of the combination of the production symbols that is reach and the combination that is not reach The combination of effect symbols according to the is determined as a temporary stop symbol. Since the reach temporary stop symbol is determined when it is a super reach variation, there is a possibility that the reach temporary stop symbol will be displayed as a temporary stop and normal reach production will be executed after the re-variation after the normal reach production is executed, It is possible to improve the gaming interest by letting the player pay attention to the variation of the production pattern. The super reach fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern selected at a higher rate than the normal reach fluctuation at the time of big hit. Therefore, when the super reach production is started after the re-variation after the normal reach production, the player feels that he has approached the big hit and increases his expectation for the big hit.

  In step S514, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the content of the step-up notice effect, the content of the reliability effect, and the re-variation execution timing (step S514). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S515).

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S515, the effect control device variably displays the effect device (effect symbol) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as the various kinds of lamps as the effect parts and the speaker 27 as the effect parts is started (step S516). 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.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S517), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). (Step S518).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing step-up notice effect setting processing. In the step-up notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of re-variations based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (see the remarks in FIG. 6), and the determined number of re-variations is the re-variation number counter. (Step S521). If the variation pattern does not perform a pseudo-continuous effect, 0 is set in the re-variation number counter.

  Then, a step number determination process (step S522) and a reliability effect determination process (step S523) are executed. When a step-up notice effect is executed (Y in step S524), a step-up notice effect content determination process ( Step S525) is executed. The step number determination process (step S522), the reliability effect determination process (step S523), and the step-up notice effect content determination process (step S525) will be described later.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the contents determined in each process in the RAM (step S526), and if the value of the re-variation number counter is not 0 (N in step S527), the re-variation number counter 1 is subtracted (step S528), and the process proceeds to step S522. When the number of steps is determined as “none” in the step number determination process (step S522) for determining the effect performed during the final variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous (that is, If it is determined not to perform the step-up notice effect), the step-up notice effect is not executed even during other changes in the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous (see steps S541 and S542 described later). The determination content may be stored (step S526), and the step-up notice effect setting process may be terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the step number determination process. The effect control CPU 101 selects a table according to the value of the re-variation number counter in the step number determination process (steps S531 to S539). Specifically, when the value of the re-variation number counter is 0, the first variation table is selected (steps S531, S532). When the value of the re-variation number counter is 1, the second variation table is used. A table is selected (steps S533 and S534), and if the value of the revariation count counter is 2, the third variation table is selected (steps S535 and S536), and the value of the revariation count counter is 3 The fourth variation table is selected (steps S537 and S538). If the value of the revariation number counter is not 0 to 3 (that is, 4), the fifth variation table is selected (step S539). ).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a step number determination table selected in the processes of steps S532, S534, S536, S538, and S539. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the table of the column corresponding to the number of re-variations is selected based on whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made in the processes of steps S532, S534, S536, S538, and S539. Specifically, 69 determination values are set for the number of steps “1” and 7 for the number of steps “2” as the first variation table when the big hit or the small hit is obtained in the process of step S532. The determination value is set, six determination values are set for the step number “3”, five determination values are set for the step number “4”, and four determination values are set for the step number “5”. Then, a table in which nine determination values are set for the number of steps “none” is selected. In addition, the number of steps “none” means that no step-up notice effect is performed.

  In the process of step S534, 12 determination values are set for the step number “1” and 65 determination values are set for the step number “2” as the second variation table when the big hit or the small hit is made. Is set, seven determination values are set for the step number “3”, six determination values are set for the step number “4”, five determination values are set for the step number “5”, A table in which five judgment values are set in the number “none” is selected. In the process of step S536, five judgment values are set for the step number “1” and twelve judgment values are set for the step number “2” as the third variation table when the big hit or the small hit is made. 70 determination values are set for the number of steps “3”, seven determination values are set for the number of steps “4”, and a table in which six determination values are set for the number of steps “5” is selected. Is done. In the process of step S538, 5 determination values are set for the step number “2” and 15 determination values are set for the step number “3” as the fourth variation table when the big hit or the small hit is made. Then, a table in which 73 determination values are set in the step number “4” and seven determination values are set in the step number “5” is selected. In the process of step S539, 5 judgment values are set for the step number “3” and 15 judgment values are set for the step number “4” as the fifth variation table in the case of big hit or small hit. Then, a table in which 80 judgment values are set for the number of steps “5” is selected.

  In the process of step S532, 65 judgment values are set to the step number “1” and four judgment values are set to the step number “2” as the first variation table in the case of being out of step. Three judgment values are set for the number “3”, two judgment values are set for the step number “4”, one judgment value is set for the step number “5”, and the number of steps is “none”. A table in which 15 determination values are set is selected. In addition, 14 determination values are set for the step number “1” and 75 determination values are set for the step number “2” as the second variation table in the case of being out of place in the process of step S534. Three determination values are set for the step number “3”, two determination values are set for the step number “4”, one determination value is set for the step number “5”, and the step number “none”. The table in which five judgment values are set is selected. In the process of step S536, five determination values are set for the step number “1” and 15 determination values are set for the step number “2” as the third variation table in the case of being out of step. A table in which 77 determination values are set in the number “3”, two determination values are set in the step number “4”, and one determination value is set in the step number “5” is selected. In the process of step S538, five determination values are set for the step number “2” and 15 determination values are set for the step number “3” as the fourth variation table in the case of being out of step. A table in which 79 judgment values are set in the number “4” and one judgment value is set in the number of steps “5” is selected. In the process of step S539, five determination values are set for the step number “3” and 15 determination values are set for the step number “4” as the fifth variation table in the case of being out of step. A table in which 80 judgment values are set in the number “5” is selected.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the step number determination random number (SR2) in the process of step S540, and in the selected table, the step-up notice effect is set to the number of steps in which the determination value that matches the extracted random value is set. Is determined (step S540). Then, referring to the previously determined number of steps stored in the process of step S526, when the number is determined to be larger than the number of steps (Y in step S541), the number of steps is the same as the previous number of steps. Change (step S542).

  Note that the data stored in the RAM in the process of step S526 is erased when the variation of the effect symbol is stopped. Therefore, the number of steps referred to in the process of step S541 is the number of steps referred to in order to determine the number of steps of the step-up notice effect executed during the change before the temporary stop in one change of the effect symbol. This is the number of steps of the step-up notice effect executed during the re-variation after the temporary stop. Then, if the number of steps is determined to be greater than the previous step number in the process of step S542, the number of steps is changed to the same number as the previous step number. The number of steps of the step-up notice effect executed during the re-variation is configured not to be smaller than the number of steps of the step-up notice effect executed before the temporary stop. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the step-up notice effect performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop from ending at a lower stage than the step-up notice effect performed during the change before the temporary stop. Decline can be prevented.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the reliability effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in the reliability effect determination process (step S551). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, based on whether or not any of the display result 2 to 4 designation commands is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S551), it selects a big hit table (step S552) and determines that it is not determined to be a big hit. In this case (N in step S551), that is, when it is determined that the loss or small hit is determined, the loss table is selected (step S553).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a reliability effect determination table. In this example, the table for the big hit column is selected as the big hit table at step S552, and the table for the off time column is selected as the deviation table at step S553. In this example, as shown in FIG. 31, in the big hit table, 80 determination values are set for the high-reliability effect, and 15 determination values are set for the medium-reliability effect. Five judgment values are set for the performance. Further, in the table for loss, five determination values are set for the high-reliability effect, 15 determination values are set for the medium-reliability effect, and 80 determination values are set for the low-reliability effect. Value is set. Therefore, at the time of big hit, a highly reliable performance is selected at a higher rate than at the time of loss.

  In step S554, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the reliability effect determination random number (SR3), and executes the reliability effect in which the determination value that matches the extracted random value is set in the selected table. The effect to be performed is determined (step S540). Then, with reference to the previously determined reliability effect stored in the process of step S526, when the reliability effect higher than the reliability effect is determined (Y in step S555), the reliability effect determined last time is determined. To the same reliability effect (step S556).

  Note that the data stored in the RAM in the process of step S526 is erased when the variation of the effect symbol is stopped. Therefore, the reliability performance referred to in the process of step S555 (specifically, data indicating the level of reliability of the performance) is the reliability that is executed during the fluctuation before the temporary stop in one fluctuation of the production symbol. It is a reliability effect that is referred to in order to determine the effect, and is a reliability effect of a step-up notice effect that is executed during re-variation after the temporary stop. And in the process of step S556, when it is determined to be a production with higher reliability than the previous reliability production, it is changed to the same reliability production as the previous reliability production. The reliability of the reliability effect executed during the re-change after the temporary stop is configured not to be lower than the reliability of the reliability effect executed during the change before the temporary stop. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop from becoming a performance with a lower reliability than the reliability performance performed during the variation before the temporary stop, and to reduce the player's gaming interest. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing step-up notice effect content determination processing. As shown in FIG. 32, the production control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in the step-up notice production content determination processing (step S561). Whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is determined, for example, by whether or not the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous sequence. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (Y in step S561), it selects a pseudo-continuous table corresponding to the number of steps (step S562), and the non-pseudo-variable variation pattern is obtained. If it is determined (N in step S561), a non-pseudo continuous table corresponding to the number of steps is selected (step S563).

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a step-up notice effect content determination table. FIG. 33A is a pseudo-continuous table that is referred to in the process of step S562. FIG. 33B is a non-pseudo-continuous table at the time of big hit or small hit referred to in the processing of step S563. FIG. 33C is a non-pseudo-continuous table at the time of loss referred to in the process of step S563. As shown in FIGS. 33A, 33B, and 33C, determination values corresponding to the number of steps are set in each table. Specifically, in the pseudo continuous table shown in FIG. 33A, when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and when the number of steps is 2. 100 determination values are set for A → B (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed), and when the number of steps is 3, A → B → C (the effect When (A) is executed, step-up effect (B) is executed, and step-up effect (C) is executed), and 100 determination values are set, and the number of steps is four. A → B → C → D (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, and the effect (D) that is further stepped up is executed. 100 judgment values are set to When the number of clips is 5, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, 100 determination values are set for the effect (D) in which the step-up effect (D) is executed and the effect (E) in which the step-up is further performed).

  In addition, in the non-pseudo continuous table at the time of big hit or small hit shown in FIG. 33B, when the number of steps is 1, 100 judgment values are set for A (effect (A)), and the number of steps is 100 is set for A → B (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed) when the number is 2, and when the number of steps is 3, A → 100 decision values are set for B → C (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed and the effect (C) further stepped up is executed)), and the number of steps is set. 4. When A → B → C → D (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed, the effect (B) that is stepped up is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is further executed) D) is executed at 60) 40 determinations are made for A → Temporary stop → D (the execution of the effect is stopped after the effect (A) is executed, and then the effect (D) that is stepped up is executed). When the value is set and the number of steps is 5, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, and the effect (C) that is stepped up) Are executed, step-up effect (D) is executed, and step-up effect (E) is executed), 60 determination values are set, and A → pause → E (effect (A ) Is executed, the execution of the effect is stopped, and then the step-up effect (E) is executed). Forty determination values are set.

  In addition, in the non-pseudo continuous table shown in FIG. 33C, when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and the number of steps is 2. When A → B (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed) is set to 100 judgment values, and the number of steps is 3, A → B → C ( When the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed and the effect (C) that is further stepped up is executed) is set to 100 determination values, and the number of steps is four A → B → C → D (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, and the effect (D) that is further stepped up is executed. Is set to 80 judgment values. At the same time, 20 determination values are set for A → pause → D (execution of the effect is stopped after the effect (A) is executed, and then the effect (D) stepped up is executed), When the number of steps is 5, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, and the step Up (80) judgment values are set for the effect (D) that is up and the effect (E) that is stepped up is executed), and A → pause → E (effect (A) is executed) The execution of the effect is stopped later, and then 20 determination values are set for the effect (E) that is stepped up after that.

  An effect of stepping up stepwise as A → B → C → D → E is called a normal step-up notice effect, and stepwise steps such as A → temporarily end → D or A → temporarily end → E An effect in which the effect is temporarily stopped in the middle of the up and then the next stage of the effect stage before the stop is not executed, but the higher stage effect is executed is called an irregular step-up notice effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 33A, no determination value is set for the irregular step-up notice effect in the pseudo-continuous table. Therefore, the irregular step-up notice effect is not executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. Therefore, when the step-up notice effect before the temporary stop is a normal step-up notice effect and the step-up notice effect after the temporary stop is an irregular step-up notice effect, the effect is switched with the step-up of the effect. It seems that the number of stages in the final stage of the step-up notice effect has been reduced by the player because the number of effects during the re-change after the temporary stop is smaller than the effect during the change before the temporary stop. This can prevent the entertainment interest from deteriorating.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 33 (B) and 33 (C), at the time of big hit or small hit, the irregular step-up notice effect is selected at a higher rate than at the time of loss. An unexpected performance is executed at the time of disconnection, and the game interest of the player can be improved.

  In step S564, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a step-up notice effect content determination random number (SR5), and in the selected table, a step-up notice effect in which a determination value matching the extracted random value is set. Is determined as an effect to be executed (step S564).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the timing setting process. As shown in FIG. 34, the production control CPU 101 determines in the timing setting process that non-reach is to be shifted (step S581), whether normal reach is to be shifted (step S583), or super It is determined whether the reach is determined to be off (step S585) or whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (N in step S585).

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be off, for example, depending on whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, whether it is determined to be non-reach, whether it is determined to be normal reach, or whether it is determined to be super reach Determine whether. Whether it is determined to be non-reach, whether it is determined to be normal reach, or whether it is determined to be super reach is determined as a change pattern command in the non-reach change pattern. It is confirmed whether a corresponding command is received, whether a command corresponding to the normal reach fluctuation pattern is received, or whether a command corresponding to the super reach fluctuation pattern is received. Whether the command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received, whether the command corresponding to the normal reach fluctuation pattern is received, or whether the command corresponding to the super reach fluctuation pattern is received is, for example, the fluctuation pattern Judged by the data stored in the command storage area.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects the non-reach shift table when it is determined to be non-reach shift (steps S581, S582), and when it is determined to be normal reach shift, the normal reach shift table is selected. Is selected (steps S583, S584), and when it is determined that the super reach is shifted, a super reach shift table is selected (steps S585, S586). A table is selected (step S587).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a timing setting table. In this example, the non-reach miss column table (non-reach miss table) is selected when it is determined to be non-reach, and the normal reach is determined to be non-reach. When the table of the column (normal reach losing table) is selected and it is determined that the super reach divergence is determined, the table of the super reach losing column (super reach losing table) is selected and determined to be a win. If it is, the table in the winning column (the winning table) is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 35, in the non-reach deviation table, 90 determination values are set when the symbol is re-variable when the left symbol is displayed, and 10 when the non-reach symbol is displayed. The judgment value is set. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, in the normal reach deviation table, 70 determination values are set when the symbol is re-variable when the left symbol is displayed, and when the non-reach symbol is displayed. Number of judgment values is set. In the example shown in FIG. 35, in the super reach loss table, 40 determination values are set when the symbol is re-variable when the left symbol is displayed, and 60 when the reach symbol is displayed. A judgment value is set. In the example shown in FIG. 35, in the winning table, 10 determination values are set when the symbol is re-variable when the left symbol is displayed, and 20 determinations when the non-reach symbol is displayed. A value is set, and 70 determination values are set for reaching the reach symbol. It should be noted that the timing at which the symbols are re-variable is slower when the non-reach symbols are displayed or when the reach symbols are displayed than when the left symbols are displayed. At the time of hit, the reach symbol display time is selected at a higher rate than the left symbol display time. Therefore, the later the start timing of re-variation, the more the player can be expected to win the big hit. In addition, when non-reach is missed, no judgment value is set for the start of re-variation when reaching the reach symbol display time, so the final stop after the re-variation after the reach symbol is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop symbol. A non-reach symbol is derived and displayed as a symbol, and excessive disappointment of the player can be prevented. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the normal reach is lost, a determination value is not set for the start timing of re-variation when the reach symbol is displayed. It may be configured such that the normal reach symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol after the determination value is set and after the normal reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the timing determination random number (SR6) in the process of step S588, and in the selected table, the timing at which the symbol is re-varied at the timing at which the determination value matching the extracted random value is set. Is determined (step S588).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-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 S840) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S841). When the process timer times out (step S842), the process data is switched (step S843). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S847). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, the process may proceed to step S848 if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if it is configured to shift to control to stop fluctuation when a symbol confirmation designation command is received, for example, a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when a variation pattern command indicating “” is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is terminated).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each effect in the step-up notice effect. The step-up notice effect is composed of five effects (effect A, effect B, effect C, effect D, effect E). As shown in FIG. 37, as an effect A that is an effect of the first stage, an effect in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left of the screen is performed. . As an effect B that is the second stage effect, an effect in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As an effect C that is the third stage effect, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As an effect D that is the fourth stage effect, characters A, B, and C simultaneously appear from the left side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and stop at the center of the screen. As an effect E that is the fifth stage effect, an effect is performed in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. .

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a change in effect during the step-up notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (a), the normal step-up notice effect is executed from the effect corresponding to the first change of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo ream to the effect corresponding to the fourth re-change. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 38 (b), an irregular step-up notice effect is executed as an effect according to the first change of the effect symbol according to the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream and an effect according to the second re-variation, A normal step-up notice effect is executed as an effect after the effect corresponding to the third re-variation.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38 (a), the effect A, which is the first stage effect, is executed during the first time change of the effect symbol corresponding to the pseudo-continuous change pattern. During the first re-variation of the effect symbol, effect A as the first stage effect and effect B as the second stage effect are executed. During the second re-variation of the effect symbol, effect A as the first stage effect, effect B as the second stage effect, and effect C as the third stage effect are executed in order. During the third re-variation of the production symbol, the production A which is the production of the first stage, the production B which is the production of the second stage, the production C which is the production of the third stage, and the production D which is the production of the fourth stage. It is executed in order. During the fourth re-variation of the effect symbol, effect A as the first stage effect, effect B as the second stage effect, and effect C as the third stage effect are executed in order. During the fourth re-variation of the production symbol, production A as the first stage production, production B as the second stage production C, production C as the third stage production, production D as the fourth stage production, and Production E, which is the production of the fifth stage, is executed in order.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal step-up notice effect. The example shown in FIG. 39 corresponds to the effect executed during the fourth re-variation of the effect symbol in the example shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 39A, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variation is started, effect A (see FIG. 39B), effect B (see FIG. 39C), effect C (FIG. 39) 39 (d)), production D (see FIG. 39 (e)), production E (see FIG. 39 (f)) in the order.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38 (b), after the effect A which is the first stage effect is executed during the first change of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous, the execution of the effect is temporarily stopped, and thereafter Production D, which is the production of the fourth stage, is executed. After the effect A which is the first stage effect is executed during the first re-variation of the effect symbol, the execution of the effect is temporarily stopped, and then the effect E which is the fifth stage effect is executed. During the 2nd to 4th re-variation of the production symbol, production A which is the first stage production, production B which is the second stage production, production C which is the third stage production, production which is the fourth stage production Production E, which is the production of D and the fifth stage, is executed in order.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an irregular step-up notice effect. The example shown in FIG. 40 corresponds to the effect executed during the first fluctuation of the effect symbol in the example shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variation is started, after the effect A (see FIG. 40 (b)) is executed, the execution of the effect is temporarily stopped (FIG. 40). 40 (c), (d)). Then, the effect D (see FIG. 40 (e)) is executed without the effects B and C being executed.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the irregular step-up notice effect. The example shown in FIG. 41 corresponds to the effect executed during the first re-variation of the effect symbol in the example shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 41A, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variation is started, after the effect A (see FIG. 41B) is executed, the execution of the effect is temporarily stopped (FIG. 41). 41 (c)-(e)). Then, production E (see FIG. 41 (f)) is executed without production B to production D being executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, after the production A which is the first stage production is executed as the irregular step-up notice production, the production D which is the fourth stage production or the fifth stage production. An effect E is being executed, but an effect D that is the effect of the fourth stage and an effect E that is the effect of the fifth stage are executed without performing the effect A that is the effect of the first stage. It may be configured.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the reliability effect. FIG. 42 (a) is an effect showing that the reliability is high. FIG. 42B is an effect indicating that the medium reliability is obtained. FIG. 42C is an effect showing that the reliability is low. As shown in FIG. 42A, in the effect indicating high reliability, the color intensity of the frame surrounding the area where the character or the like appears in the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. Compared to the darkness of the frame color in the effect indicating reliability and the effect indicating low reliability shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the effect indicating medium reliability, the darkness of the color of the frame surrounding the region where the character or the like appears in the effect display device 9 is high as shown in FIG. 42 (a). It is lighter than the color density of the frame in the effect indicating reliability, and darker than the color density of the frame in the effect indicating low reliability shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the effect indicating that the reliability is low, the darkness of the color of the frame surrounding the region where the character or the like appears in the effect display device 9 is high as shown in FIG. 42 (a). It is lighter than the darkness of the frame color in the effect indicating the reliability and the darkness of the frame color in the effect indicating the medium reliability shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the high reliability is expressed by the color density of the frame, but the high reliability may be expressed by a pattern attached to the frame. Specifically, for example, a frame with a specific pattern such as a cherry blossom pattern may be used for an effect indicating high reliability.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the step-up notice effect content determination process. As shown in FIG. 43, the CPU 101 for effect control first determines whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in the step-up notice effect content determination process of this example (step S571). Whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is determined, for example, by whether or not the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous sequence. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (N in step S571), the process control CPU 101 proceeds to step S574A. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (Y in step S571), if the variation is the first variation (Y in step S572A), the process proceeds to step S574A. If it is not the first fluctuation, the process proceeds to step S573A. The effect control CPU 101 can determine whether or not it is the first fluctuation based on whether or not the value of the re-variation number counter is zero.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a normal step-up notice effect table corresponding to the number of steps in the process of step S573A, and selects a mixing table corresponding to the number of steps in the process of step S574A.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal step-up notice effect table and a mixing table. FIG. 44A is a table for a normal step-up notice effect selected in the process of step S573A. FIG. 44B is a mixing table selected in the process of step S574A. The normal step-up notice effect table is a table in which a determination value is set only for the normal step-up notice effect according to the number of steps (the determination value is not set for the irregular step-up notice effect). ). As shown in FIG. 44 (B), the mixing table is a table in which determination values are set for the normal step-up notice effect and the irregular step-up notice effect according to the number of steps.

  As shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, determination values corresponding to the number of steps are set in each table. Specifically, in the normal step-up notice effect table shown in FIG. 44A, when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and the number of steps is 100 is set for A → B (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed) when the number is 2, and when the number of steps is 3, A → 100 decision values are set for B → C (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed and the effect (C) further stepped up is executed)), and the number of steps is set. 4. When A → B → C → D (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed, the effect (B) that is stepped up is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is further executed) D) is executed 100) When the determination value is set and the number of steps is 5, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed), and the effect (C ) Is executed, a step-up effect (D) is executed, and a step-up effect (E) is executed). 100 determination values are set.

  In the mixing table shown in FIG. 44 (B), when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and when the number of steps is 2, A → B ( 100 determination values are set for the effect (B) which is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed), and when the number of steps is 3, A → B → C (effect (A) is When the effect (B) stepped up after execution is executed and the effect (C) further stepped up is executed), 100 determination values are set, and when the number of steps is 4, A → B → C → D (step-up effect (B) is executed after effect (A) is executed, step-up effect (C) is executed, and step-up effect (D) is executed)) A number of judgment values are set and A → 20 determination values are set for the first stop → D (the execution of the effect is stopped after the effect (A) is executed, and then the effect (D) that is stepped up is executed), and the number of steps is 5. In this case, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, and the effect (D) that is stepped up) Is executed, and 80 determination values are set in step (E) (step-up effect (E) is executed), and A → pause → E (the effect execution is stopped after effect (A) is executed). Then, 20 determination values are set for the effect (E) that is stepped up thereafter).

  In step S575, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a step-up notice effect content determination random number (SR5), and in the selected table, a step-up notice effect in which a determination value matching the extracted random value is set. Are determined to be performed (step S575).

  In the example shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, the CPU 101 for effect control is an effect during the fluctuation other than the first fluctuation in the pseudo-run corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-run (that is, during the first to fourth re-change). The mixed table capable of determining the irregular step-up notice effect is selected, and the normal step-up notice effect table capable of determining only the normal step-up notice effect is selected as the effect during the first change. Accordingly, the normal step-up notice effect is executed during the change after the temporary stop after the irregular step-up notice effect is executed during the first change. Further, as described above, in the pseudo-continuous production, the final stage of the step-up notice effect performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop is lower than the final stage of the step-up notice effect performed before the temporary stop. It is configured not to be. Therefore, during the re-change after the irregular step-up notice effect is executed in the pseudo-rendition effect, the normal step-up notice effect is performed up to a stage higher than the final stage of the irregular step-up notice effect. Accordingly, the player is given a step-up notice effect that is performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop at a stage lower than the step-up notice effect that was performed before the temporary stop (in this example, the irregular step-up notice effect). It is possible to prevent the player from being recognized as having finished, and to prevent the player's gaming interests from deteriorating.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing still another example of the step-up notice effect content determination process. As shown in FIG. 45, in the step-up notice effect content determination process of this example, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S571). Whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is determined, for example, by whether or not the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous sequence. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is not a quasi-continuous variation pattern (N in step S571), the process proceeds to step S574B. The effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (Y in step S571), and indicates that the irregular step-up notice effect is executed for the pseudo-continuous representation according to the variation pattern. If the irregular step-up flag is not set (N in step S572B), the process proceeds to step S574B. If the irregular step-up flag is set (Y in step S572B), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S573B.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects an irregular step-up notice effect table corresponding to the number of steps in the process of step S573B, and selects a mixing table corresponding to the number of steps in the process of step S574B.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of an irregular step-up notice effect table and a mixing table. FIG. 46A is a table for anomalous step-up notice effect selected in the process of step S573B. FIG. 46B is a mixing table selected in the process of step S574B. In the table for the irregular step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 46A, when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and when the number of steps is 2. 100 determination values are set for A → B (the effect (B) stepped up after the effect (A) is executed), and when the number of steps is 3, A → pause → C ( When the effect (A) is executed, the execution of the effect is stopped, and then a step-up effect (C) is executed). When 100 determination values are set and the number of steps is 4, A → temporarily When 100 determination values are set for stop → D (execution of the effect is stopped after the effect (A) is executed, and then the effect (D) stepped up is executed) and the number of steps is 5 A → Pause → E (Production (A) is executed Is performed of the effect is stopped after, subsequent 100 decision value to the effect that the step-up (E) is executed) is set.

  In the mixing table shown in FIG. 46B, when the number of steps is 1, 100 determination values are set for A (effect (A)), and when the number of steps is 2, A → B ( 100 determination values are set for the effect (B) which is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed), and when the number of steps is 3, A → B → C (effect (A) is After the execution, the step-up effect (B) is executed and the step-up effect (C) is executed), and 80 determination values are set, and A → pause → C (effect (A ) Is executed, the execution of the effect is stopped, and then the step-up effect (C) is executed). When 20 determination values are set and the number of steps is 4, A → B → C → D (the performance that stepped up after the production (A) was executed) (B) is executed, step-up effect (C) is executed, and step-up effect (D) is executed), and 80 determination values are set, and A → pause → D ( When the effect (A) is executed, the execution of the effect is stopped, and then the step-up effect (D) is executed). When 20 determination values are set and the number of steps is 5, A → B → C → D → E (the effect (B) that is stepped up after the effect (A) is executed is executed, the effect (C) that is stepped up is executed, the effect (D) that is stepped up is executed, and 80 judgment values are set in the step-up effect (E) is executed), and A → pause → E (the effect (A) is executed and the effect execution is stopped, and then step-up is performed) Production (E) 20 determination value to be executed) is set.

  In step S575, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a step-up notice effect content determination random number (SR5), and in the selected table, a step-up notice effect in which a determination value matching the extracted random value is set. Are determined to be performed (step S575). When the determined effect is an irregular step-up notice effect (Y in step S576B), an irregular step-up flag is set (step S577B).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines an irregular step-up notice effect as an effect during one re-variation in the pseudo-series according to the variation pattern of the pseudo-series, the irregular step-up flag is set. Therefore (step S577B), an irregular step-up notice effect table is selected (Y in step S572B, S573B) when determining the effect during re-variation before the one re-variation in the pseudo-ream (step S572B, Y, S573B). An irregular step-up notice effect is determined as an effect during re-change before the one re-change in the series, and a normal step-up notice effect is not determined. Therefore, the irregular step-up notice effect is not executed during the re-change after the normal step-up notice effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. In other words, the normal step-up notice effect is executed during the re-change after the normal step-up notice effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. As described above, in the pseudo-continuous production, the final stage of the step-up notice effect performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop is more than the final stage of the step-up notice effect performed during the fluctuation before the temporary stop. It is configured not to be in a lower stage. Therefore, during the re-change after the irregular step-up notice effect is executed in the pseudo-rendition production, the irregular step-up notice effect or the normal step-up notice effect is performed up to a stage higher than the final stage of the irregular step-up notice effect. Is done. Therefore, the player is given a step-up notice effect that is performed during the re-change after the temporary stop, rather than a step-up notice effect that is performed during the change before the temporary stop (in this example, the irregular step-up notice effect). It is possible to prevent the end of the game from being recognized at a low stage and to prevent the player from deteriorating the gaming interest.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing still another example of the step-up notice effect content determination process. As shown in FIG. 47, in the step-up notice effect content determination process of this example, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S571). Whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is determined, for example, by whether or not the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous sequence. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (N in step S571), the process control CPU 101 proceeds to step S573C. The effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (Y in step S571), and indicates that the normal step-up notice effect is executed for the pseudo-continuous representation corresponding to the variation pattern. When it is determined that neither the normal step-up flag nor the irregular step-up flag indicating that the variable step-up notice effect is executed is set in the pseudo-continuous effect corresponding to the variation pattern (N in step S572C) ), The process proceeds to step S573C. If the irregular step-up flag is set (Y in step S572D), the process proceeds to step S574C. If the irregular step-up flag is not set (N in step S572D), that is, the normal step-up flag is set. If so, the process proceeds to step S574D.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects the mixing table (the table shown in FIG. 46B) according to the number of steps in the process of step S573C, and the irregular step-up notice effect table according to the number of steps in the process of step S574C. (Table shown in FIG. 46A) is selected, and a normal step-up notice effect table (table shown in FIG. 33A) corresponding to the number of steps is selected in the process of Step S574D.

  In step S575, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a step-up notice effect content determination random number (SR5), and in the selected table, a step-up notice effect in which a determination value matching the extracted random value is set. Are determined to be performed (step S575). If neither the normal step-up flag nor the irregular step-up flag is set, the normal step-up flag is set when the determined effect is a normal step-up notice effect, and the determined effect is an irregular step-up. If it is a notice effect, an irregular step-up flag is set (step S576C).

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, when the irregular step-up notice effect is executed during the quasi-continuous fluctuation or during one re-variation, the irregular step-up notice effect is also performed during another re-variation. Therefore, the irregular step-up notice effect is performed during the re-variation after the normal step-up notice effect, and the step-up notice effect performed during the re-change after the temporary stop is given to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from being recognized as having finished at a stage lower than the step-up notice effect performed in the middle, and to prevent the player from deteriorating the gaming interest.

  Here, a gaming machine is assumed that executes an effect that combines a step-up notice effect in a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and a step-up notice effect in a gaming machine described in Patent Document 2. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the order in which the step-up notice effect is executed in such a gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the above gaming machine has a plurality of effects (the third re-variation in FIG. 48) from the first stage to the stage below the predetermined stage before the identification information is temporarily stopped. In the example shown in the time column, a step-up effect is performed in which the effect (E) of the first stage (step 1) to the effect (E) of the fourth stage (step 4) is executed step by step, and the identification information is provisional. After the stop, the first stage is performed (the first stage (step 1) (A) in the example shown in the fourth re-variation column in FIG. 48) and then the first stage. An effect at a stage higher than the next stage without performing the effect at the next stage of the eye effect (in the example shown in FIG. 48, the effect (B) at the second stage (step 2)). In the example shown in the column of the 48th re-variation at 48, step-by-step execution of the fifth stage (step 5) (E) is performed. There is a case in which up performance is executed. In such a case, the number of changes (ie, execution) in the step-up effect before the identification information is temporarily stopped (in the example shown in FIG. 48, the step-up effect performed at the third re-variation). Step-up effect after the identification information is temporarily stopped (in the example shown in FIG. 48, the step-up effect performed at the time of the fourth re-variation). There is a possibility that the number of changes in the production will decrease, and the player may feel that the production has ended at a lower stage after the temporary stop than before the temporary stop, thereby reducing the gaming interest.

  On the other hand, in each of the examples described above, the player finishes the step-up notice effect performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop at a lower stage than the step-up notice effect performed before the temporary stop. It is possible to prevent the player from being recognized as having played, and to prevent the player's gaming interests from deteriorating.

  In the above-described embodiment, the content of the specific effects performed during the variation of the effect symbols in the pseudo-ream is determined in the reverse order of the actual execution. However, the contents of the effects may be determined in the order in which they are actually executed. Even in such a case, the final stage of the production performed during the re-variation after the temporary stop is lower than the final stage of the production performed during the fluctuation before the temporary stop. Do not become.

  Note that the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine configured such that a plurality of step-up notice effects are repeatedly executed in a state where the effect symbols are variably displayed without executing re-variation. .

  Note that the present invention is not limited to application to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are enclosed in a gaming machine and circulated for winning. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points according to the detection of a sphere.

  The present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 13a 1st starting opening switch 14a 2nd starting opening switch 14b Winning confirmation switch 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
37 Dispensing control board 56 CPU
80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
160 Terminal Board 370 Discharge Control Microcomputer 371 Discharge Control CPU
380 Serial communication circuit (withdrawal control side)
505 Serial communication circuit (game control side)
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (3)

A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and when the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, a specification that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display the specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Preliminary effect execution means for executing a step-up effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
In the variable display pattern of the identification information, there is 1 re-variation in which the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the display of the display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Includes re-variable display patterns that are executed once or multiple times,
The notice effect execution means includes:
As the step-up effect, a normal step-up effect in which a plurality of effects from a first-stage effect to a predetermined stage are performed step by step according to a predetermined order, or from the predetermined stage in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the lower stage, without performing the production of the next stage of the production of the lower stage, the irregular step-up production that executes the production of the higher stage than the next stage Run,
When the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, a plurality of step-up effects can be repeatedly executed, and when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, Perform step-up effects including the highest and higher stages,
When the step-up effect is repeatedly executed a plurality of times during one variable display, the irregular step-up effect is not executed, and only the normal step-up effect is executed. A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and when the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, a specification that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display the specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Preliminary effect execution means for executing a step-up effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
In the variable display pattern of the identification information, there is 1 re-variation in which the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the display of the display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Includes re-variable display patterns that are executed once or multiple times,
The notice effect execution means includes:
As the step-up effect, a normal step-up effect in which a plurality of effects from a first-stage effect to a predetermined stage are performed step by step according to a predetermined order, or from the predetermined stage in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the lower stage, without performing the production of the next stage of the production of the lower stage, the irregular step-up production that executes the production of the higher stage than the next stage Run,
When the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, a plurality of step-up effects can be repeatedly executed, and when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, Perform step-up effects including the highest and higher stages,
When the notice effect execution means repeatedly executes the step-up effect a plurality of times during one variable display, the highest stage of the irregular step-up effect is executed after the irregular step-up effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized by executing only normal step-up effects including the above stages. A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and when the display result of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, a specification that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display the specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Preliminary effect execution means for executing a step-up effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
In the variable display pattern of the identification information, there is 1 re-variation in which the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the predetermined display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the display of the display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Includes re-variable display patterns that are executed once or multiple times,
The notice effect execution means includes:
As the step-up effect, a normal step-up effect in which a plurality of effects from a first-stage effect to a predetermined stage are performed step by step according to a predetermined order, or from the predetermined stage in the normal step-up effect After performing the production up to the lower stage, without performing the production of the next stage of the production of the lower stage, the irregular step-up production that executes the production of the higher stage than the next stage Run,
When the variable display of the identification information is executed by the re-variable display pattern, a plurality of step-up effects can be repeatedly executed, and when the step-up effect is repeatedly executed, Perform step-up effects including the highest and higher stages,
When the notice effect execution means repeatedly executes the step-up effect a plurality of times during one variable display, the highest stage of the irregular step-up effect is executed after the irregular step-up effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized by executing only an irregular step-up effect including the above stages.